Consider it an EMERGENCY if your rabbit can't eat, poop, urinate, breathe or walk OR if in pain for any reason. If your rabbit has not eaten or output in 8-12 hours, your rabbit is in crisis and needs to see the vet ASAP.

Bunnies require specialized veterinary care from vets who have studied and kept up to date with rabbit medicine. Your bunny should have annual checkups and should be spayed or neutered. Make sure your vet is truly rabbit knowledgeable!

If a bunny has not eaten or pooped in 8 hours, that bunny is in crisis and must see a veterinarian immediately.

We are not veterinarians and do not provide medical advice or care. If your rabbit is ill or has been injured, the rabbit MUST see a veterinarian. Rabbits are adept at hiding pain, but their health can decline to a serious state in as short as 8 hours. Bunny is dependent upon you for his care - responsible pet ownership means getting your rabbit to a vet ASAP no matter what your circumstances are and even if funds are tight. We provide a listing of rabbit-savvy vets to choose from.

We have limited ability to rescue rabbits but can try to give you advice tailored to your situation if you would like to make it part of your family! You can find some great infomration on Caring for Rabbits and Resources.

For more information on how to find a new home for a bunny, please read our “Giving Up Bunny” page.

Unfortunately, we have no experience with caring for and releasing wild rabbits. Wild rabbits require specialized care. Contact a wildlife rehabber for more information.

We can discuss your situation and may be able to help you find a way to improve the living situation with your rabbit. We have limited ability to accept surrendered rabbits but can try to provide advice tailored to your situation. Please read our “Giving Up Bunny” page.

Thank you for for thinking of us. We know how hard it is to lose a member of the family and we have a great community on Facebook if you would like to reach out and talk about or post some memories of your bunny.

We are sometimes able to accept donations of food, litter, bowls, and cages. We especially can use folding exercise pens (xpens). We invite you to contact us and see if we have the ability to accept your donations. If you can, please include photos with your inquiry.

It's not cute if a rabbit can be hurt! A rabbit's body structure is fragile and is not designed to be on a harness or leash. They can easily break bones, their back... or worse. Rabbits also frighten easily and have been known to tangle themselves in leashes while trying to escape from both real and perceived threats.

The Dangers of Leashes: We promote rabbits as companion animals who live indoors with the family and are afforded veterinary care when needed. We are against the exploitation of rabbits and of activities that are more for human enjoyment than for the rabbit's best interest. With this in mind, we do not support or promote the use of harnesses and leashes in rabbits. Unfortunately, in some cases, what's fun for an owner is not always fun or safe for a rabbit.

A rabbit's skeleton is very light (only a small percentage of its total body mass) and their bones can break relatively easily. Additionally, they have a keen eyesight and can easily and suddenly become frightened of something that you may not even notice. They are prey animals that need to feel capable of quick escape if necessary. A rabbit that is leashed or harnessed and suddenly bolts can sustain serious injury in the blink of an eye. The fear of the threat, coupled with the realization that they are restrained, is a recipe for disaster. How many of us haven't had a bun seemingly peaceful in our arms suddenly become a frantic, struggling bunny desperately wanting to escape? Buns can easily startle or be frightened and start frantically darting around in an effort to escape a threat, whether it's real or perceived, often injuring themselves in the process. Even a bunny that has done well on a leash in the past could suddenly perceive something as a danger and struggle, run, or worse.

This is not a view we've come to lightly. Rather, it is one based on experiences and horror stories from bunny parents who, in many cases, swore their bun was fine on a leash. These same buns have ended up with leashes wrapped around necks, have had legs caught and broken in tangled leashes, suffered broken backs, escaped from harnesses and darted in front of cars, and even were attacked by dogs that appeared out of nowhere. One horror story involved a bun that got tangled in a leash, became frightened and had a heart attack. While it *may* never happen, the nature of a bunny is such that the potential for injury on a leash is high. A safer option for bunnies is plenty of room inside a home for bunny 500's, safe items to jump and climb on and plenty of toys to play with.

Bunnies are Smart, But They Don't Belong in School. Please encourage teachers to keep rabbits out of the classroom. Learn more about Classroom Rabbits.

We do not support any breeding of bunnies by agricultural breeders, commercial breeders, occasional breeders, or even one-time home breeders. Babies are cute, but are not a valid reason to breed an animal. By purposely breeding even once, you are adding to overpopulation and taking a home away from a rabbit that is already in foster care or in a shelter. Please help to stop the rabbit overpopulation - adopt a bun!

Please don't buy a bunny on impulse! With a lifespan of 8-12 (or more) years, rabbits are not low-maintenance and are not a good starter pet. They do not make a good pet for small children. Rabbits are prey animals by nature. They are physically fragile, can frighten easily, and will bite or nip when they find themselves in an uncomfortable situation, including being held by little arms. Domestic rabbits should be housed indoors, they require specialized veterinary care and they need unlimited hay in their diet, should eat a limited amount of an all-green pellet (no puffs, seeds, corn, etc.), and a daily salad of dark leafy greens. Be informed before making a bunny a part of your family! Learn more about Bunnies & Children.