Bella

Bella is a lovely mini-rex, about 3-4 years old. She is a bit shy with a new person at first but after a week or two, she becomes quite trusting and enjoys being petted, especially on the hind end. Her fur is incredibly soft. Bella likes to play and she is very funny. She is quite vocal, expressing her opinion. Bella likes to watch Star Trek: Enterprise and adventure movies, and enjoys tugging on edible mobiles. She can be free roam; however, cords will need to be covered. She does not chew on baseboards, carpets, or other floor coverings. Bella needs soft floor covering like a quilt or fleece because like other rex bunnies, the fur on the bottom of her feet is not thick, thus causing less protection and irritation under the heels.<br/><br/>Bella has a sensitivity to vegetables, so vegetables are not included in her diet. She gets a small treat every 3 days and enjoys foraging mixes when available. She eats timothy hay and Oxbow adult pellets. <br/><br/>Bella is a special needs bunny. She was born with 1 and a half lungs. She is able to breathe on her own, but she must be monitored closely because if she were to be infected with respiratory disease, she would need immediate and intense treatment. She also has a few fused ribs, so she is not very flexible and cannot reach her hind end to eat her cecotropes. She usually drops her cecotropes and then turns around to eat them. This condition does not need to be monitored- it just might leave a few stains on her mat, that's all!<br/><br/>Bella has been vaccinated for RHDV2. Her latest vaccine was 9/15/2025. She is located in a foster home in Arlington, VA.<br/><br/>If you are interested in adopting Bella, please fill out the application at https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FRMD/Rabbit and someone will call or email you to schedule an interview. Her adoption fee is $110 plus a mandatory $50 RHD vaccine fee.<br/><br/>INDOOR HOMES ONLY!<br/><br/>ABOUT FRIENDS OF RABBITS<br/>Friends of Rabbits is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue operating in the greater DC-metro area. We take rabbits at risk of euthanasia from shelters in Maryland, DC and Virginia. We also rescue abandoned and neglected rabbits and assist with large confiscation cases. We provide foster homes and veterinary care for our rabbits, have them spayed/neutered and find them new forever homes through our adoption programs.<br/>Please note: We are not licensed to handle wildlife.<br/><br/>Come Meet Our Pets...<br/>We have adoption events multiple times a month. Events take place twice monthly at headquarters located in Columbia, MD and once a month in Fairfax, VA. We also have regularly scheduled events in local pet stores throughout the metropolitan region.<br/><br/>Our Adoption Process...<br/>Prior to adoption, we ask that people fill out an application: https://new.shelterluv.com/matchme/adopt/FRMD/Rabbit<br/><br/>1. The adopter must be a responsible adult, who is at least 18 years old. If a family adopts the rabbit, the primary caregiver must be an adult or a responsible older teen. Younger children may do the work necessary to care for the rabbit under the daily supervision of an adult. All adults in the family must agree on adopting the rabbit.<br/><br/>2. We do not adopt our rabbits out as classroom pets.<br/><br/>3. Rabbits are social animals. The adopted rabbit(s) must live indoors in an appropriate size space where they will receive daily interaction with the family. The best possible space would be freedom in a rabbit proofed room. If that is not possible, a dog exercise pen (at least 12 square feet of room) with rabbit safe flooring works well. All rabbits need enough space for a full size litterbox, food and water dishes, space to hop around, and a spot to hide. Rabbits in a pen need daily exercise time outside the enclosure. <br/><br/>4. Outdoor play time is discouraged, but if you choose to allow short outdoor play in a secure area, be aware of hazards such as predatory birds, wild animals, neighborhood pets, and insects like mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas.<br/><br/>5. If you are renting your home, please have written consent from your landlord before you adopt.<br/><br/>6. For new adopters, we conduct an interview to make sure that the rabbit will be going to a safe environment.<br/><br/>7. When they are ill, rabbits require a veterinarian that specializes in exotic animals. Be aware that exotic veterinarians can be considerably more expensive than one for your cat or dog. Plan vet visits into your budget accordingly. Healthy rabbits need an annual wellness check and vaccination against RHDV2.<br/><br/>8. If you are looking to adopt a companion for your existing rabbit, your rabbit must be spayed or neutered prior to any introductions.<br/><br/>9. The final step to the adoption process is filling out a contract, which is specific to Friends of Rabbits. The cost to adopt a rabbit from us is $110 for a single rabbit and $160 for a pair. As of January 1, 2022, there is also a mandatory $50 RHDV2 vaccine fee per rabbit.<br/><br/>For more details and information about rabbit appropriate housing, rabbit diet, purchasing supplies, and a list of rabbit savvy veterinarians, please visit https://friendsofrabbits.org/adoption-checklist.

Bella is a lovely mini-rex, about 3-4 years old. She is a bit shy with a new person at first but after a week or two, she becomes quite trusting and enjoys being petted, especially on the hind end. Her fur is incredibly soft. Bella likes to play and she is very funny. She is quite vocal, expressing her opinion. Bella likes to watch Star Trek: Enterprise and adventure movies, and enjoys tugging on edible mobiles. She can be free roam; however, cords will need to be covered. She does not chew on baseboards, carpets, or other floor coverings. Bella needs soft floor covering like a quilt or fleece because like other rex bunnies, the fur on the bottom of her feet is not thick, thus causing less protection and irritation under the heels.

Bella has a sensitivity to vegetables, so vegetables are not included in her diet. She gets a small treat every 3 days and enjoys foraging mixes when available. She eats timothy hay and Oxbow adult pellets.

Bella is a special needs bunny. She was born with 1 and a half lungs. S

Bella is a lovely mini-rex, about 3-4 years old. She is a bit shy with a new person at first but after a week or two, she becomes quite trusting and enjoys being petted, especially on the hind end. Her fur is incredibly soft. Bella likes to play and she is very funny. She is quite vocal, expressing her opinion. Bella likes to watch Star Trek: Enterprise and adventure movies, and enjoys tugging on edible mobiles. She can be free roam; however, cords will need to be covered. She does not chew on baseboards, carpets, or other floor coverings. Bella needs soft floor covering like a quilt or fleece because like other rex bunnies, the fur on the bottom of her feet is not thick, thus causing less protection and irritation under the heels.

Bella has a sensitivity to vegetables, so vegetables are not included in her diet. She gets a small treat every 3 days and enjoys foraging mixes when available. She eats timothy hay and Oxbow adult pellets.

Bella is a special needs bunny. She was born with 1 and a half lungs. She is able to breathe on her own, but she must be monitored closely because if she were to be infected with respiratory disease, she would need immediate and intense treatment. She also has a few fused ribs, so she is not very flexible and cannot reach her hind end to eat her cecotropes. She usually drops her cecotropes and then turns around to eat them. This condition does not need to be monitore