Bringing a second pet home can be a gamble. While many owners imagine instant harmony, the reality is often far more dramatic—as shown in a viral TikTok that has captivated millions.
The clip, shared to an account dedicated to three rabbits, @lolo.luca.lily, has racked up 2.3 million views since it was posted on November 17.
In the video, a gray-and-white rabbit who was once the only pet, making his displeasure unmistakably clear. He stares intensely at his owner while repeatedly stomping his feet. The text layered over the clip laughs at the rabbits “double stomping while standing up,” earning more than 428,000 likes.
Rabbits remain a minority among American pets, though they have a devoted following. As of May 2025, data from the American Veterinary Medical Association estimated that roughly 1 million U.S. households (0.7 percent) keep rabbits.
Users were quick to comment on the hilarious video that has over 2,500 comments.
“Imagine being raging with anger & this [is] all [you] can do,” one user wrote, gaining 51,000 likes.
Another said: “I’m no bunny behavioral analyst but that is 100 [percent] a bunny tantrum.” A third joked: “He’s thumping on business.”
Others praised the rabbit’s self-control. “The way that he knew exactly who was to responsible and who was to blame for the predicament he was put in and didn’t even take his anger out on the other bunny,” one said.
The owner replied simply: “He’s incredibly smart.”
One viewer pointed out “the direct eye contact,” which the owner humorously referred to as “the death stare.”
Why Rabbits React Strongly to New Companions
Contrary to this rabbit’s fiery reaction, experts say rabbits are actually deeply social animals. According to the British charity Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund, rabbits are “naturally social prey animals that depend on other rabbits for safety, comfort, and communication.”
A lone rabbit can feel constantly anxious because it has no companion to help detect danger, and research shows that solitary rabbits often display stress-related behaviors like bar biting.
The charity also notes that rabbits communicate best with their own kind and even value companionship as much as food—making rabbit-to-rabbit relationships essential for healthy emotional development.
A Happy Ending After the Drama
Despite his initial protest, the once-indignant rabbit eventually warmed up to his new family members.
The account has plenty of videos that show he is now fully accepting of the two additional bunnies and can be seen peacefully sharing his space with them.
Like all animals, rabbits need time to adjust. First impressions may be dramatic—sometimes viral—but with patience, most pets learn to coexist, and in many cases, to thrive together.
Newsweek reached out to @lolo.luca.lily for comment via TikTok. We could not verify the details of the case.
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