Mr. Spots' adoptive mom, Summer, had never had a rabbit before him.
Summer Brennan of Brooklyn, NY, didn't know much about rabbits, and
she thought they always needed to live in a hutch or a cage. Still, she wanted a pet and, since she was allergic to cats, thought a rabbit might be a good alternative.
Seeing on Petfinder that Animal Care and Control of NYC had rabbits for adoption, she went to the shelter to check them out.
Though she was "just looking" that day,
when she saw Mr. Spots, she knew she wanted to give rabbit adoption a try.
That was four years ago, and she
has learned a lot about house rabbits since then -- for one thing, they don't need to stay in a cage all day. "Because Mr. Spots dutifully uses his cage as a litter box and for eating, it is
always open and he roams freely in the apartment," she says, "rather like a very
lazy cat who won't jump up on things, or a very small, very cute fur
rug."
Though independent, Mr. Spots shows affection, "especially if he can sense you are sad," she says. She takes him on a leash to the park, "where he loves getting attention from children." Mr. Spots has turned out to be the perfect apartment pet.
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Though independent, Mr. Spots shows affection, "especially if he can sense you are sad," she says. She takes him on a leash to the park, "where he loves getting attention from children." Mr. Spots has turned out to be the perfect apartment pet.
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Once stray, a rescued bird chirps his way into his family's heart
It's Adopt-A-Rescued Bird Month! Meet Elvis, the African Grey
A shy Pomeranian comes out of his shell with TLC
A Pit Bull's foster home becomes her forever home
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A rescue dog brings joy to fellow seniors
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