As a rabbit owner, you should also have a realistic overview of the financial commitment required by a rabbit. Their costs can be as much as a pet cat or dog, or even higher. It is important that you can discuss the financial commitment with your loved ones to ensure you are well-prepared.
Here’s a typical breakdown of the financial cost that rabbit owners should be prepared for to ensure the basic requirement for their rabbits are met:
Initial Setup Cost – Estimated $450 to $1,300 for 1 rabbit
*By choosing to adopt from Bunny Wonderland, the cost of rabbit is reduced to a $50 adoption fee and your rabbit will be sterilized before adoption.
Cost of Rabbit*
$50 to $500
Sterilization*
$200 to $300
Housing Setup
Playpen or cage (more expensive)
Floor mats for home protection
Tools to bunnyproof your home
$100 to $300
Accessories
Food & Water Bowls
Litterbox
Grooming kit
Traveling Carrier
$100 to $200
*By choosing to adopt from Bunny Wonderland, the cost of rabbit is reduced to a $50 adoption fee and your rabbit will be sterilized before adoption.
Monthly Maintenance Cost – Estimated $200 per month for 1 rabbit
Food Purchase (Hay, Vegetables & Pellets)
$160
Cleaning Supplies (litter, cleaner, trashbags)
$40
Professional Grooming Care
$50
Total =
$250
Annual Additional Cost – Estimated $600 per year for 1 rabbit
