Maryland/DC/Northern Virginia Chapter
House Rabbit Society MD/DC/NoVA
ADOPTIONS TO LOCAL AREA ONLY (MARYLAND, DC, NORTHERN VIRGINIA). NO EXCEPTIONS.
All of our foster rabbits are spayed and neutered before adoption.
All rabbits are to be HOUSE RABBITS only--no exceptions! Home visits are required.
$60 adoption fee for a single rabbit for members, $78 for nonmembers ($18 sent in for HRS membership).
$100 adoption fee for a pair of rabbits for members, $118 for nonmembers. The fee helps cover the cost of spaying and neutering.
We do not adopt rabbits to schools or individuals who plan to keep them in school classrooms.
Other rabbits in household must be spayed and neutered.
Do not have your children contact us. If you are interested in adopting a rabbit, an adult family member must be the person who calls or emails.
Who We Are
The House Rabbit Society is an all-volunteer, non-profit organization with two primary goals:
* Rescuing abandoned rabbits and finding them permanent homes
* Assisting humane societies through public education
Adopting a friend
1. Primary Caregiver. When a rabbit is adopted from HRS, the primary caregiver must be a responsible adult. The rabbit should be treated as an integral part of the family, i.e., no group ownership (such as a classroom pet). We do NOT adopt rabbits as pets for children. The rabbit must be wanted by the entire family.
2. Indoor Housing. Adopters of HRS rabbits must understand that our rabbits are to live as household companions. This means that they must have their primary living space indoors, and must spend every night indoors. During the daytime, adopters can allow their rabbits outdoor daytime exercise. If this is the case, the rabbit must be provided with an area with secure fencing, and adequate supervision. Fosterers may require additional safety precautions appropriate to their locale.
3. Social Requirements. If the rabbit is going to be alone (i.e. without the company of people, a cat or other household pets) for the majority of the time, then we recommend that the adopter adopt a second rabbit as a companion to the first.
4. Returns. If there are such problems with the adopted rabbit that the adopter needs to return the rabbit, we ask that you give the fosterer some advance notice. Some common sense and courtesy is expected. Once an animal is adopted from HRS, the space vacated is usually filled within a week. A return requires two preparations: a space must be opened by a new adoption, and another rabbit must be "bumped" from the rescue list at the animal shelter. Nevertheless, all rabbits adopted from this foster home must be returned to this foster home in case of insurmountable problems.
5. Exchanges. HRS does not exchange animals. Exceptions may be made when:
a. The fosterer and adopter are working together on making a match between an adoptee and a pre-residing rabbit AND
b. In the fosterer's judgement, a different match would be less stressful to the animals.
6. Adoption fees. HRS adoption fees are donations that cannot be refunded. We are a federally recognized tax-exempt, non-profit organization. Donations made to us are no more refundable than they are to any other public charity.
Come Visit Us!
Maryland/DC/Northern Virginia House Rabbit Society
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House Rabbit Society MD/DC/NoVA
P.O. Box 50311
Baltimore, MD 21211
Phone: 410-889-4104
Email:
kathleen@rabbit.org
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