EDIT (sorry I cannot edit the title): UPDATE!!! Thank you everyone for your resources and kind comments. I'm sorry for not responding to every comment but I did read them all and found a lot of new rescues to support! I appreciate the suggestions to keep him fostered while away but I was a bit vague about my circumstances (for privacy) which kept me from going about it that way. I was so anxious to make this decision and post but I was extremely blessed to get a message from u/Unrulymunchkinlord who is extremely kindhearted and graciously offered to take him in. He'll be going to an extremely loving home and will even get the chance to bond with some friends. I'm so happy for him and thankful for their kindness and the compassion you all showed me in the comments. Thank you all again for being such a wonderful and caring community! I will carry all your kind words with me for a long time š
I need to rehome my bunny, Chuy, because Iāll be entering a long-term inpatient program in another state over for my mental health. This was an unexpected situation, and while itās very hard for me, I want to make sure he goes to a loving and responsible home because he's truly one of a kind.
š Location: Los Angeles County, CA (willing to travel up to 4 hours for the right home.)
š° Meet Chuy
* Breed: Black/Gray Lop
* Age: 1 year old
* Size: 6ā7 lbs
* Neutered: Yes
* Personality: Chill, affectionate, curious, and food-motivated
Chuy loves nose and cheek scratches, he lies down for them, he sometimes will get up if youāre walking past him to get some. Heāll even chatter his teeth the whole time if you hit his favorite spots. He often head bumps you to ask for pets and sometimes gives little licks in return. If you pucker your lips and do a little smooch noise he will stand and give a kiss. He doesnāt like being picked up (like most rabbits), but he tolerates a low quick scoop if I need to move him over. He's not the type to cuddle in your lap but he does enjoy lying close by. If I go into the other room he'll come flop down nearby or check on me after awhile.
He really enjoys running through his tunnels (uses them to get to his food area every time), using his snuffle mat to dig for pellets, and flopping out on the cool hardwood or tile or carpet. Doesnāt really care for any of the toys Iāve got him. Heās litter trained but tends to trail a few poops outside the box or on his snuffle mat.
He is not afraid of any loud noises, nor does he frighten easily. He even comes up to me when I vacuum his area to check out the scene and if I'm refilling his food. When I'm doing house chores he follows me around and frequently stands on his hind-legs to get a better look and sniff. If I'm at my sink while he's lying on the floor (which he is majority of the time) he will nudge my ankle until I relent with pets.
He tends to spend his day napping in his two favorite spots and running back and forth to eat. He loves to flop over or lie out with his legs spread out. Very confident and curiousādoesn't need much time settling in to new areas or decompressing, he's always ready to go. Doesn't fear strangers or strange animals and he even does great during car rides in a carrier especially when he gets a treat after.
He is very mischievous and likes to try to rummage through anything he can reach his little paws on and can be stubborn when I shoo him away. It can be pretty entertaining sometimes. He truly is a character who will brighten up anyone's day.
š” Living Habits
* Indoor only but does enjoy closely supervised outside backyard time in the grass (he even hops back in when he's done)
* He's free-roam between two rooms, but did willingly hang out inside his open cage.
* Good with calm cats and small dogs even met a guinea pig (he will give them a few sniffs then ignore them or go back to what he was doing)
* Independent but very affectionate will approach for pets often and lets you pet him whenever (will even give licks and kisses in return sometimes)
* Not suitable for couches, beds, or bean bags (he has a history of frequently peeing/pooping on them to mark his scent)
* He will try to hop on the bed, so a protector or something to block his access is needed (he jumps pretty high and even waits till I leave the room)
š Food & Training
* Very food motivated ā perfect for training with treats (he enjoys dried papaya)
* Loves pellets and veggies (sometimes I skip a day or two so he can eat more hay or add a bit of foraging blend on top)
* Donāt leave any human food in his reach, he will eat anything and even tear through bags and knock over trash cans to get to it.
* Will circle your feet in excitement when you're preparing to feed him
* Needs area bunny-proofing: he loves to chew on rubbery items: my Crocs, USB cords, and door stoppers š
* He is extremely smart! he knows when heās caught being naughty or rummaging through something and scampers off but will try again when you walk away.
š Ideal Home
* Someone who is home often (heās used to company) but he does well when I leave for errands, appointments, events.
* First-time or beginner rabbit owners would do great as heās super friendly/affectionate, easygoing, and approachable
* A family or individual willing to give him love, lots of pets, and plenty of safe space to roam as he likes to run back and forth
* He's a single rabbit (him & his brothers were separated for over-barbering but he got the worst of it) so he'd may be able to coexists with another submissive rabbit.
š Whatās Included
* Leftover hay, pellets, bedding
* 2 Litter boxes
* His bowls (carrot-shaped and lettuce-shaped)
* Tunnels, wooden house (he's outgrown it but still loves to jump through it) and his snuffle mats (I feed him his pellets and treats on it)
* Optional cage (must be assembled!)
* Optional hay feeder (he doesn't really use it)
āØ Chuy is a very sweet yet rambunctious rabbit who will light up your life and deserves a safe, loving home. Heāll bring a lot of laughs and hijinks along with him. If youāre interested, please reach out. Iāll happily answer any questions and arrange travel if needed.
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