I got my girls Yoko and Elsie from the rescue. I personally went through the adoption process with Alessandra and Michelle, both volunteers. It was an easy process and they made sure i had everything ready for the buns. Really thankful to Alessandra that helped me bonding my babies read more

All About Rabbit Rescue - Elsie with my boy Harry - Pet Adoption Near Me

i am all for rescues and adopting, but this organization has horrible people working with potential fosters/ adopters. in the summer of 2024 i reached out to the aarr regarding two bonded rabbits the were found in a park near my residence. long story short, i began fostering the pair with the thought of adopting, but was clear that i was a student and it was a decision that had to made with my family and my own capability. throughout the year they were fostered, vivian was the woman i was in communication with about their events and care, continuously pressured and shamed me for not adopting them. i was highly uncomfortable in most of my interactions with her but never said anything due to me not liking confrontation. in retrospect i should have told her i didnt feel comfortable with her constantly asking me to adopt/ what she would do if she was me. she had no idea what was going on in my life, school, work, or stress level but repeatedly made me feel like a bad person for fostering and not adopting. last year, we had an incident. one afternoon around 9 pm i noticed my girl was acting weird and refused a treat. immediately i called vivian and told her about the baby's condition. vivian brushed me off and told me to monitor her but insisted she didn't need vet care, or if she did, then it would be out of my pocket. the next morning (i didn't sleep out of worry) i contacted vivan again saying her condition was getting worse. vivian threw the blame onto me, saying that i didn't tell her earlier so she could have taken bunny to the vet with some other rabbits she had taken earlier that day. i became frustrated, but stayed cordial and after me begging for my baby to see vet care vivian told me to uber to her house so she could take the both of us to a vet. when we got to her house, bunny and i waited in the summer heat for nearly an hour waiting for her to get ready. instead of going straight to the vet vivian insisted she was hungry and stopped at a pizza place before finally heading to the vet. at that point it was too late and bunny passed away at the vet due to liver lobe torsion. the entire trip vivian was telling me i had to pay, that surgery could cost over 2k, that bunny was my responsibility. they were still fosters, and to my knowledge i wasn't responsible for payment for their medical care especially after i was transparent and communicative about bunny's condition from the moment i noticed. i paid for everything that happened that day. $100 vet bill. $400 cremation. $30 uber. i have not received any compensation regarding this matter, despite being promised $200 and me contacting her two weeks agok, with her saying i had to be patient and requesting to remove my negative yelp review (which I did but now reuploaded due to her nasty attitude and constant bullshit). i have baby's ashes next to my desk. i think about her playful self, hungry mornings and happy binkies. she used to cuddle with me when i slept and i blame myself for her death. for one year she was with me. my baby. and she's gone because her "rescue organization" refused to take me seriously. they refused to take my concern seriously and tried to convince me she was fine. i was told i was over reacting, that it was my fault for not doing more. i wish i had just taken her to the vet myself. i hate that i waited for their approval because my waiting is what killed my baby. i'm out the love of my life and $500. i hurt every single day because of this. after her passing, i adopted her bonded pair. he is also the sweetest, shyest, silliest little baby. he binkies for his morning greens and sits by my feet when i am working. he misses his girl, as do i. so very dearly. i finished my college this year which is a reason i revisited some of my bigger financial losses to be reminded that the aarr never compensated me for their foster's care despite their foster agreement stating i am not responsible for medical expenses. i contacted vivian 2 weeks ago with her trying to downplay it and only offer me $100 but i had her text messages stating at least $200. Monday the 14 is the official 2 weeks she had promised was the latest she would pay me, so i guess i will see then. Edit: she only paid me $100 despite me sending the screenshot of her promising $200. She had the audacity to say i received over $200 in stipulations by waiving the adoption, which in her mind means she gave me nearly $200 in credit. Vivian how do you adopt a dead rabbit, a rabbit that is dead because of your fault, ignorance, selfishness, lack of care and self absorbed attitude? You want to claim I initiated veterinary care without your consent? girl you literally were the person who contacted them asking if they had time and then you called me to relay that information- I was transparent and communicative- You can be honest and say you don't want to pay me the other $100. You can stop with your bullshit and just say that, or be transparent, or any other option. horrible read more

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My partner and I are so happy with our adorable new bunny, thanks to Vivian's support and guidance from the fostering through adoption process. AARR cares about its rabbits and does excellent due diligence to make sure that every rabbit is being placed in a proper home that has the resources to care for an animal for the duration of its lifetime. Vivian not only was an excellent communicator, but extremely helpful in making sure our foster got the medical care he needed up until we adopted him. We highly recommend AARR to anyone looking to adopt a bunny, especially in the NYC area. Thanks again! read more

