Rabbits are often donated to new owners, animal centers, rescue centers, shelters, and sometimes to daycares. Examples of these rabbit donation organizations are the House Rabbit Society (chapters and allies), independent rabbit rescue organizations, non-profit organizations, humane societies, pet stores, and your family and friends.

The most common place to surrender a rabbit is at an animal shelter. However, some shelters only accept surrendered animals if they have space available, so it's always best to call ahead to check. If you are unable to find a shelter that accepts rabbits, your next best option is to contact a local rescue organization.

Phone your local rescue who may either be able to take in your bunny and rehome him/her or direct you to someone who can, or your local vet may have some contacts who can help. If you are giving up your pet just because they are no longer wanted, please tell the rescue the pet is unwanted rather than making an excuse.

If your area shelter is full, or if you prefer to try to find a home for your rabbit yourself, place ads in newspapers, pet stores, vet clinics, petfinder services on the internet or anywhere that caters to animal lovers.

If you must get rid of your rabbit quickly, please take him to an animal shelter. Be aware that a rabbit taken to a shelter will probably be euthanized, but at least death will be humane. As of 2014 the following shelters in the KC area take rabbits. Please contact them to verify: Wayside Waifs (816) 761-8151 KC Pet Project (816) 513-9821