Our Sales Policy
UPDATE 6-1-20! Due to the emergence of RHDV2, and a new case now in Maine, we are only placing bunnies in fully indoor setups currently. Bunnies may be able to have supervised playtime outside if you have a completely fenced off dedicated bunny garden that wildlife and wild rabbits can't get into, but other than that we aren't recommending that bunnies be outdoors on grass currently. RHDV2 is a deadly virus that is spreading among wild rabbits, and killing domestic bunnies that go outdoors in infected areas. There is no cure for the virus and it is very dangerous for domestic bunnies. This is very important and thank so much for your understanding! :-)
Pricing ranges from $150 - $250, depending on color, type & vienna markings. Pedigrees are extra, and only go to approved homes. We have had to change our policy on this as we have recently had breeders creating fake accounts to try and purchase one of our babies. Although all of our babies are pedigreed, it's not about that. We put a lot of time, energy and expense into our bunnies, their setup, and care and the adoption fee reflects that. We do things very differently than most other programs, and wouldn't choose to do it at all if we had to do it any other way.
All of our bunnies will only be ready for adoption in good health, but we cannot guarantee the health of our bunnies once they leave our home. We also cannot guarantee the long term temperament of a bunny as that can change for each individual as he/she matures. Please understand that an animal in a completely new environment can be stressed and overwhelmed so please give him/her time to adjust before making too many changes in living environment, food, etc. Patience is really important. Although we don't expect any issues with any of our babies, we are here to support and guide you with any possible issues that may arise. :-)
We put a lot of love and care into our Holland Lop bunnies, and only want the best possible
homes for them. 
We will NOT sell our bunnies as meat rabbits. We will also not sell bunnies as "surprise" holiday/birthday gifts as we really feel that it is so important for the new owner (even if it is a child) to be involved from the beginning in the adoption process. Careful time and consideration by the whole family is so important.
If you change your mind after you are on the reservations list, the deposit is non-refundable as we have turned away other interested families that were also waiting. There are very special exceptions. We reserve the right to cancel a sale at any time, or retain a bunny for any reason, and if this happens you will have your deposit returned to you immediately. Please understand that Blue Moon Lops does not approve every home.
At the time of pick up of a bunny, we will ask every family to sign a first right of refusal that states that if you can no longer care for it and need to find it a new home for any reason, you will need to offer it back to Blue Moon Lops first. Please understand that sometimes we may not be able to take the bunny back in due to not having enough space or for other reasons but we need to know where our bunnies are going. Pedigrees are not transferrable without our approval as we do not want our bunnies to possibly end up in the hands of a breeder with less than desirable living conditions.
Bunnies will go to their new home with a special bunny package! It will include detailed care instructions, printed custom pedigree (if applicable), their own lovey blanket (to help with transition), and first right of refusal agreement (we will each get a signed copy). We will also send along some of their hay and a big bag of their current food (unless you will be using the same kind that we do) for an easy transition. Prior to pickup, we will email detailed information and photos/links to the type of food they are eating, the hay, water bottle we use, litter box w/grate, and type of litter so that you can prepare ahead for his/her arrival. Babies are used to having access to BOTH a water bottle and a water bowl. NOTE: Please note that babies should not receive ANY treats (fruits, veggies, snacks) until they are at least 4-5 months of age. It can cause digestive upset and loose stools if given too early. When they are of age, introduce very slowly - especially fruits which should be limited anyway. All of this information and much more will be included in your printed home care instructions.
We pride ourselves in being available to provide support and guidance to all of our adoptive families long after our bunnies leave for their new homes. We love to answer questions and stay in touch with our families! It's so nice to see photos of the babies as they grow up! :-)
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Welcome to
Blue Moon Lops! We're so glad you're here.We are by appointment only. We do not allow visitors unless you are interested in adopting a specific bunny.
*Please read this policy in it's entirety before filling
out an adoption application. With the submitted application you agree to our terms of sale. 
Our 8lb Shih-Tzu Annie helps a lot with socializing the babies. She loves her job so much! 
All families considering adoption will be required to visit the bunny (a home visit) to insure it is a good fit for both you AND the bunny, and also so that you can go home and talk it over as a family and make sure everyone is on board with adopting (see note below). It is a commitment! :) We will also be evaluating you at the same time as we only want the best possible fit for each bunny. Personalities differ in bunnies as they do with all animals and humans. Some babies can be more active, some are really laid-back, and most lie somewhere in between. Based on what we learn about your family, we can assist you in choosing the best possible fit all the way around. If you have any specific needs, we are happy to work with your goals. NOTE: There is a different process for homes we approve that live too far to visit in person. Please see the transport info at the bottom of this page.
