All about rabbits Question Title * 1. Rabbits are often thought of as good pets for children, so this survey is to gauge if this is still the case and a little about pets in general. Does your family have any pets? No, we have no pets. Yes, we have a dog / dogs Yes, we have a cat / cats Yes, we have a rabbit/ rabbits Yes. we have other small animals Yes, we have fish Yes, we have reptiles Yes, we have pets not in the above list Question Title * 2. Which of these pets do you think make good family pets? Dogs Cats Rabbits Hamsters Rats Guinea Pigs Chincillas Hens Reptiles Fish Question Title * 3. What do you think makes a pet suitable for a family? Cheap to care for properly Easy to care for properly Friendly and happy around children Live indoors with the family An animal all the family can learn to look after and spend time with Question Title * 4. Thinking about pet rabbits, which do you agree with: Rabbits make good pets for children, and are easy to keep Rabbits do not make good pets for children and are not as easy to keep as some people think Rabbits are happy to be kept alone as long as they get lots of human company Rabbits are happiest with the companionship of another rabbit Rabbits can be kept with guinea pigs happily It is OK to keep a rabbit in a hutch or cage for most of the time It is OK to keep a rabbit in a hutch or cage as long as it gets exercise a few times a week It is OK to keep a rabbit in a hutch or cage as long as it gets daily exercise It is OK to keep a rabbit in a hutch or cage as long as it has free access to a larger safe exercise area Rabbits should be kept indoors as house pets, like other family pets. Question Title * 5. Which of these do you think is essential for pet rabbits A safe shelter like a hutch, indoor cage, or other shelter like a garden shed A safe exercise area (indoor or outdoor) Fresh Water Hay/ Straw for bedding Hay to eat daily Vegetables to eat Rabbit food to eat daily Another rabbit as a companion Toys to play with Question Title * 6. Thinking about when you bought your last pet, did you ask the seller lots of questions? We don't have any pets Yes, I expect the seller / retailers to be honest and give owners the true picture about properly caring for their new pets No, I suspect that sellers / retailers will tell you what they want you to hear to make a sale I already knew about my pet, so I didnt need to ask any questions My pet was from a rescue centre rather than a seller / retailer and I think I got accurate advice Question Title * 7. If you found out that you had not been given the full information about your last pet, how would you feel about the seller that sold it to you? I would not trust the seller again I would complain to the seller I would not shop there again I would be dissapointed that the seller put profit before animal welfare and did not make me aware of the facts I would not expect the seller to know everything, I expect to have done research before hand I think there should be an official body that it could be reported to. Question Title * 8. Thinking about the pets you have now, where do you go to for advice and information? The retailer, rescue centre or breeder that I obtained the pet from I would ask friends or relatives I would ask my vet I would use the internet and search for advice I would use an expert source like the RSPCA, PDSA etc I would ask my food supplier Question Title * 9. If you discovered that your pet was more difficult to care for, or did not behave as you were led to believe at the time of purchase, what would you do? I would try to put things right for my pet I would accept that it was different to my expectations but not make any changes I would try to find another home for my pet It would depend on the pet, and how attached the family were to it I would seek advice first and then make a decision Question Title * 10. Thank you for taking the time to complete this survey. If you have a rabbit /rabbits and would like more information about how to care for them properly, please look at our website www.rabbitwelfare.co.uk. Please use the space below to tell us anything about your thoughts on pet rabbits. Thank you. Done