Rabbits are the third most popular companion animal. They can be litter box trained and stay indoors with the family like a dog or cat.
ESRREC adoptable rabbits will be listed here and on Petfinder. We require an adoption fee to help defray the costs of sheltering and neutering/spaying the rabbits.
Rabbits are wonderful pets who are worthy of respect. We strive to find good homes with adopters who understand the commitment and will love the rabbit as a family member. We don’t intend to cover costs with adoption fees; we do a lot of fundraising and apply for grants. We are all volunteers — no paid staff. All rabbits adopted from Eastern Shore Rabbit Rescue are spayed/neutered, in good health, litter box trained, and socialized. Starting in October 2021, we also vaccinate all rabbits for RHDV-2. We educate first time bunny adopters (habitat, proper diet, safe handling, etc.).
FAQs (please read this first!)
- This is a downloadable PDF file. If you have the software you can fill it out on your computer; you can also print it out, fill it out by hand, and scan it. Please email your application or any questions to adopt@esrrec.org. We will also accept applications via regular mail, but delays are unpredictable these days!
- You can also bring the completed application to your appointment, but sending in advance is helpful.
- Please keep in mind that ESRREC is 100% volunteer and we appreciate your patience about getting a response.
Adoption Contract – beginning January 2020, contracts are signed digitally through ShelterLuv. For a list of the contract terms and conditions please download this sample.
As of January 2023, all of ESRREC’s rabbits are being fostered. The shelter on Main Street in Rock Hall has closed. Adoptable rabbits are available for meetings depending on the foster family’s schedule. We will hold meet-and-greets at pet stores in the region, as well as our Outreach Building in Rock Hall Village. Please contact us at adopt@esrrec.org to make an appointment.
NOTE: Thank you to the House Rabbit Society for letting us utilize their forms!
Below are the listings of ESRREC’s adoptable rabbits from Petfinder. (note: we try to maintain our Petfinder listings, but because we are a volunteer organization, there is a lag time.) Some of our rabbits also have videos courtesy of WMDT’s “Pets on the Plaza.”
Aspen, who is white with gray spots, is bonded to her sister Sequoia, who is a mahogany beauty. Both girls are big breeds weighing around 8 lbs so they need a home where they have enough space to explore and stretch out. View full description »
Cali was born on New Year's Day 2024 and as a Californian breed, is already a big bunny! But she is still a young bun and needs lots of love and attention. View full description »
Clyde is an small, energetic bunny who likes to run around and explore, but he will also settle down in your lap for a cuddle. He craves love and attention. View full description »
Cocoa: This little gal is confident, but also a bit shy. She is the dominant one in the bonded pair, but she never treats her sister and best friend (Latte) harshly. She tends to be a bit more suspicious than her sibling - never quick to jump up and eat anything without checking it out first. She has no problem with you picking her up and will let you pet her until she thinks you should stop which seems to be never. She is not a digger, but is content to use the litter box and then quickly exit to loaf, play around or flop on her side to take a nap. Loves to stand up on her hind feet to greet you when you approach the pen. Cocoa and Latte are definitely bonded. They clean each other, lay on each other, play together and eat and sleep together. They are fostered in a house with a dog who gets along with them. View full description »
Dorian and Suriel were born February 22 at the PG County shelter, and have been in the care of an ESRREC foster since the following day! These 6 month olds are a bonded pair living in Pasadena, MD. They are neutered, vaccinated and litter box trained. View full description »
Gabe and Reggie are bonded and must be adopted together.Gabe (brown) has a little bit of Lionhead mane.Gabe and Reggie are vaccinated for RHDV-2 and have decent litter box habits. View full description »
Gale is a black and white classic rabbit of the English Spot variety. A stately rabbit, she keeps a tidy cage and enjoys snuggling with her bond mate. They can both be timid in new environments, but still will take treats from your hand and once they warm up, Gale is a sweet girl looking for a family. Bonded with Paulette. View full description »
Hans is a small Dutch rabbit (4 lbs) bonded with a large English Lop (10 lbs). They are opposites in other ways too; Hans is spicy and Heidi is sweet. This odd couple requires a large enclosure not a cage. In addition we are seeking a very experienced rabbit owner because Hans is territorial. They will do best in a house with no young kids. View full description »
