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We are unable to accept any additional rabbits in to our fostering system at this time.
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If you must give up a bunny
Orlando Rabbit Care and Adoptions is an all-volunteer group providing education to bunny parents. We currently DO NOT have foster space available for any bunnies from private homes or any rescue situation and offer the following options for anyone trying to find a new home for a bunny.
- We suggest you keep the rabbit in your home and advertise until you find the right home. Advertising is as simple as placing ads in local newspapers and on veterinarian, pet supply and supermarket bulletin boards. It is possible to find good homes for rabbits, but it takes time, commitment and strategy.
- Prepare the rabbit for adoption by spaying or neutering, litterbox training, socializing, and learning bunny's health status and personality. Then seek an ideal home by advertising and screening callers for suitability.
- Spaying or neutering makes a rabbit calmer and easier to litterbox train, and thus improves the chance of being adopted as an indoor companion. It also insures that no more unwanted rabbits will be produced after the rabbit leaves your home.
- The more attention you give your bunny, the more she will show off for prospective adopters. Petting the rabbit (most prefer the top of the head) will teach her to look for affection from humans. Follow up on any health problems with a trip to the vet, so you can tell the new owner what to expect.
- When placing ads, state your rabbit's strong points: "neutered," "house-trained," "affectionate," friendly." Asking a fee of $25 or more often excludes callers wanting a free meal for their pet reptiles. People willing to commit to owning a rabbit will gladly pay an adoption fee. It’s very important to screen the new home - even do a “home visit” - to assure your bun is going in to a safe environment.
- To screen people who answer your ad, imagine what kind of home you want for your rabbit, and then stick to your ideal. Engage the caller in a conversation about their past pets to find out what they're looking for in a pet. Explain that you are asking questions because you want the new owner and the rabbit to be happy. Present a realistic picture of what rabbits are like. If you feel the home is not suitable, make an excuse. Politely tell the caller that your rabbit doesn't do well with children, isn't used to hutch-living, is scared of dogs, or whatever.
We look only for indoor homes for rabbits so that they will enjoy lives that are both safe and social. Domestic rabbits do not do well outdoors in Florida and can have a reduced life span as a result. In addition, if a rabbit is to be caged, we advocate supervised freedom daily. Bunnies should have a minimum of 4-5 hours of run time per day. We also require that an adult, not a child, be the rabbit's primary care-giver.
Please visit our Health and Care section for information that you can use to make sure your bunny’s new home is the best it can be.
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