Just the facts about my attempted adoption with LARF 1. I emailed videos of the inside of my home to Michelle Kelly as well as the rabbit foster mom before ever meeting the rabbit I intended to adopt. 2. Those videos were viewed prior to adoption. Michelle Kelly, the founder and owner of LARF, replied to the videos indicating she had viewed them and approved of the settings, given that I covered up any visible wires. 3. The foster viewed my home before leaving the rabbit with me. She was inside my home for almost two hours before leaving the rabbit in my care. 4. Michelle Kelly ordered the foster to collect the rabbit from my possession less than 36 hours later. There was no follow up visit. No new information came to light.  I merely received text messages in the middle of my work day stating that I had had "enough time" to make my space "rabbit safe." And that Michelle Kelly had made an "oversight" and acted "too quickly" and made oversights when approving the adoption.  I expressed willingness to communicate about any issues she had with the space and make it safer. She refused my efforts to discuss the matter further and merely ordered me to "return the rabbit to the foster." 5. The foster called me multiple times, sobbing and fearing for the "safety of the rabbit" and strongly implying the threat of legal action when I asked if discussion was possible. 6. I allowed the foster to take the rabbit that very night, collected from my house past 11PM. 7. The foster openly admitted to letting the rabbit outside at her home, which is against LARF policy. She has also admitted to "grabbing" him "one handed." 8. The "safety issues" cited at my house were a charging strip for lamp chards and my WiFi router, which I offered to cover, to no avail.  9. The foster, the designated LARF representative tasked with viewing my home for suitability,  admitted she only left the rabbit with me because she "doesn't know anything" about rabbits. And yet she was somehow a safe steward for the rabbit. 10. I expressed concern for the rabbits' stress due to rapid transport and changes in location. Stress is the #1 cause of gut stasis and death in rabbits, and I asked if it were possible to let him adjust before moving him to reduce stress. Neither Michelle nor the foster so much as engaged on the point. 11. I paid $150 for the adoption up front. It took roughly two weeks for Michelle Kelly to refund my money. 12. I was promised a follow up session to neutrally "try again" to bond the bunnies. This never happened. 13. This rescinded adoption took place on December 23rd. Two days before Christmas. Yeah, yikes. read more

I APOLOGIZE 4THE LENGTH--THIS IS ABT LOVE, IT'S ABT LOVE, IT'S ABT LOVE --ETERNAL 2 WRITE THIS MUCH BROKE MY HEART & COVERED MY PHN W/ BITTER TEARS~ I don't want 2 bore anyone, but this is still hurting my soul, it will 4EVER, & no body gives a...I don't speak of those who crossed over in the past tense. The spirit is 4EVER If this reads bitter, it is... I was mistreated & maltreated by the very organization, not business, who brokered an adoption for my baby in 2016. Now, I'm not worthy. Look @ the photo below my name, u will c a bunny 2 the left. He is my baby--LA RABBIT FOUNDATION brokered that adoption with me December 2016, two months after I lost my former baby. He is the most handsome jet black lop baby I ever saw. Our DVM said the same thing. Attitude 2ward me, but I know he loves me because I love him so very much--almost 10 years 2007). He saw, felt, heard, touched, smelled, and tasted my love when I fed him after he was unable 2 chew raw veg. We were blessed w/a pretty, pretty little girl (approx 2011) who chose us a few years after our jet black lop. (she's in the photo). After a some fighting, etc., they became so very close 2012-2016). My Mommy passed away March 2016, I had 2 babies who love me whom I love & swore 2 protect. Mommy always said, after she realized how much love a bunny could give (our 1st 2003), 'they come first.' My baby girl needed another brother. She was so lonely--I couldn't stand it. It hurt so much to witness her emptiness. My adopted baby, who was given away after six years, was perfect 4 my little girl & me. Tentative & distrustful-- probably b/c of wht he endured fr the people who decided 2 give him up. Kind, helpful & shy, the cutest white bunny with blue eyes ever. He has many nicknames, but my favorite is, 'Little Bear'. I sing, 'Time Will Reveal' by DeBarge so he knows I love him & help gain his trust and comfort. Fast forward...the am of 10/28/2021, my baby boy lay in his hiding box near death. I spent 2 hrs calling all over LA 2 find an emergency for rabbits. Finally, I did. Halloween @12:20pm, my baby was dead, & I was out $4K. I did everything I could, gave permission--do whtever needed 2 save him; spent all that money & after everything we went thru, all we got was a dead baby in a white box & an extremely disturbed little bunny girl. I took her with me. We are a family. Fast forward, early Tuesday morning B4 Thanksgiving, I hv no idea wht happened w/my little girl. Our DVM came Wednesday. It seemed to be vertigo, so they cleaned her ears, flushed them thoroughly + antibacs. The issue did not even begin to correct itself. I realize bunnies do not vomit, however my baby's little stomach was heaving &, all of a sudden, some liquid came out of her nose. I held her all day & all night w/the exception of a few breaks the rest of the week. I didn't want her to spin like she had been doing. I scheduled an emergency appointment 4 that Sunday, spent upwards of $1500, & ER doctor dx neurological issues. Our DVM agreed. I kept her on my bed day & night, held her 2 my chest, fed/watered her every 2 hrs day & night. There is a lot I did in between. I've got photo receipts. 12/28 @8:25 AM, my girl & I looked into each others eyes, she let out a scream, and she was gone. I sang a song I chose that matched her personality years ago, Rick James' 'Cold Blooded' as I held her dead body in my arms. If this isn't true love, I don't know what it is. I swore an oath 2 all my babies I would do everything I could 2 care 4 them, keep them safe, & they wouldn't hv 2 worry abt nothing. I realized since 2003, whn my 1st baby chose me, we had not been w/o a bunnies 4 19 years. Our DVM suggested thinking abt adopting a sweet little girl she would hv, if she didn't have a dog. The suggestion was based on the fact I lost 2 babies in 2 months. After a while, & I hv all the receipts, I filled out adoption 'papers' 4 the sweet little girl recommended by our DVM. I heard nothing 4 abt 2 wks. I sent a f/u email, & that very same day they replied, 'We don't have a good match for you at this time. So sorry about the loss of your little love. We will let you know if anything changes!' This is the most dehumanizing, humiliating, soul gutting email fr an organization, not business, I ever received. LAR approved adoption 4 my baby 5 yrs prior, now there's no match for me. There r bunches of rabbits on the site--single rabbits & bonded rabbits, etc. I was open, that's wht I wrote in my application however, 2 them, the director, I'm not good enuf. I'm not good enuf 2B a bunny Mommy, NOW?!? I don't know why I was mercilessly rejected by LAF &, tho I wouldn't expect a reply, I do not want anything 2 do w/them. The snide remark about losing my baby was a stab to my heart and diminished his sweet, sweet, loving little life! BITTER = YES DEEPLY MOURNING & CRYING ALL DY/NIGHT = YES read more

