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Adoption Policy

We want to guarantee the happiness of our bunnies by making sure they go to stable, loving homes that can provide the proper care needed. Please thoroughly research before you decide to adopt a bunny from us. Understand the proper setup/housing, health, diet, and care requirements needed for holland lops. We have a lot of information, especially for first time bunny owners in our FAQ and Blog Pages. Rabbits' require the same amount of care as a dog or cat. They are prey animals and not cuddly; majority do not like to be held. They do have teeth, and while holland lops are known as being friendly, they can nip if they become scared. People failing to do their research is how bunnies end up being dumped in a shelter.

Please read this policy in its entirety before adopting. You will be agreeing to these terms in order to adopt from us.

No Rabbitry Visits Allowed...

For the safety of our rabbits and our families, we are no longer allowing home visits. Our rabbits are first and foremost our pets and kept in our homes with our family. For our privacy we will no longer be allowing home visits. This is also done to ensure the safety of our herd. If you are sick or have another rabbit at home and it's unknowingly carrying a disease, you can get our rabbit's sick. It's also possible to track in sicknesses from outside off the bottom of your shoes. 

Pickup Locations & Times

Depending on which of our does has a litter, pickup will either be located in Hamden, CT or New Britain, CT. If picking up a bunny from a Hamden, CT litter, the pickup location will be at a Frank Cesare Memorial Field located at 75 Noble Street, Hamden, CT 06514. Pickup for litters in New Britain, CT litters will be at Martha Hart Park located at 135 Corbin Ave, New Britain, CT 06052. Image on the left below is of the Hamden Park; Image on the Right is the New Britain Park location.

The pickup times will be listed on the Available Bunny Page for the posted litter at the time. We will have 2 different dates available to choose from. It is your responsibility to make sure the date, and time works for you prior to adopting. Aside from running our rabbitry, we do have full time jobs, and families including young children. When leaving your deposit, you will choose the pickup date that works for you. If the 2 listed dates do not work, reach out and we will see if we can accommodate you with another day. We do not deliver, nor do we meet halfway. We will send out a confirmation email with your confirmed time and date 3 days prior to pick up. If you do not show up on your required time/date to get your bunny, your deposit will be forfeited, and we will reserve the right to relist your bunny.

Please bring a carrier with a soft lining for transport home at pickup. If travel time is over 1 hour, your bunny will need hay and water for the trip as well.

If something happens to your bunny prior to your pickup date, we will refund your deposit. If we feel the bunny is not ready to leave us by pickup day, we may hold the bunny for an additional week.

 

We do not work with any transports, nor ship our bunnies to different states. If you're out of state, you can either drive to us or find a transport company on your own. We are not responsible for any fees incurred.

We will not hold bunnies past 8 weeks, unless you plan to board. After 8 weeks, the bunnies will need to be separated from one another. If you cannot pickup your bunny on your pickup date, you may contact us about boarding. It cost us extra money feeding them, cleaning up, and takes space in our boarding areas. Boarding fees will be a reduced rate of $15 per day, until pickup. You must let us know this in advance though, so we can make proper accommodations.

Deposits & Payments

Your deposit holds your baby bunny. Deposits are non-refundable and will be credited towards your total adoption fee! If 2 weeks later, you decide you no longer want a bunny, we now have to find that baby a new home and could have passed on other potential candidates because the bunny was on hold for you. The older the bunny gets, the harder it is to find them a home. The remainder owed must be paid in cash upon pickup. We will not accept any other type of payments at pickup, so please make sure you bring the proper amount of cash with you. We do not hold cash, so we cannot make change for you. If you owe $125 and bring $140, you'll be paying $140. We will not discount because you didn't bring the correct change needed. We will even send a reminder in your confirmation pickup email. We reserve the right to cancel a sale at any point in time for any reason. If at any point in time we feel you are not the right fit for one of our bunnies, we reserve the right to cancel and refund your deposit back to you.

Gender & Weight:

While we do our best to correctly sex our bunnies, it is not a guarantee. Errors can happen before 12 weeks of age. We do check them a few times prior to pick up. If we catch a mis-sex before your pickup date, we will notify you. If we have another option available of the sex you were supposed to get, we will let you switch the bunny out. If we do not have any other bunnies available, you may opt for a credit for a bunny from one of our next litters. We will not refund deposits for mis-sexing.

