Bunny Buddies truly cares about matching the rabbits in their care with the RIGHT family for them. This was evident during every step of the adoption process with them. They are not only a very kind and caring organization, they are extremely knowledgeable about rabbits and their care and they make an extraordinary effort to ensure the adoptive homes are thoroughly educated so these bunnies receive the BEST care!!
Bunny Buddies was so easy to work with and so accommodating. I reached out to them after losing my rabbit of 12 years, looking to give a home to a new rabbit in need, and they were so quick to help match me with a new friend! Pearl (now Ophelia) has been a perfect match for me and I'm so grateful to Bunny Buddies for bringing us together.
I contacted Bunny Buddies to find a friend for my bunny. They were very professional and helpful through the process. We set up a meet & greet for the buns, & they were very informative about bunny behaviors & instructions on bonding at home. They reached out every week to see how everything was going. I’m happy to say my bunnies are bonded and best friends now. Thank you so much Bunny Buddies.
Amazing people! They were super friendly and helpful in the bunny adoption process. I really liked that the response time between when I submitted my adoption application and they reached out to me was under 2 weeks. After that, the process was quick, they instructed me on everything I’d need for my buns and made sure I had the most cozy set up for my furballs. I unfortunately had to delay my adoption due to an illness in the family and everyone was super flexible, they held my buns for a month so I could still adopt them. Even after adoption, everyone has kept up with me and invited me to other events the organization hosts. 10/10 experience and I 100% recommend them if you want to adopt rabbits! I believe they genuinely care.
I am glad Bunny Buddies exists to advocate for and re-home pet rabbits in need! The adoption process is long but I can appreciate that they are volunteers and want to make sure each home is vetted to insure a good match for every bunny. They were very communicative and willing to answer questions and offer advice to me as a novice rabbit parent. The velvety Rex bunny (Gracie Lou) I adopted has made a delightful addition to our family and it’s been fun learning about her perky personality.
Bunny Buddies is a vital resource for rabbit enthusiasts and their care. With their comprehensive rabbit care guide, engaging events, and adoption opportunities, they truly demonstrate their commitment to the community.
At a Bunny Buddies event at CAP, we had the pleasure of meeting Ruth, who instantly charmed us and our rabbit, Papi, who was there for a nail trim. After a second date in our home, we adopted her. This was our first attempt at bonding bunnies, and Shawn’s guidance was invaluable throughout the journey. After several months of careful supervision and dates, we’re excited to share that our bunnies have finally bonded! ( Ruth is the white bunny with the beauty mark on her face )
Shawn and Bunny Buddies really came to me as a fabulous resource. I couldn’t have been happier or felt more supported.
Our story went from… hey, I found this bun and have zero experience, to can you take her on as a rescue who I’m happy to foster, finding an adopter, and becoming a foster failure.
I’ve experienced all angles w this rescue and they were more responsive and more devoted than highly paid corporations. They run a fabulous team over there! You can really tell they are passionate about what they do.
Shawn coached me through my million questions and made sure Luanne was getting the best treatment.
I highly recommend this Bunny Buddies. If you are looking to adopt or become a foster this group is the real deal.
Thanks for all your help Bunny Buddies.
We would have never survived our first -- or subsequent -- house buns without the advice and support that Bunny Buddies' all-volunteer leadership and fellow members have provided over the years. (Actually, make that decades.)
I still remember the Wednesday night I waited after work in the lobby of the Houston SPCA. After what seemed like an unusually long time, Bunny Buddies co-founder Janis emerged from the back with the now tightly burrito'ed bun we had met -- and decided on -- the previous Saturday.
Later we learned that she had been put on the SPCA's "list" for being unadoptable because of her "aggressive" behavior. She soon became a cherished family member, and 10+ years later, in her old age, I held her at Gulf Coast A&E as she left this world.
Since joining Bunny Buddies back in the 90s, we have volunteered as a foster family, the supplies co-op coordinator, and the Hop-line (phone) coordinator. There have understandably been many different board members over the years, but the focus on house rabbit welfare and parent support has never changed.
I adopted Oreo and Lulu, a bonded pair, and they're such fantastic girls! Bunny Buddies were incredibly communicative regarding their adoption and their personalities. They were also so kind about helping me make sure I had everything the girls needed to be set up and comfortable! I think they're a great rabbit rescue and I'm glad that I went through them to adopt.
I have volunteered for Bunny Buddies for several years. They are dedicated to giving rabbits the life they deserve. Many foster rabbits require medical intervention and Bunny Buddies makes every effort to ensure their rabbits get the care they need. Every dollar of donations goes to providing care to the rabbits. Foster parents are given all the necessary supplies/resources to properly care for these exotic animals. If you’re wanting to help rabbits in need, I would strongly recommend donating or volunteering with Bunny Buddies.
I began fostering with Bunny Buddies in 2022, with no experience taking care of rabbits. From the beginning, they equipped me with everything I needed to foster, and have been very communicative and accessible. While fostering, I've dealt with medical issues in my fosters, but Bunny Buddies was there every step of the way to help me nurse those buns back to health. They are very knowledgeable about rabbit care, and are determined to do whatever it takes to ensure a good life for every rabbit.
I have since helped them with educational events in the community, and feel as if we are reaching people and helping rabbits! Everyone who works with Bunny Buddies has a real passion for rabbit welfare.
We already owned one rabbit and wanted to get a second. We filled out and application for one rabbit listed on their website and attended and adopted session. There our rabbit was able to meet three other rabbits. We were unsure of which to continue down the rabbit bonding path with and the people at Bunny Buddies didn't not pressure us to make a decision right then. We ended up choosing Ramona, a different bunny then we originally applied for because our bunny Rabi seemed to like her more. We had one more date between Ramona and Rabi at our house and Ramona's foster family was so great in coming all the way across town for it. They have also checked up on their bonding process since we officially adopted Ramona.
Bunny Buddy's is an exceptional nonprofit dedicated to the well-being and rescue of rabbits. I had the pleasure of adopting a bunny with them last month, and I was amazed by their commitment and care for these adorable creatures. The team at Bunny Buddy's is passionate and knowledgeable, ensuring each rabbit receives proper medical care, socialization, and goes to a loving home. It's heartwarming to see the impact they make in the community by promoting rabbit adoption and education about responsible pet ownership. I highly recommend supporting Bunny Buddy's if you care about animal welfare and want to make a difference!"
We lost our precious bunny, Peppermint, this past April. She was a rescue and so loved by us.
Since we had everything a rabbit would need plus a new extra large hut, we wanted to adopt and give a loving home to another rabbit in memory of our sweet Peppermint.
While searching local rabbit rescues, I happened to find Bunny Buddies Inc. Wonton’s story touched us and I just felt he was the right one. He needed a loving home and we wanted to give him one.
Bunny Buddies is so easy to work with and so helpful in every way.
Their application is very thorough and is designed to make sure these sweet bunnies find loving forever homes. I was contacted quickly and Sara was very friendly and answered all my questions as well as made sure that we could give Wonton the perfect home and care.
Once approved, Sara and her husband brought Wonton to our home and helped us get him set up. They made sure he would have everything he needs for a happy life with us. I was very glad they came to our home. I feel it is crucially important for a rescue to confirm that the pets will truly have a safe and loving home. That is one of the high marks of a great and legitimate rescue. Bunny Buddies is truly that.
Bunny Buddies has helped many rabbits who found themselves abandoned by people who didn’t take the time to research rabbit care. This is why Bunny Buddies makes absolutely certain that their adoptable bunnies will truly find homes that give proper care and realize that pets are forever.
Wonton, now Wintergreen, is a happy bunny. He’s friendly, playful and curious. He has his own room and can run around and binky (which he does a lot!) and zoomie. He loves getting pets and affection, toys, organic greens and of course treats.
We are grateful to have him and he is a joy who is much loved. We appreciate Bunny Buddies for helping rabbits find home that will give them correct care, love them and keep them safe.
I had a good experience as a foster with Bunny Buddies. I did not have experience caring for rabbits prior to joining Bunny Buddies, but they had a lot of resources for rabbit care. They provided all of the equipment and supplies. The organizers were very responsive to questions and concerns. They were very serious about the well-being of the rabbits in their care. I felt very supported.
Our experience with Bunny Buddies was excellent, they made it easy and smooth to adopt our bunny. The day of pick up they even helped me coordinate a time in my schedule to bring him home. We are so in love with him and we felt he is just the perfect fit in our lives. Bunny buddies foster system did such an amazing job associating him with humans after his experience before being found :(. He loves to be held and take treats from us. His very special part of the day is when we go to wake him up as soon as we open the door he comes hopping to us to explore and have his morning breakfast we are so in love with him. :) We thank Bunny Buddies for allowing him into our lives and creating such an amazing and positive experience. Please see the attached pictures of our family
We absolutely love Bunny Buddies! We had a bunny and decided to try and find him a bunny friend. I researched and reached out to Bunny Buddies and they were amazing! There was very clear communication and they never got tired of answering my questions!
They helped us work through some “dating” opportunities and supported us taking time to really decide what we wanted. We went to an adoption event and they had brought several rabbits for our bunny, Loki, to speed date. They didn’t rush the process at all and now we have a pair of happily bonded bunnies!
They helped us find the perfect friend for Loki and Lemonade has seamlessly joined our family! It makes us all smile when we see them roaming around the house and flopping together! Loki wasn’t a big vegetable eater but he is already eating more veggies alongside Lemonade!❤️
Welcoming Coco and Cinnamon into our family for our daughter Rida has been an absolute delight. These two bunnies have brought a new dimension of love and wonder into our household. Our daughter's eyes sparkle with happiness every time she plays with them, and the bond that has formed between them is simply heartwarming.
What's even more remarkable is how Coco and Cinnamon have seamlessly integrated with our Maltese dog, Lucky. Initially, we were a little concerned about how they would get along, but to our delight, they've become fast friends. Lucky, who used to be the lone furry companion, now enjoys the company of these bunnies. It's heartwarming to see them all playing together, bringing an additional layer of joy to our home.
Our daughter has not only learned the value of compassion and responsibility but has also gained a deeper understanding of the beauty of different species coexisting harmoniously. She actively participates in their care, from feeding them their favorite treats to creating a safe and cozy space for them to play.
The presence of Coco and Cinnamon has filled our days with laughter, and their gentle, inquisitive nature has been a source of endless fascination for our daughter. Adopting these bunnies has been a decision that has enriched our family life and created cherished memories that we will treasure forever. It's a heartwarming journey that has strengthened the bonds within our family and given us a newfound appreciation for the joys of pet companionship.
When my wife and I was looking for a friend for our Mini Lop, Sweet Pea, we knew we wanted to adopt. I had been following Bunny Buddies for a while so I applied and contacted Bunny Buddies about another rabbit at the time. It turns out the other bunny had been matched with a new home but they introduced me to Nibbles instead and invited us to bring Sweet Pea to an adoption event to see how Sweet Pea and Nibbles take to each other in an initial meeting. It was a good start so we was able to take Nibbles home and slowly start trying to bond them over several weeks.
It was our first time ever bonding rabbits and Bunny Buddies was extremely helpful with tips and encouragement, as well as inviting us to the next event to evaluate the bonding, assist, and coach us. I was ready to give up a few times, and Bunny Buddies kept the door open to match us up with a different rabbit if things didn't work out. But eventually there was a breakthrough and from that moment on they've been inseparable.
A year and a half later and they are truly a pair. Nibbles is the boss, but he is nearly always with her and is her lookout guard. They are both free roam house rabbits, but Nibbles loves his morning or evening supervised backyard outings.
Thanks again to Bunny Buddies for the help every step of the way!
Bunny Buddies is amazing. They are so kind, helpful, and make adoption and fostering easy. We were thrilled with our experience with them. They really make sure that adopters are serious and understand the responsibility they are undertaking. We felt very supported!
We adopted Waldo and Wenda from Bunny Buddies and had an amazing experience! I was impressed with their application process and it is very apparent that they want their animals going to homes where they will be well loved and cared for. After we adopted the bunnies they had a little bit of a difficult time getting adjusted to our family. They were extremely helpful with tips and made sure we had the best experience possible even after they were adopted. Bunny Buddies cares so much about the rabbits and made sure we stayed in touch long after they were an official part of our family. I’m so thankful we have such a great organization to help out so many bunnies.
I had an absolutely wonderful experience with Bunny Buddies! This is our first time having Rabbits as pets and Shawn O. has been wonderful every step of the way. He shared lots of resources and he has always been very responsive to every questions that we have had. I highly recommend Bunny adoption through Bunny Buddies!
We adopted our bunny through them! They were great about having us take our time, especially on a pet so unique as a bunny. We also wanted to make sure that the bunny was a good fit for our household (it's not fair to bring a quiet bunny into a home with small children and a dog) but they helped us find our newest family member. He now runs the household. They were great about checking in and making sure we had everything we needed to be fully ready for him!
We adopted our first bun from Bunny Buddies and were impressed by their customer service. We were first-time bunny owners and learned so much from the educational materials that Bunny Buddies offers. We were also able to ask the Bunny Buddies volunteers any question we had to ensure we created a safe and secure environment for our bun. Since our first bun, we have adopted two more from Bunny Buddies! I was so impressed by the organization that I decided to volunteer my time with them and am now the Adoption Coordinator. It's been so gratifying to speak with potential adopters, share information, and find bunnies loving homes.
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About a year ago, my boyfriend and I decided we wanted to get a pet. I did my research and landed on a bunny as the perfect pet for us. I put an alert on the Petfinder website for a "Mini Rex" in the Houston area. One day, I received an alert that there was a "Mini Rex" available! We instantly fell in love with the bunny and his story. I reached out to Bunny Buddies via email and heard back from them almost instantly. They connected me with his foster mom who graciously offered to set up a time for us to meet him at our house. Bunny Buddies was transparent with us that he had an eye condition, and they had already done two surgeries on him. We met the bunny, who was named Floyd, at the time, and we decided to adopt him. His foster mom was super helpful in letting us know what we needed to buy to prepare a space for him, and we adopted him within the week. His name is Abe now, and he's been an amazing addition to the family. I am now a fan of Bunny Buddies and donated some items we no longer use to them since they support fosters with materials. It feels like a community! Bunny Buddies goes above and beyond for bunnies who come to them injured. All the money they raise go back to the bunnies, and there are some amazing volunteers.
Arnoobi is an extremely loving rabbit and we're so happy that he's found his forever home with us. He enjoys playing and exploring his habitat and absolutely loves munching on lettuce. At first he just wanted to eat, but eventually we earned his trust and found his true personality. Arnoobi is a joyful, playful, and exciting rabbit! He is very good at using his litter box. And he doesn’t like when we try to rearrange his home! We are so thankful to Bunny Buddies for making the process as simple as possible and hope more people discover this organization.
Bunny Buddies is a wonderful source of information about rabbit care and an advocate for rescue rabbits. We adopted Rex at one of their adoption events and really appreciated all their helpful materials. They even checked in with us weeks later to make sure we were doing ok as new bunny parents!
Bunny Buddies Inc was a great rescue to work with! We brought home these little fuzzies who have become the biggest part of our family. Todo is our curious one and has no fear in finding her favorite places in the house.Olive likes to stay closer to home base. However, they both are waiting and ready by the fridge for yummy snacks anytime we open it. Thank you so much for bringing them home!
We adopted Dexter from Bunny Buddies (as a "foster fail") back in Fall 2022, and he has been nothing but adorable, rambunctious fun since the day we introduced him to his open-concept, free-roam bunny palace. Bunny Buddies was great at staying in touch throughout his foster experience, and making sure all of his medical appointments were made and taken care of. However, we loved him too much to say goodbye! He has filled our home with binkies, lovingly chewed baseboards, and a ton of bunny kisses. He dashes around the house, is a master of the stairs, loves to do zoomies on the couch, and is a BIG fan of his monthly bunny toy subscription. He has multiple toy boxes filled with fun things to fling around and chew on and he will pick and choose what to play with each day. He spends most of his time curled up next to one of his humans, or eating (his favorite activity). We are so grateful to have been able to foster and adopt Dexter because of Bunny Buddies!
Bunny Buddies is such a great organization helping sweet buns find a new forever home. We adopted our minilop Kumo (previously Leo/Doodle) from here and Bunny Buddies reached out to us many times to make sure his adoption went smoothly and even invited us to many of their bonding events to assist with bonding to our bun Caramel. We highly recommend them for anyone in the Houston area who is thinking about adopting a bun.
I absolutely am grateful for this organization for introducing me to my lovely bunny Basil. She is an excellent addition to my bunny home and has bonded very well with my boy Hopscotch. The adoption process was so easy and quick, I’m so happy with my experience with BunnyBuddies!
My first rabbit, Rudy, was dumped at a park near my home. He was in poor health and scared to death - it took a few days but we caught him and ultimately ended up keeping him. After a few months with Rudy, it was apparent that he might like a bunny friend more than me so I began to look for a rabbit rescue to give another bun a home. During that search is when I came upon Bunny Buddies. I reached out and told them the story of Rudy and asked If any rabbits might be a good fit for me. They quickly got back to me with some available bunnies and a date on which I could bring Rudy for some speed dating.
I was very impressed with the “meet and greet” I attended with Rudy. It was well organized and we were able to interact with a few different bunnies and find miss June who seemed like she may be a great fit. Everyone who was there was incredibly knowledgeable about rabbits and I enjoyed speaking to all who were there - you could tell just how much everyone cares about finding these rabbits amazing homes!
June has been the perfect fit for our home. After a few weeks of bonding sessions, Rudy and June have been inseparable ever since. Rudy never really cared for love from me but is just head over heels for June and that makes me happy I was able to find him a friend. June loves attention so I get to cuddle her and respect that Rudy just doesn’t care to sit in my lap and be loved on.
Everyone at Bunny Buddies has been so helpful even in the days since bringing June home. They answered my questions and helped me when June had some bouts of tummy troubles. Forever grateful for their help and the incredible impact they have made in finding homes for rabbits in the Houston area.
We are so glad to have found Buddy Bunnies during our search for a bunny. We had never had rabbits before and initially wanted to buy a rabbit, but so glad we found this organization which taught us about foster and adoption options versus buying. We started to foster and instantly fell in love with bunnies! Buddy bunnies provided all we needed to get started fostering, and educated us about rabbits and held our hand all along the way! Thanks to Michael and Luisa for always being so responsive and supportive of us learning about rabbits, and giving us insight to the world of rabbits that we knew nothing about!! We have fostered a few rabbits now and have appreciated each one as unique individuals with personalities and how to communicate in their bunny language. We have built greater confidence as a family about rabbit education and using this knowledge to teach others. Thanks buddy bunnies for your ongoing support and all that you do!!
Luna was adopted from Bunny Buddies almost 8 years ago. She had been in a foster home for about a year already at that point (so we estimate she is about 10). Now, she has completely taken over not just what used to be my sewing room, but the whole house. She is insanely loving, but only on her terms. I speak entirely without bias when I say she is the most brilliant rabbit. She learns every trick, command, puzzle, etc., she is presented with, and is slowly working on training her pet humans to give her unlimited treats and nose rubs.
They helped us link up with sweet Pepper. She is a fantastic bunny and has made us very happy. They made sure we had all the information we needed to keep her happy and healthy!
I am so grateful to Bunny Buddies for bringing Spike into our lives!
We first reached out to Bunny Buddies to find a companion for our other rabbit, Nymeria. We got an adorable lion head named Lemmy. Sadly, after months of trying, the bonding failed. Bunny Buddies was very understanding. I felt so guilty about having to rehome Lemmy, but Bunny Buddies found him a great forever home.
Earlier this year, after a long battle with a mysterious illness, Nymeria passed. We were devastated.
When we felt ready to hear the skittering of bunny nails across the floor again, we reached back out to Bunny Buddies. This adorable baby bunny was available and we had to have him. Spike took awhile to warm up to his new environment, but now he is thriving! He made quick friends with our pug and begrudgingly tolerates our toddler. He loves to get into trouble in the garden and binky around the yard. When he isn't eating my seedlings, he's eating the baseboards. He is so sweet, especially for a rabbit without a sweet tooth. He inexplicably doesn't care much for fruit.
Thank you Bunny Buddies for bringing some joy back into our house. We love Spike and hope he is with us for a long, long time.
This rescue/shelter has been so helpful and kind! They helped me with improving some things and were so patient with me! I really don't know what else to say other than that they are amazing.
I would definitely reccomend adopting from Bunny Buddies.
Great organization that really cared for bunnies. Great service as well. Not only do they answered all my questions, helped me prepared my space before the adoption, they even delivered the bunny. I really appreciate how they followed up several times post-adoption to make sure both parties adjust well to the transition. I truly appreciate all of the detailed they put into fostering/adopting bunnies to make sure they end up in a good home.
Bunny Buddies gave support and offered an abundance of information to help our family prepare for a new family member.
Bunny Buddies does incredible work for rabbits in the Houston area. I adopted both my bunnies through them and could not recommend them more highly.
Bunny Buddies was delightful to work with, and truly cares about the welfare of the animals they rescue. I felt secure adopting from them because their animals have been vet-checked, and you as the potential adopter are even vetted, to make certain your new pet will have a good life. I’m thankful for all of their help in this process, and if we ever decide to get a bestie for our Ginger, I’ll be getting it from Bunny Buddies!
I found Bunny Buddies 7 years ago when I was searching for a bunny friend for my rabbit Nora. She found a husbun, but I also found so much more—a community of fellow rabbit lovers, some of whom soon turned into lifelong friends. I think that’s because anyone who’s willing to dedicate their time and talents to rabbit rescue must have a huge heart.
I also fostered for Bunny Buddies for several years, and it was the most rewarding experience! I know most people think, “I could never foster; I’d just want to keep them all! It’s too hard to let them go.” And, yes of course you get attached. But I watched every single rabbit I fostered go to the absolute perfect home where they thrive and flourish, and there’s nothing quite as joyful and satisfying as witnessing the impact you’ve made not only to the bunny’s life but to its new family as well. And it’s all thanks to the BB volunteers who help make a perfect match between rabbits and people. That’s where Bunny Buddies makes such a huge difference!
Today, I now have a bonded trio. Mitch (black Havana) is a BB alum circa 2015, and I just adopted mom & daughter pair Phoebe (brown lop) and Rue (Himalayan/lop) from BB in December, shortly after Mitch’s last bunny wife passed. The three of them miraculously bonded in less than two weeks! I have always wanted a trio, and I have to say it’s a blast. They keep me busy and I just love them so much. Thanks yet again to BB for making another perfect match!
Truly, I can’t quantify the joy that Bunny Buddies as an organization has brought me. The community support and opportunities to make friends while sharing silly rabbit stories can’t be found anywhere else in Houston!
It was our first experience, not only the adoption process, but adding a rabbit into our home. The staff at Bunny Buddies were very helpful and caring, teaching our family what to do to best take care of the rabbit, and we are so happy to have Moe with us!
Bunny Buddies are a wonderful network of bunfriends that not only helped me to find and adopt Lemmy, but also gave support and guidance through the whole process. For someone new to rabbits, their collective and non-judgemental advice has been invaluable. Thank you Bunny Buddies!
It all started one Sunday afternoon while driving. I was admiring the local greenery when I spotted a wee little white bunny. He was all alone walking towards the street with 3 cats headed towards him!! We pulled over and without much effort scooped up the little guy, Axel. That is how I became another bunny obsessed "who knew they were so full of personality" person. After a few months, complete home remodel to accommodate Sir Axel, and a snip snip at the vet I was ready to find him a partner.
I reached out to a couple of rescues including Bunny buddies. I chose to adopt through them because I felt other organizations were not as concerned with ensuring a great fit or as understanding in my caution for bringing home an additional bunny. As luck would have it, not only did they hold my hand through the whole process, but they selected the absolute perfect sweetheart bun to bond with Axel. Maybe it wasn't so much luck but a fantastic organization of knowledgeable people!
I brought home Maggie Mae along with a generous offer of additional supplies to borrow ensuring a successful bond. During the bonding process they were always available anytime I had questions regarding specific behaviors and provided suggestions to help. Axel and Maggie are now living in harmony running around the entire house. Maggie has taught Axel how to drink more water and eat from the hay stack while Axel is teaching her how to love humans and not be so scared to jump on their lap for attention.
I would highly recommend Bunny buddies to everyone seeking a first time pet or growing the family!
Even though I always wanted rabbits for pets, I was new to keeping them and wasn't sure where to start. Eventually I found my way to Bunny Buddies Inc, and I can say adopting from them was one of the best choices I ever made. The adoption process was streamlined, but the part I appreciate the most is how they made sure to keep channels of communication open in the event I had any questions I needed answered. From recommendations of what type and brand of bedding to use, to the foods they like to eat, to helping find local vets with experience with rabbits, they covered all the bases to ensure that I was up to date on keeping rabbits and that everything on my end operates as smooth as possible. It's been a joy owning these two bunnies, not just for me, but the entire family. I can say with certainty that Bunny Buddies and their dedicated volunteers played a significant role in making our lives with bunnies as enjoyable as possible. Thank you to everyone at Bunny Buddies for making a childhood dream of mine come true!
I recently became a foster with Bunny Buddies and they are one of the greatest rescue groups I’ve ever worked with. They are very hands on, making sure to answer all questions and are quick with their replies. The group makes sure they are approachable by giving people multiple outlets to reach them on. Everyone has a real passion for making sure abandoned and/or surrendered rabbits make it to a safe place. They are coordinated with their foster parents to know who is where and who can get to a rabbit the fastest for aid. I feel very fortunate to work with them and help the displaced bunnies thrive. I hope others look into this group because there are so many rabbits needing help, especially in Texas where the heat is unforgiving to domestic bunnies. A little TLC goes a long way and Bunny Buddies is there to assist people gain the knowledge on how to help.
I can’t speak more highly of Bunny Buddies! We adopted our special needs bun Orlagh from them. She is a splayed legged girl. They answered all of my questions and concerns. They were always available to me, and even after we adopted Orlagh, they are still so loving and caring about her and her needs. It’s not everyday you find such a wonderful group of people, that care so much. Thank you for all the hard work that you do, and all the love and care you give to all the buns before, during and after the adoption process!! We couldn’t be more thrilled with our beautiful girl
A year ago, after we lost our last bunny to an illness, we were ready to open our home and hearts to a new bun.
We had been inquiring with shelters and this girl caught our eye. She was listed as “special needs” because she was aggressive towards everyone. I felt we could provide the right environment for her to thrive.
Bunny Buddies Houston has an application process to ensure their buns for to good homes which was reassuring. They also have an incredible network of dedicated volunteers and fosters - and they made the hand-off happen within a couple of hours! A member was nice enough to drive her directly to us.
Lucy (now named Lucyfur) has become a big cuddle bug and enjoys all the attention and freedom as a free-roam bun. Thank you, BunnyBuddies for making our family complete.
Hi there! My husband and I adopted Mr. Hops (renamed Koji) from Bunny Buddies in July and the process and experience were pleasant and informative. Prior to this adoption we had no knowledge or experience owning a bunny. Fortunately we had someone from Bunny Buddies who answered all of our questions about rabbit care and ownership. That eased our apprehension and solidified that we wanted to give adoption a try. I'm happy to say that everything is going well :) Koji has settled into his new home and loves being able to free roam the house. He's an affectionate bunny who loves to follow us to the kitchen for snacks haha. I'm appreciative to Bunny Buddies including Michael O and his wife for how well they've taken care of Koji prior to our adopting him. Koji's vet confirmed how healthy he is and commented that he is the perfect weight for his breed of bunny
(Koji is a 5 year old Chinchilla Rabbit weighing in at 10 pounds).
I'd highly recommend Bunny Buddies to anyone seeking to foster or adopt a bunny. The folks who volunteer to care for these delicate creatures are very caring and nurturing and do their best to ensure these bunnies go to great homes. I wish I could have shared more pictures with you all but the file size was too big to include more than one picture.
I appreciate Bunny Buddies so much not only are they a great resource to have for rabbit care and events. My experience have only been just donating and attending rabbits meet up. My experience with them took on another level when I ended up fostering two surrendered Bunny’s and before I committed to fostering them I reached out to Bunny Buddies for advice. Not only did they go above and beyond to help me and the two bunnies by keeping the line of communications (Thank Michael and Alisha), scheduling vet appts, and working with me to build the bunny profiles. I’m just beyond grateful to them. After this experience I’m now volunteering to foster whenever I can for Bunny buddies. Forever grateful - Lilli aka Beans and Penny’s human
About a month ago, I picked up a rabbit that had been abandoned in my neighborhood. I have dogs and was really not in a position to take in another pet, but I figured I could at least get it to a shelter or rescue. That night I discovered Bunny Buddies and they swept in and transformed this rabbit’s life. Initially, they gave me a bunch of support and information on how to temporarily care for her, and when a foster became available, they picked her up and have been giving her everything she needs (and so much more). I’m very grateful that Bunny Buddies exists and was able to rescue this rabbit and so many more.
Bunny Buddies really is a haven for bunnies in need of love, safety, and security along with for future bunny parents!!! They work tirelessly to provide for these sweet lagomorphs no matter their background because ALL rabbits deserve to be loved! Whether they're disabled, abandoned, sick, intact, nursing, aggressive or etc., Bunny Buddies delivers on providing the best care. And they don't slack either in finding the best homes for them!
I hope I can one day foster a sweet bunny and give it a loving home if I haven't decided to adopt it right then and there!
My experience with Bunny Buddies goes way back in time when I adopted two bunnies from them. They have been always very supportive and ready to help to answer questions. It is really a great group of people who feel like a family to me! When I feel like I need an advise I do not feel alone as the volunteers are always ready to step in. I always liked to participate to their events where I could see how hard working the volunteers are! To me it was important to receive emotional support also when one of my bunny, Baloo, passed, yes they deliver in that too! They are an amazing group of people! Way to go Bunny Buddies!!
Bunny Buddies is a dedicated, informed group of people who help place bunnies in need with good foster homes. They don't walk away once they are placed, they are always available and in my situation, were able to locate a new foster when I could no longer adequately care for the two sweeties I was fostering.
They are a valuable resource in the Houston community and are not given the recognition they deserve.
We discovered Bunny Buddies while searching for a reliable source of information on how to give the best care to our bunny girl; after she died we adopted Haze from them and we’ll be forever grateful. He came to us already neutered and microchipped, healthy and litter trained; all thanks to their effort, as a nonprofit, to maintain a network of volunteers, veterinarians and foster families that care about the welfare of rabbits.
We’ll support this organization in anyway we can, our home is full of binkies again.
I have been involved with Bunny Buddies for over 25 years. First of all I was educated about domestic bunnies, their uniqueness, husbandry, diets, medical needs and day to day care because of this non-profit. Then I became a foster for bottle-Fed baby bunnies and medical case buns... a few stand out... HollyBelle... a very small Older Netherlands Dwarf girl with mammary tumors & not spayed. Let me say loudly that Bunny Buddies took on this girl and she was given the best ever medical care including surgery, spay, pain management and I was blessed to help her recover... and adopt her. ❤️ There were many others that Bunny Buddies stepped up to take on and help. Wink was another bunny requiring an enucleation with a severe stubborn infection.... many months of care and treatment that I was so “hoppy” to take care of ...AND he was adopted thru Bunny Buddies to have the best life ever!!! The flexibility of this organization is simply amazing...they help a local shelter CAP when rabbits are admitted, rescue pet rabbits released to fend for themselves, helped during a confiscation in Port Lavaca... so many stories to share... Spay and Neuter clinics, education about RHVD2. I will support this non-profit organization and so grateful of their presence in the Houston area and willingness to stretch with other domestic rabbit rescues.
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Bunny Buddies is one of my favorite non-profit! The care, compassion and community involvement is monumental. Collaboration with other organizations that are non-profit and business base/veterinarian donors are certainly a unique combination when it comes to setting up spay & neuter days for rabbits. There are far more rescued rabbits that need homes and Bunny Buddies steps up to help and offer solutions such as in home fostering so as many bunnies as possible can be helped. As a foster care giver volunteer, the board members are very supportive, helpful and brainstorm for solutions. So worthy and proud to be a part of this organization. Stellar in all ways and in rescue work, funds are always needed.
