Adoption

  
HRRN Application to Adopt

Fill out an application form, either online or a printed version (PDF format) which you will need to mail to us.
Please answer the following questions before deciding on your potential rabbit. We try to ensure the best possible match between animal and adopter. Remember that this is a lifetime commitment. You will be asked to sign a legal contract when adopting one of our rabbits and you must pay an adoption fee. This fee includes spaying or neutering. The fees go directly to HRRN to help pay for upkeep and medical care. Keep in mind the following points:
  • The adopter must be within driving distance of Austin, Texas.  We do not ship rabbits.
  • Rabbits must be indoors.
  • Rabbits may not be declawed.
  • HRRN does not adopt to classroom situations.
  • Indoor rabbits live an average of 8 - 10 years. We are looking for those special adopters who will make every effort possible to keep their companion for the entire life of the rabbit despite life style changes (divorce, moving, etc).
  • Rabbits may not be adopted as gifts. All members of a household should visit the prospective rabbit and apply for adoption.
  • Rabbits will not be placed in a home where there is an unneutered or unspayed rabbit.
  • We do not adopt rabbits to children. We DO adopt rabbits to families. An adult must sign the adoption contract and take ultimate responsibility for the care of the rabbit. Please do not have your children call or email. Applicants under 18 years of age must have a parent or legal guardian apply on their behalf.

Please understand that the rabbits available for adoption are all housed in foster homes. We do not have a shelter facility. We rely on the kindness of volunteers to care for and socialize our foster rabbits. Sometimes, if a rabbit has been fostered for a long period of time, a strong bond forms between the foster parent and the animal. The foster parent has the final determination in whether or not the rabbit will be relinquished into your custody.

For questions email HRRN


GENERAL INFORMATION

Rabbit(s) you are applying for:

Your name:

Address (include city & zip)

Telephone (work and home), include area code:

Email address:

Name and Phone Number of person who can always reach you who does not live at the above address:

How did you hear about us?

Where do you live?  

Do you (select all that apply):
Own 
Rent, Live w/roommates 
Rent, live alone
Living w/parents
Student

How many years have you lived at this address?

List all human members of household and ages of children:

Does any member of your household have any known allergies to animals?  
If yes, please describe:

Do we have permission to visit your home?  
If not, please give a reason.

 

PET HISTORY

Do you currently have any other pets?  
If yes, please describe (include all animals including roommates' animals), type, age, sex, spayed/neutered, kept indoors or outdoors, had how long?

Your veterinarian's name and telephone number:

Is your veterinarian experienced in treating rabbits?  

List pets owned in the past 10 years, other than those listed above. Include type, age, sex, spayed/neutered, kept indoors or outdoors, had how long, when you stopped owning the animals and reason:

Have you ever surrendered an animal to the shelter?  
If yes, what were the circumstances?

Do you anticipate moving soon?  
If yes, when?  

 

RABBIT-SPECIFIC QUESTIONS

Please state reason for wanting a rabbit as a companion

Where will you keep your rabbit when you're not home?

How much time per day will you be able to interact with your rabbit?

If you suddenly relocated or had other drastic lifestyle changes that made it hard to keep your rabbit, what would you do with him/her?

Who will care for your rabbit when you go out of town, or in case of an emergency?

If your rabbit becomes seriously ill or injured and your veterninarian says expensive medical treatment is needed, what will you do?

Do you plan to have your rabbit spayed or neutered? Why or why not?

Have you ever lost a pet?  What did you do to find him/her?

To provide food and medical care for this rabbit, I anticipate spending yearly:

In terms of training and care, do you thing a rabbit will require more, less, or about the same amount of time and effort as a cat?

Since rabbits tend to chew, how will you bunny-proof your home?

Will your rabbit be caged? size of cage? Material cage constructed of?

Will cage be kept indoors? Which room?

If outdoors, where will cage be in relation to the house, and where in relation to shade and shelter from wind and rain?

How much time will the rabbit be uncaged?  Indoors and/or outdoors?

How many hours per day will your rabbit spend alone?

Where will the rabbit sleep at night?

What kind of diet will you provide for your rabbit?  What brand of pellets, what kind of hay, which vegetables, what kind of treats?

Are you committed to taking full responsibility for your rabbit's health and welfare for the rest of its life, which could be 10 years or more?  

   

I certify that I am 18 years of age or older and that I live within driving distance of Austin, Texas. Please click submit when you are done.