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Pomelo

  • Adult
  • Male
  • Medium
  • rabbit
  • Dutch

About Pomelo

San Diego, CA

Species & Breed

rabbit
Dutch

Physical Traits

Adult
Male
Medium

Behavior

Personality
Likes Being Pet, Shy

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes

Adoption Fee

Please contact the shelter about adoption fee

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Pomelo's Story

Pellets: 1x/day 1/4 cup Adult Oxbow Essentials (AM)<br/>Hay: Unlimited mixed Timothy and Orchard Hay (All day)<br/>Salad: 1x/day 1 cup spring mix, romaine lettuce, cilantro, parsley (PM)<br/><br/>Meet Pomelo! Pomelo came to us in April of 2026 from a local shelter. This small, gentle bunny is still learning that people can be kind and safe. He may be shy at first, but he's already making steady progress-he now accepts treats from a hand most of the time and is beginning to relax during quiet bonding moments. Pomelo does best in a calm, predictable environment where he can take things at his own pace. With patience and gentle handling, he's shown curiosity about the world around him, even when new sights and sounds make him a little unsure. Each day, he's growing more comfortable and starting to let his sweet personality shine through. Pomelo will thrive in a patient home that understands shy bunnies, and he may especially benefit from a confident bunny friend to help him continue building trust. With time, love, and consistency, this sensitive little guy has all the potential to blossom into a relaxed and happy companion.<br/><br/>Pomelo has a chronically swollen prepuce and surrounding area. He is currently being worked up by several veterinarians to determine underlying cause and treated with anti-inflammatory medication.<br/><br/>Neutered: Date unknown, prior to intake. <br/><br/>Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) is a highly contagious and deadly disease that affects both wild and domestic rabbits. The virus is causing deaths in rabbits and hares native to North America and is spreading rapidly. In addition to detection of RHDV2 in wild cottontail rabbits and jackrabbits, RHDV2 has been confirmed in domestic rabbits on 50 premises, including a detection in a feral domestic rabbit. Please make sure to vaccinate your rabbits every year. For more information, please visit our website at: https://sandiegorabbits.org/education/rhdv

Pellets: 1x/day 1/4 cup Adult Oxbow Essentials (AM)
Hay: Unlimited mixed Timothy and Orchard Hay (All day)
Salad: 1x/day 1 cup spring mix, romaine lettuce, cilantro, parsley (PM)

Meet Pomelo! Pomelo came to us in April of 2026 from a local shelter. This small, gentle bunny is still learning that people can be kind and safe. He may be shy at first, but he's already making steady progress-he now accepts treats from a hand most of the time and is beginning to relax during quiet bonding moments. Pomelo does best in a calm, predictable environment where he can take things at his own pace. With patience and gentle handling, he's shown curiosity about the world around him, even when new sights and sounds make him a little unsure. Each day, he's growing more comfortable and starting to let his sweet personality shine through. Pomelo will thrive in a patient home that understands shy bunnies, and he may especially benefit from a confident bunny friend to help him continue building trust. With time, love, and consiste

Pellets: 1x/day 1/4 cup Adult Oxbow Essentials (AM)
Hay: Unlimited mixed Timothy and Orchard Hay (All day)
Salad: 1x/day 1 cup spring mix, romaine lettuce, cilantro, parsley (PM)

Meet Pomelo! Pomelo came to us in April of 2026 from a local shelter. This small, gentle bunny is still learning that people can be kind and safe. He may be shy at first, but he's already making steady progress-he now accepts treats from a hand most of the time and is beginning to relax during quiet bonding moments. Pomelo does best in a calm, predictable environment where he can take things at his own pace. With patience and gentle handling, he's shown curiosity about the world around him, even when new sights and sounds make him a little unsure. Each day, he's growing more comfortable and starting to let his sweet personality shine through. Pomelo will thrive in a patient home that understands shy bunnies, and he may especially benefit from a confident bunny friend to help him continue building trust. With time, love, and consistency, this sensitive little guy has all the potential to blossom into a relaxed and happy companion.

Pomelo has a chronically swollen prepuce and surrounding area. He is currently being worked up by several veterinarians to determine underlying cause and treated with anti-inflammatory medication.

Neutered: Date unknown, prior to intake.

Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (

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How To Adopt

Pomelo was listed as Adoptable by San Diego House Rabbit Society
How can I adopt Pomelo?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with San Diego House Rabbit Society. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
When can I meet Pomelo?
If you've submitted an inquiry, San Diego House Rabbit Society will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Pomelo, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to San Diego House Rabbit Society, and they'll be happy to help!
San Diego House Rabbit Society's Adoption Policy
Potential adopters must be screened in advance of adopting in order to best match them with rabbits who are appropriate for their home and family. Due to challenges brought on by COVID-19 and RHDV2, adoptions are by appointment only and virtual. SDHRS does not adopt to children. An adult or parent (21 or older) must contact us to complete the screening process, and an adult must be the primary caretaker of the rabbit. If a teenager is making the initial contact that is fine, but we will still require the parents to contact us and participate in the screening process. We require our adopted rabbits to be housed inside as indoor family companions. Please complete our online Adopter Application and an SDHRS representative will contact you via email with the next steps. ** When seeking a companion for your current rabbit, your rabbit must already be spayed or neutered and vaccinated for at least 14 days. Being spayed or neutered is necessary to be able to bond the rabbits without severe fighting due to hormonal issues. If you need recommendations for a rabbit vet, or a lower cost spay/neuter option, please let us know. We are happy to give you information on lower cost options in San Diego County. Please understand that we are fostering homeless and previously unwanted rabbits. The majority of our rabbits come from shelters when there was no more room, or the rabbit had a behavioral or health problem and was going to be euthanized if not taken in by a rescue. We are truly their last hope. The adoption process may seem a bit time-consuming but we are making every effort to ensure our rabbits are adopted into the "right" home for them and that you, and the rabbit, are happy with this adoption. All we ask is that you take your time to make an informed adoption decision, and that once you adopt you love and care for your new rabbit companion in a manner that will support their life expectancy of 8 to 12 years. Thank you for understanding our level of commitment to our foster rabbits. If you are thinking about getting a rabbit for your younger children, this often is NOT a good choice as proper rabbit care is too complicated for most children to manage. Contrary to many people's understanding, rabbits are NOT easy, inexpensive pets. Guinea pigs and rats, however, make much better pets for younger children and are much easier for them to manage - with your help. For information on adoptable guinea pigs and rats, please visit Wee Companions Small Animal Rescue at https://weecompanions.org/. Are you visiting our website in order to adopt a rabbit, but you are NOT located in Southern California? If so, please visit the National HRS website at www.rabbit.org to find an HRS Chapter or independent rabbit rescue near you.

Pomelo is from San Diego House Rabbit Society

[San Diego, CA]

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Today's hours: 11:00am - 5:00pm
Location
4807 Mercury Street Suite A San Diego, CA, 92111

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