Adoption & Foster Care

The rabbits below are available for adoption or foster from VRRA. If you have never had a house rabbit, before deciding to get one visit the following links. We also suggest reviewing the video "Your First House Rabbit" and/or reading "The House Rabbit Handbook" both available in our Education Centre.

• Are you a bunny person?
• What are rabbits really like?
• Rabbits and children
  

NOTE: We follow the House Rabbit Society Adoption Guidelines. To adopt or foster any of our rabbits call 604 612-7699 or e-mail: hopalong@vrra.org.

The Permanent Foster plan.

Would you like to help a needy rabbit but feel you cannot commit to the possible expensive vet care. VRRA seeks permanent foster homes for some of the needy rabbits. We cover any veterinary expenses. Your provide the care and loving home. Housing and feed can also be provided in certain cases. For more information call 604 612-7699.

Dear Adopters,

We all want the prettiest, liveliest, friendliest bunny; the youngest one; the "best" one. But please consider the bunnies that need you the most; the older rabbits, the bunnies who have known hard times and are sad; the rabbits with minor medical problems that no one wants to bother with; the shy bunnies who need someone to spend quiet time with them. These rabbits really need the love you have to give. When these bunnies respond the reward is great and your heart is uplifted. Many will be lovely companions given a chance. Please do not overlook the "not-so-perfect" Special Needs rabbits. You may be amazed.

Female Rabbits — Male Rabbits — Pairs — Special Needs

Female Rabbits (all rabbits spayed unless othersise noted)

Annabelle Annabelle is a really beautiful bunny with her lovely spotted coat and dark ears. She is also a very friendly rabbit with lots of personality. Annabelle is only about 10 months old. She is a medium sized bunny and will be a good companion rabbit. Annabelle is spayed and uses her litter box.

Betty Here is a bunny for the true rabbit lover. Betty is a real character rabbit. She is very active, vocal and curious. She loves to explore and will run to see you and then dart away. She likes to be petted once she settles. Betty is an interesting and amusing girl. She is spayed and would love to be a free roaming house bunny.

Dorothy This little, baby rabbit was turned into a local shelter as "too much work". She was probably purchased at a pet store. Bunnies do require some work but they are worth it. Little "Dotty" is a lively, friendly little girl who will be ready for adoption once spayed. Adoption pending.

Faith This beautiful, black and white spotted rabbit grew up with 6 cats. She is a friendly house bunny who uses her litter box and would enjoy a cat companion. Faith is one year old. Adoption pending.

Honey A little white rabbit for someone who really loves and understands bunnies. Honey is an active, vocal and opinionated girl with lots of character. She is good with her litter box, very curious and will be an interesting companion. Honey pretends to be very fierce but is loving if you understand her ways. She is spayed - about 4 years old. Honey is missing a little chunk of her nose courtesy of a larger rabbit when she was young.

Irene This cute, little Netherland Dwarf was thrown out to fend for herself in a park. Something attacked her and she had an abscess in her shoulder joint. She ran up to a kind lady who rescued her. The abscess has been treated and luckily, has healed up. Irene is a delightful little bunny, curious and active. She will be ready for adoption once spayed.

Malibu Malibu is a magnificent Flemmish Giant. She was found in a Langley schoolyard and rescued by a teacher. Malibu has a calm, friendly nature and loves being around people. She uses her litter box and will be a wonderful companion rabbit. Adoption Pending

Marsha Marsha is a beautiful Rex rabbit. She was rescued as a baby rabbit from certain death in a park where she had been abandoned. Marsha is a lovely personality and very good with her litter box even though she is not yet spayed. She soon will be spayed and then ready for adoption. Adoption Pending

Meeka This calm, gray bunny has a wonderful satin coat and could be a Satin cross. She was found lost in East Vancouver. Her companion rabbit was hit and killed by a car. A kind person saved her and turned her over to VRRA. Meeka is a kind, calm personality bunny. She loved to be petted and uses a littler box. She does need some attention to her diet and would be best for someone familiar with rabbit care. Meeka is spayed and could be a good friend for a neutered, boy rabbit.

Mina Mina was found stray and taken to the city pound. As they deal mostly with dogs she was turned over to us. Mina is a young rabbit, perhaps a year or a little more. She is friendly and outgoing and uses her litterbox. Mina will be a good house bunny.

