Bunnies For Adoption at Local Animal Shelters!!

All of these bunnies have been adopted as of 11/20/09!!!! Yay!!

Huntsville Animal Services has three wonderful bunnies for adoption! Flopsy, Mopsy and Pumpkin were brought in by their person because she lost her job and could no longer afford to keep them. They would love to go to loving, indoor, permanent homes.

All three are a little shy right now and getting used to the shelter, but when they get to know you they really warm up!! All three like to be petted and loved on, and are curious about people.

Mopsy is a nine month old orange and white Dutch boy. He is the shyest of the three but does like people once he has been petted and loved on. He enjoys playing with his cardboard box and digging in his towel. His litter skills are getting better, and he will be neutered before adoption. His fur is just gorgeous!

Flopsy is a nine month old Florida White bunny who is sweet and friendly. She is very curious about her surroundings and likes people. She seems to like Mopsy a lot and might like to be adopted with him, although she would probably do fine as a single bun if she got lots of attention.

Flopsy has great litter box habits - she is very nice! She will be getting spayed by the shelter before adoption and her litter skills will probably just get better after that, too.

Flopsy loves veggies and is a very good eater! She has beautiful white fur and big, gorgeous ears.
Pumpkin is a six month old Dutch girl. She is less shy than Mopsy and Flopsy and likes to explore and have fun. Pumpkin is still working on her litter skills but after she is spayed by the shelter they will probably get better. She is happy to be petted and is fun to be around.

All three bunnies will be adopted with Adoption Kits that include a litter box, food and water bowls, samples of hay, litte and pellets, an information packet and even a toy! The adoption fee for each rabbit is $50 which covers the cost of their spay/neuter.

Who We Are

Updated 8/26/09

Greetings Huntsville Bunny Lovers! We are a group of rabbit lovers in the Huntsville Alabama area who have formed a non-profit 501(c)3 group. We help with the bunnies turned in to Huntsville Animal Services and educate the public on rabbit behaviour and care. We sometimes have social gatherings for our fellow bunny lovers, too!

If you’d like to be in on the fun, please email us at: huntsvillebunnies@hotmail.com
You can also check out our main fosterers’ blog at: http://www.bunnygardener.blogspot.com/

Did you know that rabbits are the third most surrendered animals at shelters in the United States, and that many people who surrender them have been misinformed as to how to properly care for them? Huntsville Friends of Rabbits primarily exists to educate the public on the care and behavior of these fun-loving creatures and to support the rabbits who come in to Huntsville Animal Services, our local municipal shelter.

We help HAS care for the bunnies and provide an adoption kit for each rabbit adopter to take home. These kits provide adopters with everything they need to understand how to care for their new rabbit, including lots of bunny care info and even a bunny toy! We have gotten lots of feedback from people who have told us these kits have really helped them and their new rabbit settle in together.

We also educate the public by having information tables at local events, by teaching "Bunny Care 101" classes, and by distributing Bunny Care Information Packets to people interested in rabbit care. If you would like one of these packets, or have questions about how to care for your bunny, please contact us at huntsvillebunnies@hotmail.com The packets are free - just ask!!

Although we do not, as a general rule, foster bunnies, Huntsville Friends of Rabbits occasionally takes in a special needs rabbit from HAS as a foster bunny. These are rabbits who have come into Huntsville Animal Services with medical or behavioral issues which need to be addressed before they can be adopted out. The shelter has limited resources for these bunnies, and often they do better in a home environment. We rehabilitate these bunnies and then find them loving, permanent homes.

We do NOT take rabbits from the general public. In fact, there are usually rabbits at the local shelters we cannot take because we do not have the space or financial resources. If you are looking to rehome your bunny, please scroll down to the section "So You Need To Find A Home For Your Bunny."

Please note that, although we work with our municipal shelter we receive no funding from the state or local government. We are registered as a non-profit corporation in the State of Alabama and we are a federal non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Our funding comes from donations and fundraising by our members. If you would care to donate towards our work, there is a paypal button on this page. Your support is needed and appreciated!