Was looking for a companion for my boy bunny and found the love of his life. Michelle worked with me to schedule a bunny date and walked me through the steps to ultimately adopting our sweet girl Chloe. Thanks so much for bringing her into our lives. We love her so much and still going strong 5 years later. read more

Michelle is hands down AMAZING!! She is sooooo knowledgeable on all things bunnies and you can tell she will help do anything she can to protect the buns and keep them in good health. She saved my bun's life by constantly being available after we adopted him from the west LA Animal shelter who her organization partners with. My bun was so close to going into GI Stasis and she helped me every step of the way. She always answered my questions within a few minutes and I honestly can't thank her enough for the help in saving him and the piece of mind in understanding what's normal. She is probably one of the most caring bunny organizations out there. Very grateful to Michelle and I highly recommend anyone trying to adopt a bunny to go to her and use her Rabbit Rescue. read more

When I first wanted to know if I was ready to be a bunny mom, I came to one of LARF weekend events at Centinela Feed since it's not far from my home. At these events, they bring a few of their bunnies to show in hopes they will be adopted or foster, offer nail trims and groom, and the volunteers are there to answer any questions. I got to sit with a few of the bunnies and pet them --- I wanted to make sure I wasn't allergic to them as I'm super allergic to cats. I ultimately did not adopt one from LARF (though there were a few there that I was considering). I gotten my two bunnies from a hobby breeder who was going to stop breeding and needed to find a home for the babies she had left. I know it was selfish of me, but I had wanted to have the 'baby' experience and see them grow up. So I got them when they were about 10 weeks old --- and going through it now, it was a lot of work. Next time, I most likely will adopt one :) I reached out to Michelle (the founder of LARF) when I was started doing the bonding process because I didn't know if I was doing it right. I watched numerous YouTube videos and read a lot of information from different bunny foundations website. Michelle said I could bring my bunnies at Centinela Feed and they could help me watch them so I know what's normal behavior and when I should stop them. Everyone there was so nice! Luckily, my buns were pretty good and they seemed to enjoy the new environment and hay because they were doing binkies for everyone. There was a previous review mentioning how she felt judged and I could see how she felt. I had asked a question about possibly using one of those fresh grass delivery service to give to my bunnies so they can eat or dig around in. And they assumed that meant I was going to leave them outside on the balcony on the grass with no supervision and put them in danger of being attacked by other animals. I had said if I was going to get grass, I would have built a boxed area inside my house so they could play in it. The people here are just very passionate about bunnies and just want the best for them --- even if it may come off as harsh/judgmental. Again it was just when I asked that question. All my other interactions have been phenomenal. read more