Flossie Poor Flossie was turned out loose in Surrey. She was so lucky to be saved by a kind person who realized how tame and friendly she was. Flossie is a very kind, gentle girl. She is probably about 3-4 yrs old and litter trained. She loves her veggies and comes to be petted. Flossie looks for her forever home with people who will keep her safe.

Moon Paws This wonderful bunny with the striking name is a real sweetheart. Moon Paws loves people and will run to see you and follow you around. She is 7 yrs. old and spent a lot of time shut in a garage because she was "too big" for the house. Her people soon realized she deserved more. Moon Paws is a medium-sized bunny and not too big at all. She loves to run and explore and is very active for a bunny her age. She needs a loving home with room to hop and play and people to give her the attention she craves.

Nutmeg Nutmeg is a beautiful, soft, brown colour. She is an elegant, slim rabbit with tall ears and a friendly personality. Nutmeg is only 9 months old. She will be a medium sized bunny when full grown. Nutmeg is very active and used to cats and dogs. She loves to be petted. She also loves to chew and will need a bunny proof space and chew toys.

Peggy This beautiful Chinchilla rabbit was abandoned on a farm, left behind by the farmer who sold the place. She was in a small cage in a barn. Poor Peggy was very afraid but has come a long way in learning to trust. She was overweight from lack of exercise but is now becoming trim. She is a lovely rabbit and is ready for adoption now she is spayed.

Rona Rona is one of 7 rabbits abondoned in a cardboard box at the end of a garden. A curious dog alerted the home owner who contacted VRRA. She is a nice tempered bunny with a lovely soft coat, shy but sweet. Rona is spayed and ready for a home. Adoption pending

Spirit Poor spirit was the mama bunny of a bunch or rabbits that a man was breeding to eat. She was treated roughly and with no respect until the man's neice took the rabbits away and turned them into a local shelter. They have all found homes but Spirit is very shy. She has come a long way and will let you pet her but she needs a quiet home with people who love and understand rabbits.

Topoli Topoli is a special lop bunny with a great personality. She was rescued from a bad home by a kind truck driver who saw her in her bad conditions when driving by. Topoli is a young rabbit. She is litter trained and very friendly. She likes to sit in laps and doesn't chew the furniture. Topoli is spayed. She lives in a foster home without a cage and has free run of the house. Adoption pending

Whisper This girl is a typical example of the sad Easter story. Bought as a baby rabbit for Easter she was soon put in an outdoor hutch and neglected. She was saved from her lonliness by a kind animal lover. Whisper has a very bad chest and sinus infection that she is now fighting off. She is a Hotot rabbit, all white with black circles around her eyes about 2 yrs old. She is nervous but runs up to be petted. Whisper will be ready for adoption once she is spayed.

Male Rabbits (All rabbits neutered unless otherwise noted)

Candy A boy with a sweet name, Candy is a handsome little boy with a lovely, soft, grey coat. He was turned into a local shelter with a bad sneeze. Candy is now better. He uses his litter box well and loves to run and explore. He is a young adult.

Danny Boy Danny is a sweet, shy little rabbit with a kind nature. Danny was rescued from a wilderness park where he had been released. He was saved from certain death and now looks for a loving home. Danny is neutered and good with his litter box. He would prefer a quiet home. He might be a good friend for a spayed girl bunny. Adoption Pending

Emory Emory was rescued from a wild, garbage strewn, bramble patch where he and several siblings had been thrown out to fend for themselves. He is a calm, kind, little rabbit with a tiny white mark on his forhead. Emory is neutered and would be a good friend for a spayed girl bunny. He is only about 7-9 months old and uses his litter box well. Adoption pending.

Hans Hans is a handsome Dutch boy, 2 years old. He is very active and curious. Hans would like a home with lots of room to play and someone to pay him attention. He is an affectionate bunny who loves to be petted. Adoption pending.

Mark Mark is a 2 year old rabbit who was picked up in Jericho park when a baby. He lived with his brother until recently when they decided not to get along. They are both neutered but this is not uncommon with boys. Mark is an active and playful bunny who would like a nice girl-friend to live with.

