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The Bunny Brigade is a group of Ventura County Animal Services' volunteers dedicated to improving the quality of life for domestic rabbits. Adopt.
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The Bunny Brigade provides care and enrichment for Ventura County Animal Services' rabbits, works to place VCAS rabbits in loving forever homes, educates the public about proper rabbit care, raises funds for supplies and medical treatments, and promotes rabbit welfare and spaying/neutering throughout the county. HOW TO ADOPT A BUNNY FROM VCAS:

Our adoption process has temporarily changed due to C

ovid and the RHDV virus. The following is how our current adoption process works:

1. Learn about rabbits and their care. Visit the Notes section of our page (www.facebook.com/VCASBunnyBrigade/notes) to read all about proper rabbit care, diet, housing, what to expect when bringing a bunny home, etc. Rabbits are an 8-12 year commitment and adding a pet to your family should not be taken lightly and should be researched thoroughly ahead of time.
2. Schedule an adoption appointment. Email us at [email protected] to correspond with one of our experienced volunteers to set up a time for you to visit the shelter to meet our adoptable bunnies.
2. Visit with the rabbits. Bring everyone in your family and plan to spend at least a couple hours meeting our shelter rabbits and going over important and helpful rabbit care info with one of our adoption counselors. Each bunny has a unique personality so we want to find the best fit for your whole family. If you are looking for a companion for your current bunny, we temporarily are not able to offer our bunny date services at the moment. But if you contact us either on our social media pages or through our email we can offer you helpful information and suggestions for rabbit rescues that are currently able to offer bunny dates.
3. Once you have determined a rabbit is a good fit for your home, are committed to providing daily love and care for the next 8-12 years, have purchased all of the necessary supplies, and selected the right bunny for your whole family, you are ready to adopt and pay the $50 adoption fee. Each rabbit is spayed/neutered prior to adoption and is eligible for a free wellness visit with a rabbit savvy veterinarian. Our adoptable rabbits are viewable at https://www.vcas.us/rabbits/. RABBIT CARE INFO:

The following is a quick overview of proper rabbit care information. As mentioned above, please visit our Notes page for more detailed information. Living arrangements: Due to MANY reasons, rabbits need to live inside the house as part of the family. As an indoor house rabbit they receive more attention from their families and bond more with them, health issues are more quickly discovered, and they are protected from numerous predators, extreme temperatures and the RHDV virus. Rabbits need spacious accommodations (in addition to at least 3-5 hours of daily indoor exercise outside of their living arrangements), so here are several great options for indoor housing: rabbit-proofing a whole room in your home, an x-pen or several x-pens connected to make a large living area, or a large home-made rabbit condo made out of “Neat Idea Cubes”. Some people even rabbit-proof their entire home so their bunny can be free-roam. Cages and hutches sold online and in pet stores do not provide nearly enough of the room that a rabbit needs and should be avoided. For more on rabbit housing and living arrangements, please see below:
http://rabbit.org/faq-housing/
http://www.thebunnyguy.com/livingarrangements.html
http://www.sandiegorabbits.org/housing/x-pen-living-can-improve-your-rabbits-life

Diet: 80% of a rabbit’s diet should be fresh grass hay, such as timothy or orchard. Hay is crucial for healthy digestive systems and teeth. Pile your rabbit’s litter box high with fresh hay at least once a day. Rabbits also need fresh leafy greens every day. Pellets should be limited. More diet information can be found by visiting the links below:
Bunny Food Pyramid -http://www.sandiegorabbits.org/sites/default/files/content/page/images/Rabbit_Food_Pyramid_July08.pdf
What Should I Feed My Bunny? - http://www.bio.miami.edu/hare/diet.html
Diet Overview - http://rabbit.org/faq-diet/

