Stewart & Snoopy Rabbit New Zealand & Rex Mix Springfield, MO

These sweet boys are bonded brothers. They love their fresh greens and definitely never turn down a fruit snack. They enjoy spending their days together. When they aren't exploring, you can find them relaxing and grooming each other.

RABBIT APPLICATIONS:
Adopters can fill out the small animal application on our website www.carerescue.org or fill out the small animal application in person at our adoption center.

HEALTH AND HOUSING:
CARE rabbits are treated with a monthly flea and mite preventative and all of our rabbits are spayed or neutered before adoption. Most rabbits are very social and do great in pairs so we will always try to adopt bonded pairs whenever possible. We ONLY adopt to indoor homes. (No outdoor hutches as primary housing.) Healthy Rabbits require a variety of hay and fresh veggies as primary diet and then pelleted foods to maintain balance nutrition.

ADOPTION FEES:
Bunnies that have been available for adoption longer than 4 months are often a discounted adoption fee of $50 per rabbit or $75 for a bonded pair. Rabbits that are "new arrivals" the adoption fee is $75 for one bunny or $100 for a bonded pair. We hope the difference in adoption fee will bring attention to the bunnies that have been with us the longest. (CARE pays $125-$170 for each spay and $100-$150 for neuter so we are asking a very low donation for the adoption fee if you consider our cost.)

General Information from House Rabbit Society:

Rabbits are prey animals by nature. They are physically delicate and fragile, and require specialized veterinary care.

More information:
Rabbits are great, but they require a gentle touch and plenty of care.
If you're thinking about a bunny, make sure you know about their needs. And remember that shelters and rescues often have bundles of bunnies in need of good homes! They may be small, but rabbits can have a big impact on your life. Here are some things to consider before you jump on the bunny-wagon.

Adopt, don't shop
Small animals like rabbits are often mistreated and forced into deplorable conditions when they're bred for pet stores to sell—look for a local rescue first when you're considering adoption and skip the pet stores.
Space concerns

Keeping a rabbit in a hutch outside is a big N-O and so is relegating a bunny to the basement or garage. Plus, most cages sold in pet stores are way too small. You'll need an available area for a fairly large cage, plus at least one room in your home that has been thoroughly rabbit-proofed.

Family fit
Rabbits and very young children are generally a bad mix. Rabbits require safe, gentle handling and a quiet environment. As prey animals, rabbits can be easily startled and stressed by the loud noises and fast, uncoordinated movements that are typical of excited children. You may need to wait until your kids are older before adopting a rabbit.
Kids may be enthusiastic about the new bunny for the first couple of weeks, then lose interest when taking care of them interferes with their activities. If your kids are begging for bunnies now, just keep in mind that the animal may end up spending most of their time with you. Your kids may think they're ready for a pet, but you definitely have to be.

Unexpected costs
The initial adoption fee for a rabbit may be small, but a rabbit's care costs add up quickly. In addition to veterinary costs, these are some of the start-up items that new rabbit owners will need to purchase:
• Large cage or habitat (or supplies to build your own)
• Water bowl or bottle
• Litter box and small animal litter
• Chew toys
• Timothy Hay (or other grass hay)
• Vegetables
• Timothy Hay pellets

Rabbits take time
Rabbits are crepuscular, which means they generally sleep during the day and night and are most active at dusk and dawn. Rabbits need regular interaction with you to stay socialized and happy. They also need at least an hour out of their cage each day for play and exercise.

A healthy rabbit diet includes, quality hay, fresh vegetables every day, so you'll need to go grocery shopping at least once a week. Also, your rabbit's enclosure needs to be tidied up every day and cleaned thoroughly once a week.

Considering the future
Healthy rabbits can live for more than 10 years, so a rabbit may be with your family for as long as a dog would.