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APPLICATION TO ADOPT A FRIEND FOR YOUR RABBIT

Don't go any further until you've read through our adoption policy!

There, you'll understand our philosophy about rabbit adoptions, and if you're new to rabbits, you'll learn quite a bit about what life with rabbits is like.

Click here to read through our adoption process.

Caring for rabbits requires no less responsibility than owning a dog or cat. Rabbits are not starter pets -- they are forever pets -- and a serious time and financial commitment.

But with that responsibility and commitment also comes the joy of spending time with these gentle, curious, and loving friends. That is why we do the work that we do here at RMHRR, and why we want to ensure all of our rabbits go to the best possible homes.

Please note that we only adopt out single bunnies if you are looking for a friend / bonded partner for your current bunny.

Before you complete the application below, please note that due to the COVID-19 pandemic and the RHDV2 epidemic among rabbits, we have made some changes to our adoption process:

If you have a single rabbit needing a mate, your rabbit must be vaccinated against RHDV2 a minimum of one week before coming to be paired.
We will not be delivering the rabbits to your home. You will be required to come pick them up. We ask that you pick up pairs and singles being bonded to a new mate within a week of choosing them.

Unsure of a question on the form? Reach out to one of our rabbit experts and we can help you!

NOTE: You will need to fill out this form in one sitting. We cannot save your progress at this time.

APPLICATION TO ADOPT A FRIEND FOR YOUR RABBIT

First Name

Last Name

Phone

Street Address

Apartment, Suite, Etc.

City

State

Zip Code

I verify that I have read:

"Adoption Requirements and Procedures."

Do you own or rent your home?

Own

Rent

Do you have written permission to have rabbits in your home?

Yes

Please tell us your rabbit's name

What is your rabbit's sex?

Male

Female

Not Sure

Spayed / Neutered?

Yes

Not Sure

Your rabbit's breed (if known, or "mix")

Your rabbit's size

Your rabbit's age

Is your rabbit vaccinated against RHDV2?

Yes

Not Sure

Describe your rabbit's personality

Please upload a copy of the immunization

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Please give the date & clinic where vaccination was given

What made you decide to adopt at this time?

Who (family or roommates) shares your home with you?

Are there any smokers in your home?

Yes

Are all of the adults in the family in agreement about this rabbit adoption?

Yes

If you have children, do you understand and agree that children, even teenagers, lack the maturity to take full responsibility for the well-being of a living animal, and you will be primarily responsible for feeding, cleaning, grooming, and giving physical affection to the rabbits, for their entire lives, even if the children lose interest in the rabbits or leave home?

Yes

Describe what you expect rabbits or an additional rabbit in your home to be like.

Do you have other animals?

Yes

What kind of animals do you have? Are they spayed or neutered?

Have these animals been around other small species?

As an adult, have you previously owned or cared for pets?

Where in your home would you plan to keep your rabbits' own home?

Do you know for certain no one in your home is allergic to rabbits or hay (the primary item in their diet)? Please have everyone in the family spend enough time with rabbits to verify this (you may come to our foster facilities for this purpose, if you wish), or have everyone tested by an allergist before adopting.

Yes - certain no one living here is allergic to either rabbits or hay.

No - not certain if anyone living here is allergic to rabbits or hay.

Have some allergies, but manage them.

I'm not sure, but we are willing to medically work at keeping rabbits if allergies develop.

Do you have the financial ability (and stability) to cover veterinary costs which could occur at any time and are all of the adults in the family willing to pay for veterinary care for illnesses or injuries and for annual check-ups? Vet care can be quite expensive ($100.00 to $1,000.00 for a single episode of illness), and you need to be financially secure enough to handle unexpected visits.

Yes

I'm not sure

If you became so busy that you felt it wasn't fair to your rabbits to keep them, what would you do?

If you were to move across the country, what would you do with your rabbits?

If you were to start sharing your life with someone who was severely allergic to rabbits, or have someone in the family become allergic to them, how would you deal with the problem?

If you were to have a baby sometime in the future, would you be able to deal with keeping the rabbits in spite of the extra workload, and solving the problems associated with having both babies and rabbits in the house?

Are you willing to limit any animals you get in the future to those who would not be a threat to the rabbits?

Are you willing to limit the number of animals you have so you could always afford vet care for the rabbits, should they need it?

Yes

Are there any circumstances in your life which would make it probable you would not be able to keep your rabbits for their entire lives?

Are you committed to keeping the rabbits, solving any problems that come up, moving only where the rabbits are allowed, etc., for as long as they live (usually 10 to 13 years, but possibly as much as 16 years)?

Yes

What brand of pellets are you giving?

What is the first ingredient in your pellets?

Do you have a crock for water? (Rabbits don’t fully hydrate with just a bottle.) If you don’t have one, we carry heavy crocks and “Smart Crocks” that can’t be tipped over.

Yes

Do you have something to hold hay that is at least 6'' by 6'' by 6'' (inches)? Rabbits devour hay quickly and must never run out of it!

Yes

Is there a shelf or a box or stool the rabbits can jump up on, at least 15” high? (Ramps are inappropriate for rabbits, because rabbits don’t have pads on their feet, they have hair, and they slip on ramps unless there are pieces across it for their nails to grab. And ramps don’t provide exercise, whereas shelves do.)

Yes

What is the surface the rabbit is on?

Is the litter box large enough for two rabbits to snuggle in? (Rabbits love to snuggle together in their litter box.)

Yes

What litter do you use? (If you don’t already, put a nice layer of hay on top of the litter. This seals any urine odor, and provides a dry and comfortable place for the rabbits to lie together.)

What kind of hay are you giving?

Please enter all three dimensions of the crate or pen you're using.

Do you expect to use this crate or pen for both rabbits? (if free roam, say yes)

Yes

Please indicate the size of the area where the rabbits will be housed, and where, in the house, it will be. This space will need to be rabbit-proofed.

Please upload an image of the area they will be occupying. *

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APPLICATION TO ADOPT A FRIEND FOR YOUR RABBIT

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