| ADOPTION POLICIES & PROCEDURES |
| Adoption Prices: All rabbits come with a starter supply of food (amount may vary), a mineral stone, a cat ball (if available), & a chew stick and any other supplies we may be able to provide at time of adoption. Rabbits (not been spayed/neutered): $20 A rabbit that has been altered: $50 Guinea Pigs: $10 Degu Pairs $20 Gerbil or Hamster $5 Sugar Glider $155 Hedgehog or Chinchilla $50 At present, we do not have cages available for sale but may in the future, nor do we have altered rabbits. |
| Adoption Proceedures: 1. Decide which rabbit you want or ask to be put on a waiting list for a certain breed or size (did you know that big rabbits are great starter rabbits?). 2. Call us about the rabbit. You will then need to set up an interview time in which all family members must be present. You will be asked questions, get to interact with the rabbit during this interview as well as be asked to fill out a question sheet for us to look over before the decision is made. 3. You will then need to wait about 24 hours before a decision is made. This allows us time to discuss & review the question sheet as well as give you time to decide if you are ready for a rabbit. During the interview, you should have recieved a pamphlet on rabbit care which should give you a general idea on behavior & more which should help you determine if a rabbit is right for you. Please make sure you & your family have read it! 4. When you receive a call back as to our decision, if adoption has been okayed, you will need to give us your answer regarding if you still want to adopt. 5. A drop-off/pick up time will be set up for you and your rabbit then you should make sure you have a large cage, litter, food, Timothy hay, food dish, water bottle & litter pan available & set up. Please feel free to ask what the rabbit is being adopted out with as it may save you from buying some supplies at this time. 6. When you get the rabbit you will be asked to pay and to sign the adoption contract. Ask Us About Our "Foster First" Program!! Click here to learn more! |
| Adoption |
| Reasons to Adopt Instead of Buy: 1. Adopted rabbits need homes more than the ones in the stores. These rabbit were unwanted for many reasons not having to do with health issues. The main reason a person doesn't want a rabbit is because it got larger than what they expected. With a full grown rabbit, you will know what to expect. 2. By buying from a pet shop, you are helping encourage the sale of rabbits. While this may seem like nothing to you, many of these rabbits are being put out on the street. We have been told that some pet shops feed them to snakes or if they are sick, harm them. They are even purchased for dog fights. Since children are able to go to our website, we will not get into the details of what we have been told that has happened in and around this city. 3. An adult rabbit is already set in it's behavioural pattern where a young baby isn't until they hit puberty. With an adult, you'll know what to expect. 4. Adopting a rabbit from us gives you an idea on the size the rabbit will grow to & the exact sex for most. 5. We give you all the facts about the rabbit. There are no hidden secrets to find out on your own plus you'll know what kind of health your rabbit will be in at the time of adoption. Thing To Do & Think About Before Getting a Rabbit: 1. Buy some books & read up on rabbits first. Ask us for information even, but be aware about how large certain rabbits can get as well as how they behave when they are loose (and they do need plenty of time out of their cages). 2. Make sure you have bought the appropriate size cage for your rabbit. Do not always believe what you are told in a petshop. Yes, a smaller rabbit cage is ok, but only if the rabbit is going to be spending most of it's time free of it. A large cage is best, as it gives the rabbit space for a litter pan, dish & stretching out. 3. Look into breeds & sizes of them. How big do you want your rabbit? Yes, many of the larger breeds start out all cute & cuddly looking too! 4. Will you have the time needed to spend grooming, clipping nails, letting the rabbit free & cleaning after it? Will you be able to provide medical care for your rabbit should it get sick? Rabbits can cost as much as a dog or cat, 100's of dollars. Rabbits are also better at hiding their weaknesses which makes it hard to tell if they are ill. 5. Know the signs of a healthy rabbit. Healthy rabbits have a shiny coat (not dull), their eyes are alert, no smears around them, inside paws or nose, their fur looks groomed, no brown or any other dark color inside the ears. |
| Please note that our contracts are standard contracts that other rescues have. They are stated so for the protection of the rabbit. If you have not intentions of harming or letting others harm the rabbit, nor are you going to breed this rabbit, then you have nothing to worry about! We reserve the right to deny adoption or fostering requests. |
| Why not foster before getting a rabbit? This gives you the opportunity to see if a rabbit is right for you!! |