Bunny Brigade Application for Rabbit Adoption

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This application will take 15-20 minutes to complete and there is no option to save your progress and come back at a later time. Please begin this application at a time you can answer all questions fully and to the best of your ability, as incomplete applications cannot be processed.

Completing this application does not guarantee approval to adopt. Please be aware that this application is the first step in our adoption process which helps us determine your current level of knowledge surrounding rabbit care and whether the rabbit you're interested in (if specified) may be a good fit for your family.

To see our adoptable rabbits, please visit bunnybrigadepa.com/adopt.

Education is a core part of our adoption process and a crucial step in reducing overall neglect and abuse of rabbits. Before beginning this application, please review "Bunny 101," a resource provided by the Georgia House Rabbit Society, available here: https://www.houserabbitga.com/bunny-101-class-handout *

I have reviewed Bunny 101 and do not have questions at this time.

I have reviewed Bunny 101 and have questions regarding rabbit care or whether a rabbit is right for my family.

I have not read Bunny 101 and understand that my application cannot be processed further until I have done so.

Section 1: Rabbit Basics

Please read these questions carefully in order to determine if adopting a rabbit is right for you and your family.

I understand that with proper care, rabbits can live 8-12 years or more. I am prepared to keep my rabbit for his or her entire life. *

Yes; I am prepared to care for a rabbit for 8-12 years.

No; I may not be prepared to care for a rabbit for 8-12 years.

I understand that rabbits require veterinary care, including annual wellness exams. I am physically and financially prepared to find a qualified exotics veterinarian for any and all care that my rabbit needs. *

Yes; I already have an exotics veterinarian.

Yes; I have found an exotics veterinarian near me.

I understand and need assistance locating an exotics veterinarian in my area.

I do not understand and/or may not be financially prepared to provide exotic veterinary care.

I understand that rabbits are prey animals and usually do not enjoy being picked up, held, or cuddled. *

Yes; I am prepared to care for my rabbit even if he or she prefers not to be touched.

I want a pet that will enjoy cuddling with me.

I understand that rabbits are not "starter pets" or suited for young children. (For more information, please visit https://rabbit.org/faq-children-and-rabbits/) *

I understand; I am not adopting a rabbit to be a companion for my child(ren).

I do not understand; I am looking for a suitable pet for my child(ren).

I need help determining whether my child(ren) may be prepared for a rabbit.

I understand that rabbits can and may be destructive, especially when bored, including chewing on furniture, walls, baseboards, carpets, and wires. I am prepared to rabbit-proof my home and keep him/her entertained with toys and enrichment activities for his/her happiness and safety. *

I understand and I agree; if my rabbit is destructive, it means that I must work to find a solution.

I do not understand and/or do not agree; I do not want a rabbit that destroys things in my home.

I need help determining whether I am prepared for potentially destructive rabbit behaviors.

Section 2: Background Information

Your full name: *

Your street address: *

Your city & state: *

Your email address: *

Your primary phone number: *

What is the best way to contact you? *

Phone

Other:

Do you rent or own your home? *

Rent

Own

If you rent, please provide your landlord's contact information:

Are you over 18? *

Yes

If you are under 18, a parent or guardian will be required to participate in the adoption process.

I understand and I agree.

I do not understand and/or do not agree; my parents may not be supportive of adoption or may not be able to be involved in my application.

Clear selection

Please list the members of your household and their ages, beginning with yourself. *

Does every member of the household wish to adopt this rabbit? *

Yes

Unsure

Who will be primarily responsible for caring for this rabbit? *

My spouse or partner(s)

Myself and my spouse or partner(s)

Myself and my child/children

Child/children

All members of the household will share equal responsibility

Other:

Who will be financially responsible for this rabbit's needs, including food, litter, toys, and veterinary care? *

My spouse or partner(s)

Myself and my spouse or partner(s)

Myself and my child/children

Child/children

All members of the household will financially contribute to this rabbit's care

Other:

Does anyone in the home have allergies and/or asthma? *

Yes

Maybe

Are there any other pets in the home? If yes, please list them by species and age. *

Please explain how you plan to introduce each pet in the home to the rabbit.

Please describe the level of activity in your home. *

Low activity; our home has infrequent visitors, very few family members coming and going throughout the day, is very quiet, and our family has very consistent routines.

Moderate activity; our home has occasional visitors and/or multiple family members come and go more than once or twice per day, a moderate level of noise (TV usually on, gaming systems, next to highway or other noise pollution, etc.), and our family has regular disruptions to our routine.

High activity; our home has frequent visitors and/or many members of the family come and go throughout the day, medium to loud noises are very common, and our family does not often have a consistent routine.