This is the best rabbit rescue organization non-profit in Los Angeles. I adopted a rabbit from them and they have been incredibly supportive and are the most knowledgeable in Los Angeles. Please don't confuse them with other organizations that have treated you and/or your bunnies poorly. Other reviews I read were actually for another organization and this one doesn't deserve their negative reviews. I don't normally log in and make the effort to write reviews but they really deserve 5 stars. If you are reading reviews trying to find the right people to trust, it is Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation. My pets are my family and I trust Los Angeles Rabbit with what they need and trust them to adopt from. read more

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This foundation is amazing! I found 2 bunnies that looked super cute and inquired. Kiara responded asap and we met up, and I got to see the bunnies in person. They guided me through bunny proofing my house and gave me a start up guide. The brought the bunnies over to my house the same week and helped me get set up as well as bringing litter and hay! Kiara stays in touch and continues to help with any questions I have. The one time adoption fee of $75/ bunny covers their spaying/neutering, microchipping, the bunnies even came litter trained!! Thank you, I love these guys!!! read more

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I'm currently fostering a bunny and it's been wonderful! I'm new to bunnies but after a lot of research but hesitance to adopt, I found out that I could foster with LARF! They were super helpful and ready to help if I have had any questions. They've gone above and beyond to make themselves available, too. They picked a needy-but-sweet bunny for me to foster and it's been such a positive experience. I am really glad to help out the foundation (and bunny!) while making sure I can fit bunny-care into my schedule--although now I'd rather hang out with the bunny than do other things, haha. They really care about what they do and do what they can to make sure all their bunnies are well taken care of. Consider adopting or fostering if you can! read more

Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation - Bunny featured many of the supplies that LARF provided me with when fostering: Pen, blankets, tarp, litter box, food, and litter! - Animal Shelters Near Me - Los Angeles, California

BEWARE: I was told to purchase items for a proper habitat, and then continuously dodged for adoption. I've been in contact with Michelle for over a month. (Head of the Los Angeles Chapter of the House Rabbit Society) 1. I asked to volunteer and was told I was "out of their area" - I live in the greater Los Angeles Area. 2. Because I was out of the area that I could adopt, and that I should volunteer elsewhere for the time being. 3. I volunteered elsewhere and contacted them again for the rabbits I was inquiring to adopt. 4. Was invited to the adoption event to meet the rabbits and was sent away, without them and told that my home neede to be visited in order to be approved as "bunny-safe" 5. A "volunteer" was sent to my home to verify that it was '"bunny-safe" and instructed me as to what was necessary to purchase in order to move forward with the adoption. 6. Purchased everything they asked me to and set up the habitat according to their standards. 7. Contacted them in order move forward with the process and have yet to be contacted. I understand protecting the animals are their main concern but, if I've already done what you have told me to do, why would they deny adoption? Many times I've spoken to Michelle she has made it clear that she is very busy caring for rabbits and that there are too many of them for their volunteers to foster, and stated the more adoptions they have, the better, and yet her actions seem to say the opposite. As a philanthropic, non-profit organization, that is meant to make sure adopted animals go to a caring home, I'm not sure why they would deny adoption someone who has jumped through their hoops, spent money on a proper habitat as instructed - most items I can no longer return. A little about me, I am a vegetarian and work for a cruelty-free company and support all efforts to remain cruelty-free and eco-friendly. https://larabbits.org (Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation - HRS LA Chapter) https://rabbit.org (House Rabbit Society Main Website) read more

Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation is the most effective and knowledgeable nonprofit supporting rabbits in and out of Los Angeles shelters. They have helped me more than once when I found abandoned rabbits due to irresponsible owners. They are a volunteer only who does everything it can to save more rabbits' lives with their small budget. Michelle Kelly and her volunteers are incredible educating the public at the shelter and at their weekend adoptions in West Los Angeles about rabbits' healthcare and safety as it differs from other household pets. LARF is always there to answer questions to potential and current adopters to result in safe and loving homes. They always need foster homes and adoptions. They pay the very expensive spay/neuter costs (average $250-$350 per rabbit) to ensure no new litters will be born. Everyone can feel confident that their donations will go directly to supporting and saving rabbits in the shelter and those rescued from the outdoors or other situations. read more

Outstanding... A wonderful group of people who truly care about the wellbeing of rabbits. I am so lucky to have found them. Michelle is so helpful and always there to answer my questions. Thanks to the LA Rabbit Foundation, I've been paired with some magical and loving bunnies. I'm so grateful for the tireless work they do rescuing and advocating for rabbits. read more

