I think this time I found a home for Jack!!

[iLuvMyLilBuns]

Hey everyone!

So as you know, I posted a thread a few days ago saying I found a home for Jack... Well the morning I was supposed to meet the lady and give her Jack, she dropped out! I was soo upset

But today I got a call and I think I officially found a home for him It's a family that lives 4 hours from me. They have guinea pigs in their house and they are going to have Jack live in their house with the guinea pigs

My only downfall is that she is not willing to give me the payement until she has Jack because she is worried about "spam"....

Well so am I!!

Also, she isn't willing to drive 4 hours to my house soo my aunt & uncle live in her town and they will be coming here for xmas and they will just bring Jack to her on the 27th of December. I hope it all works out. Also, I plan on keeping Rue & Jack in the same hutch until the 27th... they will be 12 weeks old on the 27th. Are they fine together for that long?

She seems pretty trust worthy but I remember when I got my first rabbit Lila, I had to pay the breeder the full payement before I received Lila to secure her.

What do you guys think? Finding a home for a bunny isn't as easy as I thought :shock2:

 

[majorv]

Considering the family is so far away and your family is involved in getting Jack to them, I wouldn't think it's unreasonable to at least request a down payment to make sure they're serious. They could pay the balance to your aunt & uncle when delivery is made.

Keeping Rue and Jack together that long...you may be okay, but you also might be pushing your luck. Can you put up some type of temporary divider in the hutch? That would be safest thing to do.

 

[Korr_and_Sophie]

Are they going to keep the Jack in the same cage as the guinea pigs or just in the house but separate from them? Rabbits and guinea pigs should not be housed together, but can be fine in the same house.

It is a small town? If so, your aunt and uncle might know them and be able to give you some info on them. If you trust your aunt and uncles judgement, this can be helpful in determining if the people would make good bunny owners. Since you can't be there to meet them, it is hard to know what they are really like.

Leaving them together to 12 weeks is pushing it. I would probably separate them to be safe. It can also help him get used to being alone and you can monitor him to make sure he is doing well before he leaves.

It is hard to find good homes for rabbits.

 

[OakRidgeRabbits]

I don't mean to come across harshly, but my recommendation would be "absolutely not."

Don't let the buyers decide how the sale will work. Make your policies and stick to them, they are in place for a reason.

If you are considering traveling (or transporting) the rabbit more than a few miles away, you should expect at least a down payment, if not full payment and gas compensation. What if you were to drive hours to meet someone who no-shows? What if you send this rabbit back four hours away and this person drops off the face of the earth? It does happen, often, if policies are not in place to protect yourself.

If she's not comfortable sending a deposit, she should be willing (and understanding) to pick him up from you.

Selling bunnies should never be a desperate situation. If people aren't willing to cooperate with you, it's usually not a very serious buyer.

 

[ldoerr]

OakRidgeRabbits made lots of VERY good points. I agree with everything that they said. You should EXPECT at LEAST a down payment if not a full payment. If you are holdng the rabbit for 2 weeks or more they should be paying for its care (like $1 a day) and/or paying in full up front.

 

[iLuvMyLilBuns]

Should I ask her for a down payement or what do all of you think I should do??

 

[wendymac]

Is Jack being sold as a pet? Is he a bunny that you're desperate to find a home for? Or is he show quality and you don't mind him sticking around a bit longer? If he's a show quality rabbit, then don't "ask" for a deposit. Tell her, in no uncertain terms, that you need 1/2 down to hold him plus transport fees. If he's a pet, and you won't mind the drive to pick him up if she's a no-show, then you could try it. I won't hold anything for anyone without a deposit. Too many people say, "I really, really want your rabbit" and just change their minds later. She can send a MO through the mail, so she won't have to worry about spam (although that's the strangest reason for a non-deposit I've ever heard. LOL).

 

[iLuvMyLilBuns]

Wendymac: He is being sold as a pet and I am pretty desperate to find him a home because I don't have a hutch for him and he is living with his brother right now and I know they will soon need to be seperated!

I would be very upset if she backed out when my aunt & uncle drive all that way because they would be stuck with the bunny. The lady refuses to pay me a deposit to hold him but I don't have anybody else who will adopt him so should I just leave it be? Or should I have her pay me the deposit??

 

[wendymac]

Honestly, if it were me, I'd tell her it isn't happening and keep looking for a home for him. Even if it means building another cage/hutch. If she won't commit by giving you any money for him, then I doubt she really cares one way or the other if she gets him or not. I hope you told your aunt and uncle they may be keeping the little fellow. LOL

 

[OakRidgeRabbits]

Should I ask her for a down payement or what do all of you think I should do??

Jack is your bunny, so that is up to you. Generally speaking, serious buyers are willing to put money down or would offer to pick up in person, if they are uncomfortable with sending money.

Selling rabbits should never be a desperate situation. Before breeding, it's important to establish a market. In some areas, there is a good pet market. In other areas, you may have to be comfortable with "commercial" outlets. In most areas, good pet homes do come along in time, but it takes awhile to find those perfect people. It may be better to build or buy housing for Jack than go through with a buyer who really doesn't seem committed.