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Our Adoption Policies

Our Adoption Policies are as follows:

We adopt to indoor, adult-only homes. We do not adopt rabbits as pets for children. We consider homes with dogs or ferrets on a case-by-case basis.

If you are over 21 and have the time, energy, love and financial resources to care for a rabbit (not to mention lots of wicker bunny toys and a good sense of humor!) we would be happy to talk to you about adopting one of our fabulous foster bunnies!

If you are interested in adopting please email us at: huntsvillebunnies@hotmail.com . We'll contact you to discuss the adoption. Please note we are a little picky – we love these bunnies and since they have already been through the shelter once we want to make sure they have a great home the second time around! We do screen applicants carefully, as well as require a home visit. We reserve the right to decline any application!

Our Adoptable Bunnies!

Updated 10/25/09
Here they are - our adoptable bunnies! We also have several bunnies who are not ready for adoption yet, but will be soon, so please keep checking back! If you are interested in adopting a bunny from us, please email us at huntsvillebunnies@hotmail.com
Hi I'm Smores! I'm a gorgeous mini-Rex girl who is about two years old. My former person had to give me up because she was allergic to me, and also because she and he husband weren't happy with my spirited personality. I do act like a queen sometimes, but I think I was also misunderstood. And I was only spayed a few weeks ago - I am starting to get a little calmer now!

I love playing with my toys and I especially like my grass mats and digging in my cotton rug. I like to have my condo arranged just so - I'm very neat. That goes for my litter box, too - I have exceptionally good litter skills!

My plush fur will have you wanting to pet me for hours. I'm pretty tolerant of that but after a point I need to go - I have things to do and am very busy! I'll keep you entertained as I love to explore and have fun!


Hi, I'm Joss! I'm a beautiful and sweet Havana boy. I am 6-8 years old, and I was brought to the shelter because my person's kids were "tired of" me. I think that is so sad - it's hard for an older bun to get used to a new situation. I really didn't like the shelter, but i am starting to enjoy it here at the foster home. The people here really like me, especially since I enjoy being loved on and held. I'm actually quite cuddly!

I have had a full vet check up and have been neutered. I also had my teeth filed down because they were a little overgrown, but not too bad for an older guy!

I am getting used to all the different foods here and I love my toys! My litter skills are starting to improve since I've been neutered. I really wasn't sure what a litter box was for at first, but I'm figuring it out.

So if you'd like a sweet, older bun who loves the lovin', check me out!

On Hold Pending Medical Evaluation:Here's Elton and Ellie Mae! Elton and Ellie Mae were brought to the shelter by their owner, who had moved here from texas and couldn't keep them in the apartment she had gotten. They are adorable bunnies who are fairly young and very sweet and social. They are good friends and they would like to be adopted together.

Elton is a loveable goofball of a bunny who is very curious about his world and seems to be afraid of nothing. He uses his paws to play in his water bowl, bat at his food, and to try and get his condo door open! Elton is obviously very smart and is also quite social. He is easy to handle and clipping his toenails was a breeze.

Ellie Mae is just a love bug. She is a very small bunny and has long ears that are much bigger than her head! She has beautiful Harlequin coloring and the sweetest face. She doesn't mind being held and really enjoys being with people.

Ellie and Elton have been "fixed" - don't worry about babies! If you would like to adopt a pair who are fun to be with and easy to love, these two cuties are the ones for you!

Here's Roo!! Roo was found wandering the streets and we can't figure out why a handsome man like himself was allowed outside! He is just gorgeous! Roo is a castor mini-Rex. His fur is similar in color to a wild bunny's. In fact, the woman who found him thought he was a wild bunny until she felt his gorgeous velvety fur. He kind of looks like a little kangaroo.

Roo is very good with his litter box, and he will get better as soon as he is neutered. He has a sweet personality and really seems to like people. If you would like to have a velveteen sweetie, Roo is for you!

Adopted!! Here's Vickie!! Vickie, whose nickname is "Flea" is a baby bunny who was one of the Decatur lionheads we took in. She is absolutely adorable and a bundle of energy! Her nickname is Flea because she is tiny and black - and she can hop three feet straight up!! Vickie is fearless and does not seem to be afraid of any new situation. She enjoys attention - in fact, she just can't get enough!

