Our Process
Think of us as a bunny matching service. Yes, we may have several Available Bunnies, but you don't want just any bunny that looks cute. Our goal is finding the right bunny for the right home. A happy bunny is a joy to be with, but a miserable, upset bunny will soon bring a big case of buyer's remorse. We want our bunnies to go home with the families who are the absolute best fit for them, to ensure a happy relationship for all involved. When a bunny becomes available, it will be offered to the family who is the best match for that bunny's temperament, after also considering the family's desired color, gender, and age. For example if a family is seeking a young, blue tort buck for a pet in their outgoing, often rambunctious family, we will not match them with a quiet-natured young blue tort buck, because it would not be the best fit for that particular bunny. We might suggest an outgoing solid blue buck from a different litter instead, and the family could accept or decline.
From the time you make initial contact with us by answering the Bunny Questionnaire until you are offered a bunny, we are going to be emailing back and forth with you, asking and answering questions, trying to get to know you and your lifestyle well enough that we can get a clear picture of the kind of bunny that would make a happy addition to your home. We ask you to contact us at a minimum of every two weeks so we can keep the conversation going and get to know you well enough to help pick out a bunny that will bring you joy.
Bunny Pricing:
Pet Quality Baby/Junior Bunnies: $175-$250
Spayed/Neutered Senior Bunnies: $175-$375, depending upon gender & age
Pet Quality Baby/Junior Bunnies: $175-$250
Spayed/Neutered Senior Bunnies: $175-$375, depending upon gender & age
Please fill out the New Bunny Questionnaire thoroughly to be approved for matching with a Hot Cross Bun.
There will be a pop-up note saying your questionnaire was successfully submitted when you fill in and submit all of the required information.
If you are not already on our waiting list and would like to be matched with a Hot Cross Bun, please complete and submit the New Bunny Questionnaire.
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Baguette - pet baby buck
Date of Birth: May 31, 2021 Parents: Genevieve & Joey Color/Pattern: solid opal Status: Ready to match with approved person/family Pick-Up Date: Available now Price: $250 Baguette (or Baggy as we tend to call him) is a lovely little soul. He is gentle, mellow, and settles in for some good cuddles on occasion. He likes to stretch out, long and lean, and very much resembles a baguette when he is very relaxed. UPDATE 8/5/21...Baguette loves to be near people. After he has fun exploring and playing, he usually ends up dozing right behind the people he likes, with his back leaning against the person's back. He has become a bit more independent and observant as he has matured, but is still very mellow and chill. He's very much a "guy" bunny, and isn't all touchy-feely. but shows his love and comfort by relaxing and letting his guard down in his people's presence. All Hot Cross Buns are placed with their families while under a spay/neuter agreement. To ensure the Bun's long-term health and well-being, each Bun is to be spayed/neutered at six months of age unless advised to wait longer by your rabbit-knowledgeable veterinarian. Hot Cross Buns is to be notified when the procedure has been completed and a copy of the invoice is required for verification that this aspect of the placement agreement has been met. Baguette will go to his new home with a packet of bunny care information, a birth certificate, a small bag of transition food and hay, a baggie of old-fashioned raw oats for treats, a toy, and a resting mat. |
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Sukie - pet spayed doe Date of Birth: October 20, 2019 Breed: French Angora Color/Pattern: Harlequin Status: Available to families with approved questionnaire Pick-Up Date: Any time Price: $200 (to cover the cost of her spay) Meet Sukie! She has been the official "Bun Warmer" of Hot Cross Buns. A lovely harlequin French Angora, Sukie provided extra-warm wool to help line the nests of the Holland Lop mamas who don't pull enough fur of their own to keep the little Buns cozy. She is a spunky little girl (although she weighs almost eight pounds, more than twice the weight of a Holland Lop!) and loves to binky and play. She just turned one year old and was spayed on September 16, 2020. She has provided so much wool for the Buns in only a few months, that it would take two or three years to use it all. Consequently, we want her to have a pet home, where she will receive lots of love and attention. It will take a while for her to warm up