Is it normal adopting a pet feels like ive had a human baby?

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Im only renting the little guy to see how it goes but im very much allowed to buy him if I wish to. It really feels like i've given up my life to care for a baby. I didnt have anything going for me before, im unemployed and sat by my computer literally 24/7 since covid so this is a positive change and has limited my screentime by a lot and given me a purpose but im constantly worried he's sick or gonna get sick or something.

I'm not used to the body language and behaviours of a rabbit but from what I can tell he already likes me and its a miracle how our lovely cat hasn't shown a single sign of jealousy or dislike, he's a little scared but also fascinated. The rabbit doesn't even poop or pee on the floor or when I hold him! He's so smart, not like other rabbits i've known.

I still feel anxious. For one I havent bought a play pin yet and I hate him being stuck in a cage but I take him out as much as possible when I can watch and he hasn't chewed anything, he licks things instead. It's really going great I just hope it continues to but it truly feels like having a human baby to look after.

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  • LloydAsher
    2 years ago

    While I do like dogs and wouldnt want anything to happen to my dog. I value human baby lives vastly more than any pet. If my dog even bit a baby on the hand he would be punted through a window.

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  • [Old Memory]
    2 years ago

    Cat dad here.

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  • Somenormie
    2 years ago

    That's kinda cool!

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  • a-curious-bunny
    2 years ago

    Oh its a rabbit I can see that. Still weird though bit I get it

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  • RoseIsabella
    2 years ago

    Congratulations on your new baby bunny!

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  • SkullsNRoses
    2 years ago

    If you’re sleeping through the night it’s not a human baby, don’t disrespect rabbits by comparing them to babies.

    It’s wonderful that you have forged a bond with your rabbit though, hopefully you can get him a pen soon.

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  • Contrivance
    2 years ago

    It's great your pet has had a positive influence on you! And I totally understand not wanting it caged. I struggled to see my turtles in their aquarium. I wanted them to have a swimming pool sized home

    Re: pet feeling like a baby. I have wondered about this a lot. I think most people have nurturing/parenting traits that come out as adults. And if one doesnt have a child, maybe those traits come out towards pets?

    eg. I'm strangely very fond of my cat's water drinking sounds. So peaceful. (which is bizarre because a human chewing with their mouth open is often slappable lol) Probably reminiscent of a baby on a pacifier. Idk

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