Same with cats. A lot of people think cats can just be left alone, go outside alone in all weather, and basically need very little attention and is cheap. It's so not. It's only "cheap" if you're neglecting them. They need shots, attention, and yearly check-ups. They do not do well in freezing weather for long, if they roam free they get into fights and get injuries that you have to take to the vet to fix, and in most places, you really shouldn't just let them roam free due to potential dangers such as predators and traffic etc. A lot of people look at me like I'm silly for walking my cats on a leash in the garden vs. letting them roam free. But it really is safer for them. And I do it because I take their wellbeing and safety seriously, not because I'm some loon who is "imprisoning" her cats.

@@RouxHarbour You probably live in a concrete big American city, most towns and country you can have cats and not have anything to them happen. Cats naturally spend a lot of their time outside exploring and doing things, they can't hunt when they are on a leash, they can't stalk, they can't stand off with anothers cat by passively sitting on the other side of the road looking at eachother for an hour.

Same with Guinea Pigs. Not for cages or small children. Wonderful animals requiring lots of space, love and enrichment.

Yes there are too many folks out who don’t have a clue about pets. They should be treated as a family member not a piece of property that’s ignored after a week or two.

@@benegmond6584 Even in places like that cats life spands statistically are almost cut in half, if it's an area your talking about it can be even shorter. And that's not even talking about there environmental impact as thousands of species are engendered or have gone extinct almost purely because if domestic cats.

Thank you! They are such hard work, but it’s so rewarding 😊

I love watching videos about pets and other animals but we love to travel so we cannot have pets. It wouldn’t be fair to them to be at a kennel all the time. So I just enjoy other people’s pets vicariously on KZfaq ❤️👍🏼

Often people say animals are expensive and they often aren't so like people say but I must say these days bunnies pretty much are. Because they not only need timothy hay and pellets but also need a variety of veggies and the veggies and vets can be expensive these days. But all animals can seem expensive these days. But rabbits and chinchillas still have nothing on horses on expensiveness. From the get go a horse itself can cost the same as a house ($15,000-$100,000 sometimes in millions) where as a bunny can be had for $50-$100 and chinchillas about $300. And those two can be carried by you to the vet a horse can't they need a horse trailer or home visit vet (and they charge you for the milage to your ranch). And that's not counting the carrier to show the horse and more. But yes at $5 a box of spring mix salad that is a day or two for one box, $6-$12 a bag of people food (2 weeks to a month), and the same for hay about that lasts a month it can add up and seem a lot. But if you're savvy blankets and toys don't have to cost a lot with a rabbit. Go to Dollar Tree or the like for blankets, towels, litter box, bowls and the like. Find places giving out free untreated wood and make your own toys and chew sticks and those things end up not all that bad. And if you bunny proof and maintain sanitation, proper diet well rounded, and enrichment you generally can avoid the worst of vet costs. It just may be that the food is the hardest when you are thrifty.

@@LilyAmongThorns yes I don't think Kennels (being in a strange place with strange people and smells) is good for animals but there are other options. Depending on where you go. 1. Rv or trailer camper and skip motels and have your pet. 2. Car trip and motels that accept pets. If you go a travel agent they can give you various motels and places that you can take your pets with you to and things I may have not thought of here. But planes are a bit tricky tho but they could go with ya but them in the live animal cargo hold ( tho I'm not too fond of that so that is iffy). And some depends on what kind of animal you have and where you're going. Like a place with bad case of bird flu warn against birds coming there. As with all things about all animals the greatest key is research, research, and more research!

...oh yes! This is all so true. To look after them well requires lots of time & energy but the rewards are wonderful. People also somehow think that a smaller animal equates with smaller vet charges. Not at all.

Definitely agree. 🐇

Yup. One of my bunnies was abandoned in a park when she was very young. We think somedummy bought her for an Easter basket decoration and didn’t consider her needs. When I got her that Fall she was still not quite an adult, and fearful from having had to survive in a city park full of kids and dogs. I’ve had her now for seven years, and she is still a bit flighty but now loves pets and brushing. My other bunny was found with a collar (not a good idea) but you can tell he was a loved bunny. Funny thing, but no one ever contacted the animal shelter for him. He was an adult when they found him, and I’ve had him about four years. Both are fixed - there are way too many domestic rabbits running loose! Rabbits who are fixed live much longer. I hope they will live a long time - 12 years or more for spayed or neutered rabbits.