Surprisingly, Vickie is great in her litter box, and will only get better once she is spayed. She is also very curious about other bunnes and definately seems like she would enjoy a bunny friend.

Vickie will not be adoptable for at least two months, as we are not able to adopt out baby bunnies as pets according to Alabama Law, and because she needs to wait at least another two months before she is spayed. However, if you'd like to meet an adorable baby bunny, we'll be happy to introduce you!!

Here's Captain Reynolds!! Captain Reynolds is a charming gentleman who enjoys fine dining, relaxing with friends, and having his ears scritched. He is very happy to be in a foster home as his previous life was spent running loose in a back yard. He was hot and dirty and really didn't get enough attention (which he loves).

Now that he's indoors and safe, Captain Reynolds has been spending much of his time cleaning up his fur and enjoying the lovely air conditioning! He has also enjoyed his toys, especially his jingle balls. He's very organised - when he's done playing, he puts his toys in his water bowl!

The Captain has been neutered and has very nice litter skills. He would like a home with adults or maybe older children. If you are curious about his name - he was named by one of our members who is a fan of the TV series "Firefly"!

Here's Brando! Brando is a sweet Dutch bunny who is about four years old. He is a special needs bunny as he is blind. We have had him thoroughly checked out, and apparently his eyes are fine, but his vision is not being processed by his brain. All of his bloodwork came back normal, and he is apparently in very good health except for his vision problems.

Brando compensates very well for his vision though - in fact, he gets around so well that at first we could not figure out what was wrong with him! As long as his pen is kept in the same arrangement he gets around very well and seems to be a very happy camper.

brando is also very smart. he knows his name and can tell it apart from the names of the other bunnies around him. He is actually quite bouncy at times and likes to play with his toss toys and dig in his cotton rug.

Brando needs to be in a home where his senses other than his vision will get some stimulation. he likes to have herbs in his food because of the smell, and he loves to be petted (though he is nervous about being picked up.) he might like to be with another calm and friendly bunny. he has been neutered and he is excellent in his litter box.

Adoption Pending! Here's Persephone! Persephone, or Persy as she is known, is a wonderful, young English Spot girl. She was brought into Huntsville Animal Services with five other baby bunnies who had been found running around someone's back yard. Persy's friends have all been adopted, and it's time she found a wonderful, loving home as well!!

Persy is about five months old and is a gorgeous calico English Spot. She has been loved and handled since she came into foster care at about eight weeks old, and she is very trusting of people. She doesn't mind lots of loving!!
Persy is very smart and could easily be clicker trained.
She is due to be spayed at the end of June, and after that this sweet little lady will be available!

Here's Flower! Flower looks just like a little wild bunny, except that she has a wonderful mane of fur around her neck! She is one of a group of bunnies in Decatur whom we are trying to help with - you can read their story elsewhere on this website.
Flower is about four to five months old and she is very anxious to find a loving home. Despite having lived outside she is very social. She knows that people are good for treats, petting and love, and those are things she likes very much! She is already very good with her litter box, too.

Flower is very expressive and social, and just indescribably cute. She will be spayed at the end of June, and will be ready for adoption as soon as she is recovered. However, if you would like to meet her before that, just contact us! We'll be happy to introduce you!

Adopted!!! Here's Cousin It!! We named this little guy Cousin It because he reminds us so much of the Adams Family character - he has so much hair it is hard to tell if he is coming or going! We call him CoCo for short, as that is the colour of his fur. CoCo is one of the Decatur lionheads we have been trying to help with - you can read their story elsewhere on this website.

CoCo's fur was very matted when he came in, and so he has been clipped. He actually looks very much like a tiny Havana bunny now! His fur will have to have a lot of grooming and whoever adopts him will need to enjoy brushing bunny fur.
CoCo is a sweet guy who loves affection. He is very calm and actually quite cuddly. he likes to play with his toys and he also likes having his pellets sprinkled around his pen so he can track them down. That's lots of fun!

