Cotton Tails Rabbit Rescue, Inc.

We take in rabbits from residents of Rockland County. We also assist area shelters by taking in their rabbits whenever possible. We provide medical care from our local small animal veterinarians. All of our rabbits are spayed/neutered prior to adoption, (when health permits). We are here to help educate the community on responsible pet ownership.

03/27/2026

🐰 Rabbits are not Easter gifts. They are complex companion animals with specialized welfare needs.
Domestic rabbits (Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus) are not low-maintenance or “starter pets.” They are a long-lived prey species with unique physiological and behavioral requirements that many families are unprepared for.
Rabbits commonly live 14+ years and require exotic veterinary care, species-appropriate housing, and a highly specialized diet. Their gastrointestinal system is extremely sensitive, and improper husbandry can quickly lead to serious conditions such as gastrointestinal stasis (GI stasis). They also require unlimited grass hay to maintain normal dental wear because their teeth are continuously growing (elodont / aradicular hypsodont dentition).
As prey animals, rabbits are also easily stressed by handling, loud environments, and unpredictable interactions, which can make them unsuitable companions for young children without experienced adult supervision.
Unfortunately, rescues see a significant surge in surrendered rabbits after Easter when families realize that rabbits require far more care, space, and commitment than expected.
This Easter, please choose chocolate eggs and stuffed bunnies — not live animals.
If you are considering a rabbit, adoption should be a carefully researched, long-term commitment.
❤️ Rabbits deserve informed guardianship, not seasonal novelty.

Photos from Cotton Tails Rabbit Rescue, Inc.'s post

10/20/2025

******* FOSTERS DESPERATELY NEEDED *******

Three amazing bunnies. Each of them have a sad story. Each of them are longing for a family to call their own. Each of them deserving of love. Rescues have been forced to turn away bunnies since everyone is beyond full. Cottontails can only save bunnies if we have foster homes to place them in until they are adopted. We do not have a facility. We do not have any funding. We only have YOU!

Please consider taking one of these little beings into your home as a foster while we work to find them their forever family. If you are considering adoption in the near future, that would be great too! All three of them are spayed/neutered, vaccinated and litter trained.

Please reach out to us with any questions or if you are able to help. We will help you get set up and provide pen and accessories.

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