Meet Stella Leo and Juliet Leo, who is 11 years old. And then there’s our lovely Jessica Rabbit, affectionately called Jessie. Jessie is a Lionhead rabbit, and she’s a sprightly 7 years old.
How did Jessie become a part of your family?
We welcomed Jessie into our lives during Easter when Juliet was just 3 years old. It was love at first sight when we laid eyes on this tiny fluff ball. We were drawn to the idea of having a pet that could be litter trained like a cat, and rabbits seemed like the perfect fit for our family’s lifestyle. While we might consider becoming dog owners in the future, for now, Jessie fills our lives perfectly.
What are some of Jessie’s remarkable abilities?
Jessie is quite the clever bunny! She responds to commands (well, mostly) and even understands several words like “treat,” “home,” “crunchy” (her favorite breakfast), and “salad.” When we take her out on a leash in public, she immediately becomes the center of attention. Many people have never seen a Lionhead rabbit before, so they’re often confused about whether she’s a dog, a cat, or something else entirely. In fact, we once convinced TSA that she was a cat when we flew cross-country because the airline didn’t allow rabbits. She’s a sweet bunny who adores cuddles and massages.
What’s Jessie’s favorite pastime?
Jessie loves to be the life of the party! Her favorite activity is helping host our annual Easter egg hunt with all of Juliet’s friends at our place. She’s quite the social bunny! And if you ever spot her out and about, don’t hesitate to say hello! You can also keep up with her adventures on Instagram @jessienjuliet.
Things to know before getting a Bunny:
- Vaccinating for Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease is essential. This highly infectious virus causes pet rabbits to become deathly ill overnight, suddenly … and with no warning signs, the rabbit dies.
- Strongly consider adopting instead of buying. Many bunnies at rescues are former pets purchased as babies that were taken from their mother’s too young because people will pay more for cute and little. Many of these bunnies get sick and turned over to a rescue for urgent and expensive care.