Bunny Buddies does an incredible job finding foster homes for bunnies so they don't have to be housed in shelters, helping to get them spayed/neutered and checked out by vets so the rabbits can be happy and safe once they find their furever homes. They nurture a community of support for their fosters and are available to answer any questions and address any concerns. We couldn't be more happy that an organization like this exist for Houston bunnies. They aided us in taking care of a stray that was wondering our neighborhood. Our little family wouldn't be complete without their help.
It was the week of Christmas & there was a stray bunny in need. It was going to rain and temp dropping. This bunny had been dumped with a few other rabbits. Unfortunately this was the only surviving one on the streets. I had a rabbit myself that I rescued off the streets. So this was still new to me. They helped guide me to trap the stray rabbit. They helped educate me with my own rabbit even getting me help to get my rabbit fixed. I fostered the stray rabbit under their rescue. But unfortunately the rabbit is not adoptable for long term health issues. But that is okay she is happy here and we are happy to have her. They still help me with my billion questions on caring for a rabbit and they still check up on her on how she is doing. Furever grateful for their help. In return I advocate when I can & help others with their bunnies.
I stumbled across Bunny Buddies when I had purchased a bunny from a pet store and less than a week later unexpectedly had 5 babies. I had no clue what to do so I started researching and found them. When I reached out they were more than helpful. They walked me thru each step Along the way to assure the babies were healthy. They also helped me get them all spayed/neutered and find them forever homes! I learned so much from them I do t know what I would have done if it wasn’t for them. I didn’t even know rabbit rescues were a thing until I found them.
When we found a bunny in our neighborhood, we weren't exactly sure where to take it. We had two bunnies already and were familiar with care, but not what to do with an abandoned bun.
We searched about found Bunny Buddies here in Houston, and without hesitation they were all in to help Marble Cake (previously the abandoned bun) get all fixed up and ready for adoption.
As first time fosters we weren't sure of the process or anything, but we just followed Bunny Buddies lead as they let us pick the vet closest to us to take Marble Cake for his neuter, check-up and microchip. The vet was the same as our bunnies so we knew that Marble Cake was in great hands.
They quickly found someone to adopt Marble Cake, but we had already fallen in love with him and wanted to keep him and bring him into our home forever.
They're done an amazing job making sure that Marble Cake found a new home. Without them, bunnies like Marble would've never found his forever home.
Three years ago, a friend of a neighbor "found" a bunny in a park. As I am the designated animal rescuer in my neighborhood, I agreed to take him in, although I knew nothing about caring for a rabbit. He is an adorable sable-colored Holland Lop, whom I named Hazel-Rah after a brave, smart rabbit in the book "Watership Down." We got along just fine and he quickly became part of our family. However, when he started having some behavioral issues (turning over his litter box every day, for instance), I searched for advice from other rabbit owners, and I found Bunny Buddies. I found a caring, generous community of house rabbit adherents who gladly provided invaluable advice and referrals based on their years of experience living with and caring for rabbits in their homes (where they should be!) I learned so much about rabbit behavior and how to care for them properly. They taught me just how unique and wonderful these animals are, as I was finding this out for myself by living with my bunny. The fostering and rescue services they provide are truly selfless and save so many rabbits. They never hesitate to help anyone with a rabbit-related issue, and also do excellent outreach and adoption events (pre-COVID-19 and future). This is an all-volunteer organization. Right now, they are helping a rescue group in Louisiana (in an area recently devastated by Hurricane Laura) transport their rabbits to Austin, TX to be cared for while their area rebuilds. I can't commend Bunny Buddies enough for all they do!
When I first moved to Houston, I lost a beloved bunny due to a mistake from the vet office. My tragedy lead me to bunny buddies. I found them and began to learn everything I could about bunnies. In this group I found an unending source of knowledge. I found people I could call in the middle of the night to help with sudden emergencies. I found a group of like minded friends. I found a selfless organization that does everything possible to help bunnies in need. I cant say enough wonderful things about them. They are truly the best.
This organization helped me find my two bunnies, Alfie and Oliver. They worked with me to help me understand the complications of owning a disable bunny. I am in love with the two bunnies and I am so happy bunny buddies helped.
Bunny Buddies is a wonderful resource for the rabbit-loving population in the Houston area! Not only do they provide comprehensive educational advice on the husbandry and care of rabbits, this incredible network of volunteers works tirelessly to foster and adopt rabbits to the right homes. They collaborate with rabbit-savvy veterinarians to have their fosters spayed or neutered before they are adopted out, to help curb undesirable behaviors (e.g. urine marking, aggression) and unwanted pregnancies. I truly enjoy working with the members of this knowledgeable and compassionate organization in providing veterinary services for bunnies under their care!
I got my sweet prince (Ziggy) and gray knight (Milo) from Bunny Buddies back in 2008. Since then I have been fostering bunnies and adopted a beautiful Agouti name Timmy that survived a hording situation. Bunny Buddies is comprised of all volunteers that seek to educate the public on rabbits. Here is a picture of Ziggy (B/W Dutch), Cleo (Netherland Dwarf), and Timmy.
I have worked with this organization as a veterinarian to aid with diseased rabbits that have been taken in for adoption and to perform routine neuters and spays. They are an amazing group of dedicated passionate individuals with high ethical standards. I am privileged to be able to contribute to their cause.
