Foster Rabbits

[colleenbunny]

 I just wanted to know if anyone of the BinkyBunny forum fosters a bunny and could give me some tips? I might be fostering in the future, so I want to make sure I’m prepared.

[longhairmike]

we’ve been fostering since last summer, rotating buns (or pairs, or trios) every 6-7 weeks to give them home experience to get them more friendly & outgoing for better adoption chances. its really no different than having your own buns, the only hard part is bringing them back

[FrankieFlash]

Agreed with Mike. Also if you don’t have a big house be prepared for yours to lose a little of their litter box habits as well. That is my biggest battle yet since my foster has not been adopted. I don’t know what I’ll do when the day comes!

[colleenbunny]

Thanks! I actually don’t have a rabbit yet, and I thought that fostering would be good.

[Beka27]

Rescues are always looking for a foster home! I would start with one rabbit and see how it goes, especially since you don’t have rabbit experience yet. With whatever housing/supplies you get, make sure it is something that can be totally disinfected between buns.

[Beka27]

You also need to ask what your responsibilities will be. Does the rescue need you to take the bun to weekend adoption events? Will prospective adopters be coming to your house to meet the rabbit? Do you provide all food/hay/veggies/litter and vet care and get reimbursed? Rescues may reimburse for vet care but not daily costs.

[Sam and Lady's Human]

I think fostering is a great alternative for you! Did you check out the bunny info up top? Tons of info on the cost for housing, food needs etc. A single bun needs 16sqft of living space, a 4×4 xpen makes an excellent bunny home! Lots of patience will be needed, rabbits take time to really blossom and learn to use

[Monkeybun]

Fostering is a huge responsibility. And most shelters will not foster to underage people, so your parents would need to be the ones responsible for the rabbits… are they willing to do that? Are they willing to have people come over to see the rabbit if they are looking to adopt? It could mean a change in lifestyle for a bit, so make sure to think on that.

[Sarita]

Monkeybun is right about this – the adults (your parents) are the responsible party and they must agree to whatever the rescue requires. And responsibilities (what you must provide) vary from rescue to rescue.

[tanlover14]

I think it would be a good idea to talk to the rescue and point you in the direction of someone who already fosters for them also. Then you can have a conversation with someone who really knows the rescue and what you should expect!

[colleenbunny]

Thanks! The rescue will provide an exercise pen and dog crate set-up, litter boxes, dishes, wood stove pellets, food pellets, hay, infant gas drops (first aid for gastro-intestinal slowdown) and toys. Upon occasion, grocery store gift cards are distributed among the foster network for the purchase of greens, though this is a “bonus” dependent upon the generosity of their members and supporters.

For the most part, the fosterers provide daily greens, grooming and love.

[Sarita]

Well, that’s great – I hope your parents agree to this since they will be the responsible party and the rescue group will do a site inspection and come and see your home and speak with all of you.

[colleenbunny]

I hope so also.

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