About Chloe Miller

Hi, I’m Chloe Miller, and I’m so glad you’re here. Rabbit Cove is my little corner of the internet for people who love rabbits and guinea pigs, or are about to fall in love with them, and want care advice that actually matches who these animals are: sensitive, social, opinionated herbivores with big feelings and even bigger housing needs.

If you’ve ever stood in a pet store aisle holding a tiny cage box and felt unsure, you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. The difference is that I kept going, asked a lot of questions, fostered a lot of animals, made mistakes I learned from, and eventually built a routine that helps small pets thrive indoors as true family members.

How Rabbit Cove Started

I grew up around small pets, but it wasn’t until my twenties, when I adopted a bonded pair of senior rabbits, that everything clicked. They were sweet, funny, and completely misunderstood by most of the advice I could find. I kept hearing outdated guidance that treated rabbits like low-maintenance cage pets instead of the intelligent, routine-loving animals they are.

That pair sent me down a path I didn’t expect. I started volunteering and fostering through local rescues, and over the last decade I’ve cared for rabbits and guinea pigs with all kinds of backgrounds: former classroom pets, lonely singletons who needed a friend, “biters” who were just scared, and animals with sensitive digestion who taught me to respect hay, hydration, and stress reduction as everyday basics.

Rabbit Cove exists because I wanted a place that gathers the lessons rescue teaches you fast: what works in real homes, what fails quietly, and what helps animals feel safe enough to show you their full personalities.

What I Do (and What I Learned)

My experience is deeply hands-on and very daily-life focused. I’m the person who notices the water bowl moved two inches and suddenly nobody will drink from it. I’ve built and rebuilt more indoor setups than I can count, and I’m a big believer that the best “training tool” is usually the environment itself.

• Housing: roomy indoor enclosures, DIY builds, and thoughtful layouts that make litter habits easier and zoomies safer.
• Nutrition: hay-first feeding, fresh greens done sensibly, and realistic treat boundaries for animals who will absolutely negotiate for snacks.
• Bonding and social needs: supporting compatible pairings and herd dynamics, with slow introductions and close supervision.
• Enrichment: boredom prevention, forage-based activities, and confidence-building for timid rescues.

One of my favorite projects is building custom C&C (Cubes and Coroplast) style habitats. Not because everyone needs a massive setup, but because more space often helps. It gives animals room to move, reduces crowding stress, and makes it easier to separate zones for hay, litter, hiding, and rest. That said, space is not a magic fix. Layout, personality match, and health still matter.

Rabbit Cove’s Mission

Rabbit Cove is here to bridge the gap between old-school care advice and the enriched, modern lifestyle rabbits and guinea pigs deserve.

That mission shows up in three ways:

• Practical steps, not vague rules: I break things down into small, doable changes, whether you’re upgrading from a starter cage or troubleshooting picky hay habits.
• Compassion first: for your pet (always), and for you. Good care is a learning curve, not a personality test.
• Welfare-forward choices: prioritizing space, social needs, and low-stress handling, even when it’s not the most convenient option.

I write like a knowledgeable friend because that’s how I learned best: one clear step at a time, plus a gentle reminder that yes, your rabbit probably is rearranging the room on purpose.

Standards and Safety

I lean on rescue experience, current welfare-forward guidelines, and the kind of patterns you only notice after caring for a lot of individuals. When I cover higher-stakes topics like bonding, I keep it conservative: neutral territory, slow pacing, and supervision, because even “sweet” animals can panic when they feel cornered.

And a quick note: Rabbit Cove is education, not veterinary care. If your rabbit or guinea pig stops eating, seems painful, has diarrhea, is lethargic, or just feels “off,” it’s time to call an experienced exotics vet. With these little herbivores, waiting rarely makes things easier.

What You’ll Find Here

Rabbit Cove is built for real households. That means you’ll find guidance that respects budgets, rental spaces, kids, other pets, and the fact that life gets busy.

Expect topics like:

• Choosing or upgrading an enclosure size that supports natural behavior
• Setting up litter boxes and hay stations that actually stay usable
• Daily and weekly cleaning routines that keep odors down without harsh chemicals
• Feeding basics for sensitive digestive systems, including gradual changes
• Enrichment ideas that don’t require an online shopping spree
• Helping shy rescues build confidence and trust

If you’re brand new, start with the basics: housing, hay, and a calm routine. Those three things make everything else easier.

And yes, cilantro will make regular appearances. It’s basically my foster-home diplomacy tool.

Welcome

If you’re brand new: welcome. If you’ve had rabbits or guinea pigs for years and you’re still learning: also welcome. I’m still learning too, because every animal teaches you something different.

My hope is that when you leave Rabbit Cove, you feel more confident and more connected to your pet, with a few concrete next steps you can start today. Small changes add up fast in the small-pet world, and your bunny or piggie will absolutely notice.

Pull up a chair, grab a handful of hay, and let’s make home a place where your little herbivores can truly thrive.