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All Thumpqua rabbits are spayed or
neutered before going to their adoptive homes.
The adoption fee
is $50, which covers the cost of the spay/neuter and a bit of their daily
care. The adoption fee for bonded pairs is $90.
All Thumpqua rabbits
must be provided with a safe, indoor home.
If you are adopting a
companion for your rabbit, bunny dates are encouraged. Bring your rabbit
with you and let him/her choose a friend!
If you are interested
in adopting one (or two?) of these rabbits, or any of the other rabbits
residing at Thumpqua, please email us at
adoptions@riverswishanimalsanctuary.org or call
509-466-7326 to leave a message. A volunteer will contact you to set
up an interview which can be done through e-mail or by phone.
The
next step is to schedule a visit to Thumpqua. We are currently scheduling
adoption visits and bunny dates for Sundays.
On the day of your
visit, you will be introduced to all the Thumpqua residents. You will
be encouraged to visit and play with any residents for adoption that interest
you. Once a decision is made, you will be shown how to trim nails
and clean scent glands on your newest family member. The rabbit will
also be checked for any health concerns before going home. You will
be given a bag of rabbit feed from the shelter along with instructions on
how to transition your bun to the feed that you will be feeding. It is very
important not to change a rabbit's diet suddenly.
Then it is time
for us is to say our goodbyes and to thank your new family member for visiting
with us until his/her new home became available. It is always with
mixed emotions that we send our furry children off into the world.
We will miss them as each one is special and such a blessing in his/her
own individual way, but more so it is with great joy to witness and be a
part of them getting their second or sometimes third chance in life.
You bring your new family member home that day, so you will want to
be sure and bring a carrier lined with a towel or something bunny friendly
to prevent slipping for the ride home. A medium size cat carrier typically
works well unless you are looking at a larger breed rabbit which would need
a larger carrier to accommodate their size accordingly.
We have
an adoption policy and contract which can be downloaded by clicking the
link below for your convenience. You are welcome to print these out
to gain a clearer understanding of our expectations for adopters.
You are also welcome to print them out and complete them so that you can
bring them with you on your scheduled adoption date. Please feel free
to contact us should you have any questions or need assistance with completing
the forms.