Are Rabbits Good Pets?
- Mora Angora
- Mar 15
- 4 min read
Pros, Cons and Some Cute Photos!
Rabbits make brilliant pets- but are a bit unique in their care needs. Hopefully this post will help you decide, if a bunny is for you. 5 Reasons why they make great pets and a section explaining the real draw backs.
I loved rabbits, various kinds were in and out of my childhood for various reasons. I was a "someday" rabbit longer... "Someday, when we don't have a dog" or "Someday, when I don't have small kids." Then one infamous day, somewhat out of the blue, my husband said "What about an angora rabbit? You like wool."... In all honesty, I had never thought about getting an angora rabbit. That very moment I began researching...
How much is an angora rabbit? What do bunnies need? How to care for an angora rabbit? Do Angora Rabbits make good pets? How much wool to angora rabbits produce? How to spin angora wool?
I will always remember than moment... partially because one of the first things I watched was a lady spinning her angora's wool start to finish into a knitted project. (She mixed her angora with poodle hair to make it a bit darker, don't worry, its not weird ;-) Its HERE if you want to watch it!
That small beginning of a girl, who loves wool and wanted a bunny, turned into something bigger than I could have imagined.
As they say - The rest was history. Years and bunnies later, I’m officially one of those rabbit people. :-)
Here’s why rabbits quietly (sometimes literally) steal the top spot on the “best pet” list for so many of us.
Reason #1 - They Have Real, Distinct Personalities
Rabbits aren’t generic. Some are bold explorers, some are a bit more reserved, some are total clowns who binky across the living room just because, and some are professional couch potatoes who believe the meaning of life is chin rubs. They will nudge your hand if you don't get the hint that they want attention. :-)
Most of our bunnies are a combination of all the above. :-) English Angoras are legendary for being calm, sweet, and extremely people-oriented. We show them a lot of love, and they learn people are great, they give ear scratches and treats. :-)
"I remember I used to half believe and wholly play with fairies when I was a child. What heaven can be more real than to retain the spirit-world of childhood, tempered and balanced by knowledge and common-sense… and to have at one’s side a little rabbit who loves one.” – Beatrix Potter
Reason #2 - They Are Quiet/Small Foot Print
They’re quiet — especially English Angoras but rabbits in general offer the benefits of:
No barking at 3 a.m.
Litter-trainable in days (most are cleaner than many cats)
Food bill is basically unlimited hay + some pellets + greens
A single rabbit needs about, 4 ft × 6ft pen is plenty of living space plus daily free-roam time. This is ideal as they can free roam when you are home but also have their own space if needed.
Reason #3 - They’re Affordable Long-Term/Provide Wool
Average lifespan is 8–12 years. Spay/neuter + basic vet care is the biggest expense, but once. After that, it’s hay and love. In addition to that English Angoras will provide you with wool! If you don't want to use it, you could sell it for $10-$18 an once depending on how long it is and the quality of harvest.
Reason #4 - They Bond Deeply With Their People
Rabbits recognize faces and voices. They’ll run to greet you at the door, follow you around, and many learn their names. Mine waits by the treat cupboard at 7 p.m. sharp and gives me side-eye if I’m late. That’s love.
Reason #5 - They Are Secretly Perfect
Bunnies are quietly becoming one of the most sought-after pets, and once you meet one, it’s easy to see why they feel like the “secretly perfect” pet. Rabbits in general, (English Angoras especially) land in the exact sweet spot: deeply affectionate without being needy, playful clean, quiet, and almost impossibly adorable.
They’ll greet you with excited little hops, follow you from room to room like a fluffy shadow, then flop dramatically beside you - content. And when an English Angora decides you’re their person? Prepare for next-level devotion. They’re the calmest, cuddliest of the Angora breeds—famous for melting into your lap, purring with their teeth while you groom them, and giving you that soft, trusting sideways flop that says “I’m home.”
Watching a happy Angora do a joyful binky across the living room or suddenly collapse into a woolly puddle is a different kind of therapy. Add in some grooming of soft, fluffy wool and its next level. :-)
In all, pet rabbits offer something unique: love on their terms, given freely and abundantly in a quiet (or not so quiet with those nose nudges) way. No wonder they keep stealing more hearts every year.
The Realistic Downsides: Because - Honesty
They need hay for digestive and dental health!
They’re prey animals, so trust takes time, especially if your bunny hasn't been loved on from their beginning.
Spaying/neutering is wise if you are experiencing behavior changes.
They chew — So, you may need to bunny-proof. Most of our bunnies do not but it's good to observe your bunnies behavior before giving them unsupervised free rein.
If they need medical care, exotic vets are typically the only ones to treat bunnies.
English Angoras do need grooming - That is like therapy too. You can see how we HERE.
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