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My husband & I went to one of their events located at Centinela Pets LA. We brought our senior rabbit w/ us to get a nail trim & to take a peak to see if there were any possible candidates for him to bond with. I would like to give my honest feedback on pros and cons of this organization that we experienced. Our rabbit is quite tame. He doesn't nip or bite. He is older, 7 years. When it was our turn to get his nails trimmed. I could tell that some people were more knowledgeable than others. There was a young volunteer that started w/ his nail trim. He was quite anxious. She pet him to calm him down. That was nice. We bring him in regularly to the vet to get his nails trimmed. He has always been okay w/ the process. He was probably nervous today because of the different surroundings. Because since rabbits are characters of habit, sometimes new things stress them. So I wasn't upset or surprised. I understood his anxiety. He wasn't happy about being flipped over. He didn't kick, but was very wiggly. The volunteer had trouble w/ his trim. I also understand since he wasn't being the most cooroporative. Because of the difficulties, he was passed onto another volunteer. I don't actually think she was a volunteer. She seemed more as the organization head. She was very knowledgeable about rabbits. She trimmed his nails shorter because the last volunteer was nervous about getting to close to the quick & making him anxious. I appreciate both people, the younger volunteer for her mindfulness of my buns' anxiety & the lady for her wanting him to have nice short nails. They both took care in making sure they held his nails as they trimmed each one because w/ older rabbits, the nails can twist & shred. That made me happy. The lady flipped him to check his feet & glands. She commented that his feet were a bit dirty. My husband told her that he was just recently moved indoors. That's when my experience started to change. You could literally feel this energy radiate from the lady of her judgement on us for once having him outdoors. She asked what his litter box was like. I told her that we have him on a litter-less potty. She scowled at me. She then started to explain to me (in not a teaching tone) that they need hay & they eat more hay if you put it in their litter boxes, his feet are dirty from having a dirty potty & how cat litter is bad for rabbits. She told me a story about an owner that had her buns trained on a corner grated potty & how w/ splash back they had yellow bottoms. She pointed out that her albino rabbits that were adoptable were clean & white. She then commented on how my bun was shedding excessively. She stated that without hay to help move the fur through the digestive tract they can get blockages & die. She then stated that she's surprised he wasn't dead, since I don't have hay in his litter box. At that point I snapped out of my trance of not being able to believe this woman was attacking me to let her know that he does have unlimited supplies of Timothy hay and he does eat quite a bit of hay daily. Her response was that's probably why he's not dead and asked if I needed to purchase any hay. This situation made me feel victimized. I would like address a few things these people were unaware of. First the potty: yes, my rabbits are trained litter-less. This is not to say that their potty is a box w/ newspaper at the bottom. Their potties are a two tray system. There is a top tray that is concave that has a small grated area in the middle. Under that tray is secondary tray that has a potty pad. The urine travels down the grate onto the potty pad beneath keeps the poop on top & dry. We change the potty pad often & dump out the poop often. We do a vinegar scrub on the potty for deep clean monthly. Second living outdoors: this male bun has been bonded w/ a female since his adoption, September 13, 2011. They lived happily together in an area that was under a patio, away from the high sun & elements. Their living area was 300 sqft. These two buns were adopted after my original bunny. She did not live well or take on to bonding w/ the other 2. I tried many times to try to bond the trio & I couldn't get it to happen. My male became widowed on February 13, 2017. At that point I tried again to bond him w/ my other female large breed bun (8 years old). It just wasn't happening. So he remained alone. And my inside bunny remained alone. On September 22, 2017 my 8 year old female bun passed away at the hospital. They did everything they could to save her, but she had no more fight. W/no bun indoors, he was immediately brought inside to her area to live out his retirement. It was a bad experience I had from extreme judgment being placed on my husband & myself. I do not believe that this organization is bad in any way. I just wanted to share my experience with others so they can be aware that there is knowledge to be learned, but it might not be taught in the kindest way. read more

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I recently adopted 2 bonded bunnies from LARF. After I submitted my adoption application they did a fantastic job of getting back to me with information about the adoption process, the bunnies' diet, cautions to take for the RHDV2 disease, guidance for bunny-proofing, and supplies I should get. I was surprised and thankful to also receive a ton of rabbit supplies (hay, pellets, bedding for the litter box, a litter box, toys..) once I actually adopted them. Proper COVID-19 precautions were also taken when I adopted them: I met Michelle and the bunnies in their carrier in an outside setting and face masks were worn. Finally, I was provided with a handy informational booklet for rabbit care. The bunnies came litterbox-trained! The adoption fee for the pair was $150. read more

Michelle and the LA Rabbit Foundation are truly life savers. We found an abandoned bunny on the street and they were extremely quick to reply with tips on how to catch her, and once we had they were immediately happy to support us while we fostered her, covered every cost, provided us with everything that we could possibly need, and were always available for questions as we were first time bunny caretakers and needed a lot of advice! They take such good care of bunnies and make sure every single one goes to a loving, caring home, and I could not be more pleased to have worked with them. read more