@@terredee Thank you for taking them in! I hope you and them enjoy a long and happy life together

@@terredee I'm happy you became the owner of your two bunnies. I have been thinking of adopting a rabbit. Can they coexist with an adult cat? I have a four year old male cat and thought if i get a larger rabbit, they might be companions to each other. Are they super expensive to take care of and what items do you need to get started? I've never had a rabbit as a pet. Any suggestions or advice would be appreciated? I've had guinea pigs, dogs, cats, so I know each animal requires different things. Thanks for the help.

@@tana5098 hey, I'm a crazy rabbit lady. Buns and cats can get along but it is not recommended. Rabbits are very fragile. I can tell you that I've spent about 3000$ per year in vet bills alone for my 2 rescue buns. Had to change all my furniture so that they can't chew it. Gotta bunny-proof the entire house, which means no wires/cables around, no exposed baseboards, and you can never leave clothing on the floor. You gotta buy a lot of fresh green veggies for them to have everyday. Plus, if you live in the city and don't have access to farm-priced hay bales... one hay bale packed inside a box costs about 130$ on amazon.

@@JulieDeuxFois Wow! I didn't know it costs that much to have a bunny. I'm disabled and the upkeep would be too expensive for me. Thank you for telling it straight. They are sure cute, but it looks like I will have to enjoy them on You Tube instead or volunteer. Thanks again Julie. Enjoy your bunnies. 🐇 they are lucky to have you.

They are pretty cute 😂❤

tbh, if i had these bunnies, simplest solution is to take them with me on vaction :)

@@ascelot I took my bunny on vacation before. It works out for me and my bunny but not everyone can take their bunnies on vacation as most rabbits get very stressed out by travel, but some rabbits are just adventurous

@@kookythebunny im lucky, where I live, there are plenty of possible vacation areas within car distance :) if i did get rabbit, fingers crosed dont get allergies

@@ascelot I did not even think about allergies before getting a bunny, Luckily out of my huge family non of us has allergies, But if you want to be safe you can go to a shelter or even a pet store and ask to hold a bunny to test for allergies

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They’ve got crazy hair!

Isn’t it great! ❤

@@Roothefloof Incredible & unique.

Ahh thank you! They certainly think so! 😂❤

Thank you! Sorry to hear about your dog, but you are doing everything you can for her and she loves you ❤

@@Roothefloof thank you!

Thank you ❤ that’s really lovely x

@@Roothefloof You're so welcome. You both are lovely. Your video helped make a long, hard day better. Plus, I love animals so much, and they are completely at the mercy of their caretakers. So I truly appreciate anyone that takes the time and makes the effort to help them have safer, healthier and happier lives. Clearly your beautiful bun buns are having just that! 😊

Ga Mtn Girl great comment,you sound like you love animals,are you vegan ?

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@@jjradV you don’t have to be a vegan to care about responsible pet ownership 😊

@@thesecretlifeofbuns4336 quite right ! There are many people who have pets that care very deeply about them and would never harm them ,but the same people have no problem paying someone to abuse and kill animals on their behalf so they can eat them. It's called "Speciesism" very much like racism, it's discrimination on grounds of species, people consciously or unconsciously mistreat ,abuse, kill other species because they are different. Speciesism is a supremacist world view of human beings towards other species. It is the belief that other species are inferior and is used to defend their mistreatment and exploitation. This toxic mindset is ingrained in our society and results in misery and death for billions of animals. It is important to remember we are all animals. No excuse for animal abuse !!

I don’t find rabbits high maintenance. Had them for over 20 years. Mine ran loose and the house was totally rabbit proofed. Lots of hay and greens. Biggest thing to watch out for is teeth issues. My vet would put a scope in their mouth to get a close up view

They’re definitely hard work but we love the pair of them! Glad your bunny found a friend ❤

Always let the bunnies meet each other first ❤

That female bunny wasnt a maniac! You just have no idea about bonding rabbits😅 you can't just put two rabbits together and think they'll get along

Fun and chaos! 😂

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Very well said! ❤

They’re the best!! ❤

Thank you so much ❤

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They’re just the best! We love having bunnies! ❤

Agree they are not a childrens pet. Their bone structure is very fragile.

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So floofy! 😂❤

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Yes!!! This!!! ❤ I’d only want to come home to them anyway 😂

Very well said ❤

Way better! Wonder why the change?

@@dcarr2506 right? I have no idea, it was perfect before lol

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