About Janie M. Scott

Decades of rabbit care, written in plain English.

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The Story Behind Keeping Rabbits

Janie M. Scott fell in love with rabbits at a young age when her family brought home their first pet rabbit. That early connection sparked a passion that has grown over the decades into something deeper: a dedication to understanding everything about how rabbits think, what they need, and how to give them the best life possible.

Over the years, the research has never stopped. Whether it is digging into the science of rabbit digestion, learning how rabbits communicate through body language, or simply spending time observing her own rabbits, Janie treats every bit of knowledge as a piece of a larger picture. She has cared for rabbits through every stage of life — from young kits to seniors — and has navigated health challenges, dietary adjustments, bonding introductions, and the quiet everyday joy of sharing a home with rabbits.

Keeping Rabbits exists because there is too much conflicting or oversimplified information about rabbit care out there. The goal here is to cut through the noise and give rabbit owners information they can actually use — grounded in real experience, not just internet lists.

When she is not writing or researching, Janie is probably solving a new rabbit puzzle: how to encourage a picky eater, how to rabbit-proof a new room, or how to read what a particular thump means.

What We Stand By

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Research-First Writing

Articles are written from knowledge accumulated over decades, cross-referenced with current veterinary consensus and rabbit science. When something is not fully understood, we say so.

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No Gatekeeping

Rabbit care should not require a veterinary degree. We write for real rabbit owners in real situations — apartments, houses, single rabbits, bonded pairs, first-time owners, and experienced caretakers alike.

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Veterinary Partnership

This site does not replace a vet visit. We clearly distinguish between general care guidance and situations that need professional veterinary attention. When in doubt, always consult a rabbit-savvy veterinarian.

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Rabbity First

Every article is written from the rabbit's perspective first. What does this mean for the rabbit's wellbeing, safety, and quality of life? That question leads every piece of content on this site.

Important Note

The content on Keeping Rabbits is for informational and educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional veterinary advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified veterinarian for your rabbit's health concerns. See our full medical disclaimer for details.

Why Keeping Rabbits Exists

There is no shortage of rabbit information online. What is harder to find is information that is accurate, practical, and written from real experience rather than copied from generic pet care lists. Keeping Rabbits exists to fill that gap — to be the resource that rabbit owners actually want to read, not just the resource that ranks well in search results.

Every article on this site goes through a simple test before it is published: if a rabbit owner in a real situation read this, would it help them? Would it give them something they can actually do, or help them understand something they could not before? If the answer is no, the piece gets revised until the answer is yes.

Experience Across Breeds and Situations

Janie has lived with and cared for rabbits across a wide range of situations — young rabbits and seniors, single rabbits and bonded pairs, rabbits with chronic health conditions and rabbits who have never needed more than routine checkups. This breadth of experience shapes how the guides on this site are written: not from theory, but from the accumulated reality of navigating real rabbit care over years.

Rabbits are often categorized as "exotic" pets, which can make finding good information harder. The rabbit care community is smaller than the dog or cat community, and much of the good information is held in local rescues, specialized veterinarians, and community groups rather than mainstream publications. This site is an attempt to bring some of that knowledge into one accessible place.

Why Keeping Rabbits Exists

There is no shortage of rabbit information online. What is harder to find is information that is accurate, practical, and written from real experience rather than copied from generic pet care lists. Keeping Rabbits exists to fill that gap — to be the resource that rabbit owners actually want to read, not just the resource that ranks well in search results.

Every article on this site goes through a simple test before it is published: if a rabbit owner in a real situation read this, would it help them? Would it give them something they can actually do, or help them understand something they could not before? If the answer is no, the piece gets revised until the answer is yes.

Experience Across Breeds and Situations

Janie has lived with and cared for rabbits across a wide range of situations — young rabbits and seniors, single rabbits and bonded pairs, rabbits with chronic health conditions and rabbits who have never needed more than routine checkups. This breadth of experience shapes how the guides on this site are written: not from theory, but from the accumulated reality of navigating real rabbit care over years.

Rabbits are often categorized as "exotic" pets, which can make finding good information harder. The rabbit care community is smaller than the dog or cat community, and much of the good information is held in local rescues, specialized veterinarians, and community groups rather than mainstream publications. This site is an attempt to bring some of that knowledge into one accessible place.

Our Approach to Rabbit Care

KeepingRabbits.com was built on the belief that rabbits deserve the same quality of care as any other companion animal — not as novelty pets, but as intelligent, social creatures with complex needs. Every article on this site is written to help current and prospective rabbit owners provide the best care possible.

We focus on evidence-based, practical information. Our content is reviewed for accuracy and updated as veterinary knowledge evolves. We prioritize the health and wellbeing of rabbits above all else, and we believe that an informed owner is the best kind of owner.

Why We Exist

KeepingRabbits.com exists because most rabbit care information online falls into two categories: oversimplified "starter pet" content that does a disservice to both rabbits and owners, or dense veterinary literature that is accurate but not actionable for everyday care.

We try to sit in the middle. Our articles are written to be useful first, accurate second, and as complete as possible within that constraint. We update content when veterinary guidance changes, and we are transparent about what we know and what we do not.