How long have you been considering adding a rabbit to your family? *

When are you hoping to add a rabbit to your family? *

As soon as my application can be processed

Sometime this month

Sometime next month

Other:

Do you have a regular veterinarian? If yes, please provide the name of vet, clinic name, address, and phone number. *

Have you ever surrendered, given up for adoption, or otherwise gotten rid of a pet, including euthanasia? If yes, please explain the circumstances below. *

Please provide the name and phone number of three (3) personal references not related to you. *

Section 3: Rabbit Care

This section will help us understand how you intended to care for your adopted rabbit. Please provide as much detail as possible. If you do not know the answer, please state that you are unsure - there is always more that we can learn, and our volunteers can help you with educational resources!

Name or description of rabbit you wish to adopt: *

Please tell us why you are interested in adopting this rabbit. *

If another candidate is approved to adopt this rabbit before your application can be processed, are you interested in adopting any of our other rabbits? Please explain. *

Please select the top three (3) qualities that are MOST important to you in a rabbit that you wish to adopt. *

Enjoys being petted and/or held; I want a pet that I can touch and cuddle.

Good litterbox skills; I do not want a rabbit that has accidents.

Able to get along with other pets (non-rabbits); I want my rabbit to interact with my other pets.

Potential for bonding to another rabbit; I want a bonded mate for the rabbit(s) already in my home.

Lack of aggression (biting, lunging, boxing); I do not want a rabbit that may react fearfully.

Not destructive (does not dig up carpet, chew baseboards, etc); I do not want a rabbit that may destroy things in my home.

Friendly, outgoing personality; I want a rabbit that will play and interact with me.

Relaxed demeanor; I want an easygoing rabbit.

Shy and/or not well socialized; I like working with rabbits that are scared and slowly being rewarded with their trust.

Independent; I want a rabbit who enjoys being on their own and/or left to their own devices.

Young; I am most interested in a younger rabbit that may live 7-9+ more years in my home.

Old; I would like to give a senior rabbit a retirement home for their remaining years.

Small or dwarf size; I am most interested in rabbits under 4 pounds.

Large or giant size; I am most interested in rabbits over 8 pounds.

Medium size; I am most interested in rabbits between 4 and 8 pounds.

Other:

Required

Where will this rabbit live? *

Indoors only

Outdoors only

Indoors and outdoors

Unsure

How many hours per day will the rabbit be left alone? *

Please describe your intended enclosure for this rabbit when you are unable to supervise him/her. *

How much space will this enclosure provide? Please provide dimensions and/or measurements. *

When and how often do you expect that this rabbit will be able to exercise outside of his/her enclosure? *

Please describe the ways in which your life may change over the next 5-10 years and how those changes will affect your rabbit's routine. Consider: career path or changes in employment status, possibility of moving, changes within family structure and/or romantic relationships, etc. *

What do you plan to feed your rabbit? Please use as much detail as possible, including brand names of any food where applicable. *

For what reasons would you bring your rabbit to see a vet? *

Are there any circumstances under which you would need to rehome this rabbit? *

Section 4: Current & Past Rabbit Owners Only

If you have never owned a rabbit before, please skip this section.

How many rabbits currently live in your home?

How many rabbits have lived with you in the past, but are no longer in your home (for any reason including death, rehoming, etc)?

For every rabbit you currently own, please list the following: Name, age, spayed/neutered, where you got them, how long they have lived with you

For every rabbit you have owned in the past, please list the following: Name, age, spayed/neutered, where you got them, how long they lived with you, reason they are no longer in your home

Please explain any health or behavioral issues of rabbits that you currently own or have owned in the past.

Are you interested in adopting this rabbit to bond with your current rabbit(s)?

Yes

Maybe

Clear selection

Do you plan to keep this rabbit if bonding is not successful?

Yes

Maybe

Clear selection

If you intend to bond your rabbits, please describe your current level of bonding experience.

If you intend to bond your rabbits, how much time will you allow before determining that it is not successful?

Section 5: Submitting Your Application

I certify that all of the information on this application is true and complete. *

Yes

I agree that Bunny Brigade Inc. may contact my veterinarian and/or personal references, and conduct a home visit if necessary. *

Yes

I understand that if I am selected to adopt this rabbit, the adoption fee will be $60 for a single rabbit or $65 for a bonded pair. Furthermore, I understand that while Bunny Brigade Inc. may work with transports to coordinate long-distance adoptions, I am ultimately responsible for making arrangements to pick up my adopted rabbit from their foster home in the Wilkes-Barre, Harrisburg, or Philadelphia, PA areas. *

I understand and I agree.

I do not understand and/or do not agree.

I understand that if I am selected to adopt this rabbit, I will be required to sign an adoption contract. This contract will specify acceptable standard of care for my rabbit and will require me to return my rabbit to Bunny Brigade Inc. if I am no longer able to care for him/her. *

I understand and I agree.

I do not understand and/or do not agree.

I understand that when I click "submit," Bunny Brigade Inc. will be automatically notified of my application and that I do not need to send a separate message indicating my completion of this application. I understand I may wait 48-36 hours for a response and that it is recommended I check my spam folder for a response to my application. *

I understand and I agree.

I do not understand and/or do not agree.

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