need a vacation?
Board Your Bunnies with EBC
We’ll care for your rabbits while you’re away
We understand the struggles of being a busy bunny parent. Rabbits are not well suited to traveling and are hard to find proper accommodations for. Make your vacation, work trip or other necessary travel a little less stressful by boarding your rabbit(s) with us!
Rabbits may board in our secure, climate-controlled rescue facility in Ellington, CT or, when available, in the home of a trained volunteer. Our dedicated volunteer team will care for your rabbit(s) daily in our rescue space.
Booking
Space is Limited! We book on a first-come, first-served basis.
Please fill out the boarding application at least 2 weeks prior to your intended boarding start date and allow up to 3 business days for review of your application.
We will attempt to accommodate last-minute bookings, but please understand our space may already be full.
All boarders must complete an application for review. Upon review, we will reach out via email to coordinate your rabbit(s)’s stay. A signed contract and payment are required in advance. Boarding bookings are not finalized until we receive your signed contract.
Our team of trained volunteers are present at our facility every day to provide care for your rabbit.
What’s Included
Boarding fee includes the following for the duration of the stay:
- daily food (orchard grass hay, oxbow timothy hay pellets, treats, and greens)
- appropriately sized x-pen with carpet
- litter box(es) (one per rabbit) and litter
- water bowl and food bowl/mat
- chew items and toys
- medication administration if necessary (added fees may apply based on medical needs)
- monitoring of care for your rabbits
- transportation to a medical care facility in case of emergency
- lots of love and attention (if they want it)
- updates and photos upon request
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Payment
- Rabbit(s) stays in our rescue
- Includes daily care from our skilled volunteers
- Climate controlled, secure facility
- Rabbit(s) stays with one of our vetted volunteers
- Focused attention and care provided
- Availability may be limited
Prices listed above are for (1) rabbit. There will be an additional $10 per night fee for each additional rabbit.
An additional fee of $10 per night may be applied if your rabbit(s) requires significant medical care during their stay.
A deposit of the first & last night’s stay is required at the time of booking. Payment in full is required no later than 1 week prior to the boarding start date.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is my rabbit eligible for boarding?
All rabbit(s) boarding with Everybunny Counts must have a wellness exam that has been completed in the last 12 months. Up to date RHDV-2 vaccination is NOW REQUIRED due to a recent local outbreak. Those who have already booked for June and July will not be turned away, but should still actively seek vaccination for their safety.
What do I need to provide?
Owner(s) are responsible for informing Everybunny Counts in their boarding application with accurate and detailed information regarding the needs and care for their rabbit(s) such as past medical history, active medical concerns or medication needs, and any behavioral considerations. Failure to do so may inhibit Everybunny Counts ability to effectively care for rabbit(s) boarding at their facility.
Owners are also required to provide a carrier for each rabbit to be used in case of emergency.
What is not included in the above listed fees?
Should a Board member determine that a boarding rabbit(s) require more than minor medical care while boarding, a $10 per night additional medical fee may be applied per applicable rabbit.
(Boarding fees may be adjusted based upon other factors such as medical need of the rabbit(s), or other requested services provided such as nail trims, de-matting, and other grooming needs.)
Can you accommodate my rabbit’s specific dietary needs?
Should the owner decide that they want specific food or other supplies for their rabbit(s) during their stay, it must be paid for and provided by the owner(s). Electing to provide supplies will not result in decreased boarding fees.
If specific items provided by owners are not sufficient to cover the duration of the boarding, the facility will make an attempt to contact owner(s) or emergency contact to see if owner(s) would like to use products supplied by the facility or reimburse the facility for purchase of specific products requested. If unable to be contacted, EBC will utilize supplies readily available in the facility.
What steps are taken to assure my rabbit’s safety?
● Only trained volunteers are permitted to enter/access the facility and care for rabbit(s) being boarded.
● Facility will utilize rabbit safe cleaning supplies in the pen and cage area.
● Facility has a security monitoring system in place to ensure safety of animals in case of emergency.
● Facility will not permit boarded rabbit(s) to interact with any other rabbits during their stay to prevent the possibility of illness, injury, etc. Boarded rabbits will be housed upstairs in office space on separate floor from rescue rabbits.
How do you handle emergencies?
Owner(s) are responsible to provide information in their boarding application regarding how to contact them during their stay and the contact for one emergency contact. Owner(s) consent to permit their emergency contact designated in their boarding application to make decisions regarding the care and treatment of the rabbit(s) in an urgent or life threatening situation if owner(s) cannot be reached.
**Families will be responsible for veterinary bills incurred for the care of their rabbit should any medical emergencies (including but not limited to stasis, head tilt, diarrhea) occur during their rabbits(s)’s stay**
Everybunny Counts will utilize Star Meadow
Animal Clinic, Bolton Veterinary Hospital or Pieper Veterinary for medical care and provide transportation to and from this care as required.
Who is liable if my rabbit gets injured or sick?
By using our boarding services, you recognize that there is an inherent degree of risk involved in temporarily housing a rabbit, even in perfect conditions. We make every attempt possible to provide a safe environment and exceptional care for the rabbits in our facility, but we cannot guarantee that accidents will not occur.
You will be required to sign a contract indemnifying Everybunny Counts for any injury, illness or death that occurs during the duration of your rabbit’s stay with us.
You can view our boarding contract in full here.
