With RHDV2 precautions in place, we have developed a new system for bonding bunnies safely at our facility: First, your rabbits must be spayed or neutered for at least one month prior, must be vaccinated for RHDV2 at least 18 days prior, and must be kept indoors 100% of the time.  

1. We will schedule a time for you to drop off your rabbit at SDHRS for the day, during which time our bonding specialists will do a series of bunny speed dates to work on socialization and to determine which of our adoptable bunnies your rabbit likes best (we can start with the bunnies of your choice). Day dates are 10:30am drop off and 5:00pm pick up.

2. We will continue with these day-dates (depending on the counselor’s availability) for as long as needed for your rabbit to become comfortable around another rabbit.

3. Once we have determined which pairing seems the most promising, we can schedule a time for your rabbit to stay at SDHRS for at least two weeks, to work on bonding dates with them each day and house them in side-by-side pens. During this time we will give you updates and we can do zoom meetings so that you can see their progress in real time.

4. At the end of the two weeks we will send the bunnies home with you to continue the bonding process, or you can opt to keep them at the shelter longer to further cement the bond. We will give you instructions for how to continue the bonding process at home, and will be available for guidance throughout the process.

The fee for boarding is $27/day.