| Education, Rescue, and Respect |
| Why Adopt? |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
| |
 |
Don't buy from a breeder or pet store while shelter pet's are being put to death because
they have no home.
Why adopt a bunny? For every pet you buy from a pet store or breeder, a pet in a shelter is euthanized.
Unfortunately, that is the simple math. There are only so many homes for bunnies. Shelters are overflowing with
unwanted and discarded pets. There is only so much they can do without your help. Supporting pet stores and
breeders only contributes to the problem. Sadly, even rescuing from a pet store simply encourages them to order
more from a breeder.
If you're not yet ready to adopt, please consider fostering a bunny or perhaps a bonded pair - that also gives us the
ability to rescue another bunny (or two) that desperately need our help!!
Adopting an adult animal has many benefits:
Adult bunnies have already gone through their hormonal changes
Their behavior is already known and more consistent than when they are growing babies.
They have already been through a hard time and will likely be very appreciative of a second chance.
There is a special reward you get from saving a bunny as opposed to just getting a cute novelty on a whim.
Rabbits in shelters and rescues have usually been socialized by volunteers as part of the rehabilitative process.
Adoptable bunnies are already spayed or neutered and are far less inclined to certain health and behavioral problems.
If you are a first-time bunny parent, you will be far happier adopting a socialized adult rabbit who already knows how
to deal with humans and is much easier to build a loving trusting relationship with.
Shelter and rescue personnel know and care deeply about the animals. The rescue/shelter volunteers will work with
you to help you pick the best pet for you and your lifestyle, with the rabbit's best interests in mind.
When you adopt an animal from a shelter, you are saving a life, and giving a previously unhappy soul the gift of
happiness and life.
When you adopt an animal from a shelter, you are creating the room for another homeless animal to be rescued.
There is no greater joy than ending a life of suffering..without ending the life. You will know it and your bunny will
know it.
Rabbits are the third most commonly euthanized animal at animal shelters, right after dogs and cats. Shelters have
limited space, some don't have the resources to care for rabbits, and that is where rescues come in to place.
When you adopt a rabbit through a rescue or shelter, you are saving a life. Rescues can tell you so much about the
rabbit's personality, eating habits, health, and housing preferences, which assures a good match between you and
the rabbit.
Our rabbits are spayed/neutered prior to adoption and cage litterbox trained. When you purchase from a pet store,
you are not given any of the valuable, correct information, nor are the buns spayed/neutered or litterbox trained.
Rescues also offer you support and guidance - try getting that from a pet store!
they have no home.
Why adopt a bunny? For every pet you buy from a pet store or breeder, a pet in a shelter is euthanized.
Unfortunately, that is the simple math. There are only so many homes for bunnies. Shelters are overflowing with
unwanted and discarded pets. There is only so much they can do without your help. Supporting pet stores and
breeders only contributes to the problem. Sadly, even rescuing from a pet store simply encourages them to order
more from a breeder.
If you're not yet ready to adopt, please consider fostering a bunny or perhaps a bonded pair - that also gives us the
ability to rescue another bunny (or two) that desperately need our help!!
Adopting an adult animal has many benefits:
Adult bunnies have already gone through their hormonal changes
Their behavior is already known and more consistent than when they are growing babies.
They have already been through a hard time and will likely be very appreciative of a second chance.
There is a special reward you get from saving a bunny as opposed to just getting a cute novelty on a whim.
Rabbits in shelters and rescues have usually been socialized by volunteers as part of the rehabilitative process.
Adoptable bunnies are already spayed or neutered and are far less inclined to certain health and behavioral problems.
If you are a first-time bunny parent, you will be far happier adopting a socialized adult rabbit who already knows how
to deal with humans and is much easier to build a loving trusting relationship with.
Shelter and rescue personnel know and care deeply about the animals. The rescue/shelter volunteers will work with
you to help you pick the best pet for you and your lifestyle, with the rabbit's best interests in mind.
When you adopt an animal from a shelter, you are saving a life, and giving a previously unhappy soul the gift of
happiness and life.
When you adopt an animal from a shelter, you are creating the room for another homeless animal to be rescued.
There is no greater joy than ending a life of suffering..without ending the life. You will know it and your bunny will
know it.
Rabbits are the third most commonly euthanized animal at animal shelters, right after dogs and cats. Shelters have
limited space, some don't have the resources to care for rabbits, and that is where rescues come in to place.
When you adopt a rabbit through a rescue or shelter, you are saving a life. Rescues can tell you so much about the
rabbit's personality, eating habits, health, and housing preferences, which assures a good match between you and
the rabbit.
Our rabbits are spayed/neutered prior to adoption and cage litterbox trained. When you purchase from a pet store,
you are not given any of the valuable, correct information, nor are the buns spayed/neutered or litterbox trained.
Rescues also offer you support and guidance - try getting that from a pet store!
| Why adopt a bonded pair of Buns? |
Many of the inquiries we receive are from people who are looking to find a friend for a bunny that they currently have.
Bunnies that live with a bonded bunny live happier, longer lives.
If you are considering adding a rabbit to your family for the first time, and have a feeling that you may want to add
another one some time down the road, you may want to adopt a pair from the start. The bonding process can be a lot
of work and you need to have lots of patience. Bonded pairs are already bonded!