Bunny Buddies weaves a tight web to keep Houston bunny owners informed and supporting one another. I couldn't imagine taking care of a rabbit without them.
Love Bunny Buddies. They supported my foster rabbit for two years through one tooth abscess after another. Sure , I took care of him but they paid the vet bills and for the meds. One Bunny Buddies member even sponsored him for a very expensive but promising for bunnies treatment. Mr Bingley isn't cured yet but he's had a good life through lots of awful stuff. That's a real rescue.
Bunny Buddies helped me learn to care for my rabbit when I rescued it after some bad neighbors threw out their baby bunny right after Easter. It was so terrified, and so starved it felt like a bird. Precious grew into a big strapping white rabbit thanks to the advice of Bunny Buddies. Since then, 1995, my husband and I have adopted 12 more bunnies as rescue rabbits, and Bunny Buddies has helped with their care and taught us so much. This is important work since rabbits are the third most abandoned pets given to shelters. Right after abandoned dogs and cats.
Bunny Buddies is the only rabbit rescue organization in the greater Houston area. We work with and help just about every local shelter with the placement of and medical care for the rabbits they take in. We educate the public about rabbit care and welfare, facilitate spay/neuter days for shelter and foster rabbits multiple times each year, and participate in community outreach and adoption events.
Bunny Buddies is fantastic and both my bunnies owe their lives to their caring volunteers. They're the best!
I love bunny buddies!! Got my first rabbit from them and wanting another rabbit I got a recommendation for another from a shelter. They are great for advice on medical issues! Very important when have a sick rabbit on a weekend.
I was fortunate to become a Bunny Buddies member 5 years ago when I adopted my furry baby Pappas. Bunny Buddies has taught me to be an excellent pet parent and is always there to answer any questions and help me when I have concerns. Bunny Buddies is a group of people who go above and beyond to rescue and save rabbits. I hope one day they raise enough money to build a shelter for these amazing and loving furry babies.
A neighbor of mine has three bunnies. I have seen the relief that she has when able to rely on advice from Bunny buddies. One of her bunnies was sick and bunny buddies advised her on care to ensure her bunny's health.
I joined BB 10 years ago and have remained a member even though I moved out of state. The group works tirelessly to help as many bunnies as they can. I've never seen an organization work so seamlessly with other groups. Not to mention, without BB - our loving buns JB, Butters and Tipsy would have never been a part of our family.
We are grateful to Bunny Buddies, as we adopted our little guy from them after the terrible loss of a baby bunny that was sold to us when it was too young from a store. Our little boy has given us so much joy and we appreciate all that Bunny Buddies, it's members, and volunteers do.
Jen
One day I came home to this face. Would this face lie to you. No. No it would not. This face told me that all non profits are not the same. This particular one is 5 star. Don't believe me. Just ask that face.
I found a very young rabbit in my back yard in the early 2000's. Turned to Bunny Buddies for help on caring for a bunny. They could not have been more supportive. I began to rely on them (and their site) for advice....from food to care. The more I interacted with Bunny Buddies the more I was interested in joining the organization, which I subsequently did.
Bunny Buddies is awesome with finding homes for bunnies, with providing health guidance and advise on how to live with the rabbits. This included the benefits of having more than one in my home. I have had up to 6 in my house, and now no less than 3. I 100% support this organization and am impressed with the membership.
I discovered BunnyBuddies in 2005, after someone dumped a rabbit on my street corner and I needed help learning to care for it. I later became a volunteer and a rescuer myself; during my tenure, we saved more than 400 rabbits, and they continue to work with individuals and shelters to save as many rabbits' lives as possible.
Bunny Buddies is the BEST! We rescued a bunny and they rescued us! BB provided veterinary specialist referrals, participation in the hay co-op, behavior and dietary council and support. The BB community is welcoming and caring! The list goes on and on. We couldn't foster and rescue without them!
I first found Bunny Buddies when I bought two rabbits from a pet store (I didn't know there were rabbits in shelters!). When I took them to be neutered, my veterinarian told me I MUST contact Bunny Buddies to participate in their hay coop program for the food my bunnies needed - Houston was a food desert for bunnies 15 years ago! So I met some marvelous friends, bought good food for my buns, adopted a third bunny, was introduced to the shelter where I ultimately became a volunteer and employee, and now do the ordering for the hay coop.
Bunny Buddies is all heart - we have participated in several seizures over the years, usually caring for the bunnies ourselves, sometimes giving a great deal of hands-on help to the shelter where they are housed. We foster and have a swap program with the shelters - if a rabbit becomes cage-crazy or seems aggressive a foster will take that rabbit home and leave a calmer one at the shelter. We have Bunny's Day Out twice a year, a fund-raiser and means of educating people on rabbit care, and a fun day out for bunnies and their humans. We have frequent adoption events, and do our very best to educate the public about responsible rabbit ownership and also assist people who want a second bunny to find Mr. or Ms. Right for their rabbit (bunnies are rather picky about choosing their own friends). We also participate in regular spay/neuter days for rabbits, where BB members assist in the surgeries/recovery. And now, because our foster homes are full to bursting, we are making plans to create a rabbit shelter in Houston.
Bunnies Buddies is our Houston, TX area house rabbit rescue. They are dedicated to the health and welfare of all rabbits, help in education and adoption assistance of house rabbits, and have helped me on three occasions to save abandoned house rabbits. I am very thankful for their presence in the Houston area. They have helped me become a successful pet parent and house rabbit rescuer.