If you want a quiet, clean and adorable pet, consider adopting a rabbit. Pet rabbits can make wonderful animal companions for upwards of ten years. While domestic rabbits are relatively easy to care for, there are important factors in determining if they make the right pet for you and your household.
If you’re planning to adopt a rabbit, make sure you do the following:
When considering a rabbit friend, there are some important things to research ahead of time.
Some key supplies you’ll need for a pet rabbit include:
If you’re unsure what else you might need for your new rabbit, consult your shelter or veterinarian for more ideas.
To rabbit proof your home, consider protecting your furniture and baseboards from chew damage. Wood chair legs are especially susceptible to damage from rabbit’s teeth. You’ll also want to protect or hide any exposed wires or cables within your rabbit’s reach.
It can take time for a pet to adapt to their new environment. Be patient and sensitive to your rabbit’s needs to make sure they’re not overwhelmed. While they are social creatures, they also like their alone time, so make sure they have a place they can go hide under shelter.
Rabbits can make an excellent addition to your home life. With the right preparation and supplies, you can provide a happy and healthy life for your new furry friend.
As a lifelong resident of Litchfield County, Heather is quite familiar with the beautiful Northwest Corner of Connecticut. In partnership with her husband at Turri, Inc., in Torrington, she managed and grew a 30+ employee electrical contracting firm that served both the residential, commercial and industrial industries. Currently residing in Goshen she hopes to transfer and utilize many of the skills she learned in contracting to the real estate industry.
Knowing how a vital community relies on its volunteers, Heather spent many hours in several capacities at local organizations that she admires. She serves on the Woodridge Lake Finance Committee and House Committee, Victoria Court Condominium Association (secretary) and Educating Canines Assisting with Disabilities (volunteer and nursery mom). Heather has also been involved with Goshen Community Care & Hospice (president of board of directors), Warner Theatre (board of directors), LARC (volunteer), Festival of Trees (founder), the Northwest Chamber of Commerce, and Goshen Business Circle. Heather also served as Vice President of Woodridge Lake’s Board of Directors.
In Heather’s spare time, she enjoys spending time with family usually in an active way by playing tennis, golf, boating, hiking and skiing.
Heather is honored to be a part of the E.J. Murphy team and hopes you will contact her with any of your real estate needs.
