VRRA: Adoption & Foster Care

Vancouver Rabbit Rescue and Advocacy

A chapter of the House Rabbit Society

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Adoption & Foster Care

The rabbits below are available for adoption or foster from VRRA. If you have never had a house rabbit, before deciding to get one visit the following links. We also suggest reviewing the video "Your First House Rabbit" and/or reading "The House Rabbit Handbook" both available in our Education Centre.

NOTE: We follow the House Rabbit Society Adoption Guidelines. To adopt or foster any of our rabbits call 604 612-7699 or e-mail: hopalong@vrra.org.

The Permanent Foster plan.

Would you like to help a needy rabbit but feel you cannot commit to the possible expensive vet care. VRRA seeks permanent foster homes for some of the needy rabbits. We cover any veterinary expenses. Your provide the care and loving home. Housing and feed can also be provided in certain cases. For more information call 604 612-7699.

Dear Adopters,

We all want the prettiest, liveliest, friendliest bunny; the youngest one; the "best" one. But please consider the bunnies that need you the most; the older rabbits, the bunnies who have known hard times and are sad; the rabbits with minor medical problems that no one wants to bother with; the shy bunnies who need someone to spend quiet time with them. These rabbits really need the love you have to give. When these bunnies respond the reward is great and your heart is uplifted. Many will be lovely companions given a chance. Please do not overlook the "not-so-perfect" Special Needs rabbits. You may be amazed.

Female Rabbits — Male Rabbits — Pairs — Special Needs

Female Rabbits
(all rabbits spayed unless othersise noted)

Ebony
Ebony is a shiny, black, bunny with a super character. She gave birth to a litter of 8 babies at a local shelter. She has raised them all to be healhy, robust bunnies. Ebony is now spayed. She uses a litter box. Miss personality plus loves to be petted and will even stay on a lap and soak up the love. She's not a wimp though and will express herself when unhappy. She loves to explore and hop up on things and will appreciate some room to run.

Faline
Faline is a sweet, brown bunny with the appearance of a cottontail. She is young, very friendly and curious. She came from a bad situation where she was kept in a small cage. Faline is very happy to be able to run and kick up her heels. She uses her litter box and will enjoy a stimulating home.

Louise
Louise is an adorable part lop bunny. Her ears are not quite up or down. She is a very sweet personality with a tan and white coat. Louise is not yet a year old and good with her litter box and not a chewy rabbit. She will be a real companion house bunny.
Adoption Pending.

Maggie
Maggie is a beautiful bunny in a cream/grey coat. She was found turned loose in a residential neighbourhood. She was sitting beside the lifeless body of her big white rabbit companion - probably killed by a car. The kind person who found her brought her to us to find a home. She is a young rabbit and has a sweet nature.

Marsha
Marsha is a beautiful Rex rabbit. She was rescued as a baby rabbit from certain death in a park where she had been abandoned. Marsha is a lovely personality and very good with her litter box.
Adoption Pending.

Meeka
This calm, gray bunny has a wonderful satin coat and could be a Satin cross. She was found lost in East Vancouver. Her companion rabbit was hit and killed by a car. A kind person saved her and turned her over to VRRA. Meeka is a kind, calm personality bunny. She loved to be petted and uses a littler box. She does need some attention to her diet and would be best for someone familiar with rabbit care. Meeka is spayed and could be a good friend for a neutered, boy rabbit.

Miko
This beautiful, chocolate, Mini Rex was given up due to moving. She is two years old and a real sweetheart. Like most Rexes she is lively, out-going and personable. Miko will be a lovely companion bunny. She is good with a litter box. Miko is spayed and ready for her forever home.

Lauren
Beautiful, big Lauren was rescued from a back lane by a kind family. Her ears were so infested with ear mites that she could hardly hold them up. She was dirty and bedraggled and in pain. A week later she was a different bunny with clean, beautiful ears that she holds proudly. Lauren is a New Zealand White rabbit, probably about 2-3 years old. She is shy but kind and loves to be petted once she trusts you. She uses her litter boxlike a good bunny and would love some room to run.

