The rabbit is next to dog and cat, the most popular pet in German-speaking countries. But only a few really deal with a species-appropriate attitude. Just because it is legally allowed to keep rabbits in small cages, it does not mean that this is species-appropriate. Rabbits are athletes - they want to jump, run and dig. They need exercise and retreats. They need conspecifics to be happy. It is not uncommon for their young owners to simply ignore them. The parents are supposed to take care of the rabbits, or they are abandoned in the first place. Bob was lucky and was allowed to become an Aiderbichler.