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We adopted our Cleo FKA Rada in 2023. The adoption process was straightforward and Cleo's foster, Alex was amazing. They hold events at least once a month for adoptions, bunny speed dates to find a partner for your current rabbit, and services such as grooming. read more

All About Rabbit Rescue - Cleo a former AARR foster. - Pet Adoption Near Me

Every review I've seen of this place that's negative have one thing in common: Vivian. She was one of the rudest people I've ever come across in an animal rescue. When I first called she didn't let me adopt because I gave her one worded answers. Literally that's it. I was straightforward with my answers and found her tone condescending. I went to a rabbit adoption event (not realizing she was there) with my boyfriend at the time and we arranged a meetup for me to volunteer and for my then boyfriend to adopt. I had to reschedule and told her and she basically told me "We are done" cuz I responded a few minutes late. Meanwhile, she completely ghosted my then bf when he tried to arrange a time to meet with the rabbits. This was before I even cancelled my volunteer day so I knew it was unrelated. She's not only a complete hypocrite but she's rude with a superiority complex. I understand there's requirements to adopt animals but she doesn't know how to act professional about it. Everyone else at the event was lovely though. Funny enough, one of her colleagues said "I know she can be a handful." I adopted from ACC instead. read more

Owner was amazing and very knowledgeable about the rabbit we were adopting. Any issues that arose she was always available to help guide us. 10/10 would adopt from this rescue again. read more

I had a deeply upsetting and disappointing experience with this rabbit rescue organization, and I feel it's important to share--especially for other young, passionate animal lovers who are trying to do the right thing. A few years ago, I reached out to adopt a bunny through this rescue. I was incredibly dedicated, and I had the full support of my parents throughout the entire process. Unfortunately, the founder, Vivian, responded in an unnecessarily harsh and judgmental way. In her email, she told me I was too "young and irresponsible" and implied that I would treat the rabbit like a toy--which couldn't have been further from the truth. Rather than asking more about my preparation, support system, or experience, she dismissed me entirely based on my age. Instead of helping us adopt a bunny we were already excited about, she suggested my mom look for people who were moving and giving away their rabbits--which just felt like a way to push us off without a valid reason. I understand rescues want to ensure animals go to good homes, and that's incredibly important. But the way I was treated was condescending, rude, and discouraging, especially to a young person doing something compassionate and responsible. Her words had a huge effect on me, making me feel like I was not good enough to be a bunny owner. However, now I have a very happy, curious, handsome bunny at home that I adopted from my local shelter. I hope this organization rethinks the way they communicate with potential adopters, especially youth who are trying to learn and do the right thing. Kindness and respect go a long way, especially in rescue work. read more

I attended one of the adoption events, and I was struck by how much care and attention they give to every rabbit in their care. They take the time to ensure each rescue is healthy, comfortable, and ready for a forever home. What really stood out to me was how seriously they took the bonding process when I was looking for a partner for my year old rescue, Milo. One day while volunteering, there was a new female bunny named Gracie that I hadn't met yet -- she had been rescued from a terrible, terrible situation. Once we knew Milo and Gracie were a potential match, the rescue provided me with everything I needed--litter box, carry case, and lots of advice for bonding. Volunteers were available by text and email whenever I had questions, making the process so much easier. Within less than a week (!!), Milo and Gracie, (now Roo) were inseparable. Bonding these two has been so beyond heartwarming and watching both bunnies get their second chance at life together, is just - the best. I'm so grateful to the rescue for their support and guidance. Roo is such a happy girl and to know what she had endured before being rescued, makes this so much sweeter. If you're looking for a rabbit to adopt or just want to support a great cause, I highly recommend All About Rabbit Rescue. They truly care about their animals, and they provide such great support to adopters and volunteers. read more

All About Rabbit Rescue - Pet Adoption Near Me

Fantastic rescue that has saved hundreds of rabbits across NY & NJ who gave me Rascal (formerly Nero) and who continue to do great work for so many. I wish people could understand that rescues ask the tough questions and have high standards for the safety of animals. Those giving 1 star reviews are folks who were turned away and then rant about why they are so awesome while calling rescuers names and throwing insults. Not cool, not okay. Take your time, do your research, prepare, and then adopt! read more

