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House Rabbit Society
Categories: Pets Animal Shelters Pets Pet Stores Pets Pet Services Pet Boarding/Pet Sitting Animal Shelters, Pet Stores, Pet Boarding/Pet Sitting [Edit]
148 BroadwayRichmond, CA 94804
(510) 970-7575
- Hours:
Tue-Sun 12 pm - 5 pm
$75 for $100 Certificate
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16 reviews for House Rabbit Society
16 reviews in English
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Review from Nhi T.
Hayward, CA
8/8/2011
One day I bought a rabbit from a Pet Store with little knowledge on how to properly care for it.
I bought all the supplies I needed temporary but I decided that I needed more information on caring for a rabbit so I came across this place.
I took my rabbit, well technically I bought it as a gift. Well I took it here to have them exam what breed it may be because the store sure wasn't helpful. They told me I shouldn't have bought it from a pet store because that's only going to help them to sell more pets.
I feel the same way now about getting my dog from a backyard breeder but I guess I don't regret a thing because I love my pets.
Any who, the staff were very friendly and adored the bunny. They also have a very sweet cat that roams around in there.
I was looking at some of the products in their "hop shop" and decided I needed more hay for the bunny but one of the staff members told me that she has a better deal, a garbage bag full of fresh timothy hay for $5 rather than buying a small bag of commercial branded hay. Which cost more.
They told me that the rabbit nails were long and that they will trim him for free. That was pretty awesome because I get to see how they do it to learn for myself.
She also said the cage I had was too small for a rabbit. It's bigger than what most have in my opinion, I bought the Super Pet Cage.
Well today, the little guy lives with my friend. He now has a 200$ 2 story hutch, (he's a netherland dwarf) and I also have a rabbit of my own. A female bew lionhead, she has a 300$ two story hutch. :)
Thanks rabbit society for giving me more knowledge. -
Review from Angela B.
Concord, CA
6/13/2011
This review is on boarding only:
This is the only place I'll take my bunny to for boarding. For me it's worth the long drive and extra cost. They provide food (pellets, hay, veggies) but if you prefer to bring your own, you can do that also. I usually bring my own veggies and treats.
What I really like is that the staff seems familiar with all the bunnies in their care. Some are HRS rescues and some are boarders. But if you stop to look at another rabbit, they can usually give you a rundown of it's personality.
Most important to me is that I don't get my rabbit back all traumatized after having him boarded for a week or so. I feel much better putting him someplace where he has his own pen instead of being in a cage. -
Review from Bodhi D.
San Francisco, CA
5/30/2011
Found about this place from a co-worker -- I went to visit her rabbits who were being boarded there while she was on vacation. They were in open pens and given lots of loving care - healthy pellets, hay, fresh veggies, water, exercise and socializing with friendly human caretakers.
Forget about boarding your rabbits at your neighborhood pet hospital where they'll get spooked by the utterings of dogs and cats.
This is a Four Seasons spa for rabbits and only rabbits!
House Rabbit Society is also a great place to get supplies for your bunny and also to find one. Our family's getting ready to adopt one from here soon. -
Review from Anne M.
Oakland, CA
3/10/2011
I really love visiting House Rabbit Society!
The Hop Shop has great rabbit supplies at a great price, plus all the proceeds benefit the rescue work! They've got all the wicker Busy Bunny toys that my bunnies love, the Oxbow pellets that they eat, and hay by the flake for only $5! You just have to ask the person at the counter and they'll bag up as many flakes as you like - I don't think there's a sign in the shop that they have flakes available. And they've got great rabbit gifts for people - for the rabbit lover in your life.
The shelter houses rescue rabbits from shelters all over the Bay Area! Their bunnies are clean & litterbox trained and have nice big habitats that you can enter, and they get swapped in and out of the long hallway so they get to play!
It's a really nice, relaxing atmosphere, and the volunteers are really great.
The volunteers & staff really know the rabbits' personalities, which is a big plus when you're looking to adopt! They also help with bunny bonding, so you can bring your fixed single bun in to meet a friend.
