Why adopt?
When people think about getting a bunny, many imagine visiting a pet store or breeder to pick out the fluffiest rabbit available. But adoption is a kinder, more responsible choice—for both you and the bunny.
1. You’re Saving a Life
Thousands of rabbits end up in shelters every year due to impulse purchases, misinformation about rabbit care, or changes in people’s lives. By adopting, you give a bunny a second chance at a loving home instead of contributing to overpopulation.
2. Why Breeders Are Not a Good Option
Breeders produce more rabbits while shelters are already full of rabbits needing homes. Many breeders focus on profit or appearance rather than health or temperament, which can lead to genetic issues and shorter lifespans. Even so-called “reputable” breeders still contribute to the problem by creating animals when countless others are being euthanized or living in cages, waiting to be adopted.
Additionally, breeding rabbits often involves poor living conditions, repeated pregnancies for female rabbits, and early separation of babies from their mothers. Supporting breeders—whether large-scale or small—keeps this cycle going.
3. Adopted Bunnies Are Health-Checked and Often Fixed
Reputable rescues ensure rabbits receive veterinary care before adoption. They are already spayed or neutered, improving health and behavior and saving adopters hundreds of dollars.
4. You Get the Right Bunny for Your Lifestyle
Rescue organizations know their rabbits well and can help match you with a bunny based on personality, energy level, and experience—not just looks.
5. Adoption Is More Affordable and More Meaningful
Adoption fees are usually far less than buying from a breeder and paying for vet care separately. More importantly, adoption is a compassionate choice that directly improves an animal’s life.
Choose Compassion
When you adopt, you’re not just getting a pet—you’re making a statement that animal welfare matters. A bunny from a shelter can love just as deeply, play just as joyfully, and bring just as much happiness into your home as one from a breeder—if not more.
If you’re ready for a bunny, start with adoption. A life is waiting for you.
