Adoption Process
View our available bunnies and rabbits through the links below. Details and prices are listed with each animal. We have three sections; Netherland Dwarf Baby Bunnies, Adult Netherland Dwarfs retiring from our rabbitry, and Rescue Rabbits.
Research everything you need to know about caring for a rabbit on our Rabbit Care page. We expect our adopters to be knowledgeable and prepared before meeting with us.
Apply for adoption. (This link can also be found on the Available Rabbits pages.) Lisa or Robin will give you a call within a week if you are approved.
You will be invited to meet with one of our staff members in Chapel Hill for an hour to meet any rabbits you may be interested in. There will be a $30 fee for the adoption consultation.
If you are not local, we can send you photos and videos, as well as meeting by FaceTime or Google Meet.
To “reserve’ a rabbit you will be required to pay in full. The whole amount is refunded if you do not end up taking them home.
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Baby Netherland Dwarfs
Our baby bunnies are listed between six to eight weeks old. A baby rabbit is a good idea for someone wanting to mold their rabbit’s life experiences. They require more training and patience than an adult rabbit, but will bond closely to you.
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Adult Netherland Dwarfs
These rabbits are retiring from our breeding program. The beautiful part about adopting an adult is that their personality is fully developed, so you know what to expect from them. Full grown rabbits tend to be good about using their litter box.
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Rescue Rabbits
Breadbox’s recues program accepts all breeds of rabbits so you never know what will pop up here! These rabbits are looking for a special home where they can learn to trust and love again in a compassionate and stable environment.
Pick up and transport options:
LOCAL PICK UP is available once you are approved for adoption. We have many clients who drive in from the surrounding states. In many instances you may take home your bunny the day you meet them (check for a “ready to go home” date on bunnies under 8 weeks old.)
PRIVATE TRANSPORT and DELIVERY is available through third party transporters. A quick google search will bring up many options. You will be responsible for choosing a transporter you trust and securing your own transportation. We are happy to arrange pick up times with them. We have a great relationship with Mabel of LC Animal Transport, her number is 347-819-4372. You can reach out to her for timing and transport rates.
DOMESTIC AIRLINE TRANSPORT is also possible through American PetEmbark. You can expect to pay approximately $750 total depending on how far the pet is going and miscellaneous fees associated with your pet flying, such as a proper crate for the flight ($60-80) and a required health certificate ($100) within 10 days of departure. We have sent many rabbits as far as California and Washington and feel that American Airlines is a safe and trustworthy option for receiving your new pet.
What is Included in the adoption fee?
Full health check including skin, ears and nose, vent area, and the alignment of the teeth
A few days of transition pellet food
A nail trimming lesson and grooming services for locals
Future email support for all rabbit related inquires
Each rabbit is fed a super premium organic diet supplemented with fresh greens and herbs from our regenerative eco-gardens. We import fresh Timothy hay from organic farmers in the US and blend it with locally grown organic orchard grass. We also treat our rabbits to botanical hay blends, immune boosting forages, and dried fruit treats we make in house.
Our promise is to provide you with the healthiest rabbit possible. There are currently no rabbit vaccines required for the State of North Carolina but it is worth looking into the virus RHDV2 if you will be travelling to other areas with your rabbit or live in a state with an outbreak.
Guarantee
Although we do our best to choose bunnies with excellent health and temperament, we do realize that we cannot predict the future and issues may arise. If this were to happen we will work with you to solve the problem and will provide you with a replacement companion, if it should come to that. We do not issue refunds, but if at any point you are not able to care for your rabbit anymore, we will gladly take them back.
Is a bunny right for you?
Take our “How to Speak Rabbit” class and learn more about rabbits before making a commitment.
