Foster with us

Triangle Rabbits is a foster-based rescue. Without foster homes, we can’t help rabbits in need. Most of the rabbits in our program were surrendered to shelters, often after being left outside to fend for themselves. Foster homes give them a second chance, helping them feel safe, loved, and special.

Fostering is perfect for families who can’t commit to a pet year-round or want to see if a rabbit is the right fit. Watching a scared or neglected rabbit blossom into a happy, confident companion is incredibly rewarding. We are currently looking for foster homes in the Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill areas.

Open your home and heart to a foster rabbit!

Timeline: Triangle Rabbits offers several fostering opportunities. Vacation foster homes give rabbits a temporary place to hang out while their current foster home is on vacation, usually 1-2 weeks. Most foster opportunities are 3-6 months or longer.

Supplies: You provide fresh daily greens, exercise time, and love. Other supplies can be provided including housing, litter boxes, bowls, blankets, food, hay and toys. Triangle Rabbits is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Expenses for supplies purchased by the foster home, or medical expenses covered by the foster home may be tax-deductible as a charitable donation. Mileage may also be tax-deductible. A tax receipt can be provided upon request.

Vet Care: Basic vet care, including nail trims, are provided by Triangle Rabbits. Vet appointments must be approved in advance except in the case of an emergency.

Transportation: Foster homes are responsible for providing your own transportation to vet appointment and to the Outreach Center and Hop Shop. In some cases transportation volunteers can assist but are not guaranteed.

A note about RHDV2: Prospective volunteers and foster homes moving to NC from a state where RHDV2 is present must wait a minimum of three months before applying to volunteer or foster. Learn more about RHDV2.

Foster application process:

  • Review our FAQ and fill out the Foster Interest Form

  • Complete our self-paced foster class on Google Classroom

  • Schedule a call with our foster coordinator

  • Set up your space and send in photos

  • Sign our Foster & Volunteer Waiver

  • Join our Slack community to stay connected

  • When a rabbit needs a foster home, you will be contacted directly or through our foster mailing list

Apply now

Frequently asked questions

  • The primary caregiver must be an adult, age 21 or over, and have a valid driver's license. We have foster family volunteers in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area.

  • The foster bunny stays with you and your family in your home. Rabbit housing must be inside the heated/cooled square footage of your home (no outdoor foster homes, garages, or porches). Enclosures should be at least 10 square feet for single adults, or 16 square feet for bonded pairs, with an additional rabbit-proofed space for exercise of at least 24 square feet. Large breed rabbits, such as Flemish giants, need additional space. Triangle Rabbits has some enclosures for foster homes to check out on a first-come first-served basis.

  • Meet and greet appointments are currently taking place over video chat. Foster families participate in the chat so prospective adopters can learn more about the rabbit(s). Foster families provide transport for the rabbit to an approved location for pick up by the adopting family. Potential adopters will not come in person to the foster home.

  • Adoption interest forms are processed in the order they are received. We love when foster families find the perfect match and choose to adopt! If you've decided to adopt, please let us know and fill out an adoption interest form.

  • Vacation foster homes are available to care for your rabbit while you're away on vacation or a business trip. Let us know as soon as possible so we can make arrangements!