Peetra
Peetra is a medium sized grey rabbit with a white nose. She has a beautiful velvety coat. She was rescued from a Richmond area along with some siblings. For 4 years she lived with her brother Benjamin until his sudden and tragic death a month ago. Peetra is a little shy but an active and interesting bunny who would love to have another boy bunny to love.
adoption pending

Roxy
Roxy is a beautiful, brown Rex rabbit about 2 years old. She was taken to a local shelter that turned her away. Now she is with us and looking for a home to explore. Roxy is a very forward, friendly girl with lots of character. She will be an amusing companion

Adoption pending

Sprite
Sprite was turned loose in Pacific Spirit Park. Such a little black bunny to be all alone in such a big, scary park. Lucky for her she was found and saved. Sprite is an active, amusing, little rabbit who loves to run and play. She will be a fun pet and great companion.
Adoption pending

Suki
Suki is a little, fluffy rabbit with a sweet personality. She was taken from a neglectful home. Her coat was very dirty and matted badly. Underneath the mats she was very thin. With some TLC, Suki became a pretty girl. She is probably a lionhead or angora cross. Suki is only about 6 months old. She is spayed and uses her litter box. She looks for a home with people who can take proper care of her long coat.
Adoption pending

Sylvia
Sylvia ended up at the Vancouver Pound. She is probably 2 - 4 yrs old and could be part Rex. She is a lively, out-going bunny who loves to explore. She will come running to be petted once she feels secure. Sylvia is a medium-large bunny, spayed and litter trained. She will be an interesting and amusing companion bunny.

Tija
This pretty little rabbit was put out in a wild area of a large park. Perhaps the brambles saved her life. She managed to survive for 6 months and then had an injured eye. She was lucky to be picked up and brought to us. Her eye had a scratched cornea which is healing well. Tija is a Harlequin/dwarf cross. She is a friendly bunny probably about 2-3 years old.

Tootsie
Tootsie is a half lop with a shiny black coat. She is active, friendly and curious with a big personality. Tootsie will be an interesting pet. She loves to explore and likes attention. She uses a litter box and will be a fun companion rabbit. Tootsie is a young bunny who usually has one ear up and one down.

Twitch
Poor Twitch has lost her partner to head-tilt. She is an opinionated little rabbit who will tell you what she thinks. She is good with her litter box and a lively girl. Twitch would enjoy a home with an experienced rabbit person who will understand her. She is about 6 yrs old.

Male Rabbits
(All rabbits neutered unless otherwise noted)

Alfie
Here's an adorable little fellow. Alfie is a dwarf Hotot. He's pure white with black circles around his eyes. He is a bright and happy personality with lots of vim and vigor but he will also snuggle in your arms. Alfie will make a nice companion rabbit for some lucky person. He might also like a bunny girl-friend.

Barley
Barley is a dear little bunny with a big personality. He was found lost in East Vancouver and rescued by kind people. Barley is a young bunny who uses his litter box well and doesn't chew things he shouldn't. He is very curious and active. He also loves attention and will sit happily on your lap as long as you pet him. He will be a wonderful companion rabbit.
Adoption Pending.

Buckley
This handsome Rex boy is a very friendly, out-going rabbit. He loves attention and will run to meet a new friend. Buckley is 3 years old and was rather fat when he arrived. He is losing weight now and will soon be neutered and ready for adoption. Buckley will be a super companion pet. He will appreciate room to run and explore.
Adoption Pending.

Cassidy
Cassidy is a very handsome, loving boy. He was taken to a local shelter. One hind leg seemed quite twisted and he could only shuffle instead of hop. It was discovered that he had a dislocated hip. Cassidy has had his hip repaired and he is like a new bunny. He can now hop and loves to explore his home. He is litterbox trained and neutered and a really sweet boy.

Adoption pending.

Chili
Chili is a 4 year old, black Holland Lop with a sad story. He was taken to a local veterinarian to be put to sleep because his people didn't want him anymore. Why - because the children had badly neglected him. He was kept in wet, filthy conditions and was caked with feces and wet with urine. This had burned all the fur off the insides of his hind legs. Worse, he had a small wound on one foot which was left untreated and had become an abscess. His right foot can no longer bend as the infection has fused the joint. In spite of this, Chili is a sweet, friendly bunny who loves to be petted. He seems very happy now that he is clean and dry. HIs wounds are healing and he will soon be ready for his new home. Chili would probably love to have a girl bunny friend.
Adoption Pending.

Clyde
Here is a real honey-bun. Clyde is a 7 year old boy with a very sweet nature. He is very loving and friendly. Clyde was abandoned at a veterinarian clinic. He had an abscess under his chin but that is all better now and Clyde is ready for a loving home. He needs people who will appreciate an older bunny with a quiet nature.

Cupid
This little love is well named. He is a 4 month old mini Rex. Cupid is an outgoing, lively little rabbit who will run to see you and loves to be petted. Cupid will be an interesting companion rabbit with a sweet personality. He would probably like to have a bunny friend to play with. Cupid is neutered and ready for his forever home.