Early 2020, I was looking for a partner for my Netherland dwarf, Toffee, when I stumbled across All About Rabbits Rescue. I went to their website, read all the requirements and filled in an application. I had a chance to read reviews about this rescue prior to applying, however I didn't take them at face value until meeting the actual people behind it. And boy was I pleasantly surprised! From day 1, I dealt with Vivian, who was very professional, knowledgeable and eager to answer all my questions. She explained the adoption process point by point, and even taught me a lot of info I didn't know about rabbits, and how to properly keep them healthy and happy, while making my life easier (cleaning/ bunny proofing / setup suggestions, etc.). By the time the speed date came, I had 0 doubts about adding another bunny to our family. Her associate Wendy, the matchmaker, assisted the speed date as well, and made sure that Toffee got his perfect partner, lovely Maya, who caught my eye from the moment I saw her. It was a match made in heaven, and the 2 have been inseparable ever since. Both these wonderful ladies helped me through the bonding process, as well as post adoption, so it was as easy as it could possibly be. Overall, I am beyond thrilled I didn't listen to the reviews and I got a chance to meet the volunteers at AARR in person. I even occasionally help out with adoption events and rescues. I can wholeheartedly say all of their associates, not only care about the rabbits, but LOVE them, and go above and beyond to ensure they are taken off the streets or from abusing or hoarding situations, that the rabbits are healthy, happy, and go to homes where they will be treated like family members, not just pets. I would also like to address some of the previous reviews, based on my overall 3 year interaction with this rescue, since I'm not sure AARR does that. 1. AARR is OVERLOADED with bunnies, 90% of the time. Rabbits are not adopted fast enough as they get surrendered or taken in by the rescue. If you are looking to rehome/surrender your bunny, it will take a while before getting a positive answer. This is not a singular situation, ALL NYC rescues are close to capacity if not well above it. Regardless of your reasons to surrender your bunny, you need to understand the reality of rabbit rescue and not expect the impossible. 2. AARR encourages rabbit adoption, not breeding, and definitely not buying your rabbit. That is a conscious decision people need to take responsibility for, not blame rescues when they can't take their rabbits. Again, this is a reaction from most if not ALL rescues, rabbit or any other animal. 3. In an email or text, the tone can be very easily misconstrued. Face to face are even better than phone calls. With me everyone has been courteous and polite, and I have no negative experiences. Also remember everyone can have a bad day, and be kind and understanding. Note that this rescue has been in "business" for more than 10 years now, and dealing with certain types of people can be more than exhausting and draining. So whatever the tone you may perceive, it's NOT PERSONAL. 4. In order to fully and accurately assess a potential adopter, even foster, questions will need to be asked, some more personal than others. If it's something you truly don't want to disclose, just say it's too personal and move on. As an AARR adopter, I absolutely found the whole process non intrusive, and had I been asked more delicate questions, I would have truthfully answered as I have nothing to hide (I'm not saying or implying the people here did!). I understand the reason behind asking and I am fine with it. 5. This is a RABBIT rescue, not a customer service business. The animal welfare takes precedent to hurt feelings. And don't forget they are all humans, and they all have good days and bad days. So don't let one interaction ruin the chance of finding an ideal partner for your bunny, or simply changing the life of a rabbit in their care. Also please remember all AARR are VOLUNTEERS; they don't get paid, and they all assist in the rescue of these wonderful animals ON TOP of their regular 9 to 5 jobs. This means that sometimes stress levels can be pretty high. 6. AARR runs SOLELY on donations. Without their donors' help, the rescue wouldn't be able to take a single animal off the streets. So no matter how bad your experience with the rescue was, don't take away all the good that it does by asking other not to support it financially. They can ask for donations, but in the end, if you don't want to contribute, they will not force you! In conclusion, AARR is really not the devil as the other reviews make it out to be. My experience was a very positive one, and I'm sure yours can be too, if you give them a chance! Thank you for reading all the way to the end, Alex, Maya & Toffee read more

All About Rabbit Rescue - Toffee - Pet Adoption Near Me

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I tried desperately to find a solution to rehome my bunnies for a couple of months in a very short time (2 days) and Vivian was the only one that followed up and helped me to find a person. She was very dedicated and was so fast in replying on email. Thank you so much read more