Bonding: Rabbits are social animals and need plenty of attention from their humans, but nothing replaces the constant companionship of another bunny. Rabbits in pairs are generally healthier and happier than those living alone. They must be spayed/neutered before bonding can begin, and they must be introduced slowly in neutral territory. Bonding can be tricky and time-consuming; it is not safe to just put 2 rabbits together. Contact us for information on where you can take your bunny for a bunny date. Below are some great resources for information on bonding:
House Rabbit Network: http://www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/bond.shtml
House Rabbit Society: http://www.rabbit.org/faq/sections/introductions.html
Bunny Bunch: http://bunnybunch.com/rabbitcare.htm

Spaying & Neutering: There are many great reasons for spaying and neutering rabbits. Even if your rabbit lives alone, this is very important as it can prevent serious health issues and extend life expectancy. Altering your rabbits can improve their overall behavior, making them better family companions. Spaying and neutering is essential for preventing overpopulation and, consequently, euthanasia. Rabbits & Children: Rabbits do not make the best pets for young children since rabbits are fragile and, being at the bottom of the food chain, do not like loud noises, fast movements, or being picked up. If you have children in your home, please read this excellent article! http://rabbit.org/faq-children-and-rabbits/

Additional Rabbit Resources:
House Rabbit Society: www.rabbit.org
House Rabbit Network: www.houserabbitnetwork.org
Bunny World Foundation: www.bunnyworlfoundation.org
Bunny Bunch: www.bunnybunch.org

Don't hesitate to contact us if you have any questions!

09/04/2024

Get ready for Clear The Shelters at Ventura County Animal Services on Saturday, September 7th!

NBC4 and Telemundo52 are teaming up for the 10th anniversary of this nationwide pet adoption event. All adoption fees are waived at both the Camarillo and Simi Valley Animal Shelters! Your new furry friend will go home spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, flea treated, and with a voucher for a free first vet visit—plus special gifts from our event sponsors!

Adoptions are first-come, first-served, so don’t miss out. Preview our adorable buns now at https://www.vcas.us/rabbits/.

*Promotions do not guarantee the adoption of a shelter bun. All interested parties must participate in the full adoption process to ensure the best possible matches are made. Promotions do not
include the cost of a pet license if applicable.

09/03/2024

THIS WEEKEND! Saturday, September 7th is Clear The Shelters - a nationwide pet adoption event organized by NBC4 and Telemundo52! This is a ONE-DAY pet adoption event where all adoption fees are waived!*⁠
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Animals go home spayed or neutered, vaccinated, microchipped, flea treated, and come with a voucher for a free first vet visit! Special adoption gifts from event sponsors. Adoptions will be on a first-come, first-served basis on September 7th. Preview our pets at www.vcas.us/pets.⁠
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*Promotions do not guarantee the adoption of a shelter pet. All interested parties must participate in the full adoption process to ensure the best possible matches are made. Promotions do not include the cost of a pet license if applicable.

Adoptable Mazie taking her Wednesday midday nap 😴😴To adopt or meet Mazie, please email us at VCASBunnyBrigade@gmail.comC...

06/19/2024

Adoptable Mazie taking her Wednesday midday nap 😴😴

To adopt or meet Mazie, please email us at [email protected]

Check out our amazing shelter rabbits at vcas.us/rabbits

05/31/2024

05/30/2024

California Adopt-a-Pet Day is this Saturday, 6/1! We are thrilled to be apart of this exciting event with fee-waived adoptions 🐰

Adoptable Candy Cane and Peppermint are ready to find their forever home together 🫶 will you be their perfect match? Come meet them and our other amazing shelter rabbits this Saturday! Email us at [email protected] for more information

05/23/2024

Look at these goofy gals, adoptable Mazie & Willow 🤪

Bunnies make the most wonderful pets, companions, children and best friends and have such unique and amazing personalities. We love these beautiful, little beings❤️.

Sadly, rescues and shelters everywhere are extremely overcrowded with abandoned and homeless rabbits right now, mainly due to Easter, and we are no different and need your help.

So, what can you do to help?

