Purchase Policy

Here at SunnieBunnie Rabbitry, we strive to produce healthy top of the line, quality rabbits.
We enjoy, love, and take pride in every rabbit that is produced here.  Our rabbits for sale are generally categorized as either Show Quality or Brood Quality.  The determining category factors are listed below:

Show Quality
Prospective show rabbits that have Minor to No Faults at the time of sale. Show prospect is defined as the ability to compete in shows, not necessarily win or place high in shows it is entered.
Purchase price of these rabbits include:
             - 3 Generation Pedigree (4 & 5 Generation offered if available)
             - Registration Papers (if registered)
             - Any winnings if previously shown (Legs, Ribbons, Comment Cards)
             - Written Health Statement (See Below)
             - Transition Supply of Feed and Timothy Hay
 
Brood Quality
Rabbits that may have Minor to Major Faults and/or Disqualifications at the time of sale that could render them unshowable.  Major Faults and/or Disqualifications may include, but not limited to: Oversized, Color, Color Pattern (Heavy/Light), Ear length,Overall Type/Balance, Missing or mismatched Toe Nails.  These Faults and/or Disqualifications however, may not hinder their capabilities of producing show prospective rabbits.
Purchase price of these rabbits include:
             - 3 Generation Pedigree (4 & 5 Generation offered if available)
             - Registration Papers (if registered)
             - Any winnings if previously shown (Legs, Ribbons, Comment Cards)
             - Written Health Statement
             - Transition Supply of Feed and Timothy Hay

Purchasing Bred Does
Stud/Breeding fee is included in the purchase price.  This only covers the breeding to one buck.  If the doe does not conceive a live litter with the first breeding, you may bring the doe back for a rebreeding to the same buck, up to 2 times.   If a live litter of kits is not produced after 3 attempted breedings to one buck, you have the option to have her bred to a different buck with an additional cost of a Stud fee (Fee to be determined based on the Buck of Choice).

Jr’s Under 4 Months
Since Juniors are constantly growing and developing, not to mention it takes time for their coat to come into prime showing condition, if showable, Prices for Jr's under 4 months of age will be determined based on a Sliding Scale starting at $35. If a certain Jr. is developing exceptionally well, this price will be higher to reflect it's potential. Same goes for the opposite, if a certain Jr. is not of a showable variety or is slow at developing, or seems a bit out of balance in body type, the price may be reduced in consideration of these factors.

Pet Sales
In order to weed out impulse buyers and better insure rabbits go to the best homes possible, I require a 3 week waiting period. Additional weeks of waiting may be required if the rabbit was chosen as a young kit. No rabbit will leave the Rabbitry prior to 8 weeks of age. This waiting period will also allow ample time for the new owners to discuss and prepare for the rabbits arrival. This waiting period may also be shortened to 1 or 2 weeks ONLY IF you have a written referral by a Veterinarian. The process for purchasing a rabbit for a pet is as follows:
             - You will first be encouraged to set up an appointment to see what rabbits are available for purchase.
             - At your 1st appointment, you will be introduced to available rabbits as well as full grown adults for                       purposes of mature size expectations. You are welcome to choose and reserve any rabbits available.
               I'll be happy to answer any questions you may have.
             - There will then be the 3 week waiting period - please use this time to ask more questions
               and prepare for your new rabbits arrival, that's what it's there for.
             - After the waiting period has ended, you are welcome to set up an appointment to pick up your chosen                rabbit and welcome it home. Payment in full is due at the time of pick up.

The designated sale price for pet rabbits is $25. I do not require a deposit to reserve a pet rabbit, however if contact is not maintained after your initial visit, the rabbit will then be reoffered for sale and your choice is forfeited. The purchase of pet rabbits include:
             - Bunny "Birth" Certificate
             - Written Health Statement
             - Transition Supply of Feed and Timothy Hay
             - Bunny Care Information pamphlet
Pedigree's ARE NOT included. If you later decide that you would like to breed your rabbit, I will be more than happy to discuss the option and possibilities with you. Please do not breed your rabbit prior to having a consultation with me and having your rabbit examined.

            - My recommended Veterinarian for your rabbit:
                          Dr. Ixchel Mosley, DVM
                          Eastlake Village Veterinary Clinic
                          2260 Otay Lakes Road, #113
                          Chula Vista, CA 91915
                          (619) 482-9100

Under NO circumstance will a rabbits ever be sold that exhibits Malocclusion, no matter how minor or severe, or that exhibits any other genetic, physical, or neurological abnormalities.

Refund Policy

Deposits to reserve or hold rabbits are Non-refundable.
The following policy will apply to any rabbit that is returned to us after purchase:
- If returned within 7 days of purchase, Full refund (minus deposit) will be issued.
- If returned within 30 days of purchase, 1/2 refund (minus deposit) will be issued.
- If returned after 30 days of purchase, no refund will be issued.

