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Rabbits have a reputation for being simple pets. Then you actually live with one and realize you’ve been underestimating them the whole time. We sit down with Melissa, a long-time volunteer and co-lead with the Ventura County Animal Services Bunny Brigade, and meet two very special guests: Jarvis, a 10-year-old foster rabbit living his best “old man” life, and Puzzy, an outgoing little explorer who makes her opinions known fast.

We talk about what rabbit care really looks like for indoor rabbits and first-time bunny owners: why rabbits are prey animals that feel safest with all four feet on the ground, how to build trust without forcing cuddles, and what “binkies” and flops tell you about a rabbit’s comfort level. Melissa also pulls back the curtain on shelter life, volunteer work, and the adoption education process, including the push for indoor-only housing and the real-world risks of predators, heat sensitivity, and RHDV2.

From rabbit diet and health to daily routine, we get specific. You’ll hear why hay should be the foundation of nutrition, why carrots are a treat not a meal, how spaying and neutering supports litter box training and long-term health, and what red-alert signs like GI stasis look like. We also dig into rabbit enrichment ideas that actually work, plus why clean real grass can be a safe, cool, stimulating way to bring the outdoors inside.

If you’re thinking about getting a rabbit around Easter or anytime, Melissa’s advice is clear: foster first. Subscribe, share this with a future rabbit person, and leave a review so more good pets get the right care.

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