Bunny Rabbit Gifts: Ideas for Rabbit Lovers (and Their Rabbits)
Updated 31 October 2026
The best bunny rabbit gifts are about the owner’s own rabbit: a mug or print with their bunny’s portrait and name, a rabbit care book, or a donation to a rabbit rescue in their bunny’s name. For the rabbit, think hay, chewing and hiding: a hay feeder, a tunnel, or a bundle of untreated willow chews. Rabbits chew everything, so anything for them should be safe to chew.
This guide covers gifts for rabbit lovers first, then bunny-safe gifts for the rabbit, and a short safety note.
Gifts for rabbit lovers
Most rabbit people would rather have something about their rabbit than something with a generic bunny on it. These ideas lean that way.
A personalized mug of their bunny
Our bunny mug turns a photo of their rabbit into a cartoon, watercolor or realistic portrait, with their name underneath. Lops and uprights both work. Our AI artist draws your pet from your photo, and you see a free preview in about 20 seconds, so you can check it looks like their bunny before you order. It comes in 11oz or 15oz, is dishwasher and microwave safe, and ships free anywhere in the US.
A print or framed photo
A favorite photo of their rabbit, printed and framed, is simple and always welcome. If you don’t have one, look for a photo they have shared online, or quietly ask someone in their household.
A good rabbit book
A care book is a thoughtful gift for a new owner, and many longtime owners still keep one on the shelf. The House Rabbit Handbook by Marinell Harriman is a well-known choice. For younger rabbit fans, a picture book about rabbits goes down well too.
A donation to a rabbit rescue
Many rabbits end up in shelters and rescues every year. A donation in their bunny’s name to a local rabbit rescue, or to a national group such as the House Rabbit Society, is a gift that helps other rabbits. Many rescues will send a card or a note to say thank you.
Small everyday things
- A lint roller or a pet hair remover for the sofa. Rabbits shed a lot, especially a few times a year.
- A gift card to a pet supply store or a hay supplier. Rabbit owners go through a lot of hay.
- Socks, a tote bag or a notebook with rabbits on them, if they like that kind of thing.
Bunny-safe gifts for the rabbit
Rabbits need unlimited hay every day, a lot of chewing, and places to hide and explore. The best gifts for a rabbit help with those.
Hay and hay feeders
- A hay feeder or rack. Keeps hay off the floor and cleaner. Choose one with openings that a rabbit cannot get its head or feet stuck in.
- A box of good hay. Timothy or meadow hay from a pet store or a hay supplier. It is not exciting to us, but it is the most important thing a rabbit eats.
- Forage mixes. Dried herbs and flowers made for rabbits, to sprinkle on hay. Treat these as an extra, not a meal.
Chew toys
- Willow balls, rings and sticks. Untreated willow is a rabbit favorite.
- Apple wood sticks. Only untreated wood sold for rabbits or from a source you know is pesticide-free.
- Seagrass and hay mats. Something to chew and dig at.
- Plain cardboard. Boxes and tubes with no ink-heavy print, tape or glue are free and loved.
Tunnels and hideouts
- A tunnel. Rabbits like to dash through and hide. Pick one made for rabbits, from fabric, willow or cardboard, big enough that they can turn around.
- A hideout or house. Somewhere to retreat to. Two doors are better than one, so they never feel trapped.
- A dig box. A sturdy box filled with shredded paper or hay lets them dig without digging up the carpet.
A safety note on rabbit gifts
Rabbits chew everything they can reach, so check before you buy:
- Avoid painted, varnished, stained or glued wood. Look for toys sold as untreated and made for rabbits.
- Avoid soft plastic and rubber. Pieces can be swallowed.
- Skip sugary treats. Yogurt drops and seed sticks are sold for rabbits, but they are not good for them. A small piece of fresh herb is a better treat.
- Introduce new foods slowly. Rabbits have sensitive stomachs, so add anything new a little at a time.
- Watch new toys at first. If something breaks into sharp or small pieces, take it away.
If you are unsure about a toy or food, a vet who treats rabbits can advise.
Rabbit Christmas gifts
If you are shopping for rabbit Christmas gifts, a few things are worth knowing.
- Keep the decorations bunny-proof. Rabbits may chew tinsel, ribbon, light cords and holiday plants such as holly and mistletoe. Keep them out of reach of a free-roaming rabbit.
- A stocking for the rabbit. Willow toys, a cardboard tube stuffed with hay, and a small bag of forage make a lovely bunny stocking.
- Don’t give a rabbit as a surprise. Rescues generally advise against giving live rabbits as presents. A rescue gift card or a visit together is a kinder start.
- Order personalized gifts early. For our mugs, order by December 7 to arrive in time for Christmas.
Questions about bunny gifts
What is a good gift for a rabbit lover?
Something that celebrates their own rabbit: a personalized mug or print with their bunny’s portrait and name, a good rabbit care book, or a donation to a rabbit rescue in their bunny’s name. If you want to include the rabbit, a hay feeder, a tunnel or a bundle of willow chews is always useful.
What toys are safe for rabbits?
Chews made from untreated willow, apple wood, hay or seagrass, plain cardboard boxes and tubes, and tunnels made for rabbits. Avoid painted, varnished or glued wood, soft plastic, and anything with small parts that could come loose. Watch any new toy for a few days and take it away if it starts to break into sharp pieces.
Can I give a rabbit as a Christmas present?
Rabbit rescues generally advise against it. Rabbits can live for many years and need daily care, space and a vet who treats rabbits, so the decision is best made by the person who will look after them. A gift card for supplies or a visit to a local rescue together is a kinder way to start.
Can a mug be made from a photo of a lop or a dark-colored rabbit?
Yes. Our AI artist draws your pet from your photo, and lops, uprights, dark coats and light coats all work. A photo in daylight with both ears and the face in view gives the best result. You see a free preview in about 20 seconds and approve the exact design. Photos are deleted within 60 days.
When should I order a personalized mug for Christmas?
To arrive in time for Christmas, order by December 7. Each mug is printed in the US after you approve the design, and US shipping is free.