TRH recently brought back the Rabbit Haven Bunny Hop, which I attended at Pet Food Express in Campbell this past weekend, and I am ecstatic. How could I not love sitting in a spacious enclosure surrounded by adorable bunnies during this bunny play day event! Breeds of all kinds (holland lops, netherland dwarfs, lionheads, rex rabbits, and a variety of mixes) running around, exploring tunnels, and climbing cardboard castles, having a magic garden party with a feast of cilantro, parsley, willow, banana slices, and more at cafe bunz (on one side of the play area), munching on hay, making friends with other bunnies, and just having the time of their lives. The space for bunnies and their owners was much larger and the event seemingly more organized than the last time I attended (pre-covid). The volunteers definitely had a system going on. But the health check and check-in process caused some delays in getting the bunnies in, and there was also a line for the nail trims they were doing on this day. But once my bunnies got settled in, they joined the other furry cuties on the floor, getting spoiled with treats, and pets and attention from the humans on site. There was also charming bunny themed merchandise for sale. For bunnies, bunny owners, and bunny lovers, this is a dream! The Rabbit Haven is already great in the services they provide (mainly in the south bay), rescuing injured and abandoned rabbits, offering monthly bunny nail trims, pet store discounts on oxbow products, pet adoptions and fostering, bunny bonding assistance, and plenty of resources on their website for good bunny doctors in the bay area, as well as news and information regarding bunny vaccinations, best practices, and more. They've been taking care of my bunnies (current and past) for at least the last decade. Services usually take place at pet stores in the south bay. And the volunteers are knowledgeable, helpful, and friendly. I appreciate the Rabbit Haven for all that they do. You'll see me and my fur babies at the Bunny Hop regularly. Now, if only they could bring back SJ's Bunny Fest (please!?!). read more

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We are fostering the sweetest, friendliest, calmest , most laid back, chill rabbit!! Her name is Sabrina and she's such a sweetheart!! She runs up to whoever gives her food. She knows by my footsteps. Shes not afraid of a running vacuum. We love her personality and relaxing demeanor. Please , someone adopt her! She'll be such a great addition to your family!! The Rabbit Haven is a great rescue for rabbits. We are so lucky to have a place like this in the Bay. read more

The Rabbit Haven - Sabrina is the best bunny. Calm & sweet!! - Pet Adoption Near Me - Los Gatos, California

This place is awesome. We went today and adopted a bunny after the adoption process. They were very informative very kind they took their time and explaining everything they also had a person who did a well check on the bunny and they also groomed it and clipped its nails read more

We need more organizations like these in the Bay Area! As an owner of two adorable bunnies, it was worth the drive to come to see the staff at The Rabbit Haven for nail trims and general care. While the website does look a little bit on the older end, I was able to find information on when their grooming events were and where they would be taking place. Pricing seemed pretty fair, given the labor and care the wonderful staff have been giving to my bunnies. Am/would come again! read more

For Haley's nail trimming. The Rabbit Haven staff are always nice and helpful and caring. I greatly appreciate them for all they do read more

The Rabbit Haven is an incredible organization with the BEST staff and volunteers! The love they have for bunnies is genuine. The care and attention all bunnies in their care receive sets this organization apart from other "rabbit rescues" in the area and is why I chose to adopt from The Rabbit Haven. This is an organization I trust and will support because they are doing critical advocacy for so many rabbits currently in need. Kim is my adoption fairy godmother who went above and beyond to help me find my furever companion. After The Rabbit Haven received my application, I was put in touch with Kim. Kim and I talked for almost 2 hours on the phone - Kim took the time to get to know me and what I was looking for in a bunny. I have had my heart set on a holland lop so when Harley, the most adorable calico lop was surrendered to The Rabbit Haven and ready to find her furever home, I reached out to Kim to set up a meet & greet appointment and I'm a new bunny mom! Everything fell into place so beautifully - I know Harley and I were meant to find each other & I'm so happy for the future adoptions that will be made on behalf of The Rabbit Haven. Thank you so much Kim, AJ and The Rabbit Haven for my new best friend! read more

