Welcome to Special Bunny!
We are a Seattle-area house rabbit rescue and we have lots of great, healthy bunnies for adoption. We are also experts when it comes to special-needs house rabbits, and we want our website to become a resource for special-needs bunny owners. We care for 60-80 bunnies at our shelter, and we provide permanent sanctuary for bunnies who need specialized care. We are an all-volunteer, registered 501(c)3 organization.
Enjoy our latest news & updates on our Special Bunny Rescue Facebook Page. Dive into detailed information about our shelter, our bunnies, advice, resources, and much much more!

Check out our latest news, stories, and photos from Instagram right here!
Another adoption! Little Kipu (the white one) was surrendered to Everett Animal Control because "the kids keep being rough with him." Well, this little guy never has to worry about that again. He recently had a date with Cornifer and they hit it off...we even have this video evidence that SHE groomed HIM first. We bet she won't admit that if you ask her. Kipu is going to be very spoiled by his doting new human Destiny and he will be sure to have a loving (and spicy) relationship with his new bun-wife. They're both super happy in their new home, and we think Destiny may have some secret bunny-bonding talents she can develop!
Stay tuned for the first videos of Kipu grooming Cornifer...coming soon.
If you have considered adopting, fostering, or finding a bondmate for your current rabbit, now is the time. 200 rabbits were recently rescued by Tacoma Humane. We've taken some and are trying to get more adoptions and fosters for all the bunnies in need. If there's somethings standing between you and brining a bunny into your home, maybe we can help.
#rescuerabbit #adoptdontshop #bunny #houserabbits
Bella and Koma have adopted new humans! We got this note from the cute little dwarf pair: "Hi everybody at Special Bunny. We are very pleased with our decision to adopt this new family. They are easily trained to give us treats and to let us have adventures all over our new house. The large humans are adequate, but we especially like our new smaller humans, Annalise and Andee-Mae. These smaller humans are excellent cuddlers, petters, snugglers, and playmates. We think we have found the perfect forever home and we will continue to send updates as we allow these new humans to get used to us and our ownership over their home." Hooray for amazing adoptions! We have more adoption updates coming this week...which is wonderful, because we are taking in some of the Tacoma Humane bunnies from the huge confiscation.
If you have ever been interested in adopting, fostering, or finding a bond-mate for your current bunny, please contact us. We can help with everything from supplies to speed-dates and bonding support to ongoing support as needed.
#adoptdontshop #bunnies #bunnyrescue #bunniesworldwide #houserabbit #rabbit
Another adoption update! Ember was transferred to us from our friends at @seattleanimalshelter. He is...not small. In the slightest. Like many big buns, he's a big soft friendly puppy-doofus of a bun. Well, he found a home with a dainty lady-bun named BB, who lost her mate a while ago. When they first met, it was pretty easy...she bit his butt once but he didn't seem to notice. We assume that when one's butt is as big as his, it's easy to lose track of it.
"It's officially been one week since we brought home Ember. Him and BB are just the best of friends now. We went to the vet yesterday to meet Dr Dan and they both got a clean bill of health. It's been so great to have Ember. BB has been doing so much better with him, she even flopped the other day, which she hasn't done in over a year now. It makes me so happy to see her be herself again, which is why I wanted a bond mate, and I am so happy that it turned out to be such an amazing boy like Ember. Thank you for your help in making this the easiest process ever. Of course, I got some pictures. "
We are so grateful to have Ember's humans as new members of our extended Special Bunny family.
If you have ever considered adopting, fostering, or finding a bondmate for your own rabbit, now is a great time. Tacoma Humane rescued dover 200 rabbits and we are trying to help find great homes. If you are thinking about it but not sure, feel free to contact us. We might be able to help with whatever you need to be ready for a bunny companion!
#rabbitrescue #adoptdontshop #bunnies #cutepets #rabbits
This just in from our dear friend Daryl:
In honor of The Lunar New Year and the Year of the Rabbit, in the greeting below, Esther says:
I wish you countless fortune and abundant prosperity for the Year of the Rabbit.
You can count on me, for I am The Bunny. Peace.
#yearoftherabbit #rescuerabbit #rabbitsofinstagram #rabbitsworldwide #adoptdontshop #lunarnewyear
Remember our delightful first-time adopters @sarahbinge and @caleb.s.o ? As we suspected, they are completely in love with their new small lop-eared family members. Caleb is even training them to do tricks...which is dangerous, because it makes them even more cute. And if they get any more cute, they might make people's heads explode. It's a thing.
We live for people, homes, and stories like these. Are you a first-time bunny-adopter? We are here to help and get you set up to enjoy house bunnies as much as Sarah and Caleb. 💖
"Once upon a time, a very nice couple had a bunny who liked to hide. He hid and hid and hid. After a while, he became a brave bunny, and he stopped hiding so much. So imagine the nice lady's surprise when she came into his room and couldn't find him anywhere. He wasn't under the chair. He wasn't under the table. He wasn't under the bench. He wasn't in the litterbox. WHERE could the bunny be?"