I adopted a rabbit from All About Rabbit Rescue in Jan 2022 and could not be happier with the process. I had a rabbit with health issues and wanted to find a rabbit to bond her with, on top of this it was going to be my first time bonding rabbits. I had 10000 questions and despite how busy they were they helped me every step of the way. The rabbit I adopted (formerly known as Snowflake) came to me from All About Rabbits Rescue in amazing health and already impressively well socialized, all signs he was really well cared for during his time there. Although I adopted over a year ago, I continue to hear from the rescue and know they are still happy to help with any issues and questions I have, which is so greatly appreciated. They so clearly care about the rabbits in their care and are passionate about helping as many as they can, to not only get adopted but go on to continue living great lives in homes. I am so grateful and definitely recommend adopting from All About Rabbits Rescue! read more

All About Rabbit Rescue - Rabbit formerly known as Snowflake adopted from All About Rabbits Rescue - Pet Adoption Near Me

This place has been giving me the run around for over a month, very unprofessional. Everyone gives out different information. No one is accountable for anything . read more

AARR is a wonderful rescue. I adopted two buns from them, first bun in 2019 and second in 2022. Vivian, the founder, Wendy and the entire team are professional and knowledgeable about bunnies and they ensure the buns are going to safe forever homes with people who actually understand the rabbit care. The AARR team was always very supportive, especially during my heartbreak of losing my first bunny. I since have become a volunteer at AARR and I love it. All volunteers and rescue workers are kind and amazing people that help the buns in need. read more

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Amazing Place to adopt a rabbit. Our adoption representative Wendy was so informative, helpful & kind. You can tell that this not for profit business really cares about animals and the hands that they land in during the whole adoption process. God bless every employee/volunteer here. Thank you for an amazing experience. RECCOMMEND this BUSINESS x1000000 read more

Reading other reviews it seems like this rescue is kind of hit-or-miss. Some have great, five-star experiences and others, like me, have shitty one-star experiences (honestly I would give even less than that if I could). I guess it depends on whether or not you wind up speaking to a nice fosterer. The one I spoke to, Wendy Thompson, was super nice at first then did a complete 180 the minute I couldn't meet one of her ridiculously high standards. Look I get it if you say, "I'm sorry, but we can't adopt to someone unless they meet x,y,z standard" but condescension and rudeness is SO uncalled for. I know people have bad days, and that this is a non-profit charity and everyone involved is a volunteer, but was it really necessary to rub salt in my wounds regarding the death of my previous rabbits? She basically insinuated that I was a bad owner, and didn't take good enough care of them! Just let me down gently, you don't have to go into this whole spiel about how I basically let my pet die. I spent the entire day crying because of that email, feeling so guilty and terrible about myself. I lost my previous rabbit only a month ago, so it was already a sore subject and, as often happens after a pet dies, questioning whether I could've done more. And then, to rub salt in my wounds by basically calling me a neglectful pet owner and implying I let him die? Fuck you bitch, you're the reason why rescues are way too full and can't take on other rabbits, because of idiots like you who make it practically impossible to adopt and then put down prospective pet owners like me with your holier-than-thou attitudes! read more

I found a bunny abandoned in the park and was recommended by a colleague to try AARR for help. I recieved 0 help but just condescending questions and statements for trying to do the right thing in helping a bunny. I called Vivian out on it and told her she was rude and unhelpful. She told me my email was nasty because I don't know anything about her, but I think her attitude showed me enough. She also can't write in complete sentences and I thought I was texting with a teenager at one point. It was very unprofessional behavior. Hope the stick falls out of your ass Vivian and you learn to be kind. read more

I was extremely disappointed by my experiences with this business. My partner and I are looking to find a partner for our current rabbit, and did everything they said to: did several interviews, got new carpets, brought our rabbit to meet ups so she could meet other rabbits and then she really got along with one! Great, I thought. They were condescending and rude through the process but you could tell they really cared about rabbits and I was willing to look past personality to heart - or so I thought. They decided to deny me any rabbits because they decided I didn't have enough space, despite previously housing two rabbits very happily. They kept insisting that rabbits in the wild get 4-5 football fields worth of space. Okay??? We live in NYC! Vivian, I can SEE rabbits in small cages behind you during our zoom they clearly don't have 4-5 football fields worth of space right now. I don't understand why, if they're complaining constantly about being overrun with rabbits, they're refusing to allow people to actually take them in. If they keep insisting on only the ideal, then so many more rabbits will continue to be kept in those cages read more

Applied for adoption online. Received email response the next day asking for more information but haven't heard from Vivian since. I stumbled on the Yelp reviews when I was looking into the rescue center and read many negative comments- which turned out to be correct. One red flag was the way she responded in her email. I suggest others to read what other customers had experienced before doing business with them read more

