Have you ever snuggled with a bunny or cuddled up against its velvety fur? Did you know that bunnies make extraordinary pets because they’re quiet, they have huge personalities, they bond closely with their owners, and they come in all kinds of shapes and colors? Therefore, I believe bunnies make awesome pets because they can teach responsibility, are low maintenance, and are trainable. First, owning a bunny can help teach responsibility. Research at Michigan State University says “One of the major reasons, and an important life skill, for owning a pet is to teach responsibility”. Learning to be responsible and to make decisions is an important part of becoming an adult and an essential life skill. My second reason is that compared to cats and dogs, bunnies are fairly low maintenance. For example, bunnies are low maintenance because they don’t need to be taken out for walks and do not need to be groomed. Unlike dogs, bunnies do not need to run around and get their energy out. Because of that, you can leave bunnies by themselves for longer than you could leave a dog. You can leave bunnies by themselves for the day or longer and they will be completely fine. Also, not all breeds of bunnies need to be groomed so they will not need to see a groomer weekly or monthly. Lastly, bunnies are easy to train. “Rabbits are fully capable of taking all kinds of training, learning commands, and performing tricks both useful and fun,” says professional animal trainer Barbara Heidenreich. By training a bunny you can teach them not to chew on furniture or go to the bathroom on the floor but instead, teach them to go in a litter box. In conclusion, I believe bunnies make awesome pets! Bunnies can teach responsibility, are low maintenance, and are trainable.