Mordecai This handsome rabbit was abandoned in a cardboard box along with 6 other rabbits. He is a quiet, calm, sweet boy with very clean habits. Mordy is not a chewy rabbit though he has sampled a phone cord. He will be a good companion both for people and another bunny. Mordecai is about 3 yrs old. Adoption pending

Paddy O'Hare Paddy is a cute, little Holland Lop with a friendly, out-going nature. He was cursed with very crooked front teeth that got in the way of him eating. They have been removed and Paddy is now doing well. He is only about 2 yrs. old and was abandoned at a local shelter. Paddy is neutered and uses his litter box. He would be a good friend for a spayed girl bunny. Adoption pending

Pancakes Pancakes is a year old, Netherland Dwarf in a lovely sable coat. He is very small and active, a little nervous but very curious. Pancakes loves his bed and sits in it like he is in an armchair. He has just been neutered and is getting the hang of his litter box. He will be an amusing house bunny and companion. Adoption pending

Ramone Ramone is the result of an accidental breeding, born on Jan 22, 2007. His dad is a lop eared rabbit and his mom an up-eared rabbit. Ramone's ears go up and down which makes him extra adorable. He is a very friendly fellow who runs to see strangers and loves to be petted and talked to. Ramone will be a real companion bunny for some lucky person. Adoption pending

Regie Regie is Ramone's brother, born in the same litter. His ears are a bit more up than Ramone's. Regie, too, is a nice personality bunny who responds to affection. Being neutered has settled him down and makes him good with his litter box. Like Ramone, Regie will be a good companion bunny. Adoption pending

Ronnie Ronnie is a brown and white Holland Lop who was rescued from the Richmond Dike. He was neglected and in sad shape with very misaligned front teeth. Ronnie has been neutered and his useless front teeth have been taken out so he will be a perfect house bunny. Ronnie is the dad of Ramone and Reggie. He is a small bunny, friendly and calm. Adoption pending

Rupert Rupert was found stray and a sad sight he was. All skin and bones with all his fur missing on his legs and feet. He also had big sores on his feet. Rupert had been kept in dirty, wet conditions on wire or something hard that had injured his feet. He is now in good health with only a slight sneeze. Rupert is a very loving bunny who appreciates his warm, dry surroundings and looks for his forever loving home. He is perhaps a year old.

Sarge Sarge is a dutch cross, medium size rabbit in a black and white coat. He is neutered and was found abandoned in a school grounds. Sarge has an interesting personality, active and curious but he needs time to get used to his surroundings. He settles down and likes to be petted once he realizes that he is safe. Sarge is about 6 years old. He needs a loving home with gentle people he can learn to trust. He is fine with gentle cats.

Sherman Sherman is a 7 yr. old neutered boy with a sweet, calm nature. He loves attention and will sit in a lap to be petted. Sherman has no health problems and uses his litter box. He would probably like a girl bunny friend but he would also like a home with people who had time for him.

Tyler Tyler is a young, boy rabbit who was thrown out to fend for himself behind a strip mall in Richmond. Luckily, a kind man in one of the businesses fed him and looked out for him and called us when the weather turned cold. Tyler is a dutch/dwarf cross with blue/grey eyes. He is curious and friendly - a very lively boy. Tyler will be ready for adoption once neutered.

Rabbit Pairs — We do not split up bonded rabbits. (all rabbits neutered/spayed unless otherwise noted)

Dee Dee and James Dee Dee and James found each other in a shelter. Neither would get along with any other rabbits and then James jumped over a fence to be with DeeDee and it was love at first sight. DeeDee is a large, black lop bunny - an amusing and out-going girl about 3 yrs old. James is gray and white Dutch bunny about the same age. He is a shy bunny who perfers to stay near DeeDee. They are very good with their litter box, both altered and must stay together.

Family of Buddy and Belle This is your opportunity to have a little herd of dwarf rabbits. Buddy is the daddy. He is the little, grey, Netherland Dwarf in the middle of his daughers. Belle, the mama, is a mottled brown and white dwarf cross at the back of the photo. Juliet is white with blue eyes and most like her dad. June and Jesta are mottled grey and white and more like their mama. All are neuered/spayed and live happily in a family group. The girls were born June 2, 2007. They live in a large condo that can be part of their adoption fee. They are available to a special, loving home.

