Adoption Fee                            $75.00 per rabbit / $120 for a pair
This includes the spay or neuter. Also each foster rabbit receives a full wellness exam from an experienced rabbit veterinarian plus any necessary medical care. Each foster is also started on litter training and receives a high quality of care in his/her foster home with lots of love and attention.

Pen/Cage                                     $40.00 up to $120.00 (higher for Leith condos) 
We recommend a pen or a 42” or 48” metal dog crate dependent upon size of bunny.  We do NOT recommend standard rabbit cages and hutches.  Please speak with a Missouri House Rabbit volunteer.  We can offer money saving suggestions on exercise pens and dog crates.

Litter Box                                  $6.00 up to $16.00
Depending on size of litter box.  You do not want to get a litter box that is too small for bunny and even small bunnies like larger litter boxes which also makes litter training easier and leaves room for fresh hay.

Water Crocks                             $6.00 up to $15.00 ea.
We recommend a heavy ceramic crock rather than a water bottle.  Water bottles can create dehydration problems.  There are NO water bottles in nature.  Rabbits drink just like a cat or dog.   (Please speak with a Missouri House Rabbit volunteer for businesses that sell crocks inexpensively.)

Food Crocks                              $4.00 up to $15.00 ea.
We recommend a heavy ceramic crock to discourage bunny from using it as a play toy after eating the food.  (Please speak with a MO HRS volunteer for businesses that sell crocks inexpensively.)

Treat/Veggie/Salad Plate            $1.00 up to $3.00
This is an optional expense.  Many discount stores sell very inexpensive plates which you can serve bunny their “dinner” on.  We do not suggest china or glass plates.

Throw Rugs                                $3.00 up to $25.00
These are great for placing in bunny’s pen to cover floors or give the bunny a “non slippery” place to be.  They’re also good for putting under food and water crocks.  They’re easily washed and reused.  We recommend 100% cotton rugs with no rubber backing.  Man made fibers like nylon could cause a stomach/intestinal blockage if eaten.

Toys                                            $2.00 up to $16.00 ea.
You can purchase hard plastic toys from PetsMart or a children’s consignment shop or use leftover baby and toddler toys. You can also purchase bunny toys online or from MO HRS.  Hard plastic toys and some wood toys for parrots work well.  (Ask a Missouri House Rabbit volunteer for the web site addresses for bunny related toys.)

Bunny Proofing                           $10.00 up to $45.00 approximately
You can purchase the needed supplies at most local hardware stores to properly bunny proof your home.  Cardboard concrete forms and plastic tubing to protect electrical wires can be very inexpensive.  (Speak with a Missouri House Rabbit volunteer about how to properly bunny proof your home.)

Cardboard Boxes                         Free up to $30.00
These are great play areas for bunny.  Use one large enough to cut doorways so bunny can run in and out, use for naps, hiding spots, etc…  They’re also great for chewing and digging and helping with bunny proofing.  For more elaborate cardboard play places consider a cardboard castle or cottage from MO HRS.

Food Pellets                                     $7.00 up to $18.00 per bag
Be sure to purchase a quality pellet.   (For a suggested list of quality pellets, please talk with one of the Missouri House Rabbit volunteers.)  Be aware that pelleted food goes stale within 30 days after the bag is opened and can be harmful for a rabbit.  Seeds/nuts/starchy puffs/beans/whole kernel corn is bad.

Hay                                             See websites for pricing
The Missouri House Rabbit Society has found excellent quality timothy hay at Oxbow Hay (www.oxbowhay.com) and American Pet Diner (www.americanpetdiner.com ).  Oxbow has quality 1st cut hay and is lower in shipping costs.  T he 2^nd cutting Timothy hay at APD is great if you are allergic to grasses and pollens.  Remember, your bunny should be fed unlimited amounts of hay.  Both companies have high quality pelleted food and bunny treats as well .

Veggies & Fresh Fruit                  $10.00 up to $20 per week
This depends upon how many bunnies you have and their sizes.  Please talk with a Missouri House Rabbit Volunteer for a suggested veggie and salad listing.  Suggested listing is also on our National site at www.rabbit.org/care/veggies.html and www.rabbit.org/care/fruits.html .

Nail Clippers                                $5.00 to $12.00
Bunnies require their nails to be trimmed every two to three months.  A cat or small dog nail trimmer can be used.   Don’t forget to get “Kwik Stop” at the pet store in case you cut too short and make the nail bleed.   MO HRS members can get free nail trims .  Ask a MO HRS volunteer about it. 

Litter                                            $6.00 up to $25.00
We recommend the following for litter:  (see "Litter Comparison" chart)
     - Feline Pine$10.99 up to $12.99 depending on store for a 30 lb. bag (carried at PetsMart)
     - Yesterday’s news or paper pelleted litter $11.00 up to $16.99 depending on store for a 30 lb. bag.Use the bag sold in the cat litter section for best price.
        PetsMart carries Yesterday’s News. 
     - CareFresh $10.99 up to $25.99 depending on store and for size of bag.
     - Critter Litter – soft litter from American Pet Diner – see website for pricing. 
     - Wood Fuel pellets - oak/hard wood for wood burning stoves is low cost and effective.
 
Always use “dust free” litter and NON-clumpable liter. Clay litters can cause respitory problems. Pine & cedar shavings can cause liver dysfunction.  Clumping litter can kill a rabbit as can corn cob litter or Sweatscoop.  Do not use them.

Pooper Scooper                             $3.50 and up
We recommend a dust pan with brush combo.  These can be purchased at most grocery stores.

White Vinegar                                $.99 up to $3.49 depending on size of bottle and brand
Used for urine accidents and cleaning litter box, cage/pen.  It works like a charm and is safe for bunny.

Newspapers                                    Free
Most people subscribe to their local newspapers.  After you read them, let bunny tear them up for fun and exercise or they can be used in a litter box.

Veterinarian Visits                         $35.00 to 250.00 approximately
We recommend you take your rabbit to a qualified rabbit veterinarian for a wellness check once every six months.  Prices may vary from $35.00 - $50.00 for a regular health exam with a fecal check. Prices will be higher, of course, if bunny is ill, needs a molar trim, medicine, or more serious care, etc.