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Are you interested in a rabbit adoption and thus looking for pet rabbits for adoption. The Internet is the ideal place to locate rabbits for adoption in your local area. There is one great source that I will mention later in this article for finding rabbits but first I would like to dispel some of the myths people have about pet rabbits. This information may be news to you and determine your direction towards or away from rabbit adoption.

Myth number one is that people think rabbits are pets that have personalities like cats and dogs. The fact is that cats and dogs have been domesticated for centuries and have been bred to not fear humans. If you are looking for pet rabbits for adoption you must take this into consideration. A rabbit adoption may not be right for you if you think rabbits will trust you from day one. Traditionally, rabbits have been bred for meat, fur and physical characteristics. Domesticated rabbits are pets that still have the spirit of a wild animal.

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A rabbit adoption will most likely involve a pet that will chew up things around your house and create all kinds of mischief. It requires a lot of patience to be the owner of a pet rabbit and before you begin to actually locate rabbits for adoption you need to “rabbit proof” your house. A rabbit will chew up furniture, electrical cords, shoes and just about any thing it can sink its teeth into.

Myth number two is that rabbits like to be held by kids and adults. Rabbits are ground-dwelling animals by nature and to be lifted up above the ground “reminds” rabbits that they are prey to predators that can easily spot them. A rabbit adoption should involve instructions to children and adults alike that a rabbit may struggle, kick and claw anyone who tries to pick it up. When looking for rabbits for adoption you must be clear that you are not getting a stuffed animal that is warm and cuddly. A rabbit needs space and hands off treatment to thrive as a pet.

As I mentioned earlier the Internet is a great place to find pet rabbits for adoption in your local area. A rabbit adoption can easily be executed by visiting Petfinder at www.petfinder.com. Most rabbit adoption and rescue organizations in the US have their rabbits for adoption located on this mega pet site. Simply enter in your local area code and rabbit, as your choice of animal and a list of rabbits and hosting shelters will appear. Click on the “Organization” button to get specific information on rabbit adoption from that shelter. Remember that finding pet rabbits for adoption is easy, learning to care for and love a rabbit’s wild nature is not so easy.