-Please please please spay and neuter your rabbits!
-Do not get a bunny (or any pet) on impulse or as a gift
-Thoroughly research everything that goes into caring for a bunny before getting one
-Volunteer
-Foster
-Donate
-And, of course, always adopt instead of shop

***If you are interested in adopting any of our amazing shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected].***

05/22/2024

Did someone say “treats”?! - Adoptable Linus 😱

This silly boy is waiting for his forever home! Linus is a shy guy who takes time to open up and come out of his shell. Once he does, she’s a total love and will take all the head pets you have to give. Who could resist a cute face like his?! 😍

To adopt or meet Linus, please email us at [email protected]

Check out our amazing shelter rabbits at vcas.us/rabbits

05/19/2024

FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED! We are seeing an increase of very young rabbits so we are looking for fosters who can commit to having a rabbit(s) for 2-4 months. Depending on if they are males or females and ready to be neutered/spayed.

We will supply you with everything you need! All you need to supply: fresh salad & lots of love! These buns will need lots of socialization as they need to get used to being handled by a variety of people.

If you are interested, please email us at [email protected]. It takes a village and we thank each and every one of you for your support in helping the VCAS shelter buns! ❤️🐰

05/17/2024

Happy Friday from adoptable Milo 😍

Milo is a sweet and friendly bun who is estimated to be just a little over a year. He loves to explore and binky in the play yard. This sophisticated gentleman would do best in a home that has room to binky and a couch to sit on for lots of love and head pets 🥰

To adopt or meet Milo, please email us at [email protected]

Check out our amazing shelter rabbits at vcas.us/rabbits

05/16/2024

Just look at this HANDSOME fellow 😍

Adoptable Frosty is an adventurous bun who likes to roam and explore, but not opposed to a cuddle now and then. He likes life to go at his own pace. Frosty will need his future family to give him time to come out of his shell to ensure he feels safe and loved.

To adopt or meet Frosty, please email us at [email protected]

Check out our amazing shelter rabbits at vcas.us/rabbits

Adoptable Hamilton is the king of funny faces! ispy his little tongue 😛To adopt or meet Hamilton, please email us at VCA...

05/05/2024

Adoptable Hamilton is the king of funny faces! ispy his little tongue 😛

To adopt or meet Hamilton, please email us at [email protected]

Check out our amazing shelter rabbits at vcas.us/rabbits

04/19/2024

Adoptable Clover is a handsome boy who has a sweet demeanor 🥰

He loves head pets and being around humans. We are obsessed with the markings on his feet that make it look like he’s wearing boots 🤠

If you are interested in adopting Clover or any of our other shelter rabbits, please email us at [email protected]

04/09/2024

Adoptable Noella is living her best life in foster!

Her foster family has reported that Noella is quite the snuggle bun. She loves to cuddle up with her foster family on the house and be the center of attention. So loves snuggling so much that when her foster dad fell asleep (see image 3), she thumped to wake him up to say, “hello, umm you are not done here. Keep petting me!” 🤍

If you are interested in becoming a foster parent or adopting Noella, please email us at [email protected]

03/27/2024

In effort to reduce impulse adoptions and for the health and safety of our rabbits, the VCAS Bunny Brigade will NOT accept walk-in rabbit adoptions for the Easter weekend.

Here are 5 reasons why rabbits are NOT gifts:
1. Rabbits live 10-12 years on average
2. They are not low-maintenance pets
3. Buns require a specialized exotic vet for regular veterinary care.
4. Rabbits teeth constantly grow so they need extra attention to ensure they do not cause health problems
5. They need the same love and attention that any other pet (dog, cat, etc) would require.

Chocolate rabbits and plush bunnies make wonderful gifts for Easter that do not require any additional attention. Do not buy live animals as gifts!
Rabbit adoptions will still be available APPOINTMENT ONLY and as always, screened extensively to ensure good matches are made.

Email [email protected] and visit their profile for more house bunny education!

03/16/2024

Join us tomorrow for our St. Patrick’s Day fee-waived adoptions! 🍀 Adoptable Phillip and Cupcake are an adorable pair of bonded buns who will waiting to find their forever home. We can’t wait to see you all tomorrow!

