In August of 2023 we received a request from a family fleeing the wildfires. They had lost everything and needed to place a little baby black bunny. Of course we said yes.
So Boo is very special to all of us, a survivor. Boo is around 8 months old now and is blind in one eye due to a corneal scratch. The ophthalmologist said it is healed.
Boo personality wise can be a mixture of sugar and spice. She would need a rabbit savvy home , no children, just someone who could be gentle with her and learn to understand her. She’s very sweet with her foster mom.
If you are the person that can offer your heart and home to Boo, please apply today!
Meet Chip! This compact little guy came in as a stray to the local shelter. He sat there with no interest but then he joined the ranks of VRRA adorable adoptables.
Chip is between 1 and 2 years old, shy until he gets to know you. Once he does you’ll get a flop from him. He’s litter trained and clean. Loves his greens and looks forward to his daily cookie.
He’s at present in a foster home with dogs, other rabbits and two Guinea pigs. So he may like a rabbit friend.
Probably he would like a quieter home. Even though he’s used to a house with other animals.
Please do your research, fill in an adoption form and make this little guy happy!
Meet Patsy! Patsy is litter trained and is great at using it – she always uses the litter box while in and outside the enclosure.
She is high energy level, needs lots of time outside the enclosure to run, and loves to run and hop when given the opportunity. She is very curious and will explore every corner she can. Has a great temperament, does not bite or scratch, can be picked up but prefers not to be held or pet. She has a personality and will stomp very loudly when you have annoyed her!
She is very food motivated. She gets along with dogs. Based off our last meeting she does not enjoy other rabbits too much. She is sociable and will always greet you when opening her enclosure. If you walk in the room she will run towards you to greet you. She likes to be near you! If you’d like to meet Patsy, apply today!
Jenna came into the shelter as a very young kit maybe 2–3 days old with her siblings and mom. The babies’ nest was found in a construction site in Richmond when a crew was getting ready to pour concrete. VRRA volunteers went out to pick up the babies and trap the mother rabbit. Jenna has been given the estimated DOB: Oct 15, 2021 She is a beautiful spayed black female.
Jenna is a perfect companion for people who work from home. Her current foster works from home as a language interpreter, which is a stressful job because we take calls from 911 and hospitals. Jenna’s positive cuddly personality brings joy to even the hardest days.
Jenna is very smart and she knows how to tell you what she needs – sometimes her foster is amazed by her communication skills. Jenna loves zoomies and she’s definitely an artist for re-shaping a carpet runs!
Jenna is not a big fan of being picked up but she LOVES to be stroked & pet. Her favourite areas are forehead, ear, shoulder and back. Jenna has great litter skills all around a pretty clean rabbit. If you’d like to meet Jenna apply today!
Mostafa in a nutshell (according to his foster family):
2 words: Adorably affectionate!
He is a curious bun when free roaming, and I had no need to worry about him chewing on wires. Very well litter box trained. He loves to go find tunnels/ nooks and crannies to hide (noticeably under beds or behind the sofa). When at his level, he will come towards you for bunny kisses, an absolute heart-stopper! When he’s happily binkying, or hopping around you in circles when you have treats, you can hear him “oinking”, which is a first for me to realize bunnies could do.
Occasionally, he’ll come check on what I’m doing, then flop next to me or head-butt me for scratches on the head.
Truly, a little sweetheart. If you are interested in adopting Mostafa, please apply today!
Meet Jacky (girl, brown) and Charlie (boy, black)! They’re a bonded girl and boy, probably both around 4 years old. Both are so lovely with good habits.