No, no, NO to this so-called organization. I have followed them on Facebook and saw their frequent, urgent pleas to adopt or foster a rabbit, especially now, when the bunnies' foster's might be away for the holidays. I filled out an application to foster, and reached out to them on Facebook. I got no reply. OK, they say that they have only a handful of volunteers to field calls or requests. My beef is this: When I replied to their foster post on Facebook and got no answer, I posted again with (and these were my exact words) "I don't know why you're not letting me know how to proceed with this? Getting back to me would be a good start". And what I got in return was that they deleted my comment, and, I noticed, all of the other comments that had similar inquiries. Not only that, their site BLOCKED me from further commenting. That's how you treat a person who genuinely wants to foster a rabbit? And you want to be taken seriously? To add insult to injury, their FB reviews (that they can't remove) only show the comments from the most favorable five star reviews. Any comments lower than five stars have been deleted. I find that to be creepy beyond measure. I am a real, viable fosterer. I've had three rabbits and I know how to care for them. But apparently this "organization" is more interested in posting adorable bunny pics and the comments that say how cute they are, than in actually doing any real good. I'm appalled. I only hope that they treat their defenseless creatures better than they do humans. "The finest animal rescue group in the world", says Eli R. Really?! Comments like this make me think think they're stuffing the ballot box with their own hype. read more

Can't say enough good stuff about Kiara and the ladies at the LARF. After months of searching all the rescues for the perfect bunny for our family we found a bonded pair at LARF and it has been so wonderful for our kiddos. Kiara came to the house with everything we'd need to rabbit proof and get set up. We have had the bunnies groomed by them and I can't say enough about how supportive and knowledgeable they are. read more

I don't usually write reviews but they deserve it! Kiara has been so amazing and helpful. From before I even adopted Pancake she helped me get everything set up and how to make things comfy and safe. During the adoption process, everyone there was so helpful and sweet and answered all of my questions with expertise. I can tell they genuinely care about the wellbeing of these animals and want what's best for them. I have had my fluffy baby for a week now and Kiara still answers my texts so quickly and helps me with any questions or concerns I have. Pancake is better off because of her and all the lovely people at LARF! read more

Thank you for introducing us to our little buns (aka: skippy). He fits in great with our little family and loves running around the house. His favorite place to sleep has become the foot of our bed and his favorite snack is cilantro. He follows us around the house and greets us by bumping our heels with his nose. He's a sweet boy that keeps us both busy and entertained. read more

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I would rate them 0 stars if there was a option! This rescue is very misleading! There website should state that they discriminate against families! Rather then doing any further questioning about there adoption process & what is appropriate for a rabbit, they will just send you a "Thank you for your inquiries & here's some pictures" So much for doing the right thing, this is the reason people still purchase from breeders! read more

LA Rabbit Foundation is the best (and in my opinion the ONLY GOOD) place to adopt or foster rabbits in LA. The woman who runs the organization is extremely knowledgable and dedicated to ensuring the health and safety of all her critters. She never adopts rabbits until they've been fixed which is extremely important, and is very conscious of the many possible environmental, dietary, and behavioral dangers they could be exposed to by those who adopt or foster them. To the people who are frustrated by the organization's lack of customer service... remember this is an organization run primarily by ONE volunteer. Be patient and friendly, and its always better to go in person to their weekly adoption events if you really want to talk to somebody. Getting pissy is never going to show good character and will probably show you're not the right person to be adopting a bun. read more

What a wonderful organization! The LA Rabbit Foundation is made up of all volunteers and they facilitate rabbit foster care, adoptions, do nail trimmings, spaying/neutering, and bonding. They are a mobile organization but are at Centinela Feed in West LA every Saturday and Centinela Feed in Santa Monica every Sunday. During this time, the volunteers bring rabbits for people to consider for adoption, while also providing free nail clippings and bunny bonding dates. I got my bunny from the W. LA Animal Shelter and they told me to go to Centinela Feed to meet this network of caring rabbit people. I am so glad I did. The volunteers helped me with bonding my new rabbit with the bunny already in my home. They provided me with phone numbers to reach them if I had any questions, and were willing to answer my questions whether through email, text, or phone call. Everyone was very friendly, knowledgable and helpful. I recommend them as a go-to for anyone who has questions or an interest in rabbits or needs some services for their bunnies. read more