They've got a ton of educational resources - if you want to learn more about what living with a rabbit is like, and want to talk to those who know, HRS is the place to go!
They've got great classes and workshops regularly, some for those new to rabbits, and some for the experienced.Listed in: Rabbits
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Review from Mary D.
Point Richmond, CA
10/24/2008
I first became aware of the House Rabbit Society when an abandoned rabbit showed up in my yard. I knew nothing about rabbits, but I knew to take him to the local Animal Control would probably be a death sentence. So with the help of Google, I found the HRS located just two miles away from my home! Who knew Richmond was the International Headquarters for the HRS? While they couldn't take the little buns off my hands, they invited me to come in so they could take a look at him and see if he needed any medical care. They ended up loaning me an x-pen and gave me some hay so that I could take care of him until I found its owners or someone to adopt him. They couldn't be kinder.
Fast forward one year, that little abandoned bunny Mr. Binkles and his new girlfriend, Mrs. Peabody are fully enscounced members of my household. I've stopped by the HRS several times now either to buy a bag of hay and other supplies, or just to get some advice from one of the many knowledgeable rabbit volunteers. The HRS rocks! -
Review from S P.
Alameda, CA
9/25/2008
If you have a rabbit or are thinking about adopting one, House Rabbit Society is a place you should know about.
ADOPTIONS
When you adopt a rabbit from HRS, you not only give a disadvantaged rabbit a loving home, you help support a non-profit, no-kill shelter. Furthermore, adoptions open up room for new rabbits to come to HRS.
BOARDING
When you must leave a rabbit companion in another's care, HRS offers boarding services (call for reservations). Boarding at HRS is a great alternative to simply having a neighbor come over to fill a food bowl; the boarders at HRS enjoy exercise outside of their cages, timed feedings and a cage clean-up EVERY DAY! Also, you will have peace of mind knowing that your rabbit (aging, special-needs or otherwise) is supervised throughout the day.
GROOMING
HRS provides nail-clipping and other grooming services. Inquire for appointments/pricing.
SUPPLY & GIFT SHOP
HRS has a wonderful selection of rabbit treats, hay, food and other supplies. Also find beautifully crafted (and even some seriously hip) gifts and t-shirts. Again, shopping here helps to support a non-profit. ALL proceeds go towards rabbit care and running the facility.
EDUCATION & ANIMAL WELFARE
As a no-kill shelter, HRS is dedicated to educating the public about the many factors perpetuating a cycle of rabbit overpopulation. Due to the unfortunate practices of many breeders and uninformed pet-owners, shelters become overwhelmed with abandoned pets and millions are euthanized every year. Although HRS can't save every single rabbit, HRS does save many and works hard to mitigate and prevent the abuse, neglect and suffering endured by many rabbits across the continent.
The rabbits at HRS are well cared for and HRS is a great place to learn about how to give your pet rabbit the best quality of life possible. All adoptable rabbits have been spayed/neutered. -
Review from free d.
Oakland, CA
10/21/2009
HRS does a good job of appraising and educating would-be rabbit owners. My roommate is allergic to cats but I wanted a pet so am about to bring home a pet rabbit from HRS. They require you watch training videos and interview, as well as fill out an app and read up on proper rabbit care. These are NOT low maintenance pets! The organization and staff want to make sure that prospective owners know what all is involved and to make sure that the rabbits and owners are a good long-term fit.
All the rabbits here are really adorable and fun.
One of my friends recommended East Bay/Oakland(?) Human Society since those rabbits are more at risk of being offed, but I'd already been in process with HRS staff and one particular animal.
If you are allergic to dogs or cats but want one, you should definitely consider a rabbit! And they are litter trainable.
Staff seem overworked due to the low budget but they do a really good job all things considered. The place is walkable from Richmond BART. -
Review from A A.
Oakland, CA
7/2/2011
Come here for your timothy hay!! Seriously, if you have a rabbit you know a big bag of Oxbow (or, worse Kaytee) runs $10 and has a bunch of hay chaff and dust that's really not usable. HRS sells "flakes" of hay from bales they buy-- basically they fill a big garbage bag (2x as much as you get from Oxbow) for $5, AND it's fresh/long stapled with very little unusable lengths.