Ginger and Hiccup These lovely little rabbits were rescued from a school yard situation where they were neglected and frightened. Ginger is a red/tan girl who loves to play with things and rearrange her space. Hiccup is a white boy with blue eyes. Both are kind bunnies, a little shy until they know you. They would like a quiet home with no young children and people who will take time to let them learn to trust. Both bunnies are neutered and use their litter box. Adoption Pending

Haley and Susie Haley and Susie where found on a golf course. Luckily someone took them in before a coyote ate them. Haley is a black and tan dwarf bunny with a Harlequin face (half dark) and her friend, Susie, is a little white girl. Haley is a sweet, calm girl and Susie is more active and flighty. They are both neutered and good with their litter box as long as you put it where they want it. Both are young bunnies.

Julie and Jimmy Jimmy and Julie are brother and sister, almost 5 years old. They were born in a local shelter. Both are kind bunnies, a bit shy but curious and friendly once they are familiar with their surroundings. These lovely little rabbits have been overlooked because they are white with red eyes. For some reason people shy away from this colouring yet these are often the nicest rabbits. Jimmy and Julie are good with their litter box and would enjoy a quiet, loving home.

Latisha and Oscar These bunnies love each other and make an "odd" couple. Oscar is a black Rex rabbit with a velvet coat. Little Latisha is a black and white Netherland dwarf. They love each other. Both are neutered and both are 4 years old. They need a home with room to hop and play. They are kind and calm bunnies with friendly natures.

Mona & Bess Mona and Bess are a mom and daughter pair. Bess, the mom, is about 7 yrs old. She is a brown bunny with lovely brown eyes and a friendly nature. Mona is about 6 yrs old and is a tan colour. She is shier than her mom. Mona and Bess are Netherland dwarfs. They are delightful little bunnies who are friendly once they know you and litter trained.

Noir and Rita Noir is a handsome, Netherland dwarf rabbit in a shiny black coat. He has large brown eyes and is curious and out-going. Rita is a lovely little black/brown bunny. These bunnies love to explore and kick up their heels and wish they could run about your house. They are good with their litter box. Both are neutered and look for that loving owner. Noir is 2 years old and Rita is not yet one. Adoption Pending

Peetra and Benjamin These lovely little rabbits are 3 years old. They were rescued from the Hospital grounds in Richmond. Peetra is an out-going sassy girl with a gray coat and a white nose. Benjamin is Peetra's handsome brother with a white streak down his face and a mottled gray coat. He has lovely blue eyes. Both bunnies are lively and out-going - a bit shy but friendly. They are both altered and ready for adoption. They must stay together.

Pia and Rose Pia and Rose are two lovely Dutch girls. They are sisters and love each other. Only 4 years old they are nice personality bunnies, curious and lively. Pia is darker than Rose. They are spayed and use their litter box like good girls. Rose is the "good" girl and Pia the "naughty" one.

Richard and Rachael These little rabbits, a brother and sister, are about 3 years old. They and the rest of their family were abandoned in a cardboard box and were lucky to be found and saved. Rachel is black and Richard is seal point Himalayan, white with black points. Both are curious, friendly little bunnies. They are neutered and spayed, and very good with their litter box. They look forward to a loving home.

Tom and Jerry Two very sweet black bunnies, probably brothers who were found thrown out in Stanley Park. They are friendly, calm little rabbits, both neutered, who would not have lived very long outdoors. They are very lucky a kind person rescued them. Tom is a bit bigger and less forward than Jerry. They are young rabbits who use their litter box, are not destructive and like to be petted. Tom and Jerry will be good companion house rabbits.

Whitney and Winona These lovely girls are only about 1 yr old. They were saved as babies when they were thrown out in Richmond. Whitney is white and Winona a wild bunny brown. Both have the slim faces and tall ears that give them a "hare" look. They are very active and busy being teenagers so they need room to run and play. They are spayed and ready for adoption.

Special Needs Rabbits (all rabbits neutered/spayed unless otherwise noted)

Cha Cha and Chico These bunnies are 9 yrs old and finally having the kind of life they deserve. Poor Cha Cha and Chico were kept in tiny cages outdoors, in nasty dirty conditions and never allowed to run and play. They were taken from this neglectful home, given medical care for overgrown nails, weepy eyes and just plain neglect. They are now neutered and spayed and together. They really enjoy running free, exploring and hopping for glee. They are in remarkedly good shape and only need some eye care now and then. They are sweet bunnies and would love a quiet home with some freedom for the rest of their years.