to a new home and family since she has become accustomed to life in the rabbitry, but, once she does, she will be a wonderful companion. She will need plenty of time for grooming and/or trips to a groomer to keep her coat tidy and looking its best. Since she has recovered from her spay, we have noticed that Sukie is not comfortable with other bunnies hopping around near her exercise pen home and she guards her personal space. We have observed her attempts to lunge at or nip at any Bun who stops by to say hello during their own free-time in the bunny room. Suffice it to say, we believe Sukie will be happier and more relaxed as an only bunny. She is more content with human companionship, especially if treats or toys are involved, than with that of other bunnies. 6/9/21...Update...As you can see from her photos, Sukie's body coat has taken on a lovely silver-gray color compared to her baby photos, when she was much browner. She had a shave down about three weeks ago, so her coat certainly grows quickly! As noted earlier, Sukie would still prefer to be the only bunny in her new home. She enjoys people, dogs, and cats, when she warms up to them, but other bunnies put her on edge and bring out her defensive instincts. Sukie will go to her new home with a packet of bunny care information, a small bag of transition food and hay, a snack baggie of old-fashioned raw oats for treats, a toy, and a resting mat. |
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The Buns pictured in this section have been matched and are ON HOLD.
We are awaiting their reservation deposits.
We are awaiting their reservation deposits.
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Kit Kat - pet spayed doe for re-homing
Now named Romily Date of Birth: March 8, 2018 Parents: Cookie & Coconut Cream Color/Pattern: Solid Black Tort Status: ON HOLD for Denna J. Pick-Up Date: Mid-August! Price: $150 Kit Kat is a three year old spayed doe who is in need of an experienced and dedicated rabbit-loving home. She has actually had two placements (we were not made aware of the second) and has recently come back to us after experiencing neglect/lack of time/interest to care for her in both homes. Kit Kat is going to need a lot of time and patience to emerge from her shell of self-preservation that she has built around herself. Having said all of that, she is an extremely sweet soul who longs to trust and love. She has shown no aggression and has submitted to all of our efforts to help her be more physically comfortable and tidy. We would love to place her with a patient, but determined family who will not give up, but will lovingly and gently work at winning her over each and every day. If you are interested in learning more about this beautiful little doe, please contact us directly if you have worked with us before. If you are new to Hot Cross Buns, please thoroughly complete and submit the New Bunny Questionnaire so we can learn more about you and why you think you would be a wonderful fit for this special girl. |
Here's a video of Kit Kat when she was a wee little Bun.
https://youtu.be/aEVw2KeZYTI (for some reason it won't let us post the video directly on this page.) |
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Imogen - Pet Junior Doe
Now named Isle of Skye (Skye for short) Date of Birth: February 27, 2021 Parents: Molly & Gulliver Color/Pattern: Magpie Charlie Status: ON HOLD for Angie T. Pick-Up Date: Any time, by appointment Price: $225 Imogen is the most petite Bun in her rather large litter. She is a dainty girl with more genteel preferences. She is more reserved, especially in the presence of dogs, so we feel she would be more comfortable in a canine-free environment. She also tenses up around sudden, loud noises, so we prefer a quieter, child-free environment for her. If children are in the home, quieter, more mature children who will be cognizant and respectful of her needs would be acceptable. Imogen does warm up after a few minutes if she feels safe, and will happily begin to explore, binky, and play. She is fond of showing affection by giving quick nose boops in between her more rambunctious spurts of zooming. Imogen seems to appreciate the companionship of a Bun friend to help her feel braver and more confident, so her potential for bonding to another sweet bunny is something to consider. Imogen has beautiful blue eyes which seem to be indicative that she inherited the Vienna Gene from Molly. Although her eyes are blue, in certain lights they can carry a reddish cast, which is why her eyes appear red in most of her photos. UPDATE 4/19...Imogen has been gaining some confidence and has been coming out of her reserved shell. She is still gentle and quiet, overall, but has been allowing us to pick her up and