**Promotions do not guarantee the adoption of a shelter pet. All interested parties must participate in full adoption process to ensure the best possible matches are made.

03/15/2024

TOMORROW! Fee-waived bunny adoptions with the . Hoppy St. Patrick’s Day 🐇✨

Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are preferred! Visit www.vcas.us/rabbits to view rabbits, and learn about our bunny adoption process.

All of our bunnies are indoor rabbits only and all applicants will undergo extensive adoption counseling from the VCAS Bunny Brigade. Rabbits are a 10-12 year commitment and while they make amazing companions, they require special care!

Questions or want to apply? Email the Bunny Brigade volunteers at [email protected]! 🌈 🍀

03/15/2024

Adoptable Alvin is here to remind you all that we are just a couple of days away from our St. Patrick’s Day adoption promotion! Our bunnies will be fee-waived on Saturday 3/16. If you are interested in adopting one of our shelter rabbits, we recommend emailing [email protected] to start the application process!

Alvin is an easygoing, friendly bun who would be great for a first time bunny owner. He loves head pets and munching on his hay. He can’t wait to meet you!

**Promotions do not guarantee the adoption of a shelter pet. All interested parties must participate in full adoption process to ensure the best possible matches are made.

03/14/2024

TWO more days till our FEE-WAIVED St. Patrick’s Day adoption promotion! Applications are rolling in quickly so be sure to fill out your application now to skip the line.

Adoptable Marshmallow can’t wait to meet you! This sweet girl has been through a lot in her young life and has overcome adversity with determination and strength. Her back left foot was amputated. She has spent a lot of time in foster during her recovery. She is adventurous and loving. She even gives kisses! 😘

Walk-ins are welcomed but appointments are preferred. Schedule an appointment and learn more about our adoption process by emailing us at [email protected]

**Promotions do not guarantee the adoption of a shelter pet. All interested parties must participate in full adoption process to ensure the best possible matches are made.

03/12/2024

Fee-waived bunny adoptions are right around the corner this Saturday, March 16 in celebration of St. Patty's Day! 🍀 Pictured is Marshmallow.

Marshmallow has been through a lot in her young life and overcome adversity with determination and strength. Her back left foot was amputated. She has spent a lot of time in foster during her recovery. She is adventurous and loving. And she gives kisses!

All of our bunnies are indoor rabbits only and all applicants will undergo extensive adoption counseling from the VCAS Bunny Brigade. Rabbits are a 10-12 year commitment and while they make amazing companions, they require special care!

View rabbits at vcas.us/rabbits. Email the Bunny Brigade volunteers at [email protected] to apply! 🌈 🍀

03/08/2024

We’re celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with FEE-WAIVED bunny adoptions March 16 at the Camarillo Animal Shelter. Walk-ins are welcomed, but appointments are preferred! Visit www.vcas.us/rabbits to view rabbits, schedule an appointment, and learn about our bunny adoption process.

All of our bunnies are indoor rabbits only and all applicants will undergo extensive adoption counseling from the VCAS Bunny Brigade. Rabbits are a 10-12 year commitment and while they make amazing companions, they require special care!

Questions or want to apply? Email the Bunny Brigade volunteers at [email protected]! 🌈 🍀

02/22/2024

02/15/2024

02/13/2024

Sisterly love 🥰 Adoptable sisters, Peppermint and Candy Cane are ready to find their forever homes. They are bonded at the hip but also get into bickering moments as true sisters do. While they are still learning that sharing is caring…they love to spend time with each other.