Here's Moxie!! Moxie is a black Havana who is just a fabulous, smart and perky girl! She has loads of personality and could be easily clicker trained. She enjoys exploring and playing with her toss toys.
Her litter skills are very nice and she has already been spayed. As you can tell from her picture she has lots of "rabbitude" and just loves to be social with her people! Wouldn't you love to run your hands through her sleek, black fur? And gaze into those chocolate brown eyes?!


This is Princess! She's five years old and just lost her boyfriend. It's very sad - Princess and Hero came into the shelter together because after having them for five years, their person no longer wanted them. Princess was spayed and in pretty good health, but Hero was not neutered and had very bad teeth, as well as other issues. He passed away after they had been in foster care a short time.

Princess obviously misses him, and would love to have someone new to share her life with. She would be a wonderful friend for an older, neutered bunny, or for a person who would like to shower her with attention.

Since she has only been here a few weeks she is still being evaluated and it will probably be about June before she is adoptable. We want to make sure she doesn't have arthritis or some other age-related issues. She is very healthy and friendly though - she loves attention! She runs up to greet her foster mom and dad and always enjoys having her head scritched. Even though Princess had never used a litter box before she caught on very quickly, and now is a pro.

If you would like an older, calm and very social girl and maybe even have a neutered older bun who needs a girlfriend, then think about Princess! Even though she's not up for adoption yet you can still come meet her and stake your claim!

Frobie is on hold - his adoption is pending! Here's Frobie! Frobenius, or "Frobie" as he is known around here, is a sweet and gentle little bunny. We mean "little", too - he is only about three pounds! Frobie enjoys affection and would be happy to be petted and loved on all day! Well, maybe not the entire day - Frobie does have some projects he likes to keep busy with, such as digging in his cardboard box and playing with his toss toys. His other interests are fine dining (kale and romaine lettuce are favorites) and taking long naps. He is great in his litter box, too!

We think Frobie may be an older bun, but we are unsure of his age as he was a stray. He is much too calm to be a teenage bunny, though! Frobie is really a joy to be around and apparently has no bad habits. We think he might like to be bonded with a quiet female bunny, as he seems quite interested in the other bunnies around him. As with all our rabbits, Frobie has had a full vet exam and has been neutered. He's ready to go!

Upcoming Events

Updated 11/23/09
Our Upcoming Events:

We'll be having Adoption/Education days at the Petco on University Drive in Huntsville, on the last Saturday of every month. We'll be there from 10 am to 3:30 pm, and we'll have one of our adorable bunnies! We'll be skipping our December Adoption Day, but will be there in January.

Did you know Santa Claus loves bunnies?! We will be hosting Santa on Sunday December 6th, and our member, Cayce Savage has offered to take bunny photos with him. So if you would like your bunny's photo taken with Santa, but don't want to expose her to the chaos of those pet store Santa photos, please contact us for the time and directions. Each bunny will receive a treat bag from Santa, too!!

We will also be gift wrapping at the Barnes and Noble on Carl T. Jones (same mall as the Target and Petsmart) in Huntsville to raise money for the bunnies. Barnes and Noble supplies all the wrapping paper, tape, etc, and we supply the people to help wrap. The service is free for Barnes and Noble customers, but they are encouraged to donate to our group. If you would like to help us "Wrap for the Rabbits", the dates are:
Dec. 19th: 6-9:30 pm
Dec. 22nd: 6-9:30 pm
Dec. 23rd: 6-9:30 pm
Dec. 24th: 2-6 pm

If you'd like more info on these events, or be in on the fun, please email us at huntsvillebunnies@hotmail.com We'd love to hear from you!

Our Wish List

Updated 8/28/09
Are you a rabbit lover? Would you like to help us help rabbits? If you would like to make a donation towards our work, there is a Paypal button on this page. Or, here are some things we always need, and would love to have donated:

1. Adoption Kit Items: We could always use items for our Adoption Kits, which are given to people adopting bunnies from Huntsville Animal Services!

We especially need:
Carefresh Litter
new litter boxes
new food and water dishes
new or gently used baby keys/links/stacking cups
copying services for bunny care info
large (at least 25 X 30), clear gift bags to package the kits in.