Chuck Chuck is a handsome, Lop rabbit who has a sad past. He was taken from the porch of a crack house by a little girl who could not bear his suffering. He was stuffed in a hamster cage and left outside in the freezing weather. The kind man who took him in at the girl's request took him to the veterinarian. At first they thought he would die. He had been eating the cedar chips in the cage and had terrible eye infections. But Chuck is a survivor and he now has a lovely, shiny coat and plump figure. The eye infections were severe and Chuck has lost his right eye and is blind in the left. He does very well and will move around feeling out his area. He needs a safe place where he cannot fall down stairs or similar drops. Chuck is affectionate, loves to be petted and talked to and knows his name. He is a very clean bunny and always uses his litter box faithfully going back to it to relieve himself. He loves other bunnies and would be a good mate for a kind, lonely rabbit. Adopted

Frankie and Bunz This sweet pair of dwarf bunnies love each other. Frankie is a Hotot (white with black circles around her eyes) and is younger than Bunz, a little, grey, Netherland dwarf. Bunz is old and going blind and starting to lean to his right - a sign of some neutological problem probably due to age. He is not good with his litter box. Both are friendly. Frankie is more active. They need a loving home with a safe environment for little Bunz.

Howdy Howdy was abandoned in a box outside a local shelter with a note saying he was pulling his fur out and that he "stank". Howdy, the dearest little bun, was a bag of bones with no fur on his legs or shoulders and he was pulling it out. He had dirty brown stains on is muzzle and front paws caused by the drool from his mouth. Hardy's molars are badly aligned and were cutting his tonge and cheeks inside his mouth. He was eating enough through the pain to barely stay alive. He was pulling out his fur due to the pain. After some dental work (burring down the points on his molars) Howdy has become a handsome little fellow, very active and freindly. He will need dental care all his life but he will be worth it. Adopted

Jacob and Twitch Twitch and Jacob met and became friends in their first home. Twitch is a cute, black and white Netherland Dwarf bunny, very active. Jacob is a dwarf cross. Both are friendly rabbits and will be good pets. Jacob had a very hard beginning and was saved from a bad neglectful home. He is the world's sweetest bunny. He has some problems with his back and does not use his litter well. They need a home with bunny lovers who will be understanding and take good care of his health.

Max & Millie Max and Millie were rescued from a very bad situation. Max has been quite ill but has now recovered. He may be affected permanently with a slight wobble. Max is a Hotot cross, white with brown around his eyes and on his ears. His little girl friend, Millie, is a very cute, grey Netherland Dwarf. They dearly love each other and must stay together. Both are altered. Millie is probably younger than Max.

Posey Posey is a very pretty, sweet natured girl. Her left hind leg has nerve damage and she cannot use it properly. However, she gets around very well and doesn't let it bother her. Posey is a normal little rabbit in every other way and would enjoy a loving home. She loves to be out and active and objects to being confined. She is a clean bunny and uses her litter box.

Rosie and Josie These pretty, spotted rabbits were rescued from man who was going to eat them. They are not big rabbits - probably either a mother and daughter or sisters. They are shy but kind and more forward coming once they are comfortable in their surroundings. Rosie had a bladder stone which was removed. She has recovered and is healthy but both girls should be monitored for diet and urinary problems. These girls are about 3 yrs. old. They are litter trained.

Ryan and Littlewood These two lovely Hollan Lops have interesting stories. Littlewood has some nerve damage to her face- probably caused by a fight. This gives her a lop-sided grin but does not affect her other than to make her non-chewy (a good thing). Ryan came from a neglectful home and had teeth like elephant tusks. His useless front teeth have been removed so now he can eat and groom easily. He eats normally except to need large veggies cut up, such as lettuce leaves or pieces of carrot. Littlewood is spotted, brown and white. Ryan is a lovely cinnamon colour. They loved each other immediately and must stay together. Ryan is more outgoing and is easy to handle and loves to be petted. Littlewood is more shy. She likes petting but she objects to being picked up. They will be good companion pets and come with a large, deluxe condo of their own.

Also see our listing on PetFinder.

Adoptable Rabbits at Local Shelters:

N.Van. District Animal Shelter, 299 Mansfield Place, 604 981-3111

Vancouver SPCA, 1245 East 7th Avenue, 604 879-7721

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