Guess what...THIS IS A TRUE STORY! Our wonderful Julie and Andy took in Buster after he lost his mate. Buster was a scaredy-bun for a long time. He has decided he has nothing to be scared of...in fact, he is now a very alert watch-bunny on the lookout for intruders. Also, we think he might think he's a cat. But that's another story.
Introducing Angie’s new bunny Panda "The Fury Sphere" TinyEars McBallShaped. She and her nearly invisible ears came to us as a rescue transfer from our friends at @harebnbrescuespaandboutique. She's actually a very nice bunny who is settling in very well. We all love her, of course, and are trying to convince her that we are not giggling AT her, we are giggling WITH her. To which she says "I don't giggle." Welcome Panda!
Thank you @mudbay in Belltown for the amazing haul from your holiday giving tree benefitting Special Bunny! We can't believe how many goodies and basic supplies your awesome customers bought for us. Our shelter bunnies will love playing with, eating, sleeping in, and pooping on their new Mud Bay products--and then we will give them the cardboard boxes and they will love THOSE! Mud Bay is a long time supporter of rescues like ours and we are so grateful. We love @oxbowanimalhealth products! Everybody--go buy some bunny supplies at your local Mud Bay. They have great high-sided litterboxes, very popular Meadow Loop treats, Oxbow food, and litter.
Did you know that our 2023 Bunnies Behaving Badly calendar includes a rogue's gallery of lagomorphic miscreants on the back cover? That's right, a most-wanted list of the worst offenders--there were so many we couldn't fit them all into 12 months! Another great reason to get your copy now. Link in bio or leave a comment if you are in the Seattle area and want to pick one up! Horrible bunnies-on-the-back include: @miss.bunny.penny @maximilian_bunny @ms.dolly.parton @lillys_legacy_foundation @binky_bonny @kylie_cayford @adorabuns and many so terrible they can't be trusted with their own insta accounts.
Hi, everyone, this is Angie. I want to thank you for all of your support. It's been 12 years since I started Special Bunny. People ask us "How do you do it?" It is a combination of faith, enormous love and passion for rabbits. We could not do it without our incredible donors and extraordinary volunteers and board members.
Everyone at Special Bunny wants to thank you for your support and love of bunnies, we could not do this without you. Your support allows us to continue to rescue rabbits in need, get them medical care and find loving homes for them.
From our bunnies to your bunnies, we are wishing you a wonderful and healthy New Year. We are always here to help. Please continue to visit our wonderful website, thanks to Tamara, it is full of great information for you and your bunnies, look for new contents soon.
Here are a few pictures of our marvelous rabbits who were adopted this year and their adopters.
A holiday miracle! Bonding is always an interesting process. These two took it into their own paws! Felix (uppy-ears) has been so depressed since he lost Em. He came for a date with lovely lop Sasha a couple weeks ago and we planned to bond them next week. But Felix got SO sad when he got home that we pushed it up. It wasn’t the easiest love story—he turned his grief into….humping. Sigh. But look what happened! We have had so much loss this year but a spree of live-at-almost-first-sight bondings had put a fresh pep in our steps and pops in our hops. We hope this story brings you joy too!! #rescuepetsofinstagram #rabbit #bunny #bunniesofinstagram #rabbitsworldwide #bunnybonding #adoptdontshop🐾 #bunnylove #littlemiracles
Omg you guys!! Look! Thumper from @bunnyshaming got her copy of the 2023 Bunnies Behaving Badly calendar. She’s even getting congratulated by Pigeon! Two famous AF bunnies love it … don’t you think you should order one? Link in bio or specialbunny.org. Maybe next year we can convince @peanutbunner_ to submit a photo! <—#blatant_famebun_manipulation
Sure, our Bunnies Behaving Badly calendar is cute. But it's also good for tracking the a**holes who insist on visting you. How YOU use it is up to you. Link in bio or get it at specialbunny.org/calendar. #specialbunny #bunnies #bunniesofig #bunniesworldwide #bunniesthatlunch #bunniesoftheworld #bunniesofinstagram #rabbit #rabbits #rabbitstagram #cutepets #adoptdontshop #animal rescue
Buy more bunny toys!! Our dear friend Jen has been designing our buns' favorite toys for YEARS. If you are tired of your bunnies liking the shipping boxes more than the toys, get yer bunny butt over to her pop-up shop TOMORROW (Sunday) in Puyallup, WA. More pop ups coming 12/17 & 12/18. https://www.facebook.com/HoppyBunnyBoutiqueWA
Don't forget to do a bunch of pet-gift shopping at @mudbay! They have been long time supporters of the rescue and we are so grateful. If you live in Federal Way, WA, stop by the store to find our wish list on their giving tree! And comment to let Mud Bay's @mlwulff03 know how cute you think her miracle bunny Maisie is.