I would not try to contact this company nor will I donate any money. The lady vivian who is the founder of the company does not care for animals. When I called asking for assistant with my rabbit I quote she said just dump him to the animals shelter. When I question her comment she said she sorry she should of never said that. However the way she talk talks to people over the phone when needing help with surrendering a rabbit is un called for. She will not be nice unless you trying to donate money to her company she does not care about rabbits. If you trying to donate please keep your money and find another place to donate. She a fraud. She a fraud. read more

Honestly wish i could have done business with them. But the amount of disrespect from the employee/owner (Vivian) i believe i mainly spoke with was very discriminating. I currently have a Lionhead bun. He's a dream. Sadly he did not come from this establishment. I was put down then blocked for answering their questions. Apparently they don't do business with "single mothers" as i stated numerous times i was not. Due to COVID exposure my spouse and i thought it best he stay with his relatives so he would not spread to myself and our young one. So i applied with only my details on the adoption application. My partner and i spoke about it and agreed we can handle a bunny. I have over 12+ yrs with rescue dogs, fish & lizards. But this would be my first bunny. ¡I currently have no pets in the house FYI! My father had just passed due to cancer. My son and i were not coping well. I decided to end my ongoing (3+ yr) decision on investigating rabbits to go ahead and adopt one. But dealing with this company made my depression worse. How i was spoken to. Then blocked?! I know the difference between dietary food and snacks. My bun lives on mainly greens. With a quarter cup of pellets twice a day. He's still young. Snacks range from carrots, watermelon, blueberries (his fav), etc. but snacks i leave to once a week. His doc cleared him as healthy and happy. He is much bigger now and does binkies non stop. I want to give this company a chance. Since i planned on 2 buns. But think I'll wait a bit before getting my lionhead a friend. Pleas revamp your "adoption question process". The treatment you gave me and my family was uncalled for. Blessings! read more

All About Rabbit Rescue - Handsome Ghost (when he was a few 4mths old) - Pet Adoption Near Me

i now realize it was Vivian who was responding to my emails while i was searching for a new home for my daughters rabbit and she was beyond rude, made me feel almost like a criminal because I was unaware that rabbits were not supposed to be sold in New York City pet shops! Told me I should do the "useful" thing and find out the name of the pet shop and it's not so much what she said it's how she said it and than blatantly told me that they can't help me right now they're too busy with their own problems! My mind was already blown but once I told her that she was coming off rude she responded and added "OK is this better?" I hope they're actually doing some good work out there because this was not the experience I was expecting to have! Wish I could add screenshots of the emails but unfortunately that's not an option here read more

Fantastic rabbit rescue ! I love volunteering for their adoption events. They do a great job putting the rabbit's needs first :)

I contacted AARR after seeing their social media posts about needing new fosters. I love rabbits but I'm not able to commit longterm at the moment, so fostering seemed like the next best option. I spoke to Vivian, who I believe is their founder, and she was very understanding of my constraints. Together, we worked out what was best. Since October 2021, I've fostered 2 rabbits and both have found forever homes. It was hard to let them go but I'm actually still in touch with both adopters so I know the rabbits are doing well. The process was straightforward and I liked that there was constant communication with AARR. I'm hoping to get another foster soon! read more

We contacted this rescue to adopt a rabbit. it seemed fine but she started asking questions that didnt seem necessary. she (vivian) implied that we weren't good enough to adopt a rabbit. she completely ignored us and never emailed back, even after a phone call. it was a terrible experience. now, a year later, i have 2 rabbits. one adopted from long island rabbit rescue, and another from NYCACC. they both allowed us to adopt rabbits, and approved us. I have 2 healthy and happy rabbits. I would never recommend anyone to adopt from a place that completely ghosts you! read more

Wow I guess I'm not the only one who was appalled by my encounter with Vivian. I love the concept of AARR. But I think it should be run by someone who is more PERSONABLE and less RUDE, CONDESCENDING and UNPROFESSIONAL. Instead of belittling people maybe take a different approach. She literally doesn't even try to hide her attitude. And she has one for no reason. People call this company for help adopting or rehoming their bunnies and she clearly makes EVERYONE feel lesser no matter what. And then has the AUDACITY to not ASK, but TELL you to donate. Extremely bad taste in who to have as head of the company. She has zero social and customer service skills, no humanity or compassion for others and thinks she knows it all. I don't know how anyone else at the rescue tolerates her every day, because I couldn't for even half an hour. But maybe you wouldn't have so many bad reviews if someone more respectable was interacting with the customers. Cause Vivian ain't it. read more