2. Bunny Food:
Pellets: Kaytee Timothy Complete, Oxbow Bunny Basics T or ZuPreem Nature's Promise
green leafy veggies
Gift Cards for Target, Kroger or Publix (where our fosterers tend to buy veggies)
Gift cards for Petco or Petsmart (where our fosterers tend to buy pellets and litter)

3. Dog Exercise Pens and Large Dog crates: The taller the better on the exercise pens (we have some really athletic jumpers in our foster bunny group!) We also need large dog crates.

4. Gently used items for our yard sales.

If you would like to donate any of these items please email us at huntsvillebunnies@hotmail.com and we will make arrangements to pick them up!! Thank you!

5. We have a Veterinary Fund, and we welcome contributions! The bunnies we specifically need assistance with are:
Callie: This little lady was left at the shelter because after three years her family was tired of her and "the kids have other interests now" - a story we hear way too often. Callie has a wonderful personality and we had high hopes that she would be adoptable. Sadly, she has developed liver issues, some tooth problems and is also arthritic.

We love Callie very much, and we are giving her the best life possible. She seems very interested in other rabbits, and so we are in the process of bonding her with Cotton, another of our sanctuary bunnies. We hope they will be a happy couple!

Cotton: This big, sweet guy was abandoned in a back yard with four other rabbits when his people moved away. Sadly, two of the rabbits died before they were rescued. The remaining three were taken into foster care with us, and after a few days we noticed Cotton was not thriving. A vet visit uncovered a spinal problem - Cotton's back was broken, but so far down that only his tail was affected. We originally expected that his prognosis was poor, however, Cotton surprised us by getting better and better!

Cotton's tail is still paralysed, and we are concerned that he may have some issues with his muscles in his lower back. He needs to continue to have visits with his veterinarian, but we expect he can live a fairly normal life if carefully monitored. Since we do not expect him to be adopted (people are very nervous about him when told of his condition) we are bonding him with Callie so that he will have a bunny friend, which he seems to want very much. He is a happy, though opinionated, boy!!

Conan: This little guy is a funny little (two pounds!), Holland Lop who makes quacking noises when he wants to communicate. He has a hernia which cannot be repaired because he cannot be anesthetized due to incurable respiratory issues. He is also partially blind and does not appear to hear well. Conan is very happy, however - he loves to be cuddled and runs to the door of his condo to greet his foster mom. Conan loves being wrapped in a towel and carried around like a baby!

We are not expecting to be able to find an adopter for him, though if you can provide a loving, indoor home with no other rabbits (he may have some contagion issues and we don't want to take a chance) for a two pound bundle of fur that quacks like a duck, please contact us!!

Conan will need some ongoing vet care that we do not expect to be too expensive (a vet visit every couple of months), and also Gentamycin drops for his nose that cost about $19 every two months.
Peter: This lovely boy is a big, beautiful New Zealand bunny who was brought into Huntsville Animal Services with a respiratory infection, arthritis, liver and intestinal issues, Bells' Palsy, and a seriously impacted and overgrown tooth. He is doing much better now than when he came to us! However, he will need ongoing care for issues related to his teeth, arthritis and facial paralysis, and his liver issues which have now resurfaced.

Peter needs to have his teeth filed every few months and medication (Metacam and Glucosamine Chondriotin Sulfate) for his arthritis. He also takes Enulose and Hepato-Support for his liver issues, and needs periodic bloodwork, and also X-rays for both his liver and teeth.

peter has a very strong personality - we call him the Humphrey Bogart of rabbits! He is very attached to his foster mom and jumps in her lap (repeatedly!!) to get attention! Again, we are not expecting Peter to be adopted, but if you have a big, soft heart for a big, soft bunny who will follow you around like a puppy, please give us a call!

If anyone would like to donate towards vet care or medication for these bunnies, or other bunnies we take in, or would like to adopt them, we would appreciate it very much! There is a Paypal button on this page. Or if you prefer, our vet clinic has agreed to take credit card numbers over the phone, and will also take checks.