The Rabbit Haven - My heart is so full 3 my bunny love - Pet Adoption Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I called and had a problem with my rabbit, and they were so nice and recommended a very good veterinarian for rabbits

With easter right around the corner and you find yourself contemplating getting a rabbit, PLEASE PLEASE do your research on rabbit ownership. It is a 10 plus year commitment and these wonderful creatures take just as much work as a cat or dog. That being said, rabbit ownership is one of the MOST rewarding. They make wonderful pets when allowed to be part of the family. They are not meant to sit in cages all day. They all have their own unique personalities and will quickly win your heart. The rabbit haven is a non profit rescue that takes in abandoned and shelter rabbits. Some even slated to be put to sleep due to no fault of their own. Alot are fostered in private homes where they are handled and loved till they find their furever family. All are littered trained or in the process of getting trained ( yes they use litter boxes just like cats ). Adoption fairs are held twice a month in Santa Cruz and 1st Saturdays at the For Other Living Things in Sunnyvale. If you go onto their website under "adoption showcase" there are bios and pictures of bunnies currently looking for a home. You can also email and make an appointment to meet any of these cuties during the adoption showcase. Please adopt and save a precious buns life. 5 stars read more

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Communication is key in life. This was a huge communication fail. I sent an email that I was interested in a bunny and didn't get a response so I called. I was told they would email me an application, but didn't. I got the application and contract (6 pages) from their webpage and filled out right away. I got an email the next day to review all of their info/requirements/paperwork. They wont let you take a bunny unless you have everything on their required list: xpen, carrier, litterbox/litter, alfalfa, food bowls, bedding,toys, pellets, grooming kit.I literally spent $200 and made sure I had everything they require. I called the lady and she said she had to contact the person fostering the rabbit since they have first dibs if they choose to adopt, but she didn't think they wanted to. The next day she still hadn't heard from the foster family. The third day, same thing. Me personally, if I had a business and a person ignored your calls and texts that shows the lack of their character and I wouldn't want them to foster my animals if they don't contact you back. I kept checking the webpage to see if the bunny was still on there. I hadn't heard anything back from the lady and noticed a week later that the bunny was off the site. It's pretty rude to leave a customer hanging and not give them a response yes or no. read more

It was a sad story. My bunny ran away from my backyard on 9-17, Thursday night around 7-8pm while we were nursing my new born baby and my toddler. Grandma went to searching bunny outside, my husband and I went out to searching bunny again after babies fall asleep. But we didn't see the bunny because my neighbor found him and get him home. The bunny was super healthy in my home, I raised him from a baby and my son played with him everyday. We had cages for the bunny but sometimes let him run and play with my son at backyard. He is active and he can went back to cage by himself so we never worry about bunny ran out. After the bunny missing I googled how to get bunny back online. Someone said put cages outside the bunny will go back by himself. I did. But we didn't get him back because my neighbor found him and took him home already. On Friday all my families were searching the bunny outside, I rarely use social network so I didn't know I should post online. My friend told me try Nextdoor then I posted lost and found on Saturday and contacted with my neighbor. Rabbit Haven picked up my bunny on Friday night at 6pm. It's only hours away from my bunny ran out, not even a full day! They didn't gave the owner anytime to searching, and never tried to contact owner even they promised my neighbor they will try to find owner before they picked up my bunny. Both of my neighbor and me were trying to get Kim-the lady who picked up my bunny from Sunday evening. And the whole Monday I was keep calling and messaging Rabbit Haven and Kim. My neighbor helped me a lot to contact Rabbit Haven and Kim. Neither of us get even one word from Kim. The Rabbit Haven said they never got my bunny first, then told me my bunny was adopted by others at night. This bunny, I raised when he was a baby and treated like my son, is the only friend for my 2-years toddler. Because of the Covid-19 we cannot send my son to daycare so I got the bunny, hope he grow up with my son. How can Rabbit Haven got my bunny on Friday then let others adopted on Saturday? Is that so hard to give owner sometime to contact? Why so hurry? Because they want to get the business done quickly. They only care about their business, they don't care about how to help bunny or owner at all. The Rabbit Haven steal my bunny, think carefully before send animals here. read more

got a beautiful bunny boy from here! the bunnies are kept in volunteer homes so they are loved from the second they get to the the rabbit haven. if they aren't neutered when adopted, you will have to pay a deposit and they don't really help you get them neutered. read more

