Rabbits are social animals that suffer from loneliness in solitary housing. Bonded pairs provide welfare benefits that cannot be replicated by human or other-species companionship.
Solitary rabbit housing causes chronic low-level suffering that owners often normalise. Bonded rabbit pairs spend significant time grooming each other, resting in contact, and engaging in play that has no substitute from human interaction. The bonding process requires patience and space but results in dramatically improved welfare for both animals. Rescue organisations commonly adopt bonded pairs together, simplifying the process for new owners.