What is Fostering?
Fostering is the lifeline for an animal between being abandoned and finding their forever home. Without foster homes we wouldn’t be able to save all of the rabbits we do. In foster homes, our bunnies learn what it’s like to live indoors, often for the first time. They get to learn to take treats, and use a litter box, and that humans are good and will take care of them and honor their space and needs. Some of our bunnies come to us with varying levels of medical issues that need treatment that is also addressed in each specific foster home.
If you don’t think long term fostering is for you (sometimes it can take up to a year to place a bunny in their permanent home), we also have need for relief fostering to give regular fosters a break, cover during vacations, and emergency fosters. There is no need for previous experience. We are available, along with a handful of very experienced bunny volunteers, to help educate and support you. We have access to the best vets and techs and bunny parents as well as educational resources, and strive to provide you with a well-supported experience.
What do we expect from our fosters?
We expect you to provide a safe space for your bunny inside your house. To feed, shelter, and ensure your bunny gets adequate mental stimulation and exercise. To provide fresh greens twice per day if possible (once if not). To keep a clean environment for your bunny and monitor for any medical or behavioral concerns and notify us immediately if any changes occur. To drive your rabbit to vet appointments and meet and greets (occasionally we may be able to help you find a ride for your rabbit depending on where you live). Most meet and greets occur in Logan, west Salt Lake, or Downtown Salt lake, and our vets are in Daybreak and Salt Lake area. To follow any directions we provide you for administering medication. Stimulation for your bunnies can be toys as simple as a paper towel roll or cardboard boxes for coverage. Last, but certainly not least important, for you to take lots of cute pictures and videos and provide us with information about your foster bunny’s personality so we can place them in the best homes.
What do we provide our fosters?
If you need supplies we can provide you with our preferred setup, which includes an exercise pen, bowls, litter box, food pellets, litter pellets, toys, and hay. Usually bedding in the form of towels or blankets are provided by the foster family. We cover all medical costs and needs of the rabbit. As such, all vet visits must go through us and be pre-approved. We are available 24/7 for emergencies. We will provide you with a GI stasis emergency kit and instructions on how to use it if the need should arise.