Terms & Placement Policy
Terms & Placement Policy
The Rabbitry Network exists to support ethical breeding, responsible placement, and lifelong care. By using this platform—whether as a breeder, adopter, or visitor—you agree to the terms outlined below.
These policies exist to protect the rabbits, the breeders who raise them, and the families who commit to their care.
1. Our Role as a Network
The Rabbitry Network is a placement and connection platform, not a breeder, rescue, or retailer.
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Rabbits listed through the network are bred and raised by independent partner breeders
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Each breeder retains responsibility for their rabbits until placement
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The Rabbitry Network facilitates ethical placement, education, and standards oversight
We do not take physical possession of rabbits and do not guarantee outcomes beyond placement standards and transparency.
2. Placement Philosophy
All rabbits listed through The Rabbitry Network are placed with the expectation of lifetime care.
We prioritize:
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Prepared, informed homes
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Long-term commitment
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Thoughtful matching over speed
We do not support impulse placements, auction-style selling, or first-come-first-served transactions.
3. Application & Approval
Some rabbits may require:
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A placement application
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Additional discussion with the breeder
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Approval prior to final placement
The Rabbitry Network and partner breeders reserve the right to decline placement if a home is not deemed appropriate, without obligation to provide detailed explanation.
4. Pricing & Payments
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Pricing reflects ethical breeding standards, care, and placement practices
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Prices are set intentionally and consistently
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We do not offer discounts, sales, or price matching
Payment terms, deposits (if applicable), and pickup timelines are disclosed on individual listings or communicated directly by the breeder.
All sales are considered final upon placement, except where otherwise required by law.
5. Health & Disclosure
Partner breeders agree to:
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Provide honest information about age, lineage, temperament, and known health considerations
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Disclose known genetic or health risks prior to placement
Rabbits are living animals, and future health cannot be guaranteed. The Rabbitry Network does not provide veterinary warranties.
Any health guarantees are breeder-specific and must be documented directly with the breeder.
6. Returns & Rehoming
We do not support casual returns.
If an adopter can no longer care for a rabbit:
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The breeder should be contacted first whenever possible
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Rehoming should be done responsibly and with guidance
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Rabbits should never be abandoned, resold without disclosure, or surrendered without effort to find an ethical solution
The Rabbitry Network encourages accountability and communication in all rehoming situations.
7. Breeder Responsibility
Breeders participating in The Rabbitry Network agree to:
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Uphold ethical breeding standards
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Represent rabbits honestly
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Provide reasonable guidance to adopters
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Act in the best interest of the rabbits they produce
Failure to meet these expectations may result in removal from the network.
8. Adopter Responsibility
Adopters agree to:
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Provide appropriate housing, nutrition, enrichment, and veterinary care
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Commit to the rabbit for its natural lifespan
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Seek guidance when needed
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Avoid impulse decisions or resale of the rabbit
Rabbits are not disposable pets and should never be treated as such.
9. Limitation of Liability
The Rabbitry Network is not liable for:
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Veterinary expenses
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Behavioral changes
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Health conditions arising after placement
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Disputes between breeders and adopters
By using this platform, you acknowledge that rabbit ownership involves inherent responsibility and risk.
10. Policy Updates
The Rabbitry Network reserves the right to update these terms and placement policies as best practices evolve.
Continued use of the platform constitutes acceptance of any updates.
Our Commitment
Our policies are built on one principle:
Every rabbit deserves a permanent, informed, and responsible home.
If a placement does not support that outcome, it does not align with our mission.