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Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue has been receiving many
calls and emails from owners who can no longer provide a home for their rabbits.
Being a small organization, it is impossible for us to bring all of these
unwanted rabbits into our foster program, but we also feel a need to try and
help.
For the sake of these rabbits, Safe Haven is
offering, for a small ($20) donation , the opportunity for owners to list their rabbits both on our website
and on Petfinder in the hopes that they will have a chance of finding a good
home. This program has become known as our 'private adoptions
program'.
Safe Haven will not be involved in private adoptions as these
rabbits are not considered Safe Haven foster rabbits. All adoption
proceedings will occur between the current owner and the potential adopter.
Listings will be maintained for a maximum of one year, if needed.
If you are an owner wishing to list your rabbit for adoption,
please read the tips below then fill out our on-line
application OR email a request for an
Application.
If you are a potential adopter still looking for that special
bunny, please check our Private Adoption Bunnies!
A few friendly tips:
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- Be patient. It may take a few months to find a good,
indoor home for your pet. But, certainly your rabbit is worth the
effort.
- Send one or two pictures along with your application. A
successful listing will provide a detailed narrative describing your
pet's personality and an attractive picture. Please be honest in
your narrative. A potential adopter should be aware of any health
or behavioral issues that may exist.
- Interview the prospective adopters to ensure they will provide a
good home for your pet. We recommend charging a nominal fee
($20-$30) to discourage snake owners who are looking for food for their
snakes. Never offer your rabbit for 'free'.
- Spay or Neuter your rabbit!!! - Not only is this important for
health reasons, it will improve behavior and adoptability.
- Do not under any circumstance turn your rabbit loose. Not
only is it against the law, it is a certain death sentence for your
rabbit. Your pet rabbit is a domestic animal totally dependent on
a human for survival. They do not have the instincts or physical
characteristics needed to survive on their own.
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| Potential Adopters: |
- First, THANK YOU for your interest in becoming a rabbit owner.
If you are new to house rabbits, we welcome you. You will
find rabbits are not only wonderful, indoor companions, they will
delight and intrigue you with their personalities and antics.
- Whether you adopt from Safe Haven or through our private adoption
program, we are always here to help answer any questions you may have
about your new companion. Do not hesitate to contact us for
information about caring for your new companion or locating a
veterinarian knowledgeable in rabbit medicine and care in your area.
- Visit www.rabbit.org and
www.rabbitnetwork.org -
Both are excellent sources of information.
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THANK YOU!!
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