Hal
Hal came to us on Hallowe'en, hence his name. He is a Silver Martin/Dutch cross (probably) and quite small. Hal is a friendly boy who comes to see you and loves to be petted. He's not keen on being pick up but not many rabbits are. He's good with his litter box and will be a nice companion bunny. (Hal may have an issue with one of his molars. We will be overseeing that for a little while.)
Adopted

Hector
This cute little Holland Lop wandered into a backyard in East Vancouver. He is very curious and lively. Hector loves to be petted and is using his litterbox well now he is neutered.

Jimmy
This gentle, little, white bunny has lived his whole life in shelters. He and his sister were born at a local shelter where they stayed for over a year before they came to us. Jimmy has now lost Julie to a sudden illness so he is alone. He is now 4 yrs old. Jimmy is a bit shy but loves treats and likes to be petted. He needs a chance at a loving home and would be a good companion for a lonely girl bunny.

Jordy
Jordy is a little, dwarf boy, white with blue eyes. He is very loving and constantly begs for attention. He was found lost and alone in Surrey. Jordy has some issues with his molars that will probably need attention throughout his life. But he will be worth it. Jordy is a young adult and will be ready for a home once he is neutered.

Magnus
Here is a sad but typical story. Magnus was sold in a pet store as a "dwarf" female. His purchaser very soon realized that allergies would pevent them from keeping him. He came to us and we discovered he was a boy and certainly not a dwarf. Magnus isnot yet a year old and will be a medium sized bunny. He has a super personality and will be a real companion pet.

Mark
Mark is a 4 year old rabbit who was picked up in Jericho park when a baby. He lived with his brother until recently when they decided not to get along. They are both neutered but this is not uncommon with boys. Mark is an active and playful bunny who would like a nice girl-friend to live with.

Mousef
Mousef is a 4 year old rabbit who lost his home due to family illness. He is a dutch cross with a soft thick coat. Mousef is a little shy at first but soon comes out of his shell when he gets to know his space and people. He is curious and likes attention and treats. Mousef used his litter box and would probably like a girl bunny for a companion.

One-Eyed Jack
Jackis cute little, black, Holland Lop who lost his eye in an accident but it doesn't bother him at all. He is a wonderful house bunny who doesn't need a cage. Jack is very clean and neat and doesn't chew anything. He is out-going and friendly and makes a perfect companion.
Adoption pending

Rico
This delightful young bunny was bought in a pet store and then the buyer found out a family member was allergic. He is about one year old. Rico is a dwarf rabbit with a very loving personality. He will be a wonderful companion rabbit.

Rowley
Rowley is a large, handsome, New Zealand white rabbit. Like most of these rabbits, Rowley has a sweet, calm nature and will be a loving companion bunny. He was found in a local park eating dry leaves. Rowley is the perfect age to have been purchased in a pet store at Easter time as a baby rabbit. As he grew he probably became less "cute" to his people and so was turned out. He was lucky to be saved. Rowley is litter box trained. He loves attention and comes to be petted.

Rudy
Rudy is a very handsome boy about 1 year old. He is big bunny with a lovely personality. We think that Rudy is a Rhinelander. He is a very bouncy, happy boy who comes to see you and loves to be petted. Rudy uses his litter box and will be a nice companion bunny.
Adopted

Sparky
Sparky is a 4 month old mini Rex boy with an out-going and adventurous personality. He demands attention and loves to explore. Sparky loves to run. leap and climb. He will be an amusing and interesting pet. He would probably like a girl bunny friend to play with. Sparky is neutered and ready for his home.

Sylvester
Sylvester is 3 years old. He came to us skin and bones with all the fur burned off his hind legs. A child was his care-giver and she was starving him and keeping him wet and dirty. He now has a good diet and has gained weight and regrown his fur. Sylvester is a real sweetheart of a bunny. He loves people and cannot get enough petting. He is a big, friendly bunny who is looking forward to a loving home.
Adoption Pending.

Wally
This friendly,little lop bunny was found lost in a residential neighbourhood. He is very friendly and uses a litter box. He greatly enjoyed his finder's family and hopping about their home. Sadly they could not keep him but that means some other lucky person can be his companion. Wally is probably about 5 or 6 years old. He will be ready for his new home when neutered.

Rabbit Pairs — We do not split up bonded rabbits.
(all rabbits neutered/spayed unless otherwise noted)

Amber and Maple
These beautiful girls were rescued from a park as baby rabbits. Their rescuer could not keep them due to medical problems. Amber and Maple are about 6 months old. They are curious, friendly, active little bunnies who run to see you and love to explore. They are an absolute delight and will amuse their lucky care givers. Both are spayed and ready for a loving home.