Their address and phone number is: North Alabama Cat and Bird Clinic (make checks out to them) 1110 Main Street East Hartselle, AL 35640 256-773-0844 Please tell them that you would like to donate towards the Huntsville Friends of Rabbits bunnies – Callie, Cotton, Conan and Peter.

If you donate (or you would like more information) please contact us at: huntsvillebunnies@hotmail.com and give us your name, address, and which bunny you would like to sponsor. We will send you a photo of your favorite bunny, a tax receipt, and a certificate for being a Friend of Rabbits!

If You Need To Find New Home For Your Bunny - Please Read This!

Huntsville Friends of Rabbits is frequently contacted by people who are trying to find a new home for a bunny. We are sorry to say that we cannot, under any circumstances, take bunnies from the general public. We are an extremely small group and have very limited foster spaces for bunnies. In addition, each bunny that we take in, even the healthy ones, costs us at least $250 - $300 just for veterinary expenses. We just do not have the financial resources to take in every bunny. While there are many dog and cat rescues, we are the only rabbit rescue in North Alabama.

If you would like to find a new home for your bunny, there are some resources you can use to help. The "Charky and Ash" Rabbit Resources site has links to many articles on finding a new home for your bunny. They can be found at: http://homepage.mac.com/mattocks/morfz/rabcare.html#rehoming .

In addition to using the tips in these leaflets, there are two places where you can post a listing that your bunny needs a new home.

The first is on the Alabama EAR S website: http://www.alabamaears.org/. Alabama EARS is the local chapter of the House Rabbit Society. They have a page where anyone can post a photo and information about the bunny they are trying to find a home for. Send a photo in .jpeg form along with a description of your bunny to: info@alabamaears.org, and they will post it on their “Other Adoptable Bunnies” page. This page gets a lot of hits and people who have done this have had very good luck in placing their bunnies in new homes.

The second place is in the Petfinder Classified Ads. Petfinder is a website which is dedicated to helping people locate adoptable pets in their area, whether through shelters or through individuals trying to rehome their pets. Their classified ads are free and are on the Petfinder website for two weeks, at which time they can be renewed. Thousands of people look at Petfinder each week so it is a very good place to post an ad! Go to: http://www.petfinder.com/classifieds/classifiedhop.html to place your ad.

When you are posting these ads, or when you are making up a flyer about your bunny, there are some “marketing tips” that it’s good to keep in mind! A good photo is essential. Don’t photograph your bunny in a cage – a potential adopter can’t tell how cute she is with bars in the way!! Take photos that emphasize the best parts of your bunny – for example, does she have interesting fur, a cute face, or extra floppy ears? If in doubt, a nice face shot with ears is best.

When describing your bunny, don’t just describe her physically, but talk about her personality as well. Is she energetic? Calm? Playful? Does she enjoy toys? Having her ears scratched? Perhaps she loves to tunnel under things or she particularly likes throwing her toys around. Talk about all the things that make your bunny loveable, and remember - there are a lot of bunnies out there looking for good homes, so you want your bunny to seem extra special.

Be sure to mention if your bunny has been spayed/neutered – this is definitely a plus! While your bunny should be spayed/neutered for health reasons (did you know rabbits are especially prone to reproductive cancers?) it is also a plus from an adopters point of view.

You can say how large your bunny is and what breed she is – if you aren’t sure, you can find photographs of many breeds on the internet or look in a rabbit book or magazine. Also mention whether she comes with any toys or equipment. And please – be sure to ask a fee for adoption. Sadly there are people out there looking for rabbits to feed to snakes – even a $25 fee will screen these people out!

In the event that you cannot keep your bunny, we urge you to either try and find a new home, or take your bunny to a shelter. Please do not, ever, let your bunny loose outside! If you do this, nature will take it's course and your bunny will wind up like our foster bunny, Gloria. Gloria was brought into Huntsville Animal Services after several weeks outside on her own. She was emaciated, pregnant, and had coccidia, ear mites, syphillis, and was obviously panic stricken.

We do not want any other bunny to go through what Gloria went through, or worse, be attacked and killed by a predator. Domestic rabbits CANNOT survive outdoors! Please - if you do not want your bunny and cannot re-home her, take Gloria's advice and bring your bunny to a shelter!!