How to Post a Rabbit Wanted Ad and Get Replies in India
To post a 'rabbit wanted' ad in India that gets good replies, say exactly what you want (size or breed, sex, age, neutered or not, and whether a cross is fine), give a realistic budget and how far you will travel, and describe the cool indoor space, hay supply and vet you have ready. Then check every reply in person, and never pay an advance or a courier charge for a rabbit you have not seen.
A clear wanted ad lets breeders with a coming litter and owners rehoming an adult find you. This guide covers what to write, which rabbit to ask for, budget, describing your home, scams and handling replies.
Key points
- Be specific: 'a small rabbit for a flat' or 'a neutered doe as a companion' gets better replies than 'rabbit wanted'.
- Choose a size that fits: meat breeds reach about 4.5 to 5 kg, the Dutch about 2 to 2.5 kg.
- Published prices run from about ₹400 to ₹500 for a pet rabbit (2023) to ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 for Angoras in one Sikkim project.
- Show that you are ready: a cool indoor space, a pen with a solid floor, hay and a vet.
- Pay only at the handover, and refuse any 'wild rabbit': it is a protected hare.
What should you put in a rabbit wanted ad?
| Include | Example | Why it helps |
|---|---|---|
| What you want | A young doe, or a neutered adult pair | Sellers know at once whether they have a match |
| Size or breed | Small, such as a Dutch, or 'any calm rabbit' | Avoids replies offering 5 kg meat rabbits |
| Pure or cross | Crosses welcome | Opens the ad to more owners |
| Purpose | Pet, companion for my neutered buck, or breeding | Lets sellers decide whether to reply |
| Budget | A stated range, or 'rehoming fee welcome' | Filters out mismatched offers |
| City and travel | Pune, can travel 30 km | Local sellers can plan a meeting |
| Your home | Indoor room with a cooler, hay supply, vet nearby | Careful owners reply to prepared homes |
Post it where sellers search: you can post your rabbit wanted ad for free on PetzLover and answer replies through messages. Keep your phone number out of the ad text.
Which rabbit should you ask for?
- For a flat: a small breed such as the Dutch, or a calm neutered adult of any breed.
- For a family with children: an adult with a known, relaxed temperament. Rabbits generally dislike being picked up, so children should sit on the floor with it.
- As a companion: a neutered rabbit of the other sex, introduced slowly.
- In a hot city: avoid Angoras, which are comfortable only at about 10 to 24°C; in India, wool rabbits are kept mainly in Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and other cold regions.
- For breeding: young adults from known parents with growth records; a 2026 review notes that quality breeding stock is in short supply, so expect to wait.
An adult from an owner who is rehoming often suits a first-time keeper better than a baby, because its size and temperament are already known.
What budget should you put in a rabbit wanted ad?
There is no official price. Published figures include about ₹400 to ₹500 for a pet rabbit (Pashudhan Praharee, 2023), ₹1,500 for Dutch rabbits on one undated Chennai list, and about ₹2,500 to ₹3,500 for Angoras in a South Sikkim farmers' project (Gaon Connection, 2023). Look at current rabbit wanted ads and listings in your city, then state a fair range.
Budget for the rabbit's whole life as well: the Pashudhan guide allows about ₹5,000 to ₹7,000 a month for three rabbits, most of it for greens and hay. Saying in your ad that you have budgeted for care reassures owners.
How do you describe your home so owners reply?
- Where the rabbit will live: an indoor room, never a terrace or balcony.
- How you will keep it cool: a 2018 veterinary study notes heat stress in rabbits above about 28°C.
- Its pen: a solid floor, room to stretch and stand up, a hide box and a litter tray.
- Food: unlimited hay, with a reserve, because supplies in shops can run out.
- Your vet, and your plan to neuter.
- Who lives with you, other pets, and your landlord's or housing society's agreement.
One honest paragraph about your home is worth more than a long list of demands.
How do you avoid scams when you post a rabbit wanted ad?
Wanted ads attract fake sellers who send attractive photos and then ask for an advance for delivery, a cage or insurance. In a 2022 Karnataka case, a buyer lost ₹30,500 and a further ₹12,500 'cage charge' to an online pet seller.
- See the rabbit in person, or on a live video call with the seller handling it.
- Reverse-search the photos.
- Pay at the handover, and never pay courier, cage or insurance charges in advance.
- Refuse any 'wild rabbit' or leveret: hares are protected under the Wild Life (Protection) Act 1972, and only domestic rabbits may be bought or sold.
- Use the Report Scam button on anything that looks fake.
If you lose money, call 1930, the national cyber crime helpline, at once.
What should you do when replies come in?
- Compare each reply with your ad: size, sex, age, city and price.
- Ask why the rabbit is being sold or rehomed, what it eats and its health history.
- Video call to see it move and eat before you travel.
- Visit, and check the teeth, eyes, nose, ears, coat, rear and droppings.
- Ask the owner to show you its sex, and confirm it is weaned.
- Pay at the handover, take a receipt and the health notes, and book a vet visit in the first week.
Owners replying can read how to respond to a rabbit wanted ad. If a suitable rabbit is already listed, see how to buy a rabbit, or read how to get a free rabbit safely.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do rabbit wanted ads work?
They can, especially when nothing suitable is listed near you. Owners rehoming an adult and breeders planning a litter can find you, so be precise about what you want and where you are.
Should I put a price in my wanted ad?
Yes, as a range. It saves time on both sides and shows you are serious; published figures for a pet rabbit start at about ₹400 to ₹500 (2023), and some breeds cost far more.
How do I find a companion for my rabbit?
Ask for a neutered rabbit of the other sex, say whether yours is neutered, and plan a slow introduction. Your vet can advise how long to wait after neutering.
Is it safe to pay a deposit for a rabbit?
Not to someone you have not met. Pay at the handover, and never pay delivery, cage or insurance charges in advance.
Can I ask for a baby rabbit?
Yes, but it must be fully weaned and eating on its own before it leaves its mother. An adult has the advantage of a known size and temperament.
Where should I post a rabbit wanted ad?
Post it where sellers look, under rabbits, with your city. Answer replies through messages and keep your phone number out of the ad text.
Helpful guides
Pet WantedHow to Respond to a "Rabbit Wanted" Ad in IndiaCheck that your rabbit fits the request, reply with honest details and recent photos, ask how the requester will house, cool and feed it, meet before anything changes hands, and never use a QR code or UPI PIN to be paid.
Pet for SaleHow to Buy a Rabbit in IndiaChoose a breed that suits your home and climate, buy a weaned, healthy rabbit you have seen in person, budget more for hay, housing, cooling and vet care than for the rabbit, and never buy a wild hare.
Pet for SaleHow to Sell Rabbits in IndiaSell only weaned, healthy, correctly sexed rabbits, name the breed or cross honestly, follow the Pet Shop Rules 2018 standards that cover online sales, choose buyers who can keep a rabbit cool, and take payment safely.
Pet for FreeHow to Get a Free Rabbit Safely in IndiaFind out why the rabbit is being given away, see it in person, check its health and sex, make sure you can afford hay, housing, cooling and a vet, and never pay a delivery or cage charge for a free rabbit.
Pet for FreeHow to Give Away a Rabbit for Free Without Risk in IndiaCheck your rabbit's health, neuter if you can, write an honest free ad, screen every reply about housing, cooling, hay and vets, hand over in person with a signed agreement, and never release a pet rabbit outdoors.