They are also super helpful when it comes to bunny advice, and have adorable residents to visit & adopt. I adopted our bun from Alameda's animal shelter but come here to buy hay & other treats from the hop shop-- our bun is INSANE for the organic cookie/popsicle stick/hay goodie bags they sell. Buy 2 bags and take one to a local shelter with bunnies; a good deed at a low price! -
Review from Rosie R.
Menlo Park, CA
3/18/2008
There is an international organization dedicated to domestic rabbits (advocacy and education, NOT breeding) and their headquarters is right here in the Bay Area!
The dedicated staff and volunteers run the shelter on a shoestring budget, and are happy to help you learn more about living with rabbits. Yes, they require special supplies-- none of those dinky "starter cages" from the chain stores-- and you can get them here.
Before I adopted my bunnies (from PHS) I would come here to look around and get an idea of what rabbits are like. Of course, I soon fell in love and now they rule my life. -
Review from Kristen S.
San Jose, CA
5/12/2009
This is a great organization filled with knowledgeable rabbit people, so if you are looking to adopt, or just have behavior/health/bunny-related questions, this is the place to call or visit.
They have lots of bunnies here for adoption, as well as a rabbit supply store in the front. I like to get willow balls for my rabbits here, as well as the little plastic containers of dried fruits (rabbit treats!) (that humans can eat as well!). Also, I wish we had purchased our rabbit x-pen here- it's cheaper than the one we bought, and cheaper than a lot of other places we've seen. So if you need an x-pen, go here first.
Overall I would recommend the HRS headquarters as a great place for rabbit education, behavioral help, boarding, adopting and bunny bonding. -
Review from Mr. and Mrs. G.
Oakland, CA
12/11/2007
We LOVE the House Rabbit Society! We rescued our bunnies from SaveaBunny, but I go out of my way to visit the HRS gift shop frequently to buy their bunny treats and toys. Feels so good to know that we (our bunnies and us) are also providing a donation simultaneously for all the cute little buggers in the back who are waiting for their forever home.
Millie and Nemo are personality plus! I wish everyone could know the broad range of affect these bunnies have. They ARE like dogs and each have VERY distinctive personalities.
Save a bunny!!! Visit HRS!Listed in: Pet Care
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Review from Anne E.
Livermore, CA
1/4/2011
Wonderful shelter - a great place to find a first bunny, a second bunny friend to your first bunny, AND tons of education how to care for your bunnies! And supplies as well as cute things for yourself in their store.
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Review from Dorothy H.
San Francisco, CA
11/13/2009
This place is great to work with. You can tell they really know and love their bunnies. When my husband and I were looking to adopt a rabbit we stopped by here and they were super helpful to us. After looking at all their rabbits and not seeing what we were looking for, we described what we had in mind and they were able to recommend a specific rabbit at another shelter. Based on their recommendation, we went and saw this rabbit and they were right, he is exactly what we were looking for and is proving to be an awesome addition to the family. Thanks so much for the recommendation House Rabbit Society!
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Review from Aliza S.
Lafayette, CA
5/20/2009
As a regular volunteer here, I can attest that these staff and other volunteers are people who truly love rabbits and are committed to their happiness and welfare. This is a great place to adopt a new bunny or to board your bunnies while on vacation or out of town. This is also a great resource for information and educational materials regarding rabbit health and rabbit care.
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Review from Denis N M.
Richmond, CA
11/4/2009
These guys are great. Doing a job everyday that few people know about. Richmond is very lucky to have them. I love bunnies!!!!!! And I love people thatt love bunnies.
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Review from amy l.
Oakland, CA
2/11/2008
okay, i can't hate on a rescue shelter too much but the papaya tablets at the store were all expired. also, we took our bunnies to get their nails clipped and it took the lady forever to do it. if you need to get your buns' nails clipped, go to the oakland animal shelter on sundays and see Connie. She clips and cleans their bunny bits quickly and neatly!