To adopt or meet Peppermint & Candy Cane, email us at [email protected]

Check out our amazing shelter rabbits at vcas.us/rabbits

02/07/2024

02/06/2024

Adoptable Andi is getting ready for Valentine’s Day! 😍

01/25/2024

Sending out an SOS! 🗞

We are very low on newspaper and need more for the bunnies. If you have any newspaper that you can send our way we’d really appreciate it. All donations can be dropped off in the donation bins located in front of the office at Ventura County Animal Services (600 Aviation Drive, Camarillo). Thank you in advance! ❤️

01/04/2024

First adoption of the year! ✨

Buckwheat is starting off the new year with his forever family! Congrats, Buckwheat 🫶

12/29/2023

Absolutely Sweet Marie 😍

This gal is as sweet as they come. Marie lives for attention and head pets. She would make the most wonderful couch bun to keep you company while you relax after a long day at work 🥰 Stop by the Bunny Brigade this weekend to meet her!

***If you are interested in adopting any of our amazing shelter rabbits, please email us at [email protected]***

12/22/2023

Meet adoptable Gingerbread! He is aptly named, with his beautiful, tan speckled fur. We are especially fond of the white trim around his fetching eyes. Gingerbread arrived at the shelter just before Thanksgiving and would love an indoor home of his own for the holidays (and the rest of his years too!). He loves toys and has a list for Santa if anyone is asking. 😉

To adopt please email the VCAS Bunny Brigade at [email protected] and inquire about Gingerbread (A838224)!

Address

600 Aviation Drive
Camarillo, CA
93010

Opening Hours

Wednesday	3pm - 6pm
Saturday	1pm - 5pm
Sunday	1pm - 4pm

Website

http://www.vcas.us/BunnyBrigade

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FOSTER FAMILIES NEEDED! We are seeing an increase of very young rabbits so we are looking for fosters who can commit to having a rabbit(s) for 2-4 months. Depending on if they are males or females and ready to be neutered/spayed. We will supply you with everything you need! All you need to supply: fresh salad & lots of love! These buns will need lots of socialization as they need to get used to being handled by a variety of people. If you are interested, please email us at [email protected]. It takes a village and we thank each and every one of you for your support in helping the VCAS shelter buns! ❤️🐰

There’s nothing better than watching our shelter buns binky, make new friends and explore during playgroup ✨ ***If you are interested in adopting one of our amazing shelter rabbits, please email us at [email protected]***

Do you ever wonder what types of hay to feed your rabbit! We have some tips for you!

We are looking for fosters who can commit to having a rabbit(s) for 2-4 months - depending on if they are males or females. Many will come in pairs and some might be singles. We will supply you with everything you need! All you need to supply: fresh salad & lots of love! These babies will need lots of socialization as they need to get used to being picked up and handled by a variety of people. If you are interested, please email us at [email protected]. It takes a village and we thank each and every one of you for your support in helping the VCAS shelter buns! ❤️🐰

While the majority of a house rabbit’s diet is hay, it is important to provide a fresh salad (that has a variety of veggies) for our bunnies everyday. The House Rabbit Society recommends feeding an approximate amount of around 1 cup of greens for 2 lbs of rabbit body weight once a day or divided into multiple feedings a day. Fresh vegetables not only provide our house rabbits with additional nutrients but also more moisture in their diet which is good for kidney and bladder function. And always be sure to give your greens a good scrub and rinse before feeding to your bun!

Adoptable Charlotte has made herself quite comfy in the sweatshirt of one of our amazing volunteers 🥰 ***If you are interested in meeting/adopting Charlotte, please email us at [email protected]***

Adoptable Jessica (Black) & Dallas (White) // these two sweethearts are best friends forever! They love to do EVERYTHING together. Jessica & Dallas are extremely clean and have terrific house manners. They love their food and will come running whenever they hear a treat bag. Jessica and Dallas would do best in a home without children where they can live peacefully with lots of room to explore and play. ***If you are interested in adopting Jessica & Dallas or any of our other amazing shelter rabbits, please email us at [email protected]***

Adoptable Ava is such a silly girl 🥰 she is still patiently waiting for her forever home! Ava would do best in a quiet home where she can relax in the sunshine and show off her binkies. She is extremely food motivated! This shy girl is great at using her litter box and is one of the cleanest bunnies we have in the bunny barn! Also, Ava does great in our bunny playgroup on Sundays. She is waiting to meet YOU!!! 🥰 ***If you are interested in adopting Ava or any of our other amazing shelter rabbits, please email us at [email protected]*** #adoptdontshop #indoorrabbits #adoptme #rabbit #camarillo #venturacounty