Rabbits are very social animals, but they can also be very territorial. We always prepare our adopters for the fact
that some rabbits may never bond and you must be prepared for the chance that you may have two "single" rabbits
instead of a pair. But rabbits that have already been through the bonding process are just waiting to find a home -
together! Please consider them.
Pairs are often overlooked because people feel that they do not want to take on the extra work of another rabbit in
the beginning. But there is really not much more work and they keep each other company and entertained. One cage,
one litter box (in most cases), one water bottle and one food crock. They really are double the pleasure and fun!
Bunnies that live with a bonded bunny live happier, longer lives.
If you are considering adding a rabbit to your family for the first time, and have a feeling that you may want to add
another one some time down the road, you may want to adopt a pair from the start. The bonding process can be a lot
of work and you need to have lots of patience. Bonded pairs are already bonded!
Rabbits are very social animals, but they can also be very territorial. We always prepare our adopters for the fact
that some rabbits may never bond and you must be prepared for the chance that you may have two "single" rabbits
instead of a pair. But rabbits that have already been through the bonding process are just waiting to find a home -
together! Please consider them.
Pairs are often overlooked because people feel that they do not want to take on the extra work of another rabbit in
the beginning. But there is really not much more work and they keep each other company and entertained. One cage,
one litter box (in most cases), one water bottle and one food crock. They really are double the pleasure and fun!
Thank you for making adoption your first choice instead of
purchasing a rabbit from a pet store or someone who is
randomly breeding rabbits. For every rabbit that is purchased
and not adopted, a shelter bunny loses it's life and a rescue
bunny loses a home.
purchasing a rabbit from a pet store or someone who is
randomly breeding rabbits. For every rabbit that is purchased
and not adopted, a shelter bunny loses it's life and a rescue
bunny loses a home.
Breeders who are selling baby rabbits are very similar to puppy mills. The breeding females are only valuable if they
are producing large There are many problems with buying animals from pet stores. For starters, the “breeders” who
supply the pet stores litters and if they are doing so often. They live a lonely existence of producing litter after litter
only for their babies to be taken away too soon. Pet stores usually do net sell spayed or neutered rabbits and
employees are not educated on proper rabbit care or the sexing of baby rabbits. So when you are told you have two
females, you have a good chance of having a male and female and will wake up one day to baby bunnies. While baby
bunnies are cute, any litter is contributing to the rabbit overpopulation problem. that cute baby bunny that you were
told would remain small may grow up to be an 7 pound rabbit. Most people want a small and cuddly baby, however,
this is not always the best choice. Baby bunnies grow up extremely fast and within a few months are sexually
mature. Since pet stores bunnies are usually not spayed or neutered you will experience your rabbits raging
hormones. Hormonal behaviors such as aggressiveness, digging, spraying, nipping, boxing, grunting, and growling
are all common with an unfixed rabbit. In order to control these behaviors and most likely eliminate them you will
need to get your rabbit fixed. Getting a rabbit fixed requires finding an exotic vet to perform the surgery. Rabbits are
very sensitive to anesthesia so extra precautions have to be taken which puts the average price range of getting
your bunny fixed at $150 – $250! So the question is why buy a cute rabbit on impulse at a pet store when you can
adopt one from a rescue or a shelter where they are already spayed and neutered? You will also feel good knowing
you aren’t contributing to the “rabbit mill’ bunnies but are saving a life instead. For all of these reasons, we
encourage potential rabbit owners to please adopt instead of shop.
are producing large There are many problems with buying animals from pet stores. For starters, the “breeders” who
supply the pet stores litters and if they are doing so often. They live a lonely existence of producing litter after litter
only for their babies to be taken away too soon. Pet stores usually do net sell spayed or neutered rabbits and
employees are not educated on proper rabbit care or the sexing of baby rabbits. So when you are told you have two
females, you have a good chance of having a male and female and will wake up one day to baby bunnies. While baby
bunnies are cute, any litter is contributing to the rabbit overpopulation problem. that cute baby bunny that you were
told would remain small may grow up to be an 7 pound rabbit. Most people want a small and cuddly baby, however,
this is not always the best choice. Baby bunnies grow up extremely fast and within a few months are sexually
mature. Since pet stores bunnies are usually not spayed or neutered you will experience your rabbits raging
hormones. Hormonal behaviors such as aggressiveness, digging, spraying, nipping, boxing, grunting, and growling
are all common with an unfixed rabbit. In order to control these behaviors and most likely eliminate them you will
need to get your rabbit fixed. Getting a rabbit fixed requires finding an exotic vet to perform the surgery. Rabbits are
very sensitive to anesthesia so extra precautions have to be taken which puts the average price range of getting
your bunny fixed at $150 – $250! So the question is why buy a cute rabbit on impulse at a pet store when you can
adopt one from a rescue or a shelter where they are already spayed and neutered? You will also feel good knowing
you aren’t contributing to the “rabbit mill’ bunnies but are saving a life instead. For all of these reasons, we
encourage potential rabbit owners to please adopt instead of shop.
| Too Many Bunnies |
| Reasons not to purchase from a Petstore |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|
| |
|