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Adoption Policy and Procedure

The House Rabbit Network only adopts to good indoor homes.

If you are interested in adopting a rabbit or two, the normal procedure is as follows:

  1. We conduct a phone interview. This is nothing to be afraid of! Basically we have a conversation where we discuss what it is like to share your home with a rabbit. We want to make sure you understand how to properly care for your bunny, and all aspects of the commitment that you will be making. Lets face it- if you adopt and then decide you made a mistake, it doesn't do you, us or the rabbits any good. That is why we want to discuss all the pros & cons of living with a house rabbit first.
  2. You will visit foster homes and meet bunnies. This will allow you to see different types of bunnies. Rabbits have a wide variety of looks *and* personalities. The foster home can also show you what it is like to have a rabbit in the home.
  3. You choose who you want to adopt.
  4. You get your home set up- rabbit proof the bunny area, acquire the cage, litter box, water bottle, food, hay, etc.
  5. You pick up the rabbit and sign the adoption contract. The contract basically states that you will provide a good home for the rabbit. You won't breed the bunny, you will take them to the vet for medical care, you will provide food, water and shelter. It also states that if for any reason you can no longer care for the rabbit, you will return him/her to us.
  6. We spay and neuter our rabbits. We don't have an adoption fee but we ask that you make a donation to offset the cost of the spay/neuter. We are asking for $75 for one bunny or $125 for a pair. This works out to be quite a savings as most vets will charge significantly more.
  7. HRN volunteers will always be available to answer any questions you may have or to help with any problems. They may occasionally call to get updates on your new arrival.
If you have any questions, please ask! We want to make this a pleasant and fun experience for you and your new companion.

Where Are We Located?

Even though our phone number is in Wellesley, we cover most of eastern Massachusetts. We are not a shelter but rather a network of foster homes.


Bunnies looking for homes

This is only a small sample of the rabbits we have for adoption. For information about other bunnies for adoption, please contact us.

Bachelors
Bachelorettes
Couples and Trios

NOTE: All of the adult animals listed here have been spayed or neutered. Adoptions are marked within 24 hours, so if a rabbit is listed on the site they should still be available. We don't hold rabbits for people.

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