New bunny owner care sheet?

[wendymac]

I have a lady coming to buy two rabbits. They're not babies, but she's never had rabbits before. Does anyone know where I could get a "care sheet" to send home with her? Or should I just make my own? I do want to add helpful website links for her, including this site (it's been invaluable to me!!). I'm also including an ARBA membership brochure and membership form, PaSRBA, and the LRCA ones. Anything else I'm missing?

TIA!!
Wendy ~proudly owned by Max the Magnificent and Company~

 

[MiniLopHop]

I'm working on writing a care guide for the SPCA that I'm volunteering for. So far it's almost 200 pages, so obviously editing is still needed. This is the list of what I recommend. If you see anything obviously missing please let me know and I will add.



Clicking with Your Rabbit by Joan Orr and Teresa Lewin

Good Rabbitkeeping: A comprehensive guide to all things rabbit by Sue Fox

House Rabbit Handbook: How to live with an urban rabbit by Marinell Harriman

Rabbit Health in the 21[suP]st[/suP] Century: A guide for bunny parents by Kathy Smith

Rabbit Nutrition and Nutritional Healing by Lucile Moore

Rabbits for Dummies by Connie Isbell and Audrey Pavia

The Rabbit Handbook by Karen Parker, DVM

The Relaxed Rabbit: Massage for your pet bunny by Chandra Moira Beal

Understanding Your Rabbit’s Habits by Tamsin Stone



House Rabbit Society http://rabbit.org/

Pet Rabbit Toys http://pet-rabbit-toys.com/store/

MediRabbit http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/index_en.htm

Pet Finder http://www.petfinder.com

Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund http://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/index.php

The Language of Lagomorphs http://language.rabbitspeak.com/

Veterinary Partner http://www.veterinarypartner.com




The house rabbit society has a nice basic packet that is 16 pages long on their web site.

 

[MikeScone]

I had written up a care sheet for a friend who bunny-sat with Scone while I was away for a few weeks, which I called "The Scone Protocol". I covered the basics of caring for a rabbit, and indicated Scone's preferences and expectations. It's fairly specific, and needs to be updated a bit, but can easily be customized.

You can download it at:

http://home.htva.net/~wb2jwd/SconeProtocol.pdf

 

[wendymac]

Thanks, guys!! I'm going to combine a bit, add some of my own (since Romeo was my #1 love, but needs a home where he'll get more attention). I just hope the woman likes them...she sounds really nice!

And darn, Mike! That's a lot of information for Scone. And I thought mine were spoiled! lol

 

[ZRabbits]

Thanks Wendy for posting this thread. As a future breeder, I think it would be in my best interest as well as the people purchasing my bunnies to know what I've done to get them to their place in life. Lots of good examples to peruse.

Good for you Mike. You know your Natasha. A little bit of extra time putting down all she likes and dislikes, makes it so much easier for those watching your Natasha. Plus it doesn't put her off either. I'd do the same thing. Trying to keep her life as normal as possible while you are gone, and knowing she is missing you. Though OK with strangers or friends, nothing beats good ole Dad.

K