Alabama
The following sections provide information about various rabbit-related resources in the state of Alabama in the United States.
Rabbit rescues and shelters
See Adoption listings for more resources on where to find rabbits for adoption, including country-wide search engines.
The organizations in any table(s) below should usually focus solely or significantly on rabbits and regularly have rabbits up for adoption. Sanctuaries that do not adopt out rabbits and rescues that focus mainly on other species with incidental rabbits up for adoption should be excluded.
| Name | City | Phone | Notes | Social | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama Rabbit Rescue | Vestavia, AL | (205) 719-6727 | alabamarabbitrescue@gmail.com | EIN: 81-2537651 | 
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| Huntsville House Rabbits, A Satellite of Alabama Rabbit Rescue | Huntsville, AL | (256) 203-4253 | HuntsvilleHouseRabbits@gmail.com | EIN: 81-2537651 (Satellite of Alabama Rabbit Rescue) |
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Rabbit veterinarians
See Choosing a rabbit veterinarian for more information on how to find the right rabbit-savvy veterinarian for you. Please see Viral haemorrhagic disease#Vaccination and news resources instead for a list of veterinarians offering the RHDV2 vaccine in North America.
This information is provided only for your convenience and in no way should be considered an endorsement by the website. The following table(s) been compiled from reliable resources that have indicated that the listed clinics have a veterinarian on staff willing to treat rabbits. WabbitWiki cannot guarantee your satisfaction with any veterinarian - please call and ask your own questions before using a clinic listed below.
Baldwin County
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dykes Veterinary Clinic | 512 W. Laurel Ave. | Foley, AL 36535 | 251-943-3211 | Dr. David Dykes sees rabbits. Recommended by Alabama Rabbit Rescue and Huntsville House Rabbits. |
Houston County
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Care Animal Center | 3454 West Main Street | Dothan, AL 36305 | 334-794-6333 | Dr. Will Duke sees rabbits and is on the board of exotic mammal veterinarians (AEMV). |
Madison County
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banfield Pet Hospital - East Huntsville | 2750 Carl T. Jones Dr, SE Suite #1 | Huntsville, AL 35802 | 256-880-3332 | Dr. Lawrence Garcia sees rabbits. Does not carry the RHDV2 vaccine / January 2025. [1] |
| Companion Care | 7945 Highway 72 West | Madison, AL 35758 | 256-837-3600 | Dr. David B. Alford sees rabbits. Does not carry the RHDV2 vaccine / January 2025. |
| Countryside Veterinary Hospital | 5267 Old Railroad Bed Rd. | Toney, AL 35773 | 256-859-2221 | Dr. Tavis White, Dr. Wendy Conley, and Dr. Amy Sanders see rabbits. Has the RHDV2 vaccine. |
| Huntsville Veterinary Specialists & Emergency (TUESDAY OR THURSDAY ONLY! | 800 Dr. Joseph E. Lowery Blvd. SW | Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256-713-8389 | Dr. Jennifer Graham is an extremely skilled rabbit specialist. Only available on Tuesday or Thursday. IMPORTANT: This clinic does NOT see rabbits outside of Tuesday and Thursday. Does not carry the RHDV2 vaccine / January 2025. |
| Midtown Veterinary Practice | 3611 Memorial Parkway SW | Huntsville, AL 35801 | 256-883-4148 | Dr. Elizabeth Harvill sees rabbits. Does not carry the RHDV2 vaccine / January 2025. |
| Southpaw Animal Clinic of Madison | 136 Plaza Boulevard Suite D | Madison, AL 35758 | 256-273-5594 | Dr. Jessica Tully sees rabbits. Has the RHