House Rabbit Society

House Rabbit Society has been great with helping us learn more about rabbits and taking care of them.

We adopted Cecily and Bobby from them, and they have been helping us for years with their training, supplies, and boarding services.

They truly care and know what’s best for rabbits and would highly recommend them if you’re thinking about adding a friendly furry family member.

Thank you HRS ������������

I volunteered at House Rabbit Society for the past seven years. Every single member of the staff loves what they do and is very enthusiastic about sharing their love of rabbits and all the information you could need about rabbits with everyone that comes in. I truly could not give higher praise to any nonprofit. All they want is the betterment of the lives of all of the animals and humans they come in contact with and to build community.

Foster:
Starting my first time fostering experience with HRS, they have a great system that provided clear instruction and supply packages for forsters to bring back along with the forser bunny. The only thing I needed to do was to spend time with my foster bunny. Their staff are well-acknowledged and are willing to share everything that you want to know about rabbits. The experience of being a rabbit foster with them was smooth and delightful.

Volunteer:
I volunteer at house rabbit society after my late bunny passed. Everyone I met there was understanding and kind, they held space for each other and helped everyone during the shifts. HRS has a good volunteer program, they have step by step training. They are transparent and communicative about what's happening with current events. It's a great place to support and contribute my love and care for the animals.

I learned about House Rabbit Society through a friend who rescues rabbits (I adopted one) and recommended I visit the shelter. I love the services offered such as boarding, bonding, training, foster program/supplies, Hop Shop and Pantry. I decided to volunteer to get more time to spend with the shelter bunnies and engage with staff as well as fellow volunteers. It truly is a rewarding experience, the energy and spirit in caring for each rabbit and finding a loving home for them is well worth my time there -- and my donations. I love HRS!

I discovered the House Rabbit Society when I saw some very evil ARBA members harassing people and telling them they'd murder their animals.
I'll never support ARBA, all of my money is going to HRS.

I stumbled across a rabbit who had been dumped in a Concord, CA park in 2015. I'm a photographer, and was there for a photo shoot. I took him home with me after the shoot because I knew he needed help, but I had zero rabbit experience. I quickly fell in love, started doing my research to care for him on houserabbit.org, and eventually found my way to HRS in Richmond for the spay/neuter clinic. I remember the feeling I got when I first walked in the door- I was blown away that there was a building absolutely dedicated to the well being of rabbits. Now, 9 years later, I'm an active volunteer and help out in as many ways as I can- either with photography of the adoptable rabbits, helping with the spay/neuter clinic, transport, bonding and adoption counseling, or wherever I am needed. I cannot express just how much I have learned and how much value I find in sharing that knowledge with others. This organization has done SO much over many years to spread educational information worldwide and to provide public resources in the Bay Area. I am so proud to be a volunteer!

I adopted best buddies senior rabbits, Pez and Kona (formerly known as Coke) four years ago from Washington state animal rescue organizations. The House Rabbit Society has been my, "Go to" resource. HRS leads the way in setting the standard for excellence in rabbit care. For all bunnies, I think it is important to support the House Rabbit Society.

House Rabbit Society is the best resource for rabbit education and information, advocacy, training, and rescue. The work they do serves thousands of at-risk, abandoned, and surrendered animals. They support the rescue and education efforts of hundreds of other rescues across the world. As a donor, I find them to be one of the most effective and much-needed animal welfare organizations. I volunteer in rabbit rescue in another state, and guide current and potential adopters to their website as a resource as they learn how to care for their new rabbit family.

The sheer amount of effort and care that this nonprofit exhibits is why I have set up automatic monthly donations to help them. They have done so much for rabbits across the country with various chapters and continue to provide excellent services to those with rabbits in their homes. It's amazing what they've accomplished! Countless rabbits (and humans!) have been saved, helped, and loved because of them.

I've adopted several rabbits through the House Rabbit Society, and will continue to do so. The House Rabbit Society does incredible and essential work helping rabbits who are in need, and helping prospective caregivers understand the commitment that caring for a rabbit entails. I am truly grateful for this organization.

The House Rabbit Society is the premier organization that advocates for the well-being and proper treatment of house rabbits. They provide an incredible amount of educational information and community programs that help people understand and care for rabbits, who are so often misunderstood, neglected and mistreated.

While I don't live in the area, I've had the opportunity to visit House Rabbit Society. The work of the staff, volunteers, and staff veterinarian is amazing. Their passion for rabbits and expertise on rabbit care is unparalleled. I just love that they do rabbit care classes, vaccination clinics, monthly community pantry, surgeries in their on-site surgical suite, and much more. By donating to HRS, I know my donation dollars are making a difference in the lives of rabbits.

Where I am located there are unfortunately no rabbit rescues or outlets for educating the public about accurate rabbit care. When I found HRS I was so excited to sign up to be a volunteer to help people around the world learn about rabbits and how to care for them. As a remote volunteer I have been able to teach zoom classes on rabbit care and behavior and help leave an impact on people looking to educate themselves on the wonderful world of house rabbits. I would have never been able to be a class host if not for the amazing help from HRS and it's staff sharing my passion for rabbits and being an amazing resource in every way!

I have provided services as a volunteer and they've been great and easy to work with. I also have shopped at their shop as a rescue rabbit owner. I'm so glad there are organizations helping bunnies! This organization is great and I'm hopeful they will continue to do great things for a long time.

Amazing education campaigns, and having visited the Richmond Office, all rabbits are receiving the absolute best care.

The HRS staff is friendly and knowledgeable and willing to go above and beyond to help rabbits. I appreciate the level of care and respect they have for the rabbits they take care of on-property and how fun and educational their social media is.

I love pets especially the rabbits. It is good to know that the one of the organisation is also working for the pets as rabbits not like for dogs and cats. It is interested to konopw and explore the things which are often to be noticed in the society.

While I am not in CA I still am able to take advantage of all of the wonderful things about HRS including their publication specifically for bunny lovers!! It is a wealth of information and I always read it from cover to cover. I was also fortunate to access a low cost neuter certificate for my bun 6 years ago from the local chapter in NJ. Bunnies are such a misunderstood companion animal and HRS is vital to educating the public about proper rabbit care.

I am glad to say that I volunteered at the House Rabbit Society headquarters for about four months in 2021! I had a wonderful time and was in awe of how they treat their rabbits. I have two rabbits of my own and seeing the way that they treat their adoptable buns made me so excited. They truly care and treat their volunteers with the utmost respect.

We got a rescue bunny a few months after the lockdown from a different rescue. A year later we decided that he needed a friend and tried the House Rabbit Society in Richmond. We opted for a special needs bunny for our second rabbit. We adopted Ambrosia about 2 years ago. She had a neurological problem (after some callous person released her outdoors). The people at the House Rabbit Society would not allow us to adopt her right away because she still needed treatments that could be expensive. They had us do a foster to adopt and allowed us to become financially responsible for her only after the treatments were completed. She is a wonderful bunny, so much sweeter than our first. We can really see the time and attention that her first foster mom put into her. I would not get another rabbit from anywhere but HRS. I've even made some donations so that more rabbits can be rescued. On one visit there, I was allowed to go in the back where the rabbits awaiting foster homes are. It was heartbreaking and heart warming at the same time. There were several special needs rabbits, including ones with splayed legs. They each had their own pen (not cages) with toys and blankets. They were housed in very good conditions and the volunteer spent time with each of them.

I adopted my rabbit, Jango (shelter name was Bunny Fett) from HRS in Richmond and I couldn't be happier. They were helpful, informative, and took excellent care of all their rabbits. Jango has brought so much light to my family and I'm forever grateful to HRS for bringing him to us. Not to mention their Hop Shop is awesome!

HRS is only nonprofit that advocates, educates and cares exclusively for rabbits. Not many animal shelters, rescues or municipal animal control departments are knowledgeable or experienced with handling rabbits. They turn to HRS chapters and rabbit rescue groups for assistance with rabbits. HRS has awarded grants to HRS chapters that assist with large rescues or influx of rabbits. The volunteers are passionate about educating the public about proper rabbit care and living with rabbits as companion animals.

This is our first foster bunny! The process was very fast and seamless. All of the ladies there, including the male volunteer I spoke to were very helpful or nice. My mom ,brother, and I has so many questions and they were answered with a swiftness.

Volunteering with House Rabbit Society was such a wonderful experience! I truly enjoyed my time there. The administrators were so nice and friendly, very accommodating, and they really care about the rabbits. This is the best experience I've had with a non-profit. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to adopt or volunteer!

They do so much good on behalf of rabbits. Love their web materials, and the staff at the HQ are warm and helpful.

House Rabbit Society has made a difference for thousands of house rabbits for over 35 years. For the last 26 years I have worked in many areas of House Rabbit Rescue because of the strong foundation HRS built in rescuing and educating the public about House Rabbit's needs and care. I have been on the board for the last seven years and HRS is working hard and setting goals that will make a difference in the lives of millions of House Rabbits in the years to come. This requires many changes and is the mark of a great non-profit, one that is able to work through challenges as it redefines and expands it mission.
I love everything that HRS has accomplished and look forward to the differences we will make for all House Rabbits in the future!

Been a volunteer at many levels with House Rabbit Society for a long time. The staff and volunteers provide excellent rabbit care information at www.rabbit.org and other places. These individuals are passionate about rabbits being given the same respect as cats and dogs--and that the safest place for a domestic rabbit is indoors, as part of the family. These people are compassionate in communicating the wisdom so many rabbits have shared with them

With national and global outreach, HRS knowledge comes from hands-on rescue, much of it with their affiliated chapters around the world. The formerly homeless rabbits may have been transferred from shelters where they were on euthanasia lists, were cruelly abandoned outdoors, or confiscated from hoarding situations.

Rabbits are social, intelligent, and wonderfully opinionated. Besides rescue, HRS volunteers provide real information to help individuals and families decide if a rabbit--or pair of spayed/neutered rabbits--is the right companion for them. Transforming the public's opinion about rabbits is also one of their key values.

Stay away from house rabbit society. They bash all breeders especially reputable ones, even youths. Most rescues are not familiar with purebred rabbits, correct marking,variety. Did you know not all spotted rabbits are English Spot? Not all rabbits are Himalayan and Californian? Some breeds have Himalayan or Californian marking, even chinchilla variety. They are not mix breeds. There five Angoras breeds. More than one lop breeds. Not all rabbits are Mini Rex. They will false label the rabbits. There are rare breeds they never heard of. Will label it mix breed. Like Champagne d Argent, Silver Fox, Harlequin breeds are not mixes.

I have always been a cat person, but when my husband and I adopted a rabbit six years ago a new world opened up. I never knew that rabbits are such delightful creatures! He is a big boy--8 pounds-- and gets along very well with the cats. We have learned the hard way that he loves to chew on book bindings.
The House Rabbit Society website has been a wonderful source of information and I rely on the House Rabbit Handbook as well.

My daughter wanted to learn more about bunnies so she started to volunteer at HRS in 2018 driving an hour each way to Richmond. She enjoyed them so much that she also started to foster bunnies and today she and her sister have fostered 25 bunnies from HRS. Dr. Anne Martin and Amber Tadena have been integral educators of proper bunny care, advocates for bunny adoption and supporters of foster bunny care. They constantly rescue bunnies from very difficult environments and situations, heal and care for them so they can be adopted into their forever home. Fostering bunnies is an important part of the adoption process where the bunnies can heal completely from an injury in a loving home preparing them to be ready to meet their forever owners. The staff are always warm, welcoming and very patient in helping a potential adopter find the best bunny fit for their family.. When you adopt from HRS know that your bunny has received top notch care and love!

I first heard about HRS in a New York Times article about how Easter was a terrible time for rabbits. Anne Martin was quoted and that's when I learned that HRS headquarters were near me. A few months later, my partner and I were in Richmond, CA, with Anne was teaching us about rabbit care. We fostered a wonderful bunny named Paddington, and it wasn't long before we adopted him! HRS set us up to care for him (proper diet, flooring, housing) - and it was easy to fall in love after that. From our rabbit education at HRS, we learned that rabbits are social creatures. So a few months later, we adopted Pierre from HRS. HRS has been a constant source of trusted information (megacolon, RHDV), and the staff are always friendly and knowledgeable. We couldn't imagine our lives now with Pierre and Paddy. And it's all thanks to HRS!

They alerted me and kept me up to date about RHVD, which enabled me to change my behavior and save my rabbit. They've always been there to answer questions and to help when I found an abandoned rabbit that I couldn't take in.

I boarded my bunny at the HRS in 2019 and had such a wonderful experience there. I walked in and was greeted by the staff wearing bunny shirts and immediately thought “these are my people!” When we lost our bunny last year and were ready to adopt another one, we turned to the HRS. They were so helpful throughout the whole adoption process and will still answer any questions I have 4 months later. We love our beautiful little bun.

I volunteered for HRS for about 2 years or so while I was in high school. From the beginning they teach you how to properly care for them, staff is super knowledgeable and friendly, they really care about what they do. I learned so much from my time there and still carry that with me.

HRS has been an invaluable resource and is our go to source for information on the care of our rabbits. Their advocacy and education programs are top-notch and we've been very grateful to find recommendations and guidance on many a bunny question or issue! HRS is a must for every bunny parent.

I love the HRS. I work in the small pet retail market and rabbits are a big part of my waking thoughts. HRS is communicative, frugal, helpful, and a remarkable source of knowledge, support, and enthusiasm for all Rabbit keepers. During the RHDV outbreak, HRS was the best source for info— they kept the membership updated, shared stories, and provided instruction in the event of an infection. I can’t speak highly enough.

We visited House Rabbit Society HQ in Richmond, CA, in March 2017. We always pet the bunnies and socialize some. One bunny stood up and held his paws up and he only had one back leg having been found in Sacramento with an injury. He was a gorgeous Palomino. I said I wanted to take him home and got a laugh. Well, Anne Martin was very helpful and expedited his adoption and even had a volunteer come in on a day the shelter was not open as we were flying out that day. Kabocha, aka “Boche”, was a wonderful bunny and gave us much joy. He was our “greeter” bunny in the front entry room of our house and we loved him very much. I will always be grateful to Ms. Martin for helping us with the adoption. To our great grief, we lost him suddenly on 3/1/2021 to something the CO State U necropsy lab couldn’t identify.

I am so grateful to the House Rabbit Society for allowing me to adopt several of the sweetest bunnies in the world. HRS has always been available for support with answers for questions and even a support group when one of my bunnies passed on.

I have volunteered with HRS in the past and hope to do so again in the future.

HRS has done more for rabbits than any other organization.

The House Rabbit Society is a wonderful resource for bun lovers everywhere. My 12-year-old rabbit, Elvis, (the king of bunny rock & roll, thank you very much) greatly appreciates seeing the many rabbits who are helped by this loving group of humans who cherish his kin with care and kindness. He also loves the variety of fun bun toys at the shop and we look forward to the e-mails, as a reliable source of information about rabbit health issues. We are avid readers of the wealth of information provided by HRS, which was particularly helpful 5 years ago when Elvis had an ear infection that caused head tilt. It was overwhelming to be prescribed with medications that could potentially do more harm than good, and to safely get him through such a heartbreaking ordeal. Thanks to the information I found at the HRS site (we are in NY), he not only survived the infection, but recovered from the head tilt and thrives beyond that challenging time. I am thankful every day to have such a strong, magnificent rabbit as family. HRS has been instrumental in maintaining his health and well being.

Adopting our new bunny, Frankie, with Richmond's House Rabbit Society was an amazing experience! From our initial interview with Anna, and navigating the entire foster/adoption process with Amber and her team, every step was well-planned and informative. As a new bunny family, Anna educated us on all the facets of adding a bunny to our family and after learning about our existing canine family member, suggested their foster-to-adopt option. Amber made the pickup process easy and Covid-safe, offering us much support along the way. When we didn't think our first foster was a good fit, she evaluated our situation and suggested Frankie...he's been a dream since Day One!

Their system is amazingly efficient, from the detailed info on their website, to the accompanying paperwork with medical history, etc., and their followup inquiries to make sure we had enough support--it is a well-oiled machine. They removed all anxieties about being new pet adopters with their compassionate, comprehensive approach. Thank you, HRS Family, for allowing us to add Frankie to our family in a meaningful and proficient manner!

House rabbit society is THE place to go for anything pet rabbit related. Always excellent service and education in regards to any questions or comments you might have. Amber is amazing in communicating with all customers, adopters, and fosterers. She is incredibly friendly and helpful, always going out of the way for the best experience possible. At the core of HRS is rabbit rescue and education. Hundreds of rabbits now live in happy forever homes all because of the love and care provided by HRS. Bunnies come in extremely neglected and in poor medical condition. They are able to nurse them back to health to be adopted.

We adopted both of our bunnies from the House Rabbit Society, have continued to buy our bunny supplies from their Hop Shop, and occasionally board our fur babies with them when we go on vacation. The staff are uniformly kind and helpful, willing to go out of their way to answer questions or help any way they can. Each is extremely dedicated to finding good homes for the bunnies in their care (all once on shelter kill lists.) The organization is very well run--it's impeccably clean, the site is cheerful, and they are an excellent resource for what to feed your bunny, how to address its medical needs, and anything else rabbit related. They also helped us find a partner for our first bunny, who is very human focused but awkward around other rabbits. They helped our first bunny speed date through ten rabbits--not easy--until she found her lifelong bonded friend. Can't recommend them enough.

House Rabbit Society is such an incredible organization. Over the last 10+ years I've seen firsthand how dedicated they are to education, health, and rescuing. Nearly everything I learned about raising bunnies I learned from them, which made me feel ready to adopt my first one years ago ������

If you're in the Richmond area please consider adopting from them!

When we found a bunny in the street we had no idea what to do. We found HRS on line and turns out they are very close to where we live. We decided to give THUMPER a home and found HES to be so helpful with information and supplies. We later adopted CLIFFORD from there and buy all our bunny stuff from them. The staff is so helpful and kind. Definitely recommend them for all your bunny needs and if you don’t have a bunny, get one ! They make great pets. Don’t recommend them for small kids though as they can be fragile. Anyway, great place, great people and so beneficial to rabbits, people and the community.

I adopted Clyde as a friend for Bunny (a bunny I had for a few years as a solo-bun). Anne and everyone at the House Rabbit Society were all so helpful! I was able to bring Bunny in for speed-dating so we could see which bunny she would get along with. She and Clyde clicked, and after three successful dates, we took him home! The House Rabbit Society has been super helpful with everything from new supplies to nail-trimming to any questions I’ve had throughout the bonding process. Amazing rescue with amazing staff and volunteers!

I enjoy House Rabbit Society’s page for lots of great rabbit owner information. I also am grateful for the rescue work that they do.

When my oldest first begged for a bunny, the online site and the videos at the House Rabbit Society educated us thoroughly about rabbits-info that I wish I had had when I was child with my bunny (oh the guilt!). My family has been able to participate in their fostering program and I can now firsthand see how both the family and rabbit get so much more out of their relationship (in addition to it being safer for the animal) with an indoor rabbit instead of one out of mind/out of sight in an outside hutch. The director is extremely responsive and the staff seem to love what they do.

The bunny bible for all the rabbit info you could need... Info on diet, healthcare, bonding, all the things! Their website is my go to place for answers. I also shop the treats and toys in their shop so procedes go to help more bunnies!

I've learned so much from HRS! I truly appreciate all that they do to educate the public and shelter workers like myself on rabbit care.

The House Rabbit Society first introduced me to the wonderful world of rabbits over 20 years ago. HRS provides a safe haven for unwanted bunnies, matching them up with forever homes. The care they take providing for bunnies and educating adopters is how every animal rescue should be run. Without HRS, I wouldn’t have been blessed with happy bunnies in my home.

The House Rabbit Society has changed the way people see domesticated rabbits from livestock out in the back yard, to family members. Before the HRS, rabbits by the thousands were routinely euthanized in shelters across america. Although rabbits have been domesticated for thousands of years, and used as lab animals and livestock, before the House Rabbit Society Nobody really knew much about rabbits - their diets, their physiology, their personalities, their social needs. Because of the House Rabbit society that has changed and we now know so much more than we did even 20 years ago. If you need access to a rabbit veterinarian in your area - you go to the House Rabbit Society Website. Need to know which airlines allow rabbits to be taken aboard in the cabin? House Rabbit Society website. How to give the heimlich maneuver to a choking bunny? House rabbit society website. Because of the House Rabbit Society many more associated rabbit rescue organizations have been established and more rabbits have been saved. They have literally changed the world.

Way back in the nineties I rescued a rabbit and through the House Rabbit Society learned how to help my new companion. this led to much education to become a Educator/Fosterer. through the years I had my rescue and was a member of HRS. Without them so many people would be without the education to keep a rabbit in good health and happy. My rabbits have lived as long as 15 years and I as an HRS Educator have been able to rescue and educate the public in my area on the health, feeding, housing and fun time for rabbits. this is all owed to the House Rabbit Society.

Loving people who dedicate their lives and time (many volunteers) to help all bunnies, giving them all a possibility. It is a place of hope for bunnies, and humans

After a friend and I unexpectedly became caretakers of an abandoned bunny and then her three little ones, House Rabbit Society provided us with badly needed information about how to properly care for these little creatures. The bunnies are much better of as a result of us being able to find that valuable information quickly.

Even though I've had house rabbits for years, the HRS is a valuable source for me. They keep me current on the newest information on health and care for my bunny babies.

The house rabbit society has been the most useful port of information for me in looking after my lovely rabbit Chance. I used information from them in rabbit proofing my bedroom, and since then I have found countless pieces of useful advice that have helped me to keep him happy and healthy. A wonderful organisation and I would recommend to anyone who is caring for a rabbit for the first time!

We got a bunny as our first pet and we were embarrassingly unprepared. I started to google bunny care to educate myself. House Rabbit Society turned out to be most helpful and its information very comprehensive. Later I went on to adopt a second bunny and again I referred to HRS for bunny bonding tips. I've found them to be one of the world's best organizations for pet bunny rescue and care.

I have known about the House Rabbit Society since I was a kid with a bunny of my own. But it was not until after graduate school and 8 years after my rabbit died that I began volunteering for this organization.

The people who volunteer and work for the HRS are some of the most giving, kind, caring, intelligent, and conscientious people I have ever met. They truly care about the life and wellbeing of each animal that comes into their care, even if it has problems with aggression or serious health issues. They do not give up on a rabbit. And when the bunnies find their forever homes, they cry tears of both joy and sadness, because they will miss their bunny friends who have found new homes.

Love House Rabbit Society ! When I have question or concerns about my rabbit I have emailed or called and the staff has always taking the time to answer my questions . Also love all the items they have in the shop to purchase. Thank you House Rabbit Society for all the wonderful work you do.

The House Rabbit Society in Richmond has the largest selection of adoptable rabbits that you'll find at any shelter in the bay area. On site they have about 30 rabbits available. They have even more bunnies in foster care. And every. single. one. was literally saved from euthanasia. They were all on the euthanasia list at a shelter because the bunnies were either too old, too sick, or the shelter was just too crowded. Some of the local shelters don't even put rabbits up for adoption at all (they only adopt out dogs or cats), even though rabbits are the third most common pet to end up in a shelter and be euthanized. So there is a huge need both locally and nationally for this type of service and resource.

The House Rabbit Society is also so much more than just adoptable rabbits. They are open to the public Tuesday through Sunday, 12 to 5 pm. The retail shop here is amazing and they also offer grooming, boarding, and bunny bonding services to the public.

House Rabbit Society serves as a resource for education, adoption, and bunny-safe supplies - all while supporting a life-saving mission. The bare bones staff crew work so hard and are there day and night if a bunny is ever in need. Often times they take home the most sick or most injured bunnies to care for them 24/7. And I know they do it for the love of the animals, not for the paycheck.

In fact, the center depends on volunteers to even keep the place running, as they don't have enough staff to cover all of the hours they are open to the public. Volunteers like myself help out a few days a week to help cover shifts. Volunteers also help with socialization and care of the adoptable bunnies and even maintenance around the center to help keep the place up.

Bunnies really are the "underdogs" of the pet world. They are often misunderstood and care that would be criminal if the animal was a dog or a cat is considered acceptable and normal for rabbits. I feel so lucky to know a group of people and an organization that is so devoted to helping these creatures.

They've got great, helpful articles on their website.
Plus they are helping shelters to care for bunnies too.

I appreciate all the help and love they give all those sweet buns! I also love their website! Great rabbit care information! I've owned rabbits over 10 yrs and still love checking the website out for information on safe veggies, and just bun stuff in general.

They are amazing! Very helpful, loving, intelligent, and have done so much to help bunnies and people out in a global scale.

House Rabbit Society have provided great information on rabbit care and welfare. I recently got a new rabbit and feel confident in ongoing support from them as well as all rabbit-kind!

Amazing job! I'm fostering a bunny from HRS. I was given a lot of help, their facilities are clean, staff cares a lot, and they do a great job of getting bunnies adopted!

I provide foster care for injured and ill rabbits for The Rabbit Haven. House Rabbit Society and their wonderful vet, Dr. Carolynn Harvey, DVM provide free routine health exams for foster bunnies from any rescue in the Bay Area. I've brought in rabbits with severe abscesses, orthopedic problems, upper respiratory infections, and eye problems. This service provided by HRS is an invaluable resource to bunnies transitioning from shelters to homes of their own.

We are indebted to the House Rabbit Society for teaching us how to feed, care for, and most importantly, make friends with our new bunny. They serve a crucial purpose in ensuring the fair treatment of these wonderful animals.

After our elderly bunny lost his best friend, we contacted our local HRS chapter hoping to find a friend for him. After adopting two new bunnies to keep us all company, we decided to volunteer and bring the wealth of and knowledge and incredible kindness to others in our community. This organization can improve the lives of any concerned bunny parent and their rabbits.

This organization is wonderful and has helped me and my rabbits in many ways. Whenever I need to quickly educate someone about rabbits, I have them read the HRS website for information. I first learned of HRS in 1995/96. I met a member of the Buckeye HRS and she taught me how important it was to get your house rabbit spayed (or neutered). I had not done this with my rabbit and was afraid to do so. In December of 1999, her vets could not figure out what was wrong with her and she looked like she would die. I talked to the Buckeye HRS and found a local rabbit-savvy vet they recommended. I took my rabbit to her and she quickly diagnosed the problem. My rabbit had advanced uterine cancer. Surgery was performed and all the cancer was removed. My rabbit lived another 5-1/2 healthy years after that. The vet that did the surgery told me that if the cancer had not been diagnosed when it was, my rabbit would not have lived more than a month or two. If it were not for the HRS and their help, my rabbit would have died!

We went into HRS looking for our third rabbit because we were having trouble bonding our two. Our thought was that if we changed the dynamic, we may have better luck. After only a few minutes, I had my eye on one rabbit in particular "Buzz". I asked to spend time with him and it was love. The next step was to make sure my female rabbits liked him. When we went back with our girls I was very worried that one of the three rabbits would get hurt. The staff reassured us that they could keep it under control and no bunny would be injured. We gave our trust and put all three together for the first time. It went bad within seconds, our two females waned to go at it. Just like they promised, the staff did not allow any fighting. We separated them and regrouped. It was suggested that we might try a fourth rabbit to change the dynamic yet again. I did have my eye on one other boy named Echo. So in went four rabbits into the X-pen. It went better this time, though not perfect. We were advised that it would take more trips and a huge commitment to bond them successfully but with their knowledge and support we were up for it. We carted our girls back for weeks until we were comfortable with the process and felt we could handle it on our own. They have been at their forever home with us for eight months now. They are so happy. Buzz had been found on the streets of SF and was very under weight. Even after being with HRS for two months, he was only four pounds. The other night I was laying on the floor with him and thinking about the journey he went on before HRS blessed us with him. I got weepy thinking about it because he now weighs 10 pounds! Echo was born into a shelter and our HRS took in three of the babies. He was almost a year when we adopted him. We changed Buzz's name to Teddy as it better suits his sweet nature. We love them dearly and would not have been brave enough to take on four rabbits without the help and support of HRS.

This organization has shaped me through my teens by providing an opportunity to volunteer, learn, and expand my appreciation for the patience and understanding it take to care for rabbits. I can't express the way it has helped me in becoming the successful person I am. All the volunteers have the bunnies best interest in mind, and even the " unadoptable" can find homes,

House Rabbit Society is a world famous volunteer organization within the rabbit community. Their website is cached with oodles of information which has saved my rabbit's life in the past when I could not reach a vet.

We had a bunny with a distressing health problem. I asked many people, including our regular vet where a specialist could be found, no help from anyone. Then I came to this site and found a bunny specialist not 5 miles from our home. He performed the needed operation and now provides care to all our bunnies. We always cine here for tips, tricks and advice where our bunnies are concerned! This is an amazing public service that educates so beautifully and consistently!

They are so fun and welcoming. You get into the gist of things right away!! They have very knowledgeable rabbit staff who arent afraid to share some of that knowledge. There are many different types of bunnies - Angoras, Rexes, Shy, and Friendly bunnies. There are calm bunnies and excitable bunnies. There's probably going to be a bunny you'll love there. SO much variety. They chop up fresh greens everyday and distribute nice orchard hay. They have AMAZING boarding services. They are just so helpful and I love it there C:

HRS is the perfect place to find your bunny companion. Not only do they help you find a suitable match from their many candidates, they also teach you bunny basics, how to bond them together, and many other helpful things. They also have a great store to purchase your flake timothy hay (a must), litter, treats, and toys. All the things you could want for your bun. Their volunteers work tirelessly to care for the rescued rabbits and are always available for advice and a nail trim. Truly a wonderful place and staff.

I love the House Rabbit Society! Just over a year ago, I wound up with a rabbit to prevent it from going to a shelter and learned all the ins and outs about housing and nutrition that a first time rabbit owner could. When I found out that rabbits were social creatures that benefit from being in groups, I bought another rabbit and the House Rabbit Society helped to provide me with the adequate information I needed to introduce them. They are now happily in love and spend all their time cuddled next to each other. As my two buns got older, a third bun was added to the mix and all the information on care, and food, and introduction was still there to help me make the best decisions for all my rabbits. My poor little Spook has stool problems every once and awhile and the House Rabbit Society helped me to address this problem as well. Not only do I appreciate what the House Rabbit Society has done for me, but also for providing this same information to other rabbit owners worldwide via the internet. I see how much they try to find rabbits good homes and I can only wish to see this continue in the future!

The House Rabbit Society has saved and extended the lives of thousands of rabbits since it was founded 25 years ago. I was lucky to find them quickly after winding up with a pet bunny and no knowledge about how to take care of him. When I see the changes that have taken place in the 18 years that I have had rabbits in my family (hay in pet stores, advances in veterinary care) I know that the House Rabbit Society played a major role in rabbits being taken seriously as beloved family members, not just backyard pets.

The House Rabbit Society is an amazing organization. We have heavily relied on HRS websites and links to other resources for the care of our 4 house rabbits. We took on house rabbits before discovering HRS, and now can't imagine life without either!

I've been a rabbit caretaker for almost six years and in that time I've leaned on the House Rabbit Society's website for most of my rabbit care questions. I've done a lot of research and have found the HRS site to be the most comprehensive, up to date, and user friendly sites on the internet. I found the site great as a beginner rabbit owner 6 years ago and I find it to be a great refresher and fantastic source of new research as an experienced rabbit owner.

I've also emailed HRS volunteers for questions on a variety of topics from how to make moving halfway across Canada in a car easier on BunnyFace, to questions on rabbit rescues in Eastern Canada and,once I had adopted, how to do at home physiotherapy with my new bun. Each time that I have emailed HRS I've received top-notch advice quickly and their experts take the time to understand your situation.

The organization's commitment to rabbit welfare and public education is outstanding; I am particularly fond of the HRS' campaign to prevent parents from buying Easter rabbits for their children. I also find that the commitment they have to informing the public about what type of pets rabbits can and should be is life changing -- both for the humans that they reach and the rabbits who live with them. Holly Golightly went from her pen at a rescue (she had previously been smushed into a tiny cage with six other rabbits and injured, leaving her with a permanent disability) to a cageless life -- and her freedom comes, in large part, from what I read on the HRS site.

Because of HRS Holly is my friend and partner, not merely a caged pet. Thanks.

I have always been interested in owning a rabbit, now more than ever, and I had absolutely no information about what to do, where or how to get one, or really, nothing at all. I came across this wonderful organization, the House Rabbit Society, and, lo and behold, there was WAY more information than I ever thought possible. Best of all, it allowed me to see that rabbits are also up for adoption, which was a complete surprise. I'm still doing research on how to have the perfect home for a new bunny-friend, but I'm definitely going to adopt one from this organization as soon as everything is perfect.

I Have owned two rabbits for 8 years.. Ewey, a Dutch, and Al, a Lop..Both Rescued! They can be tricky.. But to this day,they are very happy and healthy!! Their age's are approx 8-9 years old.
I have relayed on HRS to inform me on a number of issues: health, fun toys for rabbits, housing, litter, food, general Care, bonding rabbits, emergency situations.. all that, and more, and not necessarily in that order!
I visit the web site frequently, and share this site and info, with new rabbit owners or people who have not a clue what to do for their rabbits welfare.

They are my go to pro's on Rabbit health and care!!! A++++++
Thank you for being there!!

I donate and foster bunnies short term for this wonderful organization. Anne is friendly and has a special calm demeanor about her. Some wonderful volunteers work together in this amazing organization. Highly recommended.

On May 2 of this year we became the owners of a bunny that was dumped outside to fend for herself when our neighbors moved. We frantically searched for any information to help us keep a safe, happy & healthy bun. I found House Rabbit Society to be an amazing source of help and I am very pleased with the responses and information given to us to ensure our beautiful bun will have a great life!! Anyone with a house bun needs to bookmark HRS!!

As new bunny owners we were nervous and excited . These guys inform you everything and make the adoption process a breeze!!!! I can't say enough amazing things about this organization. After adopting Tootsie I find myself looking for every opportunity to help and volunteer .

I look at their website all the time for information about rabbits, what a wonderful resource of information they provide in addition to the amazing work they do to find homes for rabbits. Their compassion toward these often misunderstood animals is greatly appreciated.

As potential adopters, we were both excited and nervous to bring a bunny into our lives. On our first visit 2 years ago we were fortunate to meet the wonderful staff and many potential new furry family members. The volunteers and staff helped to educate us on being first time house rabbit parents. They helped to match us over several visits to a wonderful rabbit. We were very pleased to see that they help match animals to adopters based on personality and lifestyle. We wanted a rabbit that would be good with children and a free range rabbit in our home - and she is just that. She literally sleeps on our bed. If we had not had the guidance of staff and volunteers - we would have selected a rabbit based on physical appearance and missed the wonderful and special relationship we have with Skeeter.

Having been involved with a variety of rescues for a variety of animals - I am impressed by the level of care provided for the rabbits and their committement to worldwide community outreach. They are committed to all of the rabbits that pass through their doors - even after they are adopted. Anytime we have had a question, need boarding, or a vet recommendation - they are there to answer. Their online newsletter and social networking presence are the strongest I have seen in a nonprofit. They do an excellent job of balancing communications with the successes that donations and adoptions can bring and expressing when they have a need for more.

We also have become involved with donations to House Rabbit Society, and we are always confident that monetary and in-kind donations are directly benefiting the rabbits still waiting for homes. Not being affluent, we are selective with where we donate - and we never hesitate to donate to House Rabbit Society when we have the opportunity to. We greatly respect and admire all that they have achieved, and we can't wait to see what else they can do in the years to come!

When my fiancee found that someone in her graduate program needed to give her rabbit a new home I had never owned a rabbit before and decided to do some reasearch. I found the HRS website and they had completely invaluable information there including a great reference directory for veterinarians and many articles and resources to ensure that our rabbits have a good home and life. After that I became "the rabbit guy" who knew everything there was to know about rabbits. I have also visited and taken a rabbit health basics class at the center in richmond which was very useful. The resources available also helped me tremendously in bonding my now 3 rabbits together. I would say their greatest strength is education of people about house rabbits.

I abruptly ended up with a baby bunny. I turned to the internet and found HRS. I learned so much from them. I learned more about the diet, communication, care, behaviors, bunny proofing, and that my rabbit might be happier with a buddy. So over time, I adopted another rabbit from my local chapter. Six years later, they are happily together and I am a strong supporter and advocate of HRS, locally and nationally.

The House Rabbit Society is such a valuable resource for anyone interested in rabbits, animal advocacy, and rescue work. The difference they make in the lives of the individual animals who are up for adoption at the shelters is matched only by the value of being able to confidently direct people to "rabbit.org" whenever they have a question about these misunderstood creatures. I love visiting the Richmond HQ because it demonstrates a model shelter where the rabbits are cared for by the dedicated staff like the unique individuals they are.

The House Rabbit Society has done so much to raise rabbit awareness and help end the suffering of bunnies everywhere. They also provide many resources for rabbit owners to help keep their bunnies healthy.

I never had a rabbit before and didn't understand how different they were form other pets. A short time on Rabbit.org (HRS website) and I began to get the message. Hours of reading later and I knew all I needed to start providing a good life for my new family member. I almost made a serious mistake in selecting a vet but was able to find a wonderful Rabbit Savvy Vet and get her spayed with no complications. Their website and the local branch people (SE Pa and Del.) are among the first places to go for help, along with my vet. Cookie is now a happy 9 year old that has been with us for 4 of those years.

I have been a member of the HRS since their inception in the 1980s, when I got my first house rabbit and they were the only ones I could turn to for help. This was when you had to ask questions by regular mail....and the HRS answered my letter with a hand-written response. Many years and a few housebuns later, the HRS is still my primary source for information to keep my rabbit happy and healthy. There is no other rabbit-focused organization that has the depth of knowledge that the HRS does. If I lived in CA, I would undoubtedly volunteer at their shelter. But I do what I can for them from Virginia by promoting their website and social media page and, of course, sending them some money every year. I have no doubt that every penny is going to help rabbits.

I have learned valuable and important information from the House Rabbit Society that has helped me numerous times with the health and care of my two buns. They are a wealth of awesome and interesting information, as well as useful and funny tidbits that make owning rabbits easier and more fun! Please help support this wonderful non-profit that gives a fighting chance to so many abused and abandoned buns! Nobody deserves it more than these hard-working volunteers and their precious buns!!

HRS is THE SF Bay Area spot for rabbit rescue, advocacy, care, education, and support. I have 2 rabbits and use their boarding and grooming services regularly. They also helped manage the "speed dating" process to help find my bunny his partner. The staff/volunteers are knowledgeable, helpful, and have the rabbit's best interest in mind.

House Rabbit Society is the thought leader for creating a progressive and humane relationship between human society and domesticated rabbits.

I strongly believe House Rabbit Society is the best rabbit recue organization in the world. HRS started in 1988. I’ve been a member since 1990 and a volunteer almost since the beginning. HRS deserves your support, financial and time. Binkies to HRS!

The HRS is a life saver! Everything and anything you need to know about how to care for and love your bunny the right way. Bunny owners and non-owners alike should read through their website to more fully understand this very misunderstood creature. The society is always available to answer questions, and offer advice and support, let alone the countless rescues they do every year. Thousands (and probably hundreds of thousands) of house buns the world over are very appreciative of these people. We couldn't do it without you! Please donate to the HRS!

I was a community municipal shelter volunteer and now I am an HRS fosterer. I love this organization. The House Rabbit Society has rescued hundreds of thousands of rabbits facing euthanization at local animal shelters over the past 20 years. They rescue based upon need and do not discriminate by selecting only the most adoptable animals as many organizations have been forced to do. This practice is congruent of their underlying value system which actively supports the belief that others are worthy of value and respect perhaps especially the most vulnerable among us. In my care are rabbits who languished pathetically at the local shelter waiting to be humanely euthainized. The rabbits are provided with the best of care and are matched with adopters who are provided with educational support and the opportunity to become part of a community dedicated to assist them in caring for their newly adopted rabbit(s).

I am an educator for this organization, which is one of the most well-coordinated, informative and effective groups with which I've ever been familiar. Obviously, the four rabbits with whom we share our home would not have the terrific lives they now have without the HRS. The HRS annually saves hundreds of rabbits from being euthanized and mistreated, and has created incredible awareness of the intelligence of rabbits as companion animals. I am truly honored and blessed to be a part of the HRS mission. sincerely, Linda Cook and Willoughby, Roxie, Bonita and Penelope, all rescue rabbits

HRS has been a blessing to rabbits for 20 years. HRS saves so many rabbits from euthanasia at local shelters, and finds them wonderful homes. I am so happy to have adopted several rabbits through the House Rabbit Society. I cannot imagine a life without rabbits, and through educating the public I know HRS will help others to have the same joy of having a rabbit in their life. HRS is also vital in helping to save abused rabbits and help bring their abusers to justice, and to rehabilitate rabbits so that they can find new homes where they will be loved and appreciated.