Meet Rudy, our Pet of the Week! He's our 2yo LOVEBUG! As you can see, he loves to be cuddled and he's as soft as cotton. He's an indoor-only bunny who would love to be your newest family member. He's microchipped, neutered, fully vaccinated, and he's litter-box trained! If you're interested in Rudy, or any of the other bunnies at the shelter, email [email protected] and a member of the volunteer team will reach out to you. Learn more about Rudy at https://www.vcas.us/viewan-2/?ida=A797635. View other rabbits at vcas.us/rabbits If you can't adopt Rudy, please share. Thank you! 🐰

Adoptable Palermo is one of the sweetest bunnies in the barn 😍 You can always find him waiting for some pets when you walk past. He is extremely gentle and such a love bug. How could you not love that adorable face?! Palermo also does great with other bunnies! ***If you are interested in adopting Palermo or any of our other amazing shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected]***#rabbits #adoptme #venturacounty #adoptables

The cutest trio award goes to Tessie, Stacey and Jackson 😍🏆 These three amazing senior bunnies are our bonded trio. They would do best in a home that is calm so that they can live out their retirement in peace. Jackson, Tessie and Stacey would love to spend their days cuddling on a nice comfy couch munching on some fresh greens. ***If you are interested in adopting Jackson, Tessie and Stacey, please email us at [email protected]***

Ava is our longest resident. She has been at the shelter for 334 days. Ava is a shy gal who would do best in a quiet home without young children. She takes a little time to warm up to people but once she does… she’s a total love bug! All that Ava would like in this world is to have unlimited head pets 💜 ***Please email us at [email protected] if you are interested in adopting Ava or any of our other shelter bunnies***

Good morning from the Bunny Brigade! Here is sleepy Lala enjoying the nice morning breeze 😌 ***If you are interested in adopting Lala or any of our other amazing shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected]*** #adoptdontshop #indoorrabbits #rabbits #bunnies #rescue

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Good night kisses from adoptable bonded pair, Rio & Tokyo 🥰 ***If you are interested in adopting Tokyo & Rio or any of our other amazing shelter bunnies, please email us at [email protected]*** #adoptable #shelterpets #adoptdontshop

Adoptable Cheeky always knows how to have a good time 🥰 Cheeky has been with us since May - she would love to find her forever home in the New Year. This silly girl has so much personality and is a champ in playgroup with our other shelter bunnies. She is also known for being the queen of naps. If you are looking for an afternoon nap buddy, Cheeky is your gal. **If you are interested in adopting Cheeky or any of our other amazing shelter rabbits, please email us at [email protected]***

Adoptable Roo is having a wonderful dream about finding a forever home who loves him dearly.. where he can be a spoiled indoor bunny. 🥰 **If you are interested in adopting Roo or any of our amazing shelter rabbits, please email us at [email protected]** #adoptablepets #adoptdontshop #rabbits

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The VCAS Bunny Brigade is an all volunteer-run organization that provides care and enrichment for all of the Ventura County Animal Services' homeless rabbits, works to place VCAS rabbits in loving forever homes, educates the public about proper rabbit care, raises funds for medical treatments and supplies, and promotes rabbit welfare and spaying/neutering throughout the county.

HOW TO ADOPT A BUNNY FROM VCAS:

Learn about rabbits and their care. Stop by the Camarillo shelter during bunny adoption hours to fill out an adoption application and talk to one of our adoption counselors to help you determine if a rabbit is the right fit for your home. Rabbits are an 8-12 year commitment and adding a pet to your family should be given plenty of thought and consideration.