When deciding on getting a rabbit, please do yourself a huge favor and study, research and fully inform yourself on everything that you possibly can! Welcoming a rabbit into your new home requires a lot of love, commitment, dedication and hard work but believe me! It is so worth It! They give love freely and are very easy too train. They also make for a wonderful companions! Once you've studied up on them, do a rabbit a miracle and yourself afavor and reach out to Heather at the rabbit haven!!! You will be very pleased that you did@ Heather, James! Thank you so much!!! My baby, ba-bunny is very happy. Thanks a thousand more and Once more every passing moment!!! read more

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I am a volunteer with The Rabbit Haven, so my review is biased. However, if it were not for the positive experiences with the Haven, I never would have started volunteering with the group. All three of my house rabbits have been adopted through the Rabbit Haven. We host adoption shows at For Other Living Things in Sunnyvale once a month and twice a month at PetSmart in Santa Cruz. Our adoption events are a chance to come by and meet the bunnies, but to also come in and ask questions about your bunnies or get a free nail trim. We also provide match making services to help your spayed or neutered bunny find a friend. We do a lot of outreach to the public about house rabbits. Although one of the main goals is to find homes for rabbits - we also help a lot of people who have rabbits learn about the importance of spay /neuter, healthy diet, finding a knowledgeable rabbit vet, rabbit health and care. Bringing a bunny into your home is at least a 10 year commitment and we have a pretty thorough adoption process. We are a non-profit, and all volunteer run. We don't have government support, and rely on donations and small grants. We are also always looking for foster homes and volunteers too. ~~~ Rabbit Haven cares for up to 85+ rabbits at a time through our foster site network. Rabbit Haven rescues injured and abandoned rabbits and accepts surrendered rabbits from the general public, from shelters and from other rescue organizations in Santa Cruz, Santa Clara, San Benito and Monterey Counties. read more

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The Rabbit Haven is amazing. I have just adopted a rabbit from them today and had an amazing experience. Our adoption counselor, Kim meet us at the pet store called Pet People. We had to wait a bit because their was a family already there. Once we were there we put our current bunny in, Licorice with the rabbit we were thinking of adopting, Octavia who we decide to name Truffles. She has the best personality I have ever seen. She loves to be pet and when she is flipped over I can go over to pet her and she won't jump away. The adoption fee is 75 dollars or 78 dollars if you use a credit card. You also get a free visit to Sunnyvale Vet Clinic or Adobe Animal Hospital along with a 20% off coupon at Pet People. The only downside we had was that Truffles ended up having ear mites that passed through their health check. If they hadn't done anything this would have gotten a three star rating , luckily Kim helped us out. I had had one dose of Revolution ( for ear mites and other insects, don't use Frontline) which I used on Truffles. Kim said that she would be able to give us three doses if we were able to meet her. One dose for the one I used on Truffles and then two for Licorice and Truffles for next month. She didn't have to give us any for Licorice or for the next month but because she cared so much about the bunnies she gave us three doses. I would highly recommend adopting from them. Compared to SaveABunny where I was also seeing if I could get a bunny friend from there it is a lot easier. At SaveABunny the adoption fee is 85 dollars and if you are bonding your rabbit they have to stay their for a minimum of three days and you pay a boarding fee for of I think 25 dollars. I ended up not adopting from them because you have to board your bunny there. I was unsure of what care Licorice would be given and he would be so nervous after an hour car ride for me to leave him at a place he had never been. I am so happy that I adopted from the Rabbit Haven and I would definitely recommend them. Super helpful and is always available when you need help after you adopted from them. Thanks for my second best friend! read more

