Blu* Rabbit Lop Eared Kensington, MD

Blu is a big adorable female lop about 3 years old. She likes attention and being pet, but is not very fond of being picked up. She gets along with our cat, and has never shown any signs of aggression towards anyone. Blu is fully litter trained and has never marked or had accidents outside of her litter box. She gets along with her owner’s male bunny for brief playdates but they were never bonded. However she may like to be bonded to a bunny friend.

Blu loves to dig, she usually has a mat or a cardboard box that she can jump into and dig away. Blu enjoys grass mats that she can both dig and chew as well as willow balls and apple sticks. She'll play stick toss with you, if you roll a stick to her, she'll pick it up and toss it and she'll continue until she decides she's over it. She can be quite particular about her space, if you move a toy, she'll often move it back to where she wants it.

She eats well...as you'll see she's a healthy girl! She enjoys most vegetables, she eats a variety of veggies, most commonly romaine lettuce, box choy, cucumbers, green peppers, fennel, celery, brussels sprouts, parsley and cilantro.

Blu is in a bedroom with an ex-pen that divides the room, so she gets half the room. As a bigger girl, she will need space to stretch her legs and a space to get out her digging energy! If you’d like to meet Blu, please contact lynnj726@yahoo.com for more information.


If you are interested in adopting Blu, please fill out the application at friendsofrabbits.org/adoptionform and someone will call or email you to schedule an interview. Her adoption fee is $75.

Blu is in a foster home in Kensington, MD.


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ABOUT FRIENDS OF RABBITS
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.
Please note: We are not licensed to handle wildlife.

Come Meet Our Pets...
We have adoption events multiple times a month. Events take place 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.

Our Adoption Process...
Prior to adoption, we ask that people fill out an application: www.friendsofrabbits.org/adoptionform

1. The adopter must be a responsible adult, which 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.

2. We do not adopt our rabbits out as classroom pets. Exceptions would be adoption to the teacher who may bring the rabbit into the classroom on a regular basis.

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 with rabbit safe flooring works well. Other options include a large dog crate or a roomy cage. The best cages are at least 42 to 48 inches long by 24 inches wide. The 24 inch width allows for use of the widest and deepest jumbo litter boxes, which work well for most rabbits. A custom space can also be constructed using shelving material. Caged rabbits need daily exercise time outside the cage.

4. If you are renting your home, please have written consent from your landlord before you adopt.

5. For new adopters, we conduct an interview to make sure that the rabbit will be going to a safe environment.

6. 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.

7. If you are looking to adopt a companion for your existing rabbit, your rabbit must be spayed or neutered prior to any introductions.

8. 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 $90 for a single rabbit and $150 for a pair. The adoption fees include a goodie bag with rabbit care information, necessities, toys and a coupon for discounted rabbit supplies, and cover the cost of the rabbit's spay/neuter. As of January 1, 2022, there is also a mandatory $50 RHD vaccine fee per rabbit.