The HopLine
of Massachusetts & Connecticut
P.O. Box 83 Springfield, MA 01101-0083
A nonprofit [501(c)(3)] org. All donations are tax deductible.
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Unfortunately, our foster sites are always full. The shelter can become overwhelmed at any time, and by adopting, you'll be saving a life. If you have ever considered adopting another rabbit, the time is now. No bun should live alone.
The House Rabbit Connection (P.O. Box 83 Springfield, MA 01101-0083) is a nonprofit [501 (c)(3)] organization. All donations are tax deductible.
And of course if you can foster, by all means let us know. Call the HopLine at (413)525-9222 (email links are at bottom of page).
Often, some of the rabbits shown here HAVE
been adopted. If so, we have plenty more who need a home, so give us a call.
If you don't find the rabbit(s) you are looking for here, please also check
our linked shelter pages.
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| Windy | Coco | Alberta | Gracie | Cassidy & Hazel |
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| Buggsy & Avril | Leroy | Snowy & Flurry | Mason |
Featured Foster Rabbit(s):
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Windy is a lovely 5-pound bun who has made wonderful progress
on her trust of people. She loves when her foster mom pets her and waits patiently
for her dinner without complaining. And, she will let you pick her up briefly.
She is very curious and cannot resist checking you out. Windy has been waiting
a long time for her forever home. She has shown us that with a little TLC she
is a friendly loveable girl. She would still do best in a home without little
children. Please give us a call if you would like to meet Windy.
Alberta
is an adult female English Spot rabbit. She is one of the cutest and
sweetest rabbits you will meet - but she does have her feisty side. She loves
attention!! She loves to be petted and will tolerate being picked up for short
periods of time. Alberta is a special needs bunny. She appears to have what
is called Mega-colon (or cow pile syndrome).
This is not a disease - it is a deformity of the colon which can be found in some rabbits with the English Spot coloring. It is essential that her diet be controlled and monitored to reduce the symptoms of this defect and prevent painful GI problems. Alberta is a darling little bunny and she deserves a forever home with a family that will be strict in caring for her properly! Can you give her this happy home?
Hi I'm
Gracie - I am a 2 year old female Mini Lop with beautiful silvery
black fur. My foster mom says that I am entertaining to watch - I don't know
about that, but I love to play and have fun! Every morning I greet my foster
mom so that she will pet me! I love being petted but please don't pick me up
- I don't like that. I would rather you sit on the floor and play with me! (or
just pet me, that's good too!) I really hope to find a forever home soon.
Cassidy & Hazel
Hazel (brown & white Dutch) is a very sweet boy, loves being petted for
hours but hates being picked up. He is very social and will cuddle up immediately
when you sit with him. He's bold and loves to explore new places.
Cassie (black & white Dutch) is a little hand shy but will tolerate petting
for a few minutes or a small amount of brushing, and will tolerate being held
for only a short time before she gets cranky. She's always two steps behind
Hazel. They've lived in their own bedroom and have never met any other animals
or young children, but don't seem to mind new people. They have excellent litter
box habits.
Cassie has her own digging box where she spends a lot of her time and she loves
to burrow, and Hazel loves to take things apart. He loves grass mats, wicker
balls, phone books; anything that can be torn into little pieces. He also loves
jumping up and perching on the highest spots he can get. They are very close
to each other and very well behaved. They will make the best companions you
could ever ask for.
Here is a super-sweet pair of Netherland Dwarf buns looking for an adopter with
some bunny experience. Buggsy (agouti, or wild bun, coloring)
and Avril (silver marten) were returned to HRC because their
adopter could not longer keep them. Both buns are 4-5 years old, very good with
their litter box, and very social. They are currently at diet camp but should
be at an appropriate weight (about 3 pounds each) within a month. Their adoptive
home should offer a large, bunny-proofed space, because both bunnies enjoy a
nibble or two of woodwork when given the opportunity! Come meet these lovely
bitties--we're certain they'll grab your heart!
