House Rabbit Network

It's hard to find people who are knowledgeable about rabbits as pets (not livestock). HRN is full of bunny people. They arranged for our rabbit to play with rabbits up for adoption to see who might make the best partner. Even after we'd adopted they were so good about answering our binding questions and giving us tips.
Both of our current rabbits were saved by HRN when their previous owners dumped them outside. One of them has scars across his face and is missing a piece of his ear from when he had to fight off a predator. HRN not only cares for and rehomes rabbits who have been mistreated this way, it also works to spread the message that rabbits are a long term commitment.

I adopted a rabbit from HRN back in the early 2000s. Liked the fact that the rabbits awaiting adoption were in people’s homes - they have a network of “foster homes” - rather than in a shelter. I chose a plain-looking adult male after the foster mom assured me that he was a calm, sweet bunny who got overlooked just because he wasn’t as little and cute as some of the other bunnies. He was a wonderful pet - ate well, used his litter box, didn’t chew things that he wasn’t supposed to, and loved to be petted. He’s now gone off to that big carrot patch in the sky, but I still remember him fondly, and am grateful to HRN for getting us together and for all they do for the rabbits.

Our family has had the good fortune to adopt three rabbits from the House Rabbit Network. Ernie, Tenley and Archie have brought us do much joy. HRN is thorough in background checking and is an exceptional resource for a myriad of rabbit information. The volunteers are dedicated individuals with excellent communication skills and and endless love and devotion to the rabbits. We recommend them and they have our full support.

My boyfriend and I discussed what type of pet would best suit our lifestyle (working 8 hours a day, living in an apartment) we are both dog people but recognized that it just would not be a good environment for us or a dog. After doing quite a bit of research we found that a rabbit would be great with our lifestyle especially if the temperament matched what we were looking for. I was adamant about adopting as opposed to buying like one reviewer said, they've seen a vet, have been cared for and really need a home as it is they're last chance.

After getting the run around from the Boston MSPCA (the volunteers were just not knowledgeable about the process and the bun we were interested in was adopted in the mean time) we decided to do a local search.

We came across the House Rabbit Network that had a variety of adoptable rabbits. Our favorite was Twix, so we contacted the Network and within a week's time span we met with the foster family who were extremely helpful/kind/informative about Twix and rabbits in general. I can't write enough to show how helpful and kind the entire family was along with the volunteers! We plan on keeping in contact with the foster family with updates and pictures, they were kind enough to give us their email for any questions regarding Twix.

If you're thinking about getting a rabbit I wouldn't look any further than the House Rabbit Network!

I would recommend HRN to anyone looking to adopt a bun and educate themselves on proper care of this beautiful, but often under-cared for animal. According to statistics, rabbits are now the the 3rd most popular companion animal. However, so many people know little about how to care for a rabbit and they often get abandoned. I have been involved with House Rabbit Network since early 2011, first as a client, now as a grant researcher. This organization is made up of very hard working people who will do whatever it takes to rescue a bunny and protect it until it can get a good home. Ones that cant be rehabilitated due to human cruelty are not left to perish. They are given sanctuary so they can live out their lives in well-deserved peace.