3/4 of my bunnies are from the Rabbit Haven. The other one was from the Humane Society, coincidentally she was originally at TRH before transferring to the HS. These people work so hard every day for no monetary pay. They see things that would make most people have a mental breakdown. They travel far and stay up late trying to rescue feral rabbits. I would like to give a shout out to Ray & Kyomi Okamoto, Ray Milkey, Al, Heather Betchel.... There are many many others, but these are the ones I have witnessed first hand going above and beyond for the bunnies. To those reading this: Do NOT get a rabbit as an easter gift (Rabbits are cute but when they're peeing all over your house and chewing up your cords you'll wish yours was chocolate) Do NOT get a rabbit as a gift for a child Do NOT get a rabbit if you can't commit 8-12+ years Do NOT get a rabbit if you are going to keep it in a cage or outside Do NOT get a rabbit if you can't afford the eventual vet bills (they get sick easily) or eventual boarding if you go on vacation (shout out to Megan's Rabbit Boarding and Lil Chick Pet Sitters) DO get a rabbit if you are committed to loving and properly caring for it and making he/she a part of your family. I digress, The Rabbit Haven is an excellent rescue that does excellent work. If you live up in the North Bay, Save a Bunny is also a really great rescue. Adopt don't shop! read more

We had a great experience with The Rabbit Haven. Kim, our adoption counselor, is the best. She had extensive personal information on all of their bunnies and gave me the pros and cons of each one we asked about based on our family's needs and personality. During covid, we did the initial counseling over the phone followed by a face-to-face meeting with the bunny following all safety protocols. The person fostering our bunny stayed and answered all of my questions which showed me how much care these bunnies received while waiting to be adopted. This was a great first adoption experience for my family! read more

Whether you're looking for a rabbit to adopt as a family member or need help with your bunny friend, contact The Rabbit Haven. Auntie Heather has been rescuing rabbits since the late 1970's. She finds homes for some 750 rabbits a year. When my rabbit Bella got head tilt, the vets were not encouraging at all. Everyone told me to contact Heather, and even though she had never met me, she walked me through what to do and gave me hope that my rabbit would be OK. It took a month of daily care, but Bella recovered fully. Later, I saw a post from the Rabbit Haven that a young English Spot's time had run out at a local shelter. I offered to foster him, and once I got him home, decided to give him a forever home. I never would have found him if not for Rabbit Haven and his beautiful soul would have been lost to the world. The Rabbit Haven does so much for the rabbit community in the San Francisco Bay area. read more

I take my three buns here for regular grooming. They hold adoption shows in Sunnyvale and Santa Cruz.. They will do the monthly grooming for free!! Cindy and Heather and all of their volunteers are so knowledged and very helpful. Once you meet Heather, you can immediately see her dedication and commitment for every bunnies that comes to her. She is an angel. read more

I adopted both my rabbits from Rabbit Haven. Dakota was my first. He was sweet but he liked to hide a lot and wasn't terribly social. A year after adopting him we went looking for a pal for him. Cali took to Dakota immediately. It took five months of very hard work daily to bond them. Cali adored Dakota but he was calm and old fashioned and she was very high energy and he would put her in he place. I called Auntie Heather and Auntie Linda a lot during those months and they talked me through things. I had the option to bring Cali back but I had fallen in love and it was breaking my heart so I stuck with it and was grateful for the shoulders to cry on. They are now bonded and such a joy! Sometimes the dating rituals of rabbits are like those of Klingons, I swear. It was totally worth it. Dakota is so happy having Cali in his life, even if he pretends she doesn;t interest him. When he thinks we aren't looking he loves on her. I highly recommend rescuing an already bonded pair for a first time adoption. Rabbits are happier in pairs and I notice they are much more affectionate and social when there are two instead of one. My bonding experience was unusually long and as a new bunny mommy I found it stressful, and it was 100% worth it. read more

Thank you, thank you, thank you, Auntie Heather and everyone at the Rabbit Haven for finding me two of the greatest pals a gal could ever ask for. Have you ever heard of The Dog Whisperer, folks? Well talk about a wealth of knowledge- above all, the staff has this amazing energy; a magical touch! When I take my friends in for their nail trims- they don't even freak out. (as they have with me when i tried to do it myself!) Auntie Heather and Cindy are truly Bunny Whisperers! They also sell an assortment of bunny toys and treats where all the proceeds go back into the Haven's fund. And please remember, do not breed or buy when animals in shelters may die! Goddess bless 'em! read more

