To think rabbits should always be sold in pairs

[Popfan]

I was in Pets at Home today and a family were buying a rabbit. Just one rabbit. I felt really sad for it as rabbits are animals which live in groups and so will be miserable on their own. We have two guinea pigs who love each other and often cuddle up next to one another. Guinea pigs should also never be sold as an only pet!

We bought a pair of rabbits. One died really young. Tbh it was a blessing for the remaining rabbit. He's grumpy and barely likes to socialise. We did try and introduce another to him but he was aggressive and basically sulked. Over 5 years on and he's a very happy rabbit who prefers humans for company. Not all rabbits are the same.

I totally agree OP, I hate seeing young single rabbits. I have an 9 year-old dwarf who lives alone now after losing her two buddies in the last 8 month. She's too ill, old and stubborn/evil to bond again, but it still breaks my heart that her only company (us and the cat) don't speak her language. She's warm, loved, fed and indoors, but it's 100% not the same.