Considering giving up your rabbit?

Sometimes owners feel they must find a new home for their pets because they do not have time to give bunny enough attention.

Please remember that a pet is a lifetime commitment. If you feel your rabbit does not get enough attention, consider getting your bunny another bun for a friend. Caring for two buns is just as easy as one, and they will be happy together.

Please be sure one or both buns have been altered prior to meeting. And because buns are territorial, you should look into introduction and bonding of buns before bringing the new one home. Sometimes it isn't as simple as putting the two buns together, there might be objection from one or both - and fighting can occur - which can cause serious harm. Rabbits can be very territorial, and it is best to introduce new rabbits in a neutral place.

Perhaps you sadly must find a new home for a behavioral reason such as not using his litter box, spraying urine, chewing, or maybe even aggressive behavior that your bunny is exhibiting. First rule out medical reasons for the behavior. Behavior of buns can be helped by altering, understanding your buns needs, some training and a little patience.

Or maybe the novelty of that Easter bunny has worn off. Rabbits should never be purchased for Easter gifts - or any animals for that matter - as the commitment to an animal is a lifetime commitment which should not be entered into lightly. Holidays are the worst times to introduce new animals to a home - because this is when people are the busiest and the house may be even more active than usual. It is better to wait until after the holiday seasons, when your life is at a normal pace to bring a new pet home.

Whatever the reason, we do hope you do the right thing, such as working with your bunny, taking your bunny to a shelter/rescue which is experienced in rabbits, or placing ads for a new home (never place a bunny for free, as many go to snake food, research, greyhound training, or backyard breeding). DO NOT just let your bunny go! That is the worst thing you could do!

If space allows we will take owner surrenders, but we require that the rabbit(s) be surrendered with all of their supplies, food, cage and a $65 surrender fee, all medical records and a signed surrender agreement from you. Please do not wait until the last minute, you will need to be placed on a wait list, it may take months before we can take in your surrender. Please contact us for details.

Surrenders

At this time - we do not have any foster space available to accept surrenders. Please do the right thing for your rabbit and follow the suggestions above for re-homing your rabbit. Contact us if you need help and we can offer you suggestions.