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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Moving

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    • Frankie's Mommy
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        My boyfriend was a care taker for a woman whom he has lived with for the past year and a half. We have had Frankie for a year and 2 months and he has only ever know this house to be his home. He has had the whole half of the house to run and play and be a free bunny and we would put him in one of the bedrooms at night for sleep. This morning we woke up to find the woman, my boyfriend was caring for, dead and the house is hers. We have no other alternative than to leave this house and I have to take Frankie to my dad’s but I am afraid for him because Frankie will only have my room to run in. It is a little bigger than normal rooms because it used to be a living room with a fireplace, but it is still small in comparison to what he is used to. I am going to have to put up gates around my room so it can be properly bunny proofed, but I am so worried about my baby being lonely because I have work and school, and before my boyfriend was home with Frankie all day, every day. I am also terrified of trying to find him a new home because he has grown up with us as we got him when he was only 1 month old, and he is so used to all the love and attention we give him every day and I am so conflicted and don’t know what to do.


      • Wick & Fable
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          Having items with the same scents will be helpful, so when moving, try to salvage and curtains or upholstery, if possible. This can be placed in Frankie’s new cage and habitat to make it seem like home again. While the environment will be different, you and your boyfriend are the sources of security, so while adjusting to a new environment may be tricky, having both of you present and giving off “it’s safe” vibes will help.

          In terms of change in schedule, there are a couple things that may help.
          1) White noise – especially in a new setting, white noise may be helpful. If you typically watch a TV show or channel while Frankie’s around, try playing the audio of that while you’re gone. I do this with Wick on days when he seems to be going through a lot of separation anxiety with me.
          2) Always return happily! It’s good to emphasize that you’ll always come back, so when you do, make sure Frankie knows! Some say when you leave, don’t make a big scene of it and just go, that way, Frankie learns that although you’re not around, you’ll be back eventually.
          3) Do some practice runs. Take a day trip somewhere and see how Frankie copes. Go grocery shopping or see a movie, then return and see how he’s doing. You may be surprised to find he’s just hungry, and just doing his own thing.

          — I work full-time and Wick’s other parent has returned to classes, so his time with us is much less; nevertheless, he is still quite happy.

          The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.


        • Frankie's Mommy
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            This is so very helpful! The only thing is my boyfriend can only be with us tonight and then he has to go live with his mom until he can find a place he can afford and tomorrow i’ll have school from 1-7:30pm and Frankie won’t have anyone except unfamiliar people in the house.


          • Wick & Fable
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              You’ll need to be firm with everyone in the house on what to do and not to do. A lot of time, even when informed, family members will disobey because a lot people don’t really internalize how cognizant and aware, as well as sensitive rabbits are. Let them know about things that may scare Frankie, how to interact if needed, what to do and not do towards him (ie. punishing for bad behavior) and everything else, just as you began learning when you got him.

              The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

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