 

We also do not guarantee a size or weight. Holland lops typically range from 2.5-5lbs. If you overfeed your bunny or give them a pellet rich diet instead of hay, you can cause your bunny to be overweight. Read on proper dietary needs.

Bunny Health: Once the bunny is transferred to you, we are not responsible for anything that happens in your care. We cannot be held liable for any physical harm, injuries, accidents, or illnesses. When our bunnies leave us, they are healthy and free of any illnesses. Rabbits are prey animals which means they are vulnerable to stress induced illnesses. It is the buyer's job to ensure a smooth transition into their home. We will not be held responsible for any veterinary expenses that may arise after adoption. Bunnies are fragile in nature; therefore, we cannot offer any health guarantees after pickup.

Things to consider prior to adoption:

Apartment dwellers: If you live in an apartment, make sure your landlord accepts pets.

Allergies: Consider any allergies your family members may have. People often end up rehoming because so and so is "allergic to the bunny." If this ends up happening, first consider changing your hay. Most of the time it's not the bunny causing the allergy but the timothy hay. Try an oat hay instead. If the situation still doesn't improve, we will always take one of our babies back.

Age: You must be 18 years of age or older to adopt. If you are 18 and live at home with your parents, please make sure they agree with having a bunny in their home. 

Socialization: We handle our bunnies daily. They are raised around young children and are well-socialized. We do also pick the bunnies up, so they are accustomed to being carried. But just know, most bunnies, while they tolerate being held, do not enjoy it. Upon pickup, it will be your responsibility to continue handling your bunny for the best possible outcome. You must earn the trust of your bunny and form a bond with them. This is done through daily handling. Hormones arrive around 6 months of age, and you may notice your loving bunny starting to get aggressive (not all bunnies do, but it's a possibility). If this happens, it's time to get your bunny fixed! We advocate for spaying and neutering upon sexual maturity to have the best experience possible with your bunny. It will make a significant difference in your bunny.

Wanting 2 or more: Bunnies are extremely territorial, so before getting more than 1 bunny -- do your research on bonding. In order to bond, you will need to get both bunnies fixed first. After getting them fixed, you will then need to wait for the hormones to subside fully before introducing 2 bunnies together. Just know, even after fixing some bunnies would rather not have a bunny companion. So, if you decide to get more than 1, make sure you have the financial ability to first get them fixed (depending on area can cost $400-$1000 per bunny), and have the space to keep 2 separate enclosures in the event bonding doesn't work in your favor. Even littermates have the potential to turn on each other. There's no guarantees with bunnies.

Litter training: Upon picking your baby bunny up, they will have been introduced to a litter box. We start potty training our babies as soon as they leave the nest box. They will not be 100% trained when you get them but will have basic skills. Bunnies are very smart and usually take to a litter box rather quickly. It's your job to continue training. Your setup will be different from our setup, so they may need to relearn their training. We recommend using flat litter boxes (for example, look on our FAQ page), and placing them wherever you notice your bunny peeing. Over time you'll notice they like using 1 box more than the others. This is a good sign that training is working. Make sure to place their hay and pellets on top or above the litter box as well. Bunnies like to go to the bathroom most when they're eating.

If you are interested in reserving one of our bunnies, fill out a prescreen form below.

Bunny Adoption Pre-Screener

If interested in adopting a bunny from us, please fill out the form below. We will email you if we approve your application. Upon approval, you can then leave your deposit for your bunny of choice. Please only fill this form out if you're serious about adopting!


Are you 18 or older?
Birthday
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Day
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Did you read through our Adoption Policy? Do you agree with its terms?
Do you understand spaying and/or neutering your bunny is the best course of action for them once they hit sexual maturity around 6 months of age? It will significantly decrease unwanted aggression like dominance/territorial behaviors, marking, & cancers.
Yes, I understand.
Do you plan on spaying or neutering your bunny? Or do you intend on breeding?
If buying for a child, do you agree the care falls on the adult? Children grow tired of pets easily. The bunny will need care after that. Have you done your research on owning a bunny? Can you provide daily interaction, space, and vet care if needed?

Contact

If you have any questions at all regarding our adoption process, please feel free to reach out to us!

Text 203-675-2775 (Please text, instead of calling!)

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