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Emotional Support Bunny Training Program

Welcome to our ESA Program!

Getting a supportive companion is a big step. Our goal is to help you gain support through our ESA Program and match you with an ideal bunny companion.

Every bunny that is part of our Bunny Therapy Training Program is meticulously trained over hundreds of hours to become a therapy bunny.
Qualities of our Therapy Bunnies:
  • ​They have been extensively handled and trained through our Social, Emotional, and Health assessment process.
  • Docile personalities
  • Friendly/Social/Affectionate
  • Playful/Silly/Well-Rounded Personality
  • ​Harness Trained
  • Litterbox Trained
  • Over 6 months of age
  • Good with people
  • Good with other pets
  • Travel Well​
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ESB Process:
  1. Submit an ESB Request Form. This will place you on the waiting list for an ESB. We will respond to your request form within 72 business hours. If you need transport quotes we will include this information.
  2. We are selective in which bunnies get placed into our training program. We will help you match with an ideal candidate based on your wants and needs. This process usually takes 1-12 weeks depending on which bunnies are currently available or will be available in the future. We select bunnies from our Nursery Program and give our ESA waitlist families first choice on upcoming babies. Upcoming litter information can be found on the nursery page. Bunnies must be at least 8 weeks old in order to enter our ESA Program.
  3. Once you have selected a bunny from our recommendations. We will send you via email, a service agreement, an invoice for the ESA Program, and if applicable, an invoice for transportation costs.
  4. Your ESA Programs fees and transport fees must be paid in full in order to move forward in the program. This secures your bunny for you, ensures we are able to schedule vet appointments, schedule transport like flights and pay all the costs for your bunny in a timely manner. 
  5. Your bunny will be trained through our entire program from age 8 weeks through 6 months. 
  6. We will email you photos and updates of your bunny's progress and care every 2 weeks.
  7. Your bunny will be spayed/neutered at 6 months of age. We will manage their surgery aftercare. This is typically a 2-3 week process. Once they are healed they will be ready to go home. 
  8. We will work with you for the ideal take home date, flight, etc.
  9. Local pick up/Personal Transport: We will have their take home kit available up to 2 weeks prior to their take home date if you want to pick it up before hand. Otherwise it will be ready the day of going home. Your bunny will be ready to go in their carrier pm take home day.
  10. Transport/Flights: If you live afar, we will ship all your take home supplies to you about 2 week prior to their go home date. Their carrier or take home crate may vary depending on how they travel. 
Helpful information:​
  • Your bunny will be ready to go home with you once they have completed training, are spayed/neutered and fully recovered. Typically around 6-7 months of age. Due to the extensiveness of our training program we only have a couple of bunnies training at any given time. 
  • Many of our adoptive families live across country or many hours away. We welcome you to visit your bunny prior to their take home date either by Virtual Meet and Greet or in person Meet and Greet. 
  • ​Occasionally we offer experienced adult therapy bunnies, which we will have posted below. These bunnies have gone through our entire ESA program and are ready for placement. This means there is no waiting period! This allows us to train more bunnies who are excellent candidates and reach more families in need of an ESA. If you are interested in an available adult ESA bunny, please submit your ESB Form and let us know you are interested in a specific bunny. All of the Program Costs are the same without the 6-7+ months of waiting.
  • We also list below our excellent candidates from our Nursery Program and they are our "Bunnies in Training". This means they showed such excellent potential for ESA before they were 8 weeks old so we pulled them from our Available Nursery Bunnies and placed then into our ESA Program. 

ESA Program Cost:
Our ESA Program cost is $2,500. We offer an all inclusive training program for our ESA Bunnies. This means we manage all aspects of training, care and vet appointments from birth to their take home day. If there are any transportation costs they are not included in our Program Fee and will vary depending on needs. We will accommodate what works best for your family, including organizing and managing transport options 3-5.

Transportation + Getting Your ESA Home:
  1. Local Pick Up
  2. You can fly here and pick up your bunny and then take them home with you on an in cabin flight.: Costs for people flights vary but it's usually around $100 to carry on a pet in their carrier.
  3. Personal Transport by us (Oregon & Washington Only): $50-$300 depending on distance. We will send you a quote. 
  4. Airport Shipping Cargo Transport (US Only - all 50 states): $600. You can read details on the Cargo Page and everything it includes. We only ship with Alaska Airlines.
  5. Personal Nanny Flight by us to your airport: $600-$2000, there are many variables and is dependent on the airlines. We will send you a quote.
Our Program Includes:
  • Your bunny's adoption 
  • Completion of our ESA Program, which includes at least 4 months of training.
  • All Veterinary and Pre Adoption Care
  • Transport to and from all vet appointments
  • Spay or Neuter with all medication and surgery aftercare
  • Vaccinated against myxomatosis, R(V)HD and Pasteurella
  • Internal and External Parasite Treatments for Roundworms, Hookworms, Tapeworms, Whipworms Encepjalitozoon Cuniculi or E. Cunculi, Coccidia, Mites, Fleas, and Ticks.
  • Health Checks
  • All grooming care
  • Managing and planning other needed components for your specific needs such as transport, emailing, video calls, transport, etc.
​Each bunny will come with:
  • 10lbs of Pellet Food
  • 10lbs of Hay
  • 10lbs of Litter
  • Litterbox
  • Some goodies, toys and chews
  • Travel Crate/Carrier
  • Their personal harness and leash
  • Take Home Guide
  • Feeding Guide
  • Birth Certificate
  • Health Certificate
  • Pedigree
  • All documentation for their vet care
  • Lifetime Support
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Available ESA Bunnies​

Marionberry

Marionberry is a petite little girl with a bright personality. She loves companionship and being part of the action around her. She has a lovely soft plush coat perfect for lots of cuddles.
Birthdate: February 1st, 2025
Breed: Mini Plush Lop
Color: Chocolate Tort WE
Gender: Female
Current Stage of ESA: In Training
​Ready to go home: July-August 2025
Family Match Status: Available

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  • Welcome!
    • Sales Policy
  • Our Services
    • Boarding Services
    • Grooming Services
    • Transport Services
    • Consultation + Special Services
  • Rabbit Savvy Loaf Shop
    • Our Top 10 Customer Purchased Items of 2024
    • All Things Edible
    • Treats
    • Chews & Toys
    • Foraging
    • Dehydrated Fruits - Veggies - Greens
    • Health Supplements & Wellness
    • Limited Edition Seasonal Goodies
    • Birthdays & Special Events
    • Pellet Food & Hay
    • All Edibles Safe for Bunnies Under 6 Months of Age
    • Supplies & Accessories >
      • Travel
      • Starter Kits
      • Enclosures & Habitats
      • Housing Accessories
      • Supplies & Accessories
    • Stationary & Printables
    • Home & Garden
  • Our Herd & Nursery Program
    • Available Nursery Baby Bunnies
    • Available Adult Bunnies
    • Meet Our Nursery Bun Mom & Dads
  • ESA Bunny Therapy Program
    • Available ESA Bunnies + Program Info
    • ESA Request Form + Waitlist
  • Bunny Color Guide
  • Official Shady Grove Apparel
  • Bunny Care Info
    • Our Dwarf Breeds
    • Basic Care
    • Spaying & Neutering Pet Rabbits
    • Rabbit Diet
    • Rabbit Housing
    • Potty Training
    • Rabbit Behavior & Bonding
    • Traveling & Flights
    • Domestic Vs Wild Rabbits
  • Frequently Asked Questions
  • Book An Appointment
  • Contact Us