These guys hold multiple rabbit adoption fairs at pet stores in Santa Cruz and Sunnyvale every month. They're a wealth of information about house rabbits and a really awesome place to find your new bunny friends. Check out one of their fairs or the website if you have any interest in these quiet, sweet little animals. read more

The Rabbit Haven - Lilly and Ollie at an adoption fair just before they found a home with me - Pet Adoption Near Me - Los Gatos, California

This organization is such a blessing to rabbits! We have adotped 2 rabbits from the Rabbit Haven and both times Heather matched them up perfectly. They really take the time to find the right bunny for you. We have 2 bunny couples and they love each other so much. read more

The Rabbit Haven is an amazing organization. I have adopted both of my bunnies from them and they helped me bond them together. Most of the other reviewers have mentioned the bonding and nail trim services they offer at shows so I guess I don't need to mention again how great they are (and they are). I've also been a foster for them and it is such a wonderful experience watching a sad, scared rabbit figure out that the world isn't that terrible and that they can be happy and frolic. The Haven works hard to rescue rabbits from sometimes terrible conditions, get them the medical care they need, and find them loving forever homes. They also work closely with the shelters to showcase their rabbits during the adoption shows and to get them away from death row. Heather and the rest of the volunteers are very knowledgeable and willing to answer all sorts of questions at adoption shows and via email. If nothing else, The Rabbit Haven is a wonderful place to learn about rabbits and how to care for them. read more

The Rabbit Haven rocks! They are the best rescue organization I have ever worked with (and I've worked with quite a few). They rescue so many bunnies from shelters and abusive situations, provide them with needed medical care, spay and neuter them, and find them loving homes. Please, DON'T EVER BUY A RABBIT! The overpopulation problems are enormous. Adopt your next pet from The Rabbit Haven. You'll be glad you did. read more

Rabbit Haven was been a god-send to many needs-rescue shelter bunnies throughout the Bay Area. The organization takes on mother bunnies and their babies! That's ALOT of rabbits to have to find foster homes and forever homes for. There was a litter of five newborn baby bunnies that were turned into the shelter without their mother. They had little chance of surviving. No nursing mothers could be found despite an email outreach request that went far and wide. Heather had a most dedicated, experience volunteer and vet tech hand feed these babies drop by drop and with great love and care. Because of Heather's knowledge and passion of her volunteers, two of these baby bunnies grew into wonderful big healthy new zealands! They have a loving home. I'm immensely grateful they were cared for in the Haven system and I would not hesitate to work with them again. Heather's knowledge of mother bunnies and kits is all encompassing. She is a wealth of information. Her knowledge is update and she is a great resource. Rabbit Haven has also assisted many people with spay/neutering their rabbits when in tough financial times. Helping to break the cycle that results in so many rabbits killed at the shelter when uninformed pet shop patrons and hobby breeders let things get out of control. There are just too many unwanted animals and not enough good homes and shelter/rescue resources to breed rabbits for fun. Life as an unwanted pet is not fun. It sucks! For a great experience, volunteer to foster a rabbit for a rescue organization. Give a little of yourself, to help save a precious life. read more

I had a recipe in mind, but looks like the free range food idea was a non starter. Maybe because I grew up on a farm, or perhaps my inner chef could not be hog tied, I simple sought to find if the possibility existed for a little culinary outing. They really should consider the option of adoption for reasons of " other". It's a delicious idea. read more

It was a little unorganized in the beginning, but once we started the bonding process it was perfect. My boyfriend and I went in thinking we wanted a girl rabbit for our little male bun. We never even ended up doing the bonding process with any of the females we were scheduled to meet because we saw a boy bun the same breed as ours and knew he was the one. The bonding process went great and Ray was awesome to have around to teach me a few tricks i hadn't known or learned in my years of raising rabbits. The Rabbit Haven is extremely knowledgeable about their rabbits and obviously do everything possible to get the perfect home for their buns. I can tell they don't adopt to just anyone, but when they do they make sure to give a well stacked packet of information for your bunny's safety and health. I am very pleased with my experience and am so happy to have found a brother for my bunny. read more

