House Rules for Your Rabbit

• Sit on the floor — Always interact with the rabbit at their level. Never stand while holding a rabbit.
• Support their body — When picking up, place one hand under the chest and one under the hindquarters. Never lift by the ears, scruff, or legs.
• Stay low — Lower the rabbit to the floor if they struggle. Falls from any height can break a rabbit's spine.
• No chasing — Let the rabbit come to you. If they hop away, let them go.
• Quiet voices — Use soft, calm tones. Sudden loud noises can startle rabbits.
• Wash hands first — Clean hands before and after handling, especially after touching food or using the bathroom.

When in doubt, don't feed it. If you want to give a treat, always ask the owner first.

• Supervised play only — Rabbits must be watched at all times during free-roam.
• Rabbit-proof first — Cover all electrical cords, remove toxic plants, and block small spaces where a rabbit could get stuck.
• Close doors — Make sure the rabbit can't escape to unsafe rooms.
• Limit sessions — Play for 1-4 hours with rest breaks. Rabbits need downtime too.
• No picking up during play — Let the rabbit roam and explore on their own terms.
• Gentle pets only — Stroke gently along the forehead and cheeks. Avoid the back and tail area unless the rabbit clearly enjoys it.

These areas are off-limits to the rabbit. Always check that these spaces are blocked off before letting the rabbit roam:

• The kitchen — Hot stoves, boiling water, accessible trash cans, dropped food that could cause choking.
• Bathrooms — Toilets, bathtubs, cleaning supplies under the sink.
• Balconies and high porches — Rabbits can jump or fall and seriously injure themselves.
• Garages — Antifreeze, gasoline, pesticides, and other toxins are deadly to rabbits.
• Behind furniture — Rabbits can get stuck, tangled in cords, or trapped in tight spaces.
• Any room with exposed wiring — Rabbits love to chew cords and can be electrocuted.