• Address: Santa Rosa, CA 95403 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/05/09
• Offered by: Shelter

Silver Marten - Medium - Adult - Male - Rabbit - Chevy
Description
Pet's Name: Chevy Age: Approximately 1 Year Breed: Silver Marten Color/Markings: Black/Silver Personality: Intelligent, inquisitive, fastidious Social Behavior: Bonded with his brother, Hazel Arrival Date: September'08 Origin: East Bay Junkyard (Location Undisclosed) Special Needs: None Additional Notes: Chevy was one of several bunnies rescued from a severe neglect situation in an East Bay Junkyard. Along with wrecked cars, one of our volunteers followed a tip to find a group of rabbits without shelter who were surviving on bread. Many of the rabbits were suffering walnut poisioning, lacking proper food they had turned to eating the droppings of a tree in the junkyard. Chevy has some scarring on his ears that has greatly diminished since his arrival from being attacked by other rabbits. Despite his rough start, Chevy is a low maintenance, easy going and very tractable rabbit. He takes a little time to get to know and trust humans, but is curious and outgoing. He is extremely neat about his litter box habits and never has an accident in or out of his pen. Foster Location: North Star Rescue, Santa Rosa Are you interested in adopting a Rabbit from North Star Rescue? Our adoption fee for each Rabbit is $50, or $75 for bonded pairs. We ask that our rabbits be housed as indoor pets, and prefer that most rabbits live in an X-Pen Environment. Rabbits may be adopted singularly or in bonded pairs (if already bonded). We ask that our bonded pairs who adore each other be allowed to stay together. We are happy to offer bunny match making services for owners of single bunnies who need a friend. All Rabbits are Spayed or Neutered if old enough, or will need to be brought back to the rescue at the appropriate age to be spayed or neutered at no additional cost. If you would like to adopt a Rabbit, please e-mail adoptions@northstarrescue.org and include: The Rabbit(s) you are interested in The Type of Habitat you will provide for the Rabbit(s) Any past care experience you have with Rabbit, or information about how you have prepared to care for your new pet(s) Who will be the Primary Caregiver (MUST be over 18), Who else will be handling the pet(s) and their respective ages if under 18 What you are ideally looking for in a new pet Before adopting a Rabbit, please note: Rabbits typically live for 8-12 years, and can live longer. Many rabbits do not like to be held and cuddled, and prefer to interact with their owners on the floor. Rabbits should be housed indoors, and we recommend housing them in an X-Pen with a litter box and room for their other toys and accessories. Dwarf Rabbits do not take up less room then large breed rabbits, and have more exercise needs as a more active breed then some larger breed rabbits. Rabbits CAN live happily with respectful cats and dogs, with proper supervised introductions and interactions. Many Rabbits enjoy the company of other friendly household pets. Rabbits need regular vet care during their life, including dental check ups. Rabbits need daily play time outside of their cage and interacting with their humans. They are not low maintenance pets and need regular brushing and nail trimming. Rabbits should have their litter box cleaned every day to every other day. Rabbits can be housed trained like a cat or a dog. Rabbits need regular access to hay and water, as well as a limited daily ration of pellets, and fresh greens. Different breeds of rabbits may require different maintenance. Long haired breeds require regular and sometimes professional grooming services. Rabbits are individuals, and the idea that "lops are mellow" or "dwarf bunnies are mean" do not hold true. Each rabbit is different, regardless of breed. Bringing home a baby rabbit is very similar to bringing home a puppy. It is not necessary to get a rabbit as a baby in order for it to bond with you, and well adjusted adult rabbits often have an easier time transitioning into new homes and bonding with new humans.
Characteristics
Breed: Silver Marten
Age: Adult
Size: Medium
Gender: Male
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 13472416
additional information
Pet is house trained Pet has been spayed/neutered
North Star Rescue | Santa Rosa, CA | | adoptions@northstarrescue.org
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