Cocoa (Bonded to Licorice)* Rabbit Lionhead Charlottesville, VA

LICORICE AND COCOA ARE A BONDED PAIR AND MUST BE ADOPTED TOGETHER!

Licorice and Cocoa are an adorable pair of lionhead sisters about 5 years old. Cocoa is the submissive bun in a bonded pair with Licorice. Cocoa is a little love bun. She loves her treats and getting attention. She is so very sweet but also very timid and a little skittish. She has never once nipped or bitten.

The sisters live in an 8x8 pen together. Cocoa loves to explore but doesn't like to free roam that much. She likes to stay closer to her pen. She is good with older children and sometimes squirms when held so you have to be careful. She has lived in a house with dogs, though has not had close contact with them.

The girls love oat hay, romaine and green leaf lettuce. They also get an Oxbox urinary supplement every day as directed by vet. Cocoa likes places to hide and things that rabbits can chew like hay based toys or plain wood toys.

Lionheads as a breed obviously require extra grooming. Cocoa is very good about getting brushed. She has recently been to the vet for a check up and is very healthy.


If you are interested in adopting Licorice and Cocoa, please fill out the application at friendsofrabbits.org/adoptionform and someone will call or email you to schedule an interview. Their adoption fee is $150 (for both) plus a mandatory $50 RHD vaccine fee per rabbit.

Licorice and Cocoa are in a foster home in Stanardsville, Virginia.

INDOOR HOMES ONLY!

ABOUT FRIENDS OF RABBITS
Friends of Rabbits is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit animal rescue operating in the greater DC-metro area. We take rabbits at risk of euthanasia from shelters in Maryland, DC and Virginia. We also rescue abandoned and neglected rabbits and assist with large confiscation cases. We provide foster homes and veterinary care for our rabbits, have them spayed/neutered and find them new forever homes through our adoption programs.
Please note: We are not licensed to handle wildlife.

Come Meet Our Pets...
We have adoption events multiple times a month. Events take place at headquarters located in Columbia, MD and once a month in Fairfax, VA. We also have regularly scheduled events in local pet stores throughout the metropolitan region.

Our Adoption Process...
Prior to adoption, we ask that people fill out an application: www.friendsofrabbits.org/adoptionform

1. The adopter must be a responsible adult, which is at least 18 years old. If a family adopts the rabbit, the primary caregiver must be an adult or a responsible older teen. Younger children may do the work necessary to care for the rabbit under the daily supervision of an adult. All adults in the family must agree on adopting the rabbit.

2. We do not adopt our rabbits out as classroom pets. Exceptions would be adoption to the teacher who may bring the rabbit into the classroom on a regular basis.

3. Rabbits are social animals. The adopted rabbit(s) must live indoors in an appropriate size space where they will receive daily interaction with the family. The best possible space would be freedom in a rabbit proofed room. If that is not possible, a dog exercise pen with rabbit safe flooring works well. Other options include a large dog crate or a roomy cage. The best cages are at least 42 to 48 inches long by 24 inches wide. The 24 inch width allows for use of the widest and deepest jumbo litter boxes, which work well for most rabbits. A custom space can also be constructed using shelving material. Caged rabbits need daily exercise time outside the cage.

4. If you are renting your home, please have written consent from your landlord before you adopt.

5. For new adopters, we conduct an interview to make sure that the rabbit will be going to a safe environment.

6. When they are ill, rabbits require a veterinarian that specializes in exotic animals. Be aware that exotic veterinarians can be considerably more expensive than one for your cat or dog. Plan vet visits into your budget accordingly.

7. If you are looking to adopt a companion for your existing rabbit, your rabbit must be spayed or neutered prior to any introductions.

8. The final step to the adoption process is filling out a contract, which is specific to Friends of Rabbits. The cost to adopt a rabbit from us is $90 for a single rabbit and $150 for a pair. The adoption fees include a goodie bag with rabbit care information, necessities, toys and a coupon for discounted rabbit supplies, and cover the cost of the rabbit's spay/neuter. As of January 1, 2022, there is also a mandatory $50 RHD vaccine fee per rabbit.