Im only giving this "foundation" a 1 star because it's the option ... I can't tell you how disappointed I am with this "buisness " . I don't really believe that they have the rabbits best Interest. They denied my application without further evaluating me or even asking adequate questions . Sadly for them they were so quick to not even give me a chance because I had bought a Hutch and by the way guys it was a beautiful hutch home ( Pictures below ) which I could have just moved inside and left all doors open with additional space ! if you plan to adopt from here don't even mention a Hutch or Outdoors ! THEY WILL RESENT YOU, JUDGE YOU AND in their weird way of educating you ... I wonder how they treat volunteers that don't know much and starting for the love of rabbits ... I'm telling you guys this was awful this morning when I had to tell my kids that they denied us and why even they were confused 6 and 12 years these kids and they were beside themselves ..." I believe now they get you with the nice website and good photos but they don't rise up to Their "Vision" which I will include in photos ... I'm a wonderful person with not only a big heart but with a need to help animals from shelters. I have adopted a Maltipoo and she is the most sweetest dog anyone could ask for and she would have been a great sister. I'm also currently also adopting a tortoise and will 100 % provide a great life for him even though it's my first tortoise I will do great I know it ! Also FYI: I read a review from Danelle down below and I believe she get victimized because one of the Foundation head personal .. had apparently came down on her for " supposently" lack of education which made her feel uncomfortable and judged ... This is exactly how I felt I'm not sure exactly who the person deciding these factors is but it's extremely against your vision to educate and provide a loving forever home . I know these rabbits (2) bonded rabbits we applied for really did loose a chance currently to be in a home where they would have thrived. At least now I'm a bit more educated not only with Raising rabbits but this Foundation. On to another shelter and Rescue because I just can't wait to love and provide and to ease a bunnies life that needs love and tender care ! You guys really missed out ! And one more thing whoever replied sent me a video called Rabbits revised by Amy Sedaris .... In the first 30 seconds she acknowledges her lack of education. She says people buy rabbits on impulse without knowledge of how to care for them ... that was her when she started, my point being I'm watching a video of a women who didn't know a thing and now she making videos and educating people who watch her videos that don't know much and want to care for a rabbit . This place baffles me in every way ! Good luck to you guys because I know that at sum point you felt questioned about how you would care for your animal with them. HOPE THIS HELPS !! And here's a link to educate you on Their "Vision" because I'm really not sure what that truly is ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ev-5T3xEe9k Update : please see emails below funny thing is they tried to justify themselves, until finally in the end they admitted I have a "Fair Point" in what I said. I'm sorry but honestly whoever it was that replied to me is very ignorant and incompetent. Please see below ... this aggravated me so much I just might report them to BBB for bad business . read more

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LA Rabbit Foundation is the best rabbit group in the area. They are extremely knowledgeable and helpful and really know every single bunny they are trying to find a home for. If you have a single (spayed/neutered) bunny and want to find her/him a friend you can attend one of their speed-dating event. They also do free nail trims and grooming at their mobile pet adoptions. This group cares and provides for so many shelter and foster rabbits and trains volunteers to make the homeless bunnies' live so much more enjoyable. Fresh hay, toys and some exercise time can make all the difference! Adopt a bunny - never shop! read more

Adopting through LARF was such a great experience. After following them on Instagram for a few months, my husband and I went one of their Saturday adoption events to get more information and meet a few rabbits. The volunteers were friendly and they encouraged us to go ahead and fill out an application even though we weren't going to be ready to adopt for a month. Kiara responded right away to our application and asked a few follow up questions. We weren't picky in terms of gender or appearance, just preferred a bun that was more on the affectionate side. They did an amazing job in matching us with Sprinkle, now called Dusty. She's a perfect fit and has already made herself at home in just a few weeks. On our adoption date, Kiara and another lovely volunteer brought Sprinkle and all the needed supplies to our apartment. They helped us set up her area, gave us an information packet, and answered all our questions. They were so friendly and helpful and made the experience so easy and stress free. They truly care about the welfare and happiness of the rabbits and make efforts to stay connected to adopter through grooming services and supply pick up at their adoption events. Kiara even checked in after a few days to see how Sprinkle was adjusting. We previously had a very beloved rabbit for over 9 years that we regrettably bought at a pet store. We bought a cute baby bunny who quickly became a cute terror. We dedicated ourselves to getting educated on proper house rabbit care and needs, getting him neutered, littler training, and feeding him more hay than pellets. Afterwards I felt terrible about supporting a pet store and knew that when the time came, we would get our next rabbit through adoption. By adopting through LA Rabbit foundation you avoid all the issues of dealing with the quick changes that happen after an adorable baby rabbit turns into a hormonal teenager. Your rabbit will already be littler trained and spayed or neutered. You will also have an idea of it's personality, which is so important in determining if it's a good fit for you, your family, and your living situation. Plus you get to provide a forever home to rabbits who have had a rough start. If you are looking for a rabbit as a pet in LA, you shouldn't think twice about adopting through LA Rabbit Foundation. They are an invaluable resource for new and experienced rabbit owners and care so deeply about what they are doing! We look forward to working with them again when the time comes to try and bond our new rabbit. read more