Andy and Oliver
Andy and Oliver were found in a Richmond Park. They were lucky enough to be saved by a rabbit lover who turned them over to us. They may be brothers of the same age or Oliver, the black boy, may be a month older. They are both only a few months old and both have little white noses. They are curious boys who love to run and play. Andy and Oliver will be ready for adoption when neutered.

Callie and Emmett
Callie is a beautiful calico Rex rabbit. She was found abandoned at Trout Lake. Though she had a broken shoulder blade she happily took in and fostered the little brown baby, Emmett, who was found in Jericho park with an injured front paw. Both bunnies are now healed and well. Emmett thinks of Callie as his mom so they will stay together. Callie is a young adult and spayed. Emmett is about 4 months old and now neutered. They will be interesting and lively pets who will bring hours of amusment to their people.

Chester and Piccolina
Chester and Piccolina are dwarf bunnies who love each other. Chester is tan and larger than his girl, Piccolina. Chester is more out-going and looks out for Piccolina. She is a cute, little grey rabbit but she has a big personality. Chester is quite sweet and Piccolina likes to be petted once she knows you. They are young adults who use their litter box and are good around the home.
Adoption Pending.

DeeDee and Cole
Here's an interesting pair - a brother and sister like night and day. DeeDee is pure white with ruby eyes and Cole is totally black. Both are kind but shy rabbits who will need a quiet home with people who will give them time to settle in. Both love to run and play. They are mediium sized, young adults.

Family of Buddy and Belle
This is your opportunity to have a little herd of dwarf rabbits. Buddy is the daddy. He is the little, grey, Netherland Dwarf in the middle of his daughers. Belle, the mama, is a mottled brown and white dwarf cross at the back of the photo. Juliet is white with blue eyes and most like her dad. June and Jesta are mottled grey and white and more like their mama. All are neuered/spayed and live happily in a family group. The girls were born June 2, 2007. They live in a large condo that can be part of their adoption fee. They are looking for a special, loving home.

Gandalf and Lulu
Gandalf and Lulu are brother and sister. They were born Apr. 7/08 so are just over a year old. Gandalf has inherited his dad's lop ears while black and white Lulu has her mom's ears. They are lively, healthy young rabbits who need room to run and places to explore. They tend to be shy until they get to know their place and people.

Ginger and Hiccup
These lovely little rabbits were rescued from a school yard situation where they were neglected and frightened. Ginger is a red/tan girl who loves to play with things and rearrange her space. Hiccup is a white boy with blue eyes. Both are kind bunnies, a little shy until they know you. They would like a quiet home with no young children and people who will take time to let them learn to trust. Both bunnies are neutered and use their litter box.

Haley and Susie
Haley and Susie where found on a golf course. Luckily someone took them in before a coyote ate them. Haley is a black and tan dwarf bunny with a Harlequin face (half dark) and her friend, Susie, is a little white girl. Haley is a sweet, calm girl and Susie is more active and flighty. They are both neutered and good with their litter box as long as you put it where they want it. Both are young bunnies.

Hanna and Giselle
This pair gives bunny lovers the best of two options. Hanna is a small, grey, lop bunny amd Giselle is tan, slim, tall-eared bunny. Both are young girls, friendly, active and curious. They were abandoned in an apartment when the tenants moved out. Hanna and Giselle need room to run and play with care givers who will appreciate their antics.

Jess and Rambo
Jess is a dwarf girl in a shaded tan coat and Rambo is a grey and white Holland lop. Both are calm, kind bunnies who use a litter box. They are middle aged bunnies and hope to find a forever home where they can be happy together.
Adoption Pending.

Lois and Clark
These pretty rabbits were found abandoned in a area full of garbage and brambles. They are young, active bunnies who love to explore. They are brother and sister, neutered and spayed. Lois and Clark are good with their litter box and will be fun bunnies to have around the house. They should have their own things to chew.

Milana and Dion
A brother and sister pair, these lovely Rex babies will be interesting and lively pets. They are about 5 months old, very active and curious. Milana is white with tan spots and Dion is tan with cream underneath. They are very friendly and already becoming good with their litter box.

adoption pending

Newman and Nellie
Here is an adorable odd couple. Newman is a big, friendly, laid-back lop bunny probably about 4-5 years old. He was retrieved from the bush by a golden retiever and presented to the dogs owner. Newman was just fine and even likes dogs. Nellie is a little, Dutch girl about 3 years old. She is active and curious and enjoys attention. Her head has a slight tilt to the side probably due to an inner ear infection that went untreated. She was found in a local park. Newman and Nellie loved each other right away and are best friends. They are litter lox trained and lovely companion bunnies.

