Our education events include Bunny Basics classes covering everything you need to know about caring for companion rabbits, day camps in partnership with the Animal Humane Society, Hoppy Hour, and more.
Additionally, our dedicated volunteers take answer questions from the general public through email. All information on this site is intended for people seeking information about indoor, companion rabbits. Pet rabbits living outdoors, breeding rabbits, or livestock rabbits have different needs (such as different caloric intake and different housing needs) that are not addressed here.
We’ve revised our education materials to better help people with information about proper feeding, handling and living with rabbits, proper companion rabbit care, and bonding. You can find all our materials in the Rabbit Care section of our website.
EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
BUNNY BASICS CLASS
Join the Minnesota Companion Rabbit Society for a FREE Bunny Basics class covering diet, housing, basic health, and insight into common rabbit behaviors.
We ARE CURRENTLY hosting Bunny Basics online via Zoom.
Email us at mcrsbunnybasics@mncompanionrabbit.org for questions; click “Learn More” below to sign up online.
HOPPY HOUR
MCRS Hoppy Hours help fund our work in education and adoption! They are a great opportunity to exercise and socialize your rabbit, while connecting with other Rabbit owners and MCRS volunteers.
Currently, all Hoppy Hours are held at our South Saint Paul location. Pre-registration AND proof of RHDV2 vaccination in order to attend.
We currently are not hosting golden valley Hoppy Hours due to COVID-19 restrictions. click here to learn more.
South Saint Paul Hoppy Hour & Supply Sales // Every other Sunday from 1 to 3 p.m.
Golden Valley Hoppy Hour // Every other Sunday from 1 to 2 p.m. (PAUSED DUE TO COVID)
Uptown Hoppy Hour // Every other Friday from 5:00 to 6:00 p.m. (PAUSED DUE TO COVID)
You can read more about each Hoppy Hour and sign up to attend our South Saint Paul Hoppy Hour in the events section of our website.
RABBIT AGILITY
Rabbits love to jump, explore, and figure out obstacles. Rabbit agility classes allow your bunny to engage in those activities and are also an ideal way to interact and have fun with your rabbit, providing a perfect bonding experience for you and your rabbit companion. The agility training program also provides exercise and mental stimulation for companion rabbits by mimicking the types of obstacles a rabbit would find in the wild. The various Band level classes teach you how to properly and effectively communicate with your bunny. Rabbit agility also improves your rabbit’s social skills and confidence in new surroundings.
We use only bunny-friendly, gentle methods in our Agility Training Program. Our instructors use training methods that are fun and easy for all family members.
We are currently not hosting AGILITY due to COVID-19 concerns (7/2022). we are in the planning stages of restarting agility at some point in the future.
Learn more and register to attend in the events section of our website.
EMAIL HOTLINE
Our dedicated volunteers take answer questions from the general public through email. Contact us with questions about companion rabbit care, adoption, volunteering or other information pertaining to MCRS and our events.
If your Rabbit has a medical issue or emergency please talk to your veterinarian or contact an emergency care clinic such as the Animal Emergency and Referral Center of Minnesota (AERC). If you have found wild kits (baby rabbits), or another wild animal, do not move them. Please contact the Wildlife Rehabilitation Center.