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We remind everyone that rabbits are life-long companions deserving of as much care, consideration, and attention as a cat or a dog.

Please take a few minutes to think about the consequences of this impulse purchase.

 

24 Hour Emergency Vets listed on our Vet List page

 

 

Mikie and Maxie are growing fast. See more of them in our
Foster Gallery

 

 

Oscar and Rosie are a beautiful, loving couple who would love to come home with you. See them in our Foster Gallery

Welcome to the
Sacramento House Rabbit Society

We provide Adoption, Behavior, Care, and Educational information about your companion rabbit.

The House Rabbit Society is a non-profit organization dedicated to rescuing and finding loving homes for abandoned and unwanted rabbits. HRS is committed to educating people about the unique nature and proper care of these wonderful, intelligent companion animals. Find out more about the Sacramento House Rabbit Society.

Our Next Adoption Day: June 9, 2012

Arden Petco, 1878 Arden Way, 916/923-1082

We will also be at the 3rd Annual Pet-a-Palooza in Rusch Park in Citrus Heights on June 16th.

Check our schedule of future adoption days.

Recent News Items:

posted March 6, 2012

Prehistoric fleas fed off dinosaurs and couldn't jump. Luckily, not many mammals were around to suffer from these inch-long suckers.

posted February 28, 2012

Many new rabbits are listed in our foster gallery: Buttercup, Sprout, Oscar and Rosie, Napoleon, Pudge, and Smudge, and Peanut. Plus new pictures of our other foster rabbits.

posted January 19, 2012

Can animals love each other? Read a blog posting on NPR. Bonded rabbits are used as one example.

A generous Grass Valley doctor creates a prosthetic to save an injured lamb. See the story here on CBS13.

75 rabbits were abandoned in Salinas. Read the story here.

posted January 16, 2012

Effective January 1, 2012, SB 917 prohibits the sale, display or offer for sale or give away as part of a transaction, a live animal on any street, public right-of-way, parking lot, carnival, or boardwalk. SB 917 prevents animal suffering, safeguard the public, and reduce pressure on animal shelters and local governments. Text of the bill here.

Rabbits or other animals should not be sold at flea markets or by people on the street trying to sell off litters from their animals..

The Short List: Are Rabbits Right for You?

1. Rabbits are wonderful & adorable pets, but very different from dogs or cats. A rabbit may not fit everybody's situation. They have different behavior & care needs. Learn about the basic differences.
2. Read our 9 Rabbit Myths poster. Our handy Shelter Poster highlights the main points to consider a rabbit as a housepet.
3. A pet rabbit should not live outside. You will be able to enjoy & care for them better when they are inside with you. Consider these reasons.
4. Rabbits are cute & cuddly. Are you primarily interested in getting a bunny for your child? Find out if a rabbit is good pet for your child.
5. Rabbits are better suited to certain adults & households. See if you are a match.
6. Rabbits are not "starter pets". They deserve as much care & attention as a dog or cat that you would keep forever. Carefully consider your commitment to keeping a rabbit. Read our Easter Bunny Poem.
7. Although rabbits do not need vaccinations like cats & dogs, they have their own medical concerns due to their unique physiology.
8. Observe house rabbits in their natural habitat on our video page.
9. Hop to our library of fliers to learn the essentials of rabbit care & behavior.

Are You Looking to Find a New Home for Your Rabbit?

Unfortunately, the Sacramento House Rabbit Society cannot take in rabbits from private homes. This is because our first responsibility is to the rabbits at the local shelters -- they are truly "eleventh hour" rabbits and for them, the SHRS foster program may be the last chance. If you have found a rabbit, or if you wish to find another home for your own rabbit, take a look at our flyer Finding a Home for an Unwanted Rabbit. This will give you ideas for things you can do to find a loving home for your bunny.

Abandoning any animal is a misdemeanor under the California penal code section 597S.

If you cannot keep your rabbit, never turn them loose or abandon them. Pet rabbits are totally domesticated and depend on humans for shelter and protection. Do the humane thing and surrender your rabbit to an animal shelter. See our poster "Food; not Free"

Wanted: a Few Good Foster Homes

Do you have a little room - and a little love - to share? Sadly, one of the many effects of a recession is overflowing animal shelters. More...

Support Rabbit Rescue Efforts in Sacramento

Thank you for your donations and membership. Click here for a printable, mail-in form. Donations help defray the cost of spaying & neutering rabbits to prevent overpopulation and helping rabbits in need.

Last updated may 14, 2012