Awesome place to adopt house rabbits. They are pre-socialized, litter box trained and spayed/neutered. Heather is a real rabbit whisperer. Please do not adopt from anywhere else. read more

The Rabbit Haven - Annie and Mr. Bungee kicking it. - Pet Adoption Near Me - Los Gatos, California

I am writing in response to the negative review by Jennifer P. We were the rescue group that referred Jennifer to The Rabbit Haven. I have worked with Heather at the Rabbit Haven for many years and consider her to be an expert in caring for baby bunnies. The facts in this sad situation are that the mother bunny was purchased off of craigslist and was not healthy. Jennifer decided to breed the mother anyway and consequently the mother died. Orphaned newborn baby bunnies rarely survive and The Rabbit Haven went out of their way to help Jennifer and these babies. There was quite a bit of unnecessary hysteria from Jennifer to both The Rabbit Haven and to our group, coupled with a serious lack of understanding about proper rabbit care. Some people are open to education and some are not. Insisting on having the babies travel back to her "breeder" foster home was a reckless and dangerous option for the babies. Staying at The Rabbit Haven was their best chance. The sad fact is that these babies died directly related to the irresponsibility of Jennifer and no one else. Instead of lashing out , she ought to be expressing gratitude that people helped her despite the fact that she caused a terrible problem all by herself. There are certainly enough homeless animals in the world already without people deciding to breed more for selfish reasons. It is precisely this type of displaced hostility and ignorance that burns out rescue resources. read more

As others have stated, the Rabbit Haven is an amazing organization, they have adoption fairs and offer free nail trims, and they help bond bunnies. This review is specifically for their amazing help with bunny bonding. I walked into For Other Living Things with my two female bunnies, two years apart in ages, who absolutely hated each other. I had tried to introduce them to each other a few times, and they always wasted no time in jumping on each other, biting, clawing, and ripping each other's fur out. They were out to kill each other! So here I was, two months after they'd been spayed, standing in front of Auntie Heather, who I'd heard nothing but great things about. She told me to wait a few more months for their hormones to calm down, as they'd only recently been spayed. She told me to see her again in four months. She said she could tell I had some good bunnies, and she believed it would absolutely be possible to bond them. So away I go with my two bunnies who hate each other's guts. Four months later, I return to For Other Living Things, where the Rabbit Haven is hosting its monthly bunny adoption fair and nail trims. Auntie Heather is busy, so a nice young man offers to help me and my cranky bunnies. I wish I'd gotten his name. All I know is that he's Asian and he has this amazing calm aura about him. He put my bunnies on his chest, totally calmly, while I was sitting there chewing off all my fingernails, expecting the bunnies to burst into a full-on death match right on this poor guy's chest! Much to my surprise, the bunnies stayed, exactly as he had positioned them, for about fifteen minutes while he demonstrated how to cross-pet the bunnies so they could get used to each other's scent. Phase Two involved putting the bunnies in a small laundry hamper with a little cat bed in it, one bunny facing one direction, the other bunny facing the opposite direction, but both bunnies snuggled tightly against each other, as he pet them in a circular motion. Phase Three: He set the bunnies down in a small enclosed space, and my jaw dropped. Were my eyes deceiving me? One of my bunnies was grooming the other one! I could not believe it! Dreams do come true! Per his advice, my family and I set up "bunny dates" for our two bunnies every day, never sticking to one place too long. One day on the dining table, one day on my bed, one day in a big pen in my parents' room, and so on. It only took three weeks of bunny dates and our bunnies are absolutely in love with each other now! They groom each other, they go everywhere together, and they love snuggling up together. They are inseparable! Thank you so much, Auntie Heather, for believing in our bunnies! Thank you so much, volunteer man, for taking on the onerous task of bonding our enemy bunnies! Thank you, Rabbit Haven, for being so dedicated to the health and happiness of everybunny! read more

