Adopt a Rex

Paige and Phoebe are a bonded pair of sisters, who came into the rescue together as babies. They are so bonded and love to groom each other. They also like to cuddle next to each other, head to butt. Paige, the rabbit with the more narrow face, is the more active and curious of the two. Paige is also a notorious escape artist and seeming acrobat artist, who was one time found in the very top stack of large boxes 8 feet high. For this reason, keeping the sisters in a taller ex-pen or free roam of a bunny proof room is ideal. Phoebe is a cuddly, laid back bunny that when paired with Paige will give their human companions the best of the bunny world - cuddles with curiosity and fun, bunny antics. Their foster is having a great time with these fun and absolutely sweet tempered girls. If you're interested in adopting Phoebe and Paige, please fill out the application at http://www.friendsofrabbits.org/adoptionform.htm and email Friends of Rabbits at [email protected]. and their foster mom will call or email you to schedule a visit. Their adoption fee is $125. Phoebe and Paige are fostered in Alexandria. Indoor homes only. ABOUT FRIENDS OF RABBITS We are a small group of working professionals, who in our spare time take in rabbits in need from overwhelmed local shelters and foster them in our own homes. When people adopt from Friends of Rabbits, they truly save a life, enabling our foster volunteers to pull another rabbit in need from local animal control facilities. Our rabbits come from the top of the euthanasia list, often within hours of being put to sleep for lack of space, temperament, and physical imperfections. We do not discriminate between the shelter rabbits that we take in. Our organization is made up of volunteers who simply care about saving bunnies and sometimes other critters that need us. It is our mission to end the euthanasia of healthy, adoptable companion rabbits. Come Meet Our Pets... We have adoption events in several of our foster homes whenever the need arises. We also have regularly scheduled events in local pet stores throughout the metropolitan region. Our Adoption Process... Prior to adoption, we ask that people fill out an application: http://www.friendsofrabbits.org/adoptionform.htm 1. The rabbit must be adopted by a responsible adult at least 18 years of age. If the rabbit is to be adopted out to a family, the primary caregiver must be an adult or a responsible older teen. Younger children may do the work necessary to care for the rabbit under the daily supervision of an adult. All adults in the family must agree on adopting the rabbit. 2. We do not adopt our rabbits out as classroom pets. Exceptions would be adoption to the teacher who may bring the rabbit into the classroom on a regular basis. 3. Rabbits are social animals. The adopted rabbit is to be housed indoors in an appropriate space where he or she will receive daily interaction with the family. The best possible space would be freedom in a rabbit proofed room. If that is not possible, a dog exercise pen with rabbit safe flooring works well. Other options include a large dog crate or a roomy cage. The best cages are at least 42 to 48 inches long by 24 inches width. The 24 inch width allows for use of the widest and deepest jumbo litter boxes which work very well for most rabbits. Caging can also be easily built to fit your space using shelving material. Instructions on how to build those cages can be provided. Caged rabbits need daily exercise time outside the cage. 4. If you are renting your home, please have written consent from your landlord before you adopt. 5. For new adopters, we usually conduct a home visit to make sure that the rabbit will be adopted into a safe environment. We occasionally adopt out rabbits to people outside our area. If it is not possible to conduct a home visit ourselves, we will either ask an associate in your area to visit your home or we will ask for photographs of your setup for the rabbit. 6. When they are ill, rabbits require a veterinarian that specializes in exotic animals. Be aware that these services are considerably more expensive than most veterinarians. Plan them into your budget accordingly. 7. If you are looking to adopt a companion for your existing rabbit, your rabbit must be spayed or neutered prior to any introductions. 8. The final step to the adoption process is filling out a contract, which is supplied by our representative. The cost to adopt a rabbit from us is $75 for a single rabbit and $125 for a pair. The adoption fees include a goodie bag with rabbit care information, necessities, toys and a coupon for discounted rabbit supplies, and cover the cost of the rabbit's spay/neuter.