Matchmaker, matchmaker

It’s a magical moment, when one of our rabbits finally finds his or her forever home. It’s what we work towards every day. There’s more than random chance that brings together a bunny with the perfect new parents. Meet Carol, the woman behind so many of our bunny love connections. As Adoption Coordinator, it’s her mission to make sure our rabbits find the best possible new homes.

GLRS Adoption Coordinator Carol holding Sherlock.

Suppose you decide you’d like to adopt one of our rabbits. Carol will ask you to fill out an adoption form. She’ll ask you questions about your household, how many children you have, what kind of schedule you keep. She’ll direct you to Petfinder.com, where you can take a look at our available adoptees and decide which ones you’d like to meet.

Next, Carol will invite you to the sanctuary where you can spend time with each of your potential new housemates. This face-to-face meeting is vitally important. It gives Carol a chance to evaluate how you and the rabbit interact, and how comfortable the rabbit seems. Carol makes sure that shyer bunnies go to quieter homes, and that families with children adopt a bunny that likes to be handled.

Once you and your rabbit have chosen each other, Carol will collect the adoption fee, and provide you with a “Bunny Goodies” bag, loaded with a wealth of information about rabbit care. She’ll give you her cell phone number, so you can reach her at any time with questions or concerns. She’ll follow up with a phone call within the next couple of days to see how everyone is adjusting.

It can be hard to say goodbye to the bunnies! Carol sends them off with a snuggle and a kiss. She knows that she’s done everything she can to ensure that the rabbits in her charge have a good life, and that their forever home will be a happy one.