How Adoption Works

We adore our bunnies and take finding their forever homes seriously. Our process is simple, but we are careful about where every bunny goes and the life they will have there.

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Find a Bunny You Love

Explore our available bunnies and read all about their personality, breed, age and background.

🐰 While most of our bunnies were loving bred by Bellarine Bunnies, we also have lots of gorgeous rescues looking for their forever home 🐰

Can’t find the right bunny? Contact us - we might not have advertised your future bestie yet!

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Check Our Adoption Standards

Before contacting us, please read our Adoption Terms & Conditions in full. Please only enquire if you understand, accept and can meet all of the following requirements:

  • Adult ownership: The adopter must be at least 18 years old, want the bunny for themselves and accept full responsibility throughout the bunny’s life.
  • Children and teens: They can love and help care for the bunny, but the bunny’s stability and care cannot depend on their ongoing interest or involvement.
  • Indoor family living: The bunny must live and sleep indoors with plenty of space. Outdoor play must be secure, supervised and limited to safe weather.
  • Daily care: The bunny must receive daily attention, exercise and enrichment, an appropriate diet, unlimited hay and water, and a clean, temperature-controlled home.
  • Time and costs: The adult must be prepared for up to 13 years of food, housing, desexing, vaccinations, routine and emergency veterinary care, and suitable care whenever the family travels.
  • Returning your bunny: If you can no longer keep the bunny, they must return to Bellarine Bunnies. They cannot be sold, given away, abandoned or surrendered elsewhere.
We do not adopt bunnies to homes where they will live outdoors, in cages, small hutches or confined spaces. These standards apply throughout the bunny’s entire life.
3

Contact Us for a Chat

Reach out to us you have read and accepted our requirements.

Texting is preferred. You can contact us at 0436 483 307, or use the social links on our Contact Us page. Facebook Messenger is also a great way to reach us.

4

Reserve Your Bunny

To secure your bunny, you will need to formally accept our Adoption Terms & Conditions and pay a 50% non-refundable deposit (electronically).

šŸ”‘ No bunny is secured until both conditions are met.

šŸ’²Our advertised prices are non negotiable.

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Prepare Their Home

Before collection, prepare a spacious and secure indoor area with everything your bunny needs to settle in safely.

  • Unlimited hay and constant access to fresh water
  • Appropriate fresh greens and quality pellets
  • A comfortable place to rest, sleep and hide
  • Plenty of room to move, stretch and exercise
  • Toys, enrichment and daily interaction
  • Protection from heat, cold and household hazards
  • A safe and secure carrier for collection

We are happy to provide advice about housing, feeding, litter training and helping your bunny settle into their new home.

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Collect Your Bunny

Collection is by appointment from Geelong, close to GMHBA Stadium. Our exact address is provided after your reservation has been confirmed.

  • Bring a safe and secure rabbit carrier
  • Pay the remaining balance in cash at collection
  • Collect your bunny within seven days of reservation unless another arrangement has been agreed

Legal ownership remains with Bellarine Bunnies until full payment has been received and the bunny has been collected.