Jacky is definitely the alpha, she’s curious and brave. Charlie will follow anything she does, AKA not eating a new treat until Jacky has tried it herself…but he gets braver everyday. The bond between them is very strong, if they’re not laying side by side, they’re mirroring each other in twin positions on either sides of the room. Charlie is more interested in toys and likes to engage in play (something like bugging him with a stick or a cat toy gets him riled up) whereas Jacky is more into just gnawing down on a piece of cardboard. They will tear around in zoomies at night, but are otherwise very chill house-buns. They have amazing house habits and love to groom each other. They both come with trauma from their past so don’t expect them to come cuddle on your lap, but they love to receive cheek scratches and full body pets. They’re truly affectionate and will follow you around the house, and can even answer to their name, jumping up on the couch when you summon them. They’re the most lovely duo of companionship one could ask for.
They are both free range in the house and are litter box trained. They are quite calm and like to lay around the house together. They like cardboard toys to chew. They will bite wires if exposed! Jacky and Charlie like their space, but also like to be pet. They are friendly and smart, though can be shy at first. They’re very sweet with each other! It’s easy to love these two – they are a treat to have around!
If you are interested in adopting Jacky and Charlie, please apply today!
Meet sweet and sassy Lotus! Lotus has a beautiful black coat that has a shine to it under the sun. Her chubby cheeks and potato shaped body is adorable to everyone who visits her.
Lotus is incredibly smart and curious as she loves to be involved with her humans and learn daily routines very quickly. She is litter trained and will only leave a few coco puffs out while free roaming which may die down over time as she gets used to her space. She is a good girl and always returns to her litter box to pee.
Lotus is a sweet and sassy bunny, constantly entertaining her foster parents by begging for head pets and demanding food. After settling down in a new home, she will allow her trusted human to cuddle with her on her terms, preferably on the floor or couch where she is resting.
Lotus will do well in a household with respectful older children. Like many bunnies, Lotus is afraid of loud noises and sudden movements. It is unknown if Lotus will do well in a home with other animals as she can get scared by the sight of cats and dogs. A slow introduction with a respectful and quiet dog or cat may work.
Lotus is a great candidate for bonding! During speed dating, Lotus has shown her agile skills by jumping in a dancing motion around potential partners. She is always super excited to meet a new friend and eager to find her loving, forever home!
If you are interested in adopting Lotus, please apply today!
Meet Ladybug, darker brown with white spot on her nose, and her sister, Lovebug, who has white feet and is a lighter brown. Both are approximately 7 months old and have a definite different look about them. They are lionhead lops. Both girls have very sweet natures and get on really well. They do not appear skittish but can be wary of loud noises.
Their likes: Food, veggies, hay and a bedtime bunny cookie Being very active and curious. They are busy little bugs!
It’s difficult to tell of their dislikes as they have only been around other rabbits. As always proper introductions must be held with dogs or cats.
Older respectful children and a willingness to educate themselves on rabbit care with the primary care giver a must.
These young ladies will need to be groomed regularly too. If you are interested in adopting them, please apply today.
Hans is probably a Jersey Wooly crossed with a Dutch rabbit. He has Dutch colouring and a Jersey Wooly coat. Hans was taken from Jericho Park. Rabbits with a long, easily tangled coat like his have virtually no chance of surviving outside. HIs coat was matted right down to the skin and had to be shaved off. He is very shy.
Hans will now come forward and eat but avoids being touched. He has to tolerate it regularly because his coat needs a lot of care. It’s important that he be regularly groomed and sometimes trimmed. Without this attention his coat will mat badly. Hans is a nice bunny and has come a long way but he will need someone special to care for him. If you are interested in adopting Hans, please apply today!
Richie is a very handsome rabbit with his striking black and orange coat. He’s marked like a bumble bee. Richie lived outdoors fending for himself for at least 4 years. His rescuer looked out for him and fed him everyday. Then she noticed that he was falling over and having trouble running in a straight line. Richie came to us. He has had medication and has improved but he is still wobbly and probably always will be. He will come for food and sometimes tolerates a pet or two but he is still very shy. Richie needs that special person who will be patient with him. He is not a difficult rabbit to keep but has some housing needs.
If you are interested in adopting Richie, please apply today!
