You've read all this, you've tried it all. You've found help at your local rescue. This relationship is still not working.
There is the occasional situation when rabbits cannot be bonded.
If you have taken plenty of time, gone through all the steps, provided nice big neutral areas for bonding sessions, changed bonding areas after a fight, etc. and your rabbits still go at each other every time you put them together, you may want to reach out to a rabbit bonding expert for help. Some may be willing to work with you by Skype or Facetime, so they can actually see what the rabbits are doing. Some may just email with you or talk to you on the phone. You might get really lucky and finding a bonding counselor in your area, who can come to the house!
You can also go back to the rescue or shelter where you adopted your second bunny, and ask them for a re-evaluation and support. Rabbit rescues understand, and support your wish to make a happy life for both rabbits involved. They won't judge you, and will most likely be happy to help you try to find a new match.
Don't beat yourself up. Sometimes no matter what you do, the two rabbits in question just don't like each other. We have that same reaction to other humans...we don't like everyone we meet. Rabbits are no different. Don't give up on finding the right match if you feel like your rabbit is lonely and was willing to try.
When you find that right fit, how will you know your bunnies are really bonded?
Many thanks to Edie Sayeg of the Georgia House Rabbit Society for contributing to this series!
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