The Adoption Process is as follows: After reading our sales policy, you will need to fill out an adoption application. Please note that there are two different forms for pet homes vs. breeder homes. Next, we will review your application and determine initial fit. If we feel that your family could be a fit based on your application and photos, we will then conduct a phone interview.
For Breeders Only: We approve and align ourselves with very few breeding programs, as a lot follow very different ideals than we do. If you are a breeder applying, we will want to look at your social media as we would never approve someone who bullies or speaks badly of other programs, uses foul language, or has a questionable setup and unethical breeding methods. It is a huge indication of character and ethics and we not only don't support those types of programs, but we especially do not want our bunnies living in those places. We are very careful about who we adopt from, and have learned the hard way that some breeders can be downright cruel to further their own programs. Sadly, some of our bunnies initially came from these types of breeders, and we have unfortunately seen the very dark side of the rabbit breeding world. We learned a lot early on, and it has opened our eyes. As a Christian family, we have been horrified about what we have both seen and experienced. We will not sell to those types of breeders under any circumstances. Please do not waste our time, and yours, if you are one of those breeders. You know who you are, and we do too. We are very different and pride ourselves in being so. After you are approved for adoption, you will be added to the waitlist. Getting on the waiting list is free. The waitlist is done in the order that families are approved, and also includes personal preferences (such as sex, colors, VM, etc.). Once the babies are born, we will determine how many are available, but will not know sex for awhile and will also not know which specific babies are available until they are around 4-5 weeks old and we have watched them fill out and mature a bit. It will be at this point that we will also be able to confirm gender - we try to guess very early on, but it's not always correct. :-) At this age, we will then open reservations to the approved families! Once a family has picked their new baby out, a 50% non-refundable deposit via paypal will be required immediately to reserve. We will not be able to reserve a baby without a deposit, and please do not ask to switch to a different baby once reserved. The balance will be due via paypal before pickup. We will be sending photos and video updates to all the families on the waiting list, and will stay in touch as they grow! We also expect our families on the waiting list to stay in touch with us to remain on the list. Once you are moved from the waitlist to the reservation list, we will be in close contact with updates and will be sending over lots of information so that you have everything you need set up before you bring your new baby home! If there are not enough babies for all the families on the waiting list, they will automatically be moved to the next litter's waiting list. We will probably have a litter or two every few months or so, so more babies will be around the corner for those families who are able to wait a little bit longer. We can also always happy to refer you to the small list of other programs that we trust that follow similar ideals if you don't want to wait. We have also helped other families who are too far and out of transport area try and locate bunnies closer to them. We always try our best to make all the families on our reservations list happy! 
One of the baby play areas in my office. :-)
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Transport process @ Blue Moon Lops
UPDATE: Please note that due to the RHDV2 virus spreading all over the US, (a disease highly contagious to rabbits) we will not be using ground transport until further notice. We do not want to risk the health of our bunnies because possible rabbits on the same transport have possibly been exposed to this virus. At this point, the only transport option is flying into Boston airport (please read for more information below). Thank you for understanding!
Because we care so much about the health and happiness of our bunnies, we only use one ground transporter. They usually have monthly routes across the country and come to about 3hrs from us - we can meet them for a $100 fee for the 6hr round trip. However, we will not be using ground transport for someone that is more than a 2-3 day trip away from us, as that can be very stressful for a bunny (especially a baby!) so please understand that.
All families have the option of flying out to the Boston airport and bringing a bunny back with them in cabin. It is their responsibility to research flight costs and availability. We meet in White River Junction VT which is about two hours from the Boston Airport. We do not charge a fee for meeting when people choose this transport option, because the drive is relatively easy for us. To my knowledge, Alaska Airlines does not require a health certificate for a bun to ride back in cabin but if that were to change, we would of course be happy to provide one by our rabbit vet. If you have any questions about transport, please do not hesitate in asking us.
Because we care so much about the health and happiness of our bunnies, we only use one ground transporter. They usually have monthly routes across the country and come to about 3hrs from us - we can meet them for a $100 fee for the 6hr round trip. However, we will not be using ground transport for someone that is more than a 2-3 day trip away from us, as that can be very stressful for a bunny (especially a baby!) so please understand that.
All families have the option of flying out to the Boston airport and bringing a bunny back with them in cabin. It is their responsibility to research flight costs and availability. We meet in White River Junction VT which is about two hours from the Boston Airport. We do not charge a fee for meeting when people choose this transport option, because the drive is relatively easy for us. To my knowledge, Alaska Airlines does not require a health certificate for a bun to ride back in cabin but if that were to change, we would of course be happy to provide one by our rabbit vet. If you have any questions about transport, please do not hesitate in asking us.
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