Adoption Process

Welcome to Rabbit Haven's adoption pages! You are in luck ... we happen to have some irresistibly adorable rabbits who are looking for homes. Any bunnies that are together are a bonded pair. Bunnies bond for life, so they will need to be adopted together. Most bunnies are much happier living with another bunny since most people are gone during the day, they have each other for company.

Adopting from Rabbit Haven: What you need to know

We only adopt to people who want to add a bunny to their family -- and family members live indoors.

Rabbits are very social animals and like being around the people who adopt them. When bunnies are left outside or left in a garage, they are not part of a family and eventually get forgotten. It is a very scary place for a bunny left outside in a hutch. They are prey animals and can die of heart attacks or get so scared they run around in fear in the hutch and hurt themselves or break bones. When bunnies live indoors and are around people, they feel safer and stay much more healthier than outdoor bunnies.

We only adopt to people willing to provide proper housing for their bunnies.

If you have any questions regarding housing, please Contact Us. We can help you find the best housing solution for your home. You can also visit our housing information section.

We believe all bunnies are happier when they live in pairs.

We have many bonded pairs to choose from, and single bunnies available to bond to a bunny you already have. See our available rabbits here!

All of our bunnies are spayed or neutered before being adopted out.

Our fees cover spay/neuter and are non-refundable.

One bunny: $80
Bonded pairs: $130

**If the adoption doesn't work out, you must bring the bunny back to Rabbit Haven.**

We want you to be sure before you adopt your new bunny. In the event that you can't keep the bunny for any reason, you are obligated to bring the bunny back to us at Rabbit Haven. Note, however, that the adoption fees are non-refundable. We won't judge you. We just want the rabbit to be safe and taken care of.

The Adoption Process: How it Works.

1. Contact us.

If you are interested in adopting please contact us. A volunteer will contact you via email within three days.

2. Look at an application

Download our Adoption Application and Contract to familiarize yourself with our policies. Feel free to contact us if you need help or have questions!

3. Schedule a visit.

4. Prepare your home.

All Rabbit Haven rabbits must be provided with a safe, indoor homes. If this is your first bunny, you'll need to buy some basic supplies to prepare your bunny's living area. See our supplies and housing page for advice and shopping lists.

5. Prepare for your visit.

If you find a perfect bunny -- or bunnies! -- when you visit, you'll be able to take your new family member(s) home that very day.
Here are the things you should bring with you on your visit:

A carrier lined with a towel or blanket. Small and medium bunnies fit comfortably in cat-sized carriers. If you are thinking of a pair of bunnies, or a larger breed, choose a medium-sized carrier.
An open mind! The perfect bunny for you may surprise you.

If you are adopting a companion for your rabbit, bunny dates are encouraged. Bring your rabbit with you and let him/her choose a friend! Rabbits have definite preferences and many know the perfect mate when they meet them. It's a good idea to bring two carriers: one large enough for both bunnies, in case they get along perfectly right from the start, and another carrier in case they need some time to fully bond to each other.

6. Choose your new bunny...or bunnies!

On the day of your visit, you will be introduced to all the Rabbit Haven residents. You will be encouraged to visit and play with any residents that interest you. Once a decision is made, you will be shown how to trim nails and clean scent glands on your newest family member. The rabbit will also be checked for any health concerns before going home. You will be given a bag of rabbit feed from the shelter along with instructions on how to transition your bun to the feed that you will be feeding. It is very important not to change a rabbit's diet suddenly.

Then it is time for us is to say our goodbyes and to thank your new family member for visiting with us until his/her new home became available. It is always with mixed emotions that we send our furry children off into the world. We will miss them as each one is special and such a blessing in his/her own individual way, but more so it is with great joy to witness and be a part of them getting their second or sometimes third chance in life.

7. Keep in touch!

We're always excited to hear how you and your bunnies are doing. We are available to answer any of your questions, help you solve problems that arise, and, especially, hear stories about how well your new family members are doing.