Spay/Neuter- When a
rabbit is spay/neutered it often helps to decrease some aggressive behaviors,
prevents males from spraying to mark territory, and prevent other unwanted
rabbits. Be sure to have a copy of the the spay/neuter certificate or the vet
records.
Litter box Training-
Make sure that your rabbit successfully uses a litter box. If a rabbit is
already litter trained, he/she is more likely to be adopted. I you need more
information on litter training, please contact us.
Aggressive Advertising-
The more aggressive you are at getting your rabbit out there, the more likely
he/she is to be adopted.
ASK AROUND- Ask your friends, family, co-worker,
and anyone else you know if they are interested in your rabbit. IF the
rabbit is placed with someone familiar, you can get updates on how he/she is
doing in his/her new home.
TONS OF POSTERS- this is a cheap and easy way to
get your rabbit out there. BE sure to include a color photo of your rabbit on
the posters. Also really stress the positive things and unique qualities of
your rabbit : spay/neutered, litter trained, affectionate, enjoys playing
with toys, etc. Place them at your workplace, grocery store & pet supply
store bulletin boards, veterinarian clinics, and other places you can think
of.
Ask for a fee- Don’t
offer your rabbit as “free to a good home.” With this your rabbit could end
up as snake food, dinner, or a laboratory experiment. Ask for at least $20.00
for your rabbit and his/her supplies. This is a great deal, but it will also
screen out those who are looking for free snake food.
Question-
Don’t be afraid to be selective and question potential new owners. Explain
that you just want to ensure that they and the rabbit are happy. Good
questions include:
What happened to their previous pets?
What do they know about rabbits?
Where will the rabbit be housed?
Who will be the primary caregiver?
How often will the rabbit be let out to exercise?
What will the rabbit be fed?