New animals are accepted into our care through a WAIT LIST.

Estimated wait time: 4 – 6 months

We are not able to accommodate immediate intakes but we do have an accelerated intake list for strays, and animals that are already spayed or neutered*

* for low-cost spay neuter / neuter services for rabbits and guinea pigs check out Pet Surgery Center of Fort Lauderdale, Lois Pope Pet Clinic, or Humane Society of the Treasure Coast

ABOUT US: We are a volunteer run, foster home based rescue and are currently caring for 9 rabbits and 5 guinea pigs. We do not have a shelter facility and operate out of foster homes in Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach. Our ability to accept new animals into our care often depends on families and those who find strays fostering temporarily until a longer term foster or forever home becomes available.

SURRENDER FEE* (this price is per animal):

$100 | spayed or neutered

$150 | unneutered male

$250 | unspayed female

All rabbits and guinea pigs accepted into our rescue are vet checked annually ($80–100) and spayed ($250–400) or neutered ($150–350) unless medically exempt prior to being re-homed. Each intake costs approximately $250–500 per animal, not including the ongoing monthly expenses for food, hay, and litter, which average $25 per animal per month.

Our adoption fee covers only a small portion of these costs.

* those who find strays or owners who are unable to afford the surrender fee can apply to have it partially or fully waived.

When someone comes across a stray rabbit or guinea pig, we often hear:

“Can SOMEONE help?”

YOU are someone!

 

You have already done more than most people by stopping and posting a notification. Sadly, only 1 in 10 Good Samaritans are able to bring a stray indoors temporarily due to having a predatory pet, housing restrictions, allergies, or other personal circumstances.

Every week, rescues receive 10+ reports of abandoned rabbits and guinea pigs. We’re also painfully aware of the dozens of colonies of domestic rabbits being born outdoors throughout Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach counties. There are unfortunately far more rabbits and guinea pigs in need of a home than there are families willing to open up their own.

If YOU see a rabbit or guinea pig outdoors, their days are numbered. Most dumped rabbits will only survive 1-2 weeks before dying due to starvation, toxicity, predators, parasites and illnesses, or being struck by a car. Most guinea pigs only survive 24-48 hours outdoors. The single most important thing YOU can do is foster temporarily while we work to secure a longer term foster or forever home. An exercise pen in the living-room, a spare room or even the bathroom can save a life!

WE can provide food and supplies.

✅ If you ARE able to temporarily foster

We are more likely to accept surrender requests if we have the time to find a permanent foster or forever home. While we do our best to help every animal, the most common reasons we’re unable to assist are a lack of available foster spaces and/or lack of funds.

❌ If you ARE NOT able to temporarily foster

You can try finding a home for them yourself through the following re-homing groups:

⚠️ Always indicate there is a “rehoming fee” to protect small animals from being used as reptile food or bait animals. 

For strays, please post in your NextDoor, Ring and Neighborhood groups to see if anyone is missing them OR may be willing to foster. 

* rabbits can be taken to the vet to scan for a microchip.

How to Make a Rehoming Post:

  1.   3-5 clear, well-lit images of each animal.
  2.   Name, age, breed, personality, etc.
  3.   Where they came from, how long you had them, why you are rehoming them.
  4.   Location (city), how far you can travel.
  5.   Specify if ever seen by a vet, spay/neutered, microchipped, vaccinated.

How to Screen Adopters:

  1.   Ask for photos of their setup and supplies. (NO: cages, hutches, gourmet “mix” pellets, seed sticks, yogurt drops, salt licks, etc.)
  2.   If they already have rabbits or guinea pigs, ask for pictures and vet records.
  3.   Ask if they have ever bred or sold rabbits or guinea pigs. We do not recommend rehoming to breeders, farms, petting zoo’s, FFA, or 4H homes.
  4.   If they are first-time owners, explain that rabbits and guinea pigs are high-maintenance, expensive, exotic pets and require specific diets and care.
  5.   If there are children in the home explain that rabbits and guinea pigs are not “starter pets” and are usually not well suited as pets for children. Parents are often left doing all of the care once children loose interest, grow older and spend more time outside of the home, and eventually leave for college or move out.

See the wiki for more tips and resources about rehoming rabbits: wabbitwiki.com/wiki/Rehoming_your_rabbit 

Before beginning the Surrender Request please make sure you have the following to upload:

  • A copy of the animal’s medial record and/or spay-neuter record (if applicable.)
  • 3-5 clear, well lit pictures of the animal(s) being surrendered.
  • A picture of the animal’s current housing / enclosure.
  • A picture of the supplies you are currently using including: hay, pellets, litter, treats, supplements, toys, etc.
Surrender Request

Surrender Request

Are you looking to rehome a pet or surrender an animal you found?
* include month / year that you found the animal(s).
* type “I understand” to indicate you have read and understand the above.
Are you able to keep this animal until a foster or adoptive home is found?
How long are you able to keep this animal?
* ASAP, today, and 1 week are often unrealistic timelines. The longer you are able to keep this animal safe the more likely we will be able to place them as foster homes become available.
* type “I understand” to indicate you have read and understand the above.
Are you able to make a donation to offset a portion of these costs?
Name
Name
First Name
Last Name
Address
Address
City
State/Province
Zip/Postal
Select the reason(s) for surrendering (select all that apply)
Please be sure that surrendering your rabbit or guinea pig is your final decision.

When surrendering, you are permanently transferring ownership and all decision-making authority to us. Once the surrender is complete, we are unable to provide updates or details regarding the animal(s), including adoption outcomes or medical decisions. This policy protects the privacy of adopters, fosters, and volunteers, and allows us to make the best decisions for each animal’s welfare.

Animals surrendered to our rescue will not be returned if the original owner changes their mind. However, former owners can apply to adopt through our standard adoption process if animals are still available. Adoption is not guaranteed and approval is based on meeting all current adoption requirements and the best interest of the animal.