A great organization. fter several visits with Heather from The Rabbit Haven, we ended up not adopting any bunnies from her, but instead adopted from Save A Bunny in Mill Valley. We just didn't find the right match at The Rabbit Haven. That doesn't stop me from saying good things about the Rabbit Haven. They do great things and usually have success at their adoption shows that are open to the public. It seems that the foster care system Heather has set up is working really well. Heather is a very sweet woman who really has her heart in the right place- for the bunnies. She is all about energy and aura, and not hurting anyone's feelings, especially the bunnies! She's almost spiritual about matching bunnies, which is very interesting! We sat with her and did a few bunny dates, which she called "speed dating" since the appointments were 15 minutes or so each. They have quite a few adoption shows, usually at Petsmart in Santa Cruz (river street) or at For Other Living Things pet supply store in Sunnyvale. I adore Heather for all the effort and time she took with us, and I felt bad when we walked away without one of her bunnies. I give Rabbit Haven four stars instead of five because some of the other volunteers (not Heather) made us feel pressured and finally, guilty, for not immediately adopting one of the rabbits that our bunny "really hit it off with." We just wanted more time, and as shallow as it may sound, the bunny they picked wasn't what we had in mind. Then again, the bunny we eventually adopted at Save A Bunny wasn't what we had in mind either, but we got to spend a lot more time with her and see how she interacted with our bunny. I think the most important thing is getting *the right bunny* for both the humans and bunny to be bonded with, and when you know, you know. So we feel we made the right choice in the end. Some comparisons between The Rabbit Haven and Save-A-Bunny (both great rabbit rescues!) -Heather and Marcy are very different and take different approaches -The Rabbit Haven is less selective than Save A Bunny and it generally takes less time to adopt a bunny from Heather than it does with Marcy -Heather does speed dates while Marcy adamantly believes a match cannot be made that quickly. Marcy's dates for bonding bunnies usually last about an hour each, and she recommends you keep the bonded pair in the making at Save A Bunny for a few days afterwards -I believe the Rabbit Haven's adoption fees are less than Save A Bunny, but make sure to read what each fee includes. We preferred the way Save A Bunny runs things with the bonding process, but will always have an appreciation (and somewhat be in awe of) Heather, as she has such a big heart for rabbits and is truly an amazing person. Either way you go, you're going to adopt a bunny who really needs a home! Cheers, Rabbit Haven! read more

The Rabbit Haven is the best place to go to adopt a rabbit. They not only have a wealth of information, but Heather, the Haven's director, is extremely helpful in pairing up rabbits. Rabbits are social animals and live a lot longer with a soul mate. We went to the Haven's adoption fair in Sunnyvale to pair our mini-rex with another rabbit which proved to be unsuccessful because our rabbit didn't like any of the rabbits that were available. But this didn't deter the staff at Rabbit Haven. They said to come to another fair which was in Petsmart in Santa Cruz the following week. So we went and Heather personally helped us find our rabbit's soul mate. Heather takes the time to help you out and she makes sure you have all the information you need to live with your rabbit. Adoption fees are really inexpensive, and when you take your rabbit for it's first check-up at one of the recommended veterinarians, your office visit will be inexpensive, too! The Haven's website has a lot of information along with pictures of available rabbits as the website is updated regularly. read more

The Rabbit Haven is a truly wonderful organization that is making a big impact on saving rabbits. They have adoption fairs at either For Other Living Things in Sunnyvale or Pet Pals in Soquel usually every other week. The director, Auntie Heather, and the volunteers are so caring and loving with the bunnies. They are also very knowledgable. I adopted my first rabbit from a shelter and it was difficult to get information on how to best care for her. I spent hours researching online to figure out the best information I could find. The Rabbit Haven definitely shortens the learning curve. An advantage to adopting a rabbit from the haven versus a shelter is that they are usually more socialized and more accustomed to being handled by humans. Saving a bunny from a shelter is always a great thing, and the haven is a good source of information and support. They can also offer great advice and support on bonding, since rabbits are naturally social animals. They do bonding sessions during their adoption fairs. The Rabbit Haven has a very active Facebook page, so if you like seeing cute pictures and videos of bunnies, then I recommend liking their page. They occasionally have need of fosters, so if you're contemplating adopting a bunny, but aren't sure, then fostering can be a good way of helping a bunny and determining if a rabbit is the right pet for you. I think most people end up being surprised by how intelligent, social, and playful rabbits actually are. All that being said, I have a great deal of respect for the Rabbit Haven and the difference they are making in saving bunnies. read more

