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.”
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