Trixie (Bonded to Koniji) Rabbit New Zealand Columbia, MD

TRIXIE AND KONIJI ARE A BONDED PAIR AND MUST BE ADOPTED TOGETHER!

Trixie is a very active rabbit and needs space to run around in, so she would do best in an x-pen or a free roam environment. She's very affectionate with both people and her bonded friend Koniji, but occasionally fights with other female rabbits. She loves to be pet and will often nudge people in order to get them to pet her. She likes to sit with people while they work or relax and will often fall asleep next to you.

Trixie is very vocal and chatters loudly while being pet. When she is especially happy, she likes to honk to let you know that she's enjoying herself! She loves to flop, especially when she's next to her buddy Koniji, and will zoom and binkie around a room when she's excited. She also loves to play with fabric. She's a huge fan of hiding in curtains and likes to bury herself in a pile of laundry.

Trixie is a great hay eater! She loves timothy and orchard hay, but her main diet consists of primarily timothy hay. She has perfect litterbox habits! Trixie loves bananas, freeze dried strawberries, blueberries, and greens. She particularly likes romaine and green leaf lettuce, but will eat just about any green except for spinach! She also loves hay chews and bamboo sticks.

Trixie, like Koniji, loves cardboard! She enjoys chewing on her cardboard house and moving it around and she loves her cardboard dig box. In addition, Trixie is a big digger and would love a big box filled with dirt or sand for her to dig in. She enjoys playing in blankets and curtains and likes to hide in and chew on a big curtain that I've attached to her x-pen. Trixie and Koniji have an x-pen that is usually open during the day so that they can free roam around a rabbit proofed room.

Trixie is an incredible rabbit with a lot of personality who would make a great addition to any family. She's super sweet and affectionate and will quickly become your best friend. She loves to flop and binky and will always let you know when she's happy with a loud honk. Trixie and Koniji are very well bonded, but have had a hard time getting along with other rabbits in the home.

If you are interested in adopting Trixie and Koniji, please fill out the application at https://friendsofrabbits.org/adopt/adoption-application/ and someone will call or email you to schedule an interview. Their adoption fee is $200 (for both) plus a mandatory $50 RHD vaccine fee per rabbit.

Trixie and Koniji are at our headquarters in Columbia, MD.


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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: https://friendsofrabbits.org/adopt/adoption-application/

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 $150 for a single rabbit and $200 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.