I went to the rabbit haven hoping to adopt 2 bunnies that would be under the care of my family collectively - I would bring them with me to my apartment once I moved in, and they would stay at my parent's house for the summer before I left. I let the staff know numerous times that this was the case, including on the application, and they seemed alright with it. I figured that moving once was alright for the bunnies, and my parents are very careful, conscientious people who would care for the bunnies before I took charge. We decided to foster the rabbits first, in order to let them get accustomed to us. For convenience's sake, I put my name on the application form and said I would be the primary caregiver, though I once again explained the situation of my parents caring for them first. It was great, the bunnies got along with my family's Shih Tzu who is notoriously frightened of most other animals, but he loved being around them, and they weren't afraid of him. I finished up my studies at the university and was ready to take over. Somehow, the same staff member who helped us with the fostering (who called occasionally to check up on them) "suddenly" found out that they were at my parent's house, without me there. She flipped out. She said that I wasn't being responsible, that I was supposed to be the caregiver bonding with the rabbits, and that I had deceived her. I have no idea where her mind had been the countless times I explained everything to her. She said I was unfit for taking care of them, despite my parents being extremely diligent and the rabbits were blossoming under their care - and the rabbits were taken away. I was really looking forward to adopting and keeping these rabbits - but the paranoia of the staff at the Rabbit Haven have ruined all prospects of rabbit adoption for me. If they had -listened- then things would be different. If they didn't have such ridiculous delusions and expectations, maybe more people would help these animals in need. read more

I have yet to meet Auntie Heather in person but we have exchanged emails and phone calls when I found myself with a chronically ill bunny with many issues as a first time adopter. She was not even the person who adopted me the bunny but came across a group email about the bunny and generously offered me her kindness, knowledge and a shoulder to cry on. It is obvious to anyone who knows her that she is a wonderful person who is dedicated to helping bunnies find a good home and ensuring a good match. When I told her my bunny passed away, she sent me the most loving letter and said she'll light a candle for him to honor him. I was so heartbroken over my sweet little baby being gone and miss him so much. Talking with Heather was like a healing session. I know they hold monthly events at Santa Cruz and Sunnyvale and I strongly encourage everyone who is thinking about adopting to visit these events. Auntie Heather is the kind of person that will be there for you even after you take the rabbit home. I am looking forward to going to one of these adoption events soon and meeting Heather in person. Have a hoppy day everyone! read more

Heather was both very unresponsive and unkind. I had a bunch of kits I had to surrender before I started school. I ended up being contacted by Brenda of South Bay Rabbit Rescue and she ended up being the most kindest person ever. She was super willing to take them the next day! Even though she had a lot of pregnant doe's and kits. She was also willing to come back and take more if any other stray rabbits came about again. read more

Dont get rabbits from here!the people are rude and just want to put the rabbits off on you so they can worry less! Get a dog instead or a cat!much easier to take care of and more loving. read more

Hello? Marcy, you told me when I reached out for help from you to get the babies back, you told me you weren't going to get involved. Your last comment on Yelp seems like complete involvement to me. What Heather did to me was illegal, pure and simple. When I asked for them back, she would not relinquish them. These rabbits were my property for lack of a better word and the volunteer should have given them back to me on the day I asked for them back. I did not sign any papers saying that I was permanently keeping them in her care until they were weaned from the bottle. As far as Craigslist, this is a good resource to adopt from instead of turning them over to rescue organizations that put them down due to lack of homes. And lastly, after adopting my mother bunny, I made sure she was healthy before breeding her. My vet check will prove this. read more