Unfortunately, because of the high rate of rabbit abandonment and surrenders we see, we are unable to take in any rabbits and have to redirect all those who wish to surrender theirs to the Animal Care Center, the city's local animal shelter (there is one in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Staten Island).

However, as an alternative to the shelter, we highly encourage owners to choose to become fosters for their own rabbits while we work to find a good forever home for them. We market the rabbit on our website and social media accounts just like our other adoptables, which get high visibility. This option is much more humane and responsible than sending a rabbit to the shelter and has quicker turnaround time for getting the rabbit adopted to a new family. There are no guarantees for when a rabbit will be adopted, but you can expect the rabbit to be re-homed in about 3 months. If you choose this route, please include the following in an email to us:

• Several good quality photos of your rabbit and a biography of its personality, to help get it adopted
• Proof of spay/neuter (all medical documents are appreciated and useful to us)
• Agreement that you are able to hold onto your rabbit until we find it a new home.
• Other information we will need:
  • Rabbit name, age, breed, color, weight, sex
  • Rabbit vet's name and phone number
  • Where did the rabbit live? Ie cage, outdoor hutch, loose in yard, free roam in house
  • How long have you had the rabbit?
  • Did rabbit live with any other animals?
  • Rabbit's temperment (shy, calm, lively, aggressive, etc)
  • Rabbit's diet
  • Medical history
  • Reason you are surrendering your rabbit
  • Your address and phone number

If you are interested in this foster route, please email the information above to info@bunniesandbeyond.org.