Leroy is a handsome guy who is 6 years young. He is very sweet
& loves to be petted. He has been well taken care of and misses his former
home. He would be a nice bunny for a family or first time bunny home. He may
even make a good friend for your single female. Won't you come and meet Leroy?
Snowy and Flurry are two small but fully-grown bunnies. Their
family is moving to the UK and if they were to take them along the pair would
have to endure a long flight and then a 15 day quarantine - this would cause
too much stress for any rabbit and could possibly be fatal. As sad as it makes
the family it is best for HRC to take them back in and find then a new loving
home. They are available but still waiting for foster space.
They are a bonded pair and enjoy exploring their playing area together and grooming
each other. Give them an obstacle course with cardboard tubes and boxes and
they will be in rabbit heaven. Snowy is a 3 year-old dwarf, white, with beautiful
black markings around his eyes. He is gentle and will come to be petted - he
especially likes to be scratched behind his ears. He spends his time moving
around and tossing his toys. Flurry is almost 2 years old, white with ruby eyes.
She is still getting used to being petted, but the secret to her heart is to
encourage her with a treat - she loves her food. Of the two bunnies, she is
the adventurer and will go exploring if given the space. These lovely rabbits
need lots of gentle attention, they will miss their current home and will need
to adjust to a new place.
Mason is a 2 year old male dwarf bunny - he is white with grey markings
and sweet dark blue eyes. Mason is so adorable!! He is a sweet and friendly
bunny who gets along well with cats.
| Need to see more buns? Click to see rabbits at our affiliated shelters. Springfield,MA, Berkshire, MA & Newington, CT |
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Animal shelters have limited space for rescuing rabbits. Many rabbits face the possibility of euthanasia. Please consider fostering or adopting a house rabbit as a companion. Adopting a rescued rabbit from the HRC makes room for another shelter rabbit to be placed in HRC foster care. Call the Hopline at (413) 525-9222
(Email links at bottom of page).
We often have many more bunnies than listed so please call!
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New HRC merchandise can be
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The "Standing Bunny" design (above this line) is available through Cafe Press. The HRC Logo design (below) is available directly through HRC
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Place your order now ! These items are rich, beautiful HRC purple!
"The Sport Shirt" ($23.00) - This combed-cotton,
heavy pique sport shirt has a small embroidered black-and-white HRC logo
over the left breast. Available in a range of adult sizes.
"The sweatshirt" ($23.00) - The 50/50 sweatshirt
has a large, screened silver-and-black HRC logo on the front. Available
in a range of adult sizes.
"The T-shirt" ($16.00) The cotton "beefy" T-shirt
has a large, screened silver-and-black HRC logo on the front. All T-shirts
are available in a range of adult sizes, and children's sizes. (XXL is $17.50).
Please click here
to contact us about ordering.
"The Tote Bag" ($11.00) The 14" x 14"
tote bag has a large, screened silver-and-black HRC logo on the front.
Shipping can be arranged. .
To get your bumper sticker, send
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To get your Photo Frame/Veggie List Refrigerator Magnet set:
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Mail your orders for all the above items to:
The House Rabbit Connection
P.O. Box 83, Springfield, MA 01101-0083
Order these bunny checks, or checks with your rabbit's photo on them, to promote
awareness and support the House Rabbit Connection (HRC receives $1.00 for
each order). Be sure to indicate the"organization code" as MA1,
the House Rabbit Connection. For complete ordering information, go to http://www.petchecks.com/order_bunnies.htm.
Former
HRC foster bunnies (now a happily bonded pair), Sadie & Elliott play with
their Busy Bunny Ball treat/pellet dispensing toy. They act like a "tag-team"
when it comes to how they get their pellets. With every nudge and roll
of the ball, pellets fall out from one of the two openings, making them work
& play for their food. A wonderful must-have for everybun!
Please visit us at one of our next event locations to purchase your Busy Bunny
Ball, or click on the link below. If you buy through Busy Pet Toys, remember
to state that HRC referred you and use customer/brochure # 69 . With
every referral, HRC earns a donation from Busy
Pet Toys.
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