Heidi is an English Lop (10 lbs) bonded to Hans a small Dutch rabbit (4 lbs). They are opposites in other ways too; Hans is spicy and Heidi is sweet. This odd couple requires a large enclosure not a cage. In addition we are seeking a very experienced rabbit owner because Hans is territorial. They will do best in a house with no young kids. View full description »
Katniss is a chestnut beauty. She used to live outdoors with the other stray rabbits in her family but now she is getting used to the good life. Katniss takes time to open up to people but she dotes on her little sister Prim. View full description »
Kurai was born February 22 at the PG County shelter, and has been in the care of an ESRREC foster since the following day! Kurai has very soft fur, she might have some Rex in her family tree. She is spayed, vaccinated and litter box trained. Kurai is shy but getting used to being held and cuddled. View full description »
Latte: Definitely the passive one in the bonded relationship, however she is not shy when it comes to receiving her treats when they come. In fact, if Cocoa gets her treats first, you can almost hear Latte say, "Wait a minute! Where's mine?!" Latte is more active, but also quick to run into one of the hidey houses should a loud noise suddenly occur. She is friendly - likes to be held and petted and will stand up to greet you, ESPECIALLY if she knows you have a treat. Latte is a digger and if she doesn't think the litter box is to her liking, she will be sure to change the paper bedding and hay to her liking. Cocoa and Latte are definitely bonded. They clean each other, lay on each other, play together and eat and sleep together. They are fostered in a house with a dog who gets along with them. View full description »
Mavis is a spunky girl who loves to explore. She is little but not afraid to jump onto furniture with you. She currently shares a home in Seaford, DE with cats, dogs, and a child. Mavis tolerates her cat friends and loves her dog friends. Mavis is very sweet and loves to be pet but does not tolerate being held for very long. Mavis enjoys a diet of timothy hay supplemented with pellets and her favorite treat: dried strawberries. Mavis has good litter box habits and will do best in a home where she will get plenty of free-roam time. She is spayed and vaccinated against RHDV-2. View full description »
Paulette is the cream in your coffee, both in color and personality. She is sweet and trusting, though she and her bondmate are timid in new environments until they have a chance to relax. You can often find her cuddled up to Gale and finding the perfect bit of hay to munch on. Bonded with Gale. View full description »
Pebbles is a small and shy girl, but is slowly coming out of her shell and enjoys a cuddle. She was confiscated in a Baltimore hoarding case and gave birth to five babies while at the county shelter. We transferred Pebbles and her babies to our rescue to give her a less stressful environment in which to raise them. Now she is spayed and ready to find her forever home. View full description »
Prim is a dainty white and black girl who needs to be with her sister Katniss to feel safe in the world. She is starting to come out of her shell. She loves to play with toys. View full description »
Reggie and Gabe are bonded and must be adopted together.Reggie (black and white) is a Dutch breed. Reggie and Gabe are vaccinated for RHDV-2 and have decent litter box habits. View full description »
Sequoia is a mahogany beauty and is bonded to her sister Aspen, who is white with gray spots. Both girls are big breeds weighing around 8 lbs so they need a home where they have enough space to explore and stretch out. View full description »
Suriel and Dorian were born February 22 at the PG County shelter, and have been in the care of an ESRREC foster since the following day! These 6 month olds are a bonded pair living in Pasadena, MD. They are neutered, vaccinated and litter box trained. View full description »
Tiger is a brown Lionhead bonded to Tora, a white Lionhead. These two were captured as strays who were surviving together (and raising multiple litters) in an Eastern Shore back yard after escaping from a neglectful neighbor. Their steadfast devotion inspired us to reunite them after they were spayed and neutered. They seem to be soul mates. Please adopt this pair together and let them live out their golden years by each other's side! View full description »
Tora is a white Lionhead bonded to Tiger, a brown Lionhead. These two were captured as strays who were surviving together (and raising multiple litters) in an Eastern Shore back yard after escaping from a neglectful neighbor. Their steadfast devotion inspired us to reunite them after they were spayed and neutered. They seem to be soul mates. Please adopt this pair together and let them live out their golden years by each other's side! View full description »
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