Rabbits will only be held with a 50% NON-REFUNDABLE deposit*.  Once a deposit is on hand, the rabbits will be held for up to two (2) weeks, unless a longer time frame is agreed upon ahead of time.  You, as the purchaser, MUST remain in contact with us during the time that the rabbits are in our care.  If contact is not maintained and it has been over 2 weeks from the purchase date, it will be assumed that you are no longer interested in the rabbit, your deposit will be FORFEITED, and the rabbit will again be placed for sale.  The balance of the rabbit’s cost is due at the time of pickup, drop off, or 1 week before shipment.

Additional costs may be incurred for Feed, Bedding, and Cage Space if rabbits are held longer than two (2) week’s time.

*Deposits will only be refunded if we, SunnieBunnie Rabbitry, back out of the sale.

Show Pick Up Policy

If you will be picking up rabbits at a show we will be attending the following will apply:
             - Rabbits must be picked up by 12 Noon at the show. (To ensure that we don’t leave with rabbits you                  purchased.)
             - Minimum of 24 hour notice is required if you will not be able to attend agreed upon show.
             - If you fail to pick up rabbits by 12 Noon at the agreed upon show, the rabbit will again be placed for                    sale, and any payments will become null and void for time and travel expense… NO EXCEPTIONS.

Shipping Policy

Shipping is offered at the Purchaser’s expense.  All associated costs must be received in full one (1) week before the agreed upon shipping date.  This includes, but not limited to:
             - Airline Ready Transport cage:
                          $47.50 for 4-8 hole adjustable, must specify Airline Ready (KW Item# 8100) - BEST DEAL
                          $45.95 for 2 hole 12x16 (KW Item# 9085)
                          $46.95 for 3 hole 8x16 (KW Item# 9086)
                          $49.95 for 4 hole 8x12 (KW Item# 9087)
             - Water bottle - $3.99 for 4oz Nivek Transit Drinker (KW Item# 300-04)
             - Food Crock - $2.89 for 5oz EZ-Crock (KW Item# 6611) - Only necessary for 24hrs+ in carrier.
             - Health Certificate ($55.00 for Vet Exam & Health Certificate (Single Rabbit) plus $5 per additional
               rabbit)

I prefer Purchasers contact KW Cages and place the order directly for the Airline Ready Transport Cage and necessary Water bottle(s) and Food Crock(s). The order shall be paid for by the Purchaser to KW Cages and note that I (Sunshine Patron) will be picking up the order from the KW Cages Outlet/Retail Store. I will pick up the order, as a courtesy, for the Purchaser at no additional cost.

Rabbits will be shipped via Freight Collect, which means at the time of pickup, you will pay the airline directly for the freight (air shipment) charges.  Please be aware that the freight (air shipment) charges often run anywhere from $100.00 to $300.00.  This charge is the airline’s cargo/freight/air shipment charges, and is separate from the cost of the rabbit and above quoted additional items.

Please also note: Airlines will not ship live animals if the temperature exceeds 85ºF or drops below 35ºF, unless a Statement of Acclimation is issued by a vet. My Vet issues this statement on the Health Certificate up to 90ºF and depending on current conditions, may issue up to 95ºF, however this is very rare if ever.

If at any time the Purchaser decides to back out of the sale after shipping arrangements have been made… we will happily ship any of the above items (Transport Cage, Water bottle, and Food Crock) that may have already been purchased directly to you at your expense.  If you choose not to have the items shipped to you, it will be considered donated property of SunnieBunnie Rabbitry, no cash refunds will be offered.  Vet Exams and Health Certificate payments WILL NOT be refunded if the exam has been completed.

Written Health Statement

I take great pride in the quality and health of every rabbit that enters and leaves my rabbitry.  I will not knowingly sell a rabbit that is Aggressive, Ill or Diseased.  I will inform you of any genetic defects or genetic traits (good & bad) that are known prior to sale.

SunnieBunnie Rabbitry will not honor any Returns or Refunds for Illness, Disease, or Death of any rabbit sold once it has been introduced to your herd or housed with other animals.  If a rabbit shows signs of Aggression, Illness, Disease, or Dies prior to being introduced to your herd (maximum within 7 days of sale) you may bring the rabbit or carcass back for evaluation and replacement or refund. Sorry, but we do not Reimburse Vet bills.

By completing following, we agree that at the time of sale the rabbit(s) listed below appear to be in good health and temperament with no signs of Illness or Disease and that we understand and agree to the terms of sale policies at SunnieBunnie Rabbitry.