Rabbit Allies of CT

Adoption Application

• Adoption fees are $75 for spayed/neutered singles, and $150 for a bonded pair. This goes toward paying for the spay/neuter operation.
• Adoptions are made to indoor homes only. A rabbit left outdoors is all too often improperly cared for and quickly forgotten.
• The primary caregiver must be an adult, not a child. Statistically, children lose interest after a time, leaving the rabbit alone and unwanted.
• Adoptions are made to families and individuals only, not to institutions such as schools, nursing homes, etc.
• Please keep in mind that we are not a shelter. Our rabbits are in different foster homes. Please contact us to make arrangements if you wish to see any of them.

Please copy and paste this to an email, or send as an attachment (download the text file here). The more accurate the information, the better we can assist you in finding just the right rabbit. So please answer as clearly as possible. We will contact you to discuss your application and arrange to meet the rabbits you are interested in.

Full name: 
Phone number(s) - Home:
    Work: 
Home address (physical):
Mailing address if different:     
Email address: 
Rabbit(s) you are interested in:                 
Your Employer and occupation:
Spouse & occupation:
Please provide references, at least two people who
have known you for five years or more, not in your
immediate family:

* Do you live in a: house, apartment, other? 
* How long have you lived there? 
* Do you own or rent? 
* If you rent, please provide the name and phone number of
landlord or contact for Board of Directors:   
* How much research have you done on rabbits before 
contacting us?  What sources did you use? 
* Are you aware that rabbits require routine veterinary
care, often at a higher cost than dogs and cats, and at a
substantial distance? 
* Are you prepared for a possible 10-year or more
commitment to this rabbit? 
* Are you willing to provide adequate medical care if
this pet should become sick or injured, even if it requires
a long drive to get to a rabbit savvy vet? 
* Does everyone in your family/household want a rabbit? 
* List ages of all children living at home:
If you do not currently have children but plan to, what
will happen to the rabbit?
* Is your home "bunny-proofed"? 
* Where will the pet stay? (be specific)
* Would you object to an inspection of your premises?                                        
* Please describe the housing facilities you currently 
have for this animal and supplies: 
* Do you have a safe area that a rabbit can be allowed to
exercise in, and will the rabbit be able to have a minimum
of 30 hours/week exercise time out of cage? 
* Please describe the proper method of handling/picking
up a rabbit: 
* What other animals do you currently own and are they 
altered (be specific)? Will any of them be a danger to a
rabbit?
* Please indicate if you are looking for a bonding partner
for a rabbit you already own, and describe your
rabbit's personality.
* What is involved in caring for a rabbit? 
* What will you feed the rabbit?
* Who will be responsible for this animal? 
* Have you ever owned a rabbit before? 
* If yes, what happened to the rabbit? (If deceased, 
please state cause of death and how long ago.) 
* How often do you travel? 
* How do you plan to provide for the rabbit when you 
are out of town? 
* Are you planning a move soon? To where?
* Even if you are not planning a move, circumstances 
change. What do you plan to do with the rabbit if you
must move in the future?
* Under what circumstances would you not keep the rabbit?
* Have you ever given up a pet in the past to a shelter 
or other? Why?
* Have you ever been investigated for animal neglect or 
cruelty?
* Does anyone in your household have allergies to animals
or other? Asthma? Smoke?
* Why do you want a rabbit? 
* Why have you chosen this particular rabbit? 
* Please make a list of questions that you may have 
regarding the care, health, and handling of rabbits.