Visit with the rabbits. Bring everyone in the family/household and plan to spend at least an hour or two meeting our shelter rabbits and going through the adoption counseling. Each bunny has a unique personality so we work diligently to find the best fit for your whole family. Please bring photographs and/or video showing your bunny housing/setup. If you are looking for a companion for your current rabbit, you can schedule a bunny date with us to help you find the perfect match. Just send us a message or email us at [email protected].

Adopt. Once you have determined that a rabbit is a good fit for your home, ask yourself if you are ready to commit to providing daily love and care for the next 8-12 years. The adoption fee is $50 and each rabbit is spayed/neutered prior to adoption. Your bunny will also be eligible for a free wellness visit with a rabbit savvy veterinarian and will receive a free bag of hay and a chewable grass mat upon adoption! View all of our adoptable rabbits here: http://www.vcas.us/new-search-result?Search=Search&selType=Rabbit&showpix=12

RABBIT CARE:

Living arrangements: Rabbits should live inside the house as part of the family. As an indoor house rabbit, they receive more attention from their families, health issues are more quickly discovered, and they are protected from numerous predators, extreme temperatures and parasites/diseases. There are several great options for indoor housing: an x-pen, an extra-large metal dog crate or home-made rabbit condo made out of “Neat Idea Cubes”. Many people even bunny-proof a whole room of their home to provide spacious accommodations. The typical cages sold in pet stores and hutches do not provide nearly enough room and should be avoided. For more on rabbit housing and living arrangements, please see our informative note: https://www.facebook.com/notes/vcas-bunny-brigade/living-arrangements/1346940155472933/.

Diet: 80% of a rabbit’s diet should be grass hay, such as timothy or orchard. It is crucial for healthy digestive systems and teeth. Pile your rabbit’s litter box high with fresh hay at least once a day. Rabbits also need fresh leafy greens every day. Pellets should be limited. Excellent diet information if available here: https://www.facebook.com/notes/vcas-bunny-brigade/feeding-your-rabbit/1347036515463297/

Bonding: Rabbits are social animals and need plenty of attention from their humans, but nothing replaces the constant companionship of another bunny. Rabbits in pairs are generally healthier and happier than those living alone. They must be spayed/neutered before bonding can begin, and they must be introduced slowly in neutral territory. Bonding can be tricky and time-consuming; it is not safe to just put 2 rabbits together. Contact us for help choosing a mate. Check out the following link for great info and resources on bonding: https://www.facebook.com/notes/vcas-bunny-brigade/bonding/1346851855481763/.

Spaying & Neutering: There are many great reasons for spaying and neutering rabbits. Even if your rabbit lives alone, this is very important as it can prevent serious health issues and extend life expectancy. Altering your rabbit can improve its overall behavior, making them better family companions. Spaying and neutering is essential for preventing overpopulation and, consequently, euthanasia. Check out the following link for more detailed information and facts as to why you need to spay or neuter your rabbits: https://www.facebook.com/notes/vcas-bunny-brigade/spaying-and-neutering/1346759152157700/.

Rabbits & Children: Rabbits do not make the best pets for young children as rabbits are fragile and, being at the bottom of the food chain, do not like loud noises, fast movements, or being picked up and held. If you have children in your home, please read this excellent info: https://www.facebook.com/notes/vcas-bunny-brigade/rabbits-children/1346802638820018/

Additional Rabbit Resources:

House Rabbit Society: www.rabbit.org

House Rabbit Network: www.houserabbitnetwork.org

Bunny World Foundation: www.bunnyworlfoundation.org

Bunny Bunch: www.bunnybunch.org

VOLUNTEERING:

We are always looking for dedicated, animal-loving volunteers to care for the VCAS shelter rabbits and provide lots of TLC. With more volunteers, we can save more lives! Volunteers must 14 or older (14-17 year old volunteers must be accompanied by an adult) and be able to commit to a regular schedule of at least 8 hours a month. To get started, fill out the VCAS volunteer application here: http://www.vcas.us/help-the-animals/volunteering-at-vcas. Once you submit your application, send us a message on our page or email us at [email protected] so we can get you scheduled!