cuddle her for a bit. She is a beautiful little doe. Update 6/9...It breaks our hearts that this sweet girl is still waiting to be matched, but then we remind ourselves that God always brings the right family for the right Bun at the right time. Imogen (or Immy as we often call her) has developed a slightly stubborn independence that is at odds with her sweeter side. She tries to stay away from us when we play with her, but ends up giving us nose boops after a few minutes and grows bolder about climbing on us shortly thereafter. She still prefers cats over dogs, but seems to be more tolerant of dogs than she used to be. We still prefer a family with quieter, older children or an adult(s)-only home for her. When we catch her at certain moments, Imogen looks just like her sire, Gulliver. All Hot Cross Buns are placed with their families while under a spay/neuter agreement. To ensure the Bun's long-term health and well-being, each Bun is to be spayed/neutered at six months of age unless advised to wait longer by your rabbit-knowledgeable veterinarian. Hot Cross Buns is to be notified when the procedure has been completed and a copy of the invoice is required for verification that this aspect of the placement agreement has been met. Imogen will go to her new home with a packet of bunny care information, a birth certificate, a small bag of transition food and hay, a baggie of old-fashioned raw oats for treats, a toy, and a resting mat. |
A quick side note about magpie Buns...You may have noticed that some of Molly & Gulliver's babies have a red cast to their eyes. Their eyes are, in fact blue because they are showing evidence of carrying the Vienna Gene, but if light or a camera flash hits them at the right angles, their eyes look decidedly red. Because of this red cast, magpie bunnies "scan" their surroundings frequently. They eyes see movement in shadows differently than a bunny who does not have the red cast. You will see notice a magpie (there are other colors who do this, too) slowly move his/her head back and forth, almost in a hypnotic manner. The bunny is trying to detect any movement that could be an indication that a threat is nearby, ready to pounce. Because bunnies are prey animals, magpies have been blessed with this instinct to look for perceived dangers and respond accordingly. A magpie will be more comfortable in rooms that are not extremely bright and sunny. Indirect light is better for them, because they will be able to scan their surroundings and relax when they realize all is well. Bunnies with this red cast tend to be more aware of their surroundings and are more comfortable when being gently spoken to while they are being approached. Sudden sounds and movements may make them jumpy.
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The Buns pictured below this section have already been RESERVED
and are waiting to be picked up by their new families.
and are waiting to be picked up by their new families.
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Beignet - pet baby doe Date of Birth: May 31, 2021 Parents: Genevieve & Joey Color/Pattern: solid opal Status: RESERVED for the C. Family Pick-Up Date: Available now Price: $250 Beignet is a delightful little lady. She is laid back and enjoys playing gently. It takes her a few minutes to investigate new situations, but she then begins to daintily binky and give nose boops to her companions. Beignet is the largest Bun in the litter, but has the most delicate mannerisms. She is willing to cuddle with trusted people. Of the three opal babies her coat is slightly lighter in color. All Hot Cross Buns are placed with their families while under a spay/neuter agreement. To ensure the Bun's long-term health and well-being, each Bun is to be spayed/neutered at six months of age unless advised to wait longer by your rabbit-knowledgeable veterinarian. Hot Cross Buns is to be notified when the procedure has been completed and a copy of the invoice is required for verification that this aspect of the placement agreement has been met. Beignet will go to her new home with a packet of bunny care information, a birth certificate, a small bag of transition food and hay, a baggie of old-fashioned raw oats for treats, a toy, and a resting mat. |
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If you are interested in one of our bunnies, please fill out our
New Bunny Questionnaire.
If you don't see what you are looking for,
please visit the Hot Cross Babies page to visit the newborns and little ones
who will be listed when they reach 6-7 weeks of age.
New Bunny Questionnaire.
If you don't see what you are looking for,
please visit the Hot Cross Babies page to visit the newborns and little ones
who will be listed when they reach 6-7 weeks of age.