I'm so glad to have found this exceptional rabbit rescue organization. It started when a friend found a lost rabbit on the street: Michelle, the person in charge, got back to my friend that day via email regarding how to temporarily take care of the rabbit. Thankfully, we found the owners a day later so this rabbit returned home very quickly. Because I read up on the foundation after that interaction, I found that LARF hosts rabbit adoptions each weekend and, being in grad school at the time, frequently visited the rabbits to de-stress. After I graduated, Michelle approached me about fostering for them. LARF is second to none in their fostering program: they provide all materials and supplies you may need (hay, a pen, dry food, toys, a litter box, even a sheet or two to lay on the floor!) plus, obviously, a bunny that needs some love and attention. All you need to add is a fridge full of fresh greens and love. If the rabbit should fall ill, Michelle is on call 24/7 to come take care of the poor thing and take it to the vet if need be-- she has truly told me to call her at any point night or day the instant I see something wrong. Fostering gives you the chance to take care of a bunny in need for as little or as long as you wish for very little cost out of pocket to you. As someone still dealing with student loans, this is a dream come true for me. The thing to remember about both fostering and adoption is that Michelle is extraordinarily careful about the homes that these rabbits go into. It is *literally her job* to keep these rabbits alive and comfortable in environments that will ensure their well-being and, if they came from negative situations, to socialize them into better "house rabbits" (litter training, not afraid of humans, etc). If you don't fit these requirements then she'll happily help you make your home more bunny-friendly but sometimes this just won't work out and she'll have to try to explain this to you in a way that won't upset you. LARF has high standards for the homes the rabbits go into and rightfully so. So many homes adopt rabbits and then return them to the shelter or rescues just months later. Michelle does her very best to make sure that rabbits find forever homes instead of getting dumped over and over again. Already have a rabbit? LARF is your one-stop shop for nail trimming and grooming (be sure to donate a little cash for the service), advice on when you should see the vet and, best of all, bunny speed dating and bunny relationship counseling. If you have just one rabbit, it's probably lonely and the Saturday adoption events are a good way to find the perfect match. Michelle doesn't give up until your bunny finds a girl/boyfriend! Bonding is such a tricky process and there are a lot of volunteers ready to help with it. Additionally, Michelle is a one-woman show and runs all the daily workings of LARF on her own on top of being at the local animal shelters as frequently as possible, too. She is a VERY busy bunny lady! I try to come as often as I can on weekends to help set up the adoption venue and, of course, to show off my own little foster bunny so he'll find a home soon. If you ever need any help with your current rabbit, want to adopt your first/second/third rabbit or just want to snuggle with some bunny softness, I highly suggest visiting LARF on their Saturday adoption events at Centinela Pet Feed & Supplies (the location at Centinela and Venice Blvd). read more

Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation - Nibs, a foster bunny, hanging out on the couch like he's king of the castle! Still available for adoption as of 8/21/16 - Animal Shelters Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Los Angeles rabbit Foundation is a terrific group to Foster for because unlike most other groups they provide all the supplies for the rabbits except for the daily vegetables. I know several people who Foster for this group and I have had nothing but great experiences. read more

We adopted our first bunny, Misty from LA Rabbit Foundation. The team was super helpful in educating rabbit owners and making sure they give you all the resources you need. I can not say enough good things about this group and their dedicated volunteers. read more

Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation - My bunny Misty - Animal Shelters Near Me - Los Angeles, California

This is the best use of my free time possible. The most awesome place to volunteer ever. The poor bunnies of Los Angeles are helped tremendously by this organization. Why they have any review below five is beyond me. read more

Everyone in the group is so nice and knowledgeable and Michelle is always so kind and and willing to help.She is such a wonderful person. read more

Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation - Currently fostering these two beautiful girls mini night light and mini Pom Pom from Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Los Angeles, California

LARF is AMAZING!!! I recently adopted my bunny from them and I can't thank them enough for making the the process so easy. Everyone is kind and informed. They really prioritize the well-being of the rabbits and take the time to educate people on a individual level. If you're considering adopting a rabbit I highly suggest going to them read more

I'm incredibly grateful that I ran across the LA Rabbit Foundation while researching rabbit bonding. I was feeling very overwhelmed with the process of bonding my male rabbit but the knowledgable volunteers from this group helped me to better understand and feel confident about the bonding process, then had my rabbit go speed dating with multiple rabbits to ensure we found the perfect fit. My rabbit is a thousand times happier now that he has a friend. Thank you LA Rabbit Foundation for the resources, programs, and assistance you provide to our community! read more

Perhaps the most ethical rabbit foundation available. Every potential adopter or potential foster is screened to make sure that each rabbit goes to a home that will provide the highest level of care, commitment, and love. I have yet to see any other rabbit foundation or any other organization that adopts out or fosters out rabbits take as much time and spend as much resources on making sure that each rabbit goes to a safe home. A+ read more