Noir and Rita
Noir is a handsome, Netherland dwarf rabbit in a shiny black coat. He has large brown eyes and is curious and out-going. Rita is a lovely little black/brown bunny. These bunnies love to explore and kick up their heels and wish they could run about your house. They are good with their litter box. Both are neutered and look for that loving owner. Noir is 2 years old and Rita is not yet one.
Adoption Pending

Sarah and Samantha
These are lovely family rabbits. Sarah and Samantha are medium sized rabbits with nice personalities. Samantha is the more outgoing and leads the way. She is grey with tan highlights. Sarah is a soft grey with darker points. They are calm, kind bunnies who will lie beside you or sit beside you on the couch. They are neat and tidy bunnies, very good with their litter box Sarah and Samantha are adults about 3 - 4 years old..

Thomas and Tanzy
Thomas and Tanzy are related, we think. Thomas, a dark brown ticked bunny, is probably Tanzy's older brother. They are medium large bunnies and were rescued from a Richmond park when very young. They are shy until they know you and would prefer a large area to play in with places to hide. They are a couple of characters if you take the time to know them.

Whitney and Winona
These lovely girls are only about 2 yrs old. They were saved as babies when they were thrown out in Richmond. Whitney is white and Winona a wild bunny brown. Both have the slim faces and tall ears that give them a "hare" look. They are very active and busy so they need room to run and play. They are spayed and ready for adoption.

Yoshi and Mimsy
Here's a couple of characters. Yoshi (as the photo shows) is the leader of these two young boys. He has grey Himalaya markings. His buddy, Mimsy is a handsome tan and white boy, usually close behind. These two are probably under 2 years old. They are active, social rabbits who are lots of fun to watch. They chase each other and cuddle together. Yoshi is more out-going but both rabbits enjoy attention. Mimsy and Yoshi were rescued from a park.

Special Needs Rabbits
(all rabbits neutered/spayed unless otherwise noted)

Candy
A boy with a sweet name, Candy is a handsome little boy with a lovely, soft, grey coat. He was turned into a local shelter with a bad sneeze. Candy may have his sinus infection forever. He uses his litter box well and loves to run and explore. He is a young adult who would be best with someone who understands rabbits. Candy is a very friendly little rabbit but he does sometimes bite if he is mishandled.

Max & Millie
Max and Millie were rescued from a very bad situation. Max has been quite ill but has now recovered. He may be affected permanently with a slight wobble. Max is a Hotot cross, white with brown around his eyes and on his ears. His little girl friend, Millie, is a very cute, grey Netherland Dwarf. They dearly love each other and must stay together. Both are altered. Millie is probably younger than Max.

Monty and Kim
Monty and Kim are a sweet pair. Monty, a grey/tan dwarf boy is about 5 years old. His girl, Kim, a little, grey lop is an older bunny, maybe 7 or 8. She is blind. Monty had head tilt and recovered. They met and loved each other right away. Neither need a lot of extra care but they do not use a litter box well and so need more cleaning than usual. Monty likes to run and explore but Kim only moves in a small space. They would be happy with an exercise pen space and lots of love.

Richard and Rachael
These little rabbits, a brother and sister, are about 4 years old. They and the rest of their family were abandoned in a cardboard box and were lucky to be found and saved. Rachel is black and Richard is seal point Himalayan, white with black points. Both are curious, friendly little bunnies. They are neutered and spayed, and very good with their litter box. They look forward to a loving home. Both little rabbits have a stubborn upper respiratory problem and will need medication on an on-going basis.

Syggan
Syggan is a delightful little rabbit, full of fun and energy. She had a boyfriend for several years but he died so now she is alone. Syggan enjoys attention and loves to run around and explore. She is a good bunny but has a chronic sneeze. From time to time she needs some antibiotics. Syggan would love a home where she would be loved and have some room to run.

Whisper
This girl is a typical example of the sad Easter story. Bought as a baby rabbit for Easter she was soon put in an outdoor hutch and neglected. She was saved from her lonliness by a kind animal lover. Whisper has a very bad sinus infection that she may fight the rest of her life. She is a Hotot rabbit, all white with black circles around her eyes about 2 yrs old. She is nervous but runs up to be petted.

Also see our listing on PetFinder.

Adoptable Rabbits at Local Shelters:

N.Van. District Animal Shelter, 299 Mansfield Place, 604 981-3111

Vancouver SPCA, 1245 East 7th Avenue, 604 879-7721

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