How to set up for your rescue rabbit
It is very important to us that our rescue rabbits go to homes that provide an environment where they can be happy, healthy and safe.
This is why
- we only adopt to indoor homes, to ensure they are safe from viruses, predators and poor weather conditions.
- we ask you to organise an adequate setup and supplies as part of the adoption application process.
Example setups:
We made it really easy for you to get everything!
You can purchase one of the Starter Packs from Pethomes (if you choose one of the Basic Packs you only need to get a pet carrier separately). If you would like to explore more buying options, please check out our brand new Shopping Guide. It will also explain what to look for, and what not to buy!
Starter Packs and Shopping List
Pethomes All You Need Starter Pack
Playpen | Play tunnel
Litter tray | Litter 7kg
Water bowl | Hay Rack
Vetafarm Pellets 1.5kg
Peters Oaten Hay 4kg
Oxbow Timothy Hay 4kg
Oxbow Treats
Pet Carrier
$320 + delivery
Pethomes Oxbow Basic Pack
Playpen | Play tunnel
Litter tray | Litter 7kg
Water bowl | Hay Rack
Oxbow Pellets 2.25kg
Oxbow Oat Hay 1kg
Oxbow Timothy Hay 1kg
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$230 + delivery
Pethomes Peters Basic Pack
Playpen | Play tunnel
Litter tray | Litter 7kg
Water bowl | Hay Rack
Vetafarm Pellets 1.5kg
Peters Oaten Hay 1kg
Peters Timothy Hay 1kg
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$190 + delivery
Shopping
Guide
If you want to explore more options, here is the shopping guide for you!
It also tells you what NOT to buy. If you decide not to buy from Pethomes, please read this first!
$180 - $370
Our 10 Points Checklist
8 panels, 70+ cm high. Soft pens, cages and hutches are not appropriate.
50+ cm long. Needs to provide enough space for a rabbit to sit comfortable and turn around.
25+ cm diameter, ideally fabric. Gives the bunny the opportunity to hide and play.
Capacity to hold 500+ ml. Should be difficult for rabbit to tip it over.
Approx. 50 cm long, ideally hard plastic (rabbits can chew fabric carriers).
(8) HIGH QUALITY PELLETS
Brands: Vetafarm, Oxbow, Burgess. No pellet mixes that are colourful, contain seeds, or are marketed as suitable for rabbits and guinea pigs.
Paper or wood based. No clay, no crystal, no clumping.
Good brands: Catmate, Ozpet, Proteq.
For the safety and wellbeing of the rabbit. Best location: corner of a room (not in the center).
Can simply be a shopping bag or basket with a hole cut out.
Gives the bunny the opportunity to play and stay occupied.
How to get pre-approved
We would like to see evidence that you have purchased all items (1-9) AND are prepared to integrate your bunny’s living quarters in your home (10).
PLEASE SHARE:
- photo(s) or screenshot(s) of your order confirmation(s) OR
- photos of all items AND
- a photo of where in your home you would set up the playpen, or have set up the playpen
HOW?
Please use our photo upload form, or send your photos to the volunteer who has reached out to you shortly after you sent your adoption application.
WHEN?
When you have purchased ALL 9 ITEMS on our checklist.
How to speed things up
- Order one of the Pethomes Starter Packs, or the items on our Shopping Guide. If you choose to buy other items, please stick to our criteria listed on our website or in our Shopping Guide. Avoid the items listed in our Do-Not-Buy-List in our Shopping Guide.
- Please make sure the photos or screenshots are good enough for us to recognise what you have purchased.