We know you aren't done with your holiday shopping! We highly recommend you go
binge-order from @thewellkeptrabbit, inventors of the amazing Hop n' Flop pillow! Today is a great day to order because they restock treats every single Friday. We're so thankful to Anna and The Bunny Grandma for helping us sell almost $1,000 worth of our 2022 calendar last year. They are huge supporters of rabbit rescues (and actual rabbits lying on their Hop 'n Flops!) Comment or send us photos of your bunnies enjoying their Well Kept Rabbit goodies!
#petstagram #bunny #houserabbit #bunniesofinstagram #unitedcolorsofbunnies #rabbit #bunstagram #internationalhousersbbits #bunnylove #cutepets #bunniesofinstagtam #bunnies #rabbits
it's Giving Tuesday! What better way to thank you for your past (and future) donations than sharing one of the happy stories you help create. Sarah and Caleb met a few years ago in a bar on Stewart and Denny streets in Seattle. They're a happy couple but have been craving a little more fur in their lives, so they decided to adopt bunnies. As we always do, we gave these bunny-newbies all the information they needed to create a safe, fun, happy indoor home for their new family members. This Sunday, they came and picked up Hazey and Flurry, now renamed Stewart and Denny (how cute is THAT). We warned them that bunnies can be standoffish and scared when they meet new people. Turns out that was completely unnecessary. Stewart settled in on Sarah's lap and refused to leave (when he did finally leave, he left most of his fur on her black leggings) and Denny settled into her new dad's lap as if she had always lived there and purred up a storm. The humans were beside themselves with cute-overload and they may not know it yet but they are clearly 'doomed' to have house rabbits for the rest of their lives. Everyone is completely delighted (except perhaps for Caleb's employer, who may wonder why he's not quite as efficient in his remote role this week). Without your generosity, we couldn't make these stories come true. Thank you so much! #adoptdontshop #givingtuesday #rabbit #bunnies #bunstagram #bunniesofinstagram #rabbitrescue
Little Hop Hop found love! Our sweet little lop girl almost killed us with cuteness when we first saw her. I mean, seriously, look at that face! She wasn't at Special Bunny long before handsome Mr. Sniffles-the-gray-lop had his humans inquire about her availability for a date. We were so happy to oblige (we offer speed dating appointments for for the lagomorph singles' scene). And...it was love at first sight. This almost NEVER happens. Hop Hop took one look at Sniffles' handsome silvery-gray face and started grooming him. And she's STILL grooming him now that she's happily home with her new family! We are able to make cuteness like this happen because of your support. If you are looking to support us more, and would like more cuteness in exchange, why not buy our 2023 Bunnies Behaving Badly calendar? It's just $20 at specialbunny.org.
#bunny #rabbit #houserabbit #rescuerabbit #unitedcolorsofbunnies #petstagram #internationalhousersbbits #specialneedspets #bunniesofinstagram #bunstagram #specialbunnyrescue #adoptdontshop #bunnybonding #bunnylove #hollandlops
Happy Saturday, bunny lovers! Today, join us in celebrating wonderfully kind local artist Lauren Rudeck and her divine shop @robotvsloth with a like, follow, share or visit! If you're wondering why a rescue would promote #SmallBusinessSaturday, that's easy: Small businesses also are an essential part of any thriving community! This one is dear to us especially. Lauren has supported us and so many nonprofits over the years, hosting fundraisers (remember the wonderful Easter Party?), donating a portion of sales on her incredible art (which includes buns!) and constantly educating about bunnies. The shop also is a sheer delight -- so creative, charming, kid friendly and unique, with stickers, apparel, art (of course!) and great DIY craft kits that make epic gifts. No visit to @pikeplacepublicmarket is complete without a stop, and right now, check out these adorable ornaments that link to nonprofit wishlists, including ours 🥰 Thank you Lauren for your generous support to the community, we love you! (You can shop online too!) #giftideas #ShopLocal #ShopSmallBusiness #art #HoueseRabbit #seattle #SupportArtists #bunny #rabbit #BunniesWorldwide #PetsofInstagram
It's the perfect day to purchase the 2023 Bunnies Behaving Badly calendar! No, it's not discounted, but hey, you're in shopping mode anyway because it's Black Friday. Why not get a calendar (or a dozen) for holiday gifts? It's the perfect present for the person who has everything, especially if that person is smart enough to like bunnies. Purchase at specialbunny.org.
#bunny #rabbit #houserabbit #rescuerabbit #unitedcolorsofbunnies #petstagram #internationalhousersbbits #specialneedspets #bunniesofinstagram #bunstagram #specialbunnyrescue #adoptdontshop #bunnyshaming #bunniesbehavingbadly