My rabbit Annie is 2 years old and before I got her I did a lot of research into caring for rabbits etc. As I had not had rabbits before I decided to only go with one rabbit but wish now that I had got a play mate for her.

I realise that it is too late now to introduce a new bunny to the family but I can't help feeling that she is lonely. She seems to be a happy rabbit and has lots of time outside with her toys. I spend time with her in the evening but she is on her own during the day when I am at work.

Does anyone else have this worry??

Its never too late to introduce a new bunny, Lottie was 6 when she met Alan (who is 1) and they are inseperable! You have to bond rabbits in a neutral environment though, you can't just put another in but this process only takes about a week.

If you're worried about an age gap then why don't you see if your local rescue has a suitable 2 yr old that you can take on? Most rescues will also do the bonding for you so you would just drop your rabbit off for a few days and then pick up two loved up buns!

Rabbits should always live in pairs and so I definately recommend that you think bout getting another rabbit to keep your one company.

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As Amy said its never too late to introduce a new bunny. I have a 5 year old bonded with a 5 month old and a two year old bonded with a one year old. Age means nothing and rabbits are much ahppier living with a partner than alone.

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I agree with what has already been said, it is never too late to introduce a new bun
So long as both rabbits are neutered

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Another agree here! get another bunny.
Years ago, before I knew better, I kept rabbits as single buns....never again!
I know now that they are soooooo much happier in twos... or even more

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xxx to all my other pets, gone,... but never forgotten xxx

I have 6 rabbits together and they range in age between 6yrs and 6 months. 2 boys 4 girls!

They are never too old for a play mate! Definately not too old at 2yrs

*Heidi*

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Its NEVER too late! My Bebe was alone for a couple years and she was bonded with my other 2 rabbits at the age of 5 years x

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Thanks everyone for your replies!

I believe there are a few RSPCA and Blue Cross centres in Hertfordshire/Cambridge which would be local to me so I will contact them when the time comes.

I was pleased to hear that these centres may be able to bond my bunny Annie with a new bunny so that I can bring them home as friends.

Has anybody had this experience? Are there many centres out there that will do this?

I live in Cambridgeshire and all my rabbits (except Alan) have come from Woodgreen animal shelters and they have always been happy to carry out the bonding for me. They usually just ask for a donation although I think they ask for a minimum amount now but all the rabbits are already neutered, vaccinated and if they do the bonding aswell then you're saving lots of money in the long run

Let us know how you get on

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Thanks Amy, that sounds perfect!!

I already have a new huge hutch to accomodate an extra rabbit but I am about to move house so I will have to wait a short while before contacting the centre.

I will keep you updated!