LARF is an amazing nonprofit that is truly passionate about rabbit care and ensuring that their rabbits find good, safe, and loving homes. I briefly volunteered with them a couple of years ago, and once my husband and I were ready to adopt a rabbit I knew it had to be from them. First of all, their website is immaculate, easy to navigate, and full of excellent information on rabbit care. I highly recommend that all prospective rabbit owners read through their care section. In preparation for adoption, we contacted them through the website to ask about the process and Kiara responded within a day with all the information as well as a handy list of basics to pick up. Halfway through rabbit-proofing our apartment living room, we decided to visit their Saturday adoption event on the chance that we could meet a specific rabbit that we had been interested in from the website and see if her personality was a good match for us. She wasn't at the event that day, but we did meet and immediately fall in love with a bonded pair. I expressed our interest to Kiara, but admitted that our space wasn't fully rabbit-proofed yet. She was extremely kind, helpful and offered to lend us a pen and basic necessities for the rabbits to stay in until the area had been rabbit-proofed. Luckily, we had most of the gear already and we rushed home to send in an application and finish proofing asap. Kiara texted me a few hours later after reviewing our application and set a time to bring the buns over the next day. Kiara and another lovely volunteer arrived right on time with the rabbits, some pellets, and a giant bale of hay - which they just gave to us for free (the food, not the rabbits). Also, since we were originally only planning to adopt one rabbit, we had bought a carrier that was too small for the both of them. We offered to let them take it and we would just buy a new and bigger one, but they immediately said "let's just swap them" and gave us their larger, undoubtedly more expensive carrier which they had brought the buns in. After patiently answering our mountain of anxious-new-parent questions and sharing some helpful advice, they explained the paperwork to us. I signed it, paid the adoption fee and my husband and I welcomed two furry new friends into our lives. Kiara messaged us the next day to check in and see how the rabbits were settling in and said we could email her if we had any questions at all. Our buns came to us potty-trained and already neutered/spayed. They are hands down the most adorable roommates we've ever had and we're so grateful to Kiara and LARF for bringing us together. If you're looking to adopt a rabbit or two, LARF is the place to go. read more

The best decision I made was visiting one of LA Rabbit Foundation's adoption venues where I found my little Lily. They not only helped me to bond Lily with my boy rabbit, giving me advice and answering my questions, I am still in touch with them over 4 years later because of the great experience I had. The head of the organization is the most bunny savvy person I've ever met and it has been such a joy to meet other "bunny people" who share the same views as me , that a bunny should always live in your home, not in a hutch in the garden. They truly care about their bunnies, which is why they are fairly strict about who they will adopt out to. They want all of their adoptions to be successful and will only adopt out if they know the bunny is going to a great home. read more

LA Rabbit Foundation is a fantastic rescue group filled with wonderful people and adorable rabbits. We were looking for a companion for our rabbit, who we had gotten from a breeder. :( At the time we didn't realize there was such a lovely foundation with such an array of rabbits. We love our first rabbit, but wish we would've known about LARF before. They are incredibly knowledgable about rabbits. They helped show us how to trim our rabbit's nails with just one person, instead of a team of two. The safety and well-being of the rabbits is their number one concern. They were kind enough to lend us pens for the bonding process, which saved us a solid amount of money. They also have connections to local hay, and are very accommodating in getting it to you. They suggest a donation, but really they are about creating a happy, healthy rabbit community. We are so thrilled to have found them, and even happier to have gotten our second rabbit from them. Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation is the go-to place for all your rabbit needs. read more

Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation - Bunny love from our first rabbit, Tickles, and our second, LARF-adopted rabbit, Hops. - Animal Shelters Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Miss Ivy and I went down to one of the adoption events. She had recently lost her mate. And we were both pretty upset. But all the volunteers were incredibly supportive and helpful. We left with young Nimitz comma on a trial run. And have been very happy. If God forbid we have to find another Bond mate. I'll definitely be coming back to the foundation. read more

A fine animal rescue group. A group that truly serves not only the animals, but the City of Los Angeles. They provide animal adoptions, nail trims, information, education, or just to go pet bunnies if that is what you'd like. If you're not sure owning a pet bunny rabbit is for you, look at their awesome opportunity to foster. It lets you try out having a rabbit at home without the lengthy commitment. Also, it is the one non-profit where I know every penny donated goes directly to the welfare of animals and I don't know who else can say that. I stop by on Saturdays just to join in! read more

With multiple House Rabbit Society educators on the board the knowledge and care provided is unmatched. They also understand how important care for the adopters is, as it will affect the rabbit and and just on principle. They neither view adopters as a means to cover expenses and get their numbers up nor as someone who should feel privileged to be bothered with. I was shocked how much support and advice and time and attention I got from the Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation when I adopted my bunnies. read more

I had a wonderful experience adopting my forever bun with the LA Rabbit Foundation . They made sure that my apartment was safe and ready to go. Once I had been approved, they provided me with hay, food, supplies, housing for the bunny, and the bunny was already spayed and microchipped. This was a huge savings for me to have all of these things already taken care of. I am absolutely in love with my bunny. It also felt really good to adopt a bunny from this foundation as she had been dumped in a park by someone. To know that the foundation had rescued her and went to the lengths they did to find her a good home makes the experience that much better. I highly recommend adopting through the LA Rabbit Foundation. read more

Wow, what a great group of volunteers. I helped out at one of their adoption venues and everyone was friendly and there to help the bunnies. This is an all-volunteer group, donating their time for the rabbits. I recommend signing up to volunteer if you can't adopt right away. read more