Californian Rabbits Available for Adoption

11 YOUNG BUNS SAVED FROM SLAUGHTER!! HOMES NEEDED ASAP!!

There was a post from a local farm who was going to have these sweet 3.5 mo. old babies butchered. Thankfully, a mom and daughter with huge hearts stepped in. Without knowing anything about bunnies, they saved their lives!!! 3 are girls, 8 are boys.

THEY NEED OUR HELP!

The boys are starting to squabble as they are reaching maturity and some need to be separated. All are being treated for ear mites from being outside.

They are understandably a little bit nervous right now but very sweet! Californian buns are so loving! They make wonderful companions.

I wish there were more incredible people like Tiffany and Ashlee. We are already overwhelmed with 75 buns and 34 fosters. Please reach out if you would love to give a great home to any of these buns! They will be spayed and neutered when they are 6 months old, which is covered by the adoption fee.

They must be kept indoors. We can lend you a pen and supplies to get started. They are currently located in Palm Bay.



Please note:

Baby bunnies are messy and go through a hormonal phase where they can be destructive and spray starting around 3 months old until they can be fixed at 6 months. Their adopters should be prepared for this. We have plenty of bunnies who are already fixed and litter trained if you'd rather avoid that. Baby bunnies are also extremely fragile and can easily break their backs or a leg and therefore are not a good fit for young kids.



See our adoption application here!

bit.ly/Scbadopterapp

Message us to meet them!



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The adoption fee helps to offset the spay/neuter cost. It's important to do to prevent cancer and improve litterbox habits. Our vets provide a very discounted rate so this is a great deal! Our buns also receive a wellness check and parasite test.


First time rabbit adopter? We can send you information about housing and care. You should also know:



- Bonding bunnies - both buns must be fixed or there will be territory issues and aggression. Read more on the House Rabbit Society website. Or contact us about low cost spay/neuter.



- Bunnies are NOT starter pets. They need (indoor) space and attention like a small dog would. They need hay, pellets and greens daily. And any health issues (not eating, etc.) require immediate attention.



- Bunnies are NOT a good fit for young kids. They are fragile, startle easily, usually don't like to be handled, and do not do well under stress like the general household noise that comes with little ones. Trust us, it's a lot of work you don't want to take on if you're caring for small kids. If your little one absolutely wants to meet a bunny, we can set up a visit with one of our more mellow bunnies and there's no commitment involved :)



- Bunnies can be somewhat skittish but they are also fun. If patient and understand that bunnies get comfortable with people on their own terms, you'll make a bunny friend. Spending time on the floor with them and offering treats is a great way to bond with them.



- Bunnies MUST be housed indoors. RHDV-2, a highly contagious and fatal wild rabbit disease in now in Florida and transmitted in the ground. Domestic rabbits cannot tolerate the heat. They also need to be safe from predators and parasites like ear mites. They will be much happier being a part of the family, inside.

The Californian rabbit breed is known for their distinctive color pattern with a white body and dark points on the nose, ears, feet, and tail. They are medium sized rabbits with a gentle and friendly temperament, making them popular as pets and show animals. Originally developed in California in the 1920s, Californians are prized for their meat production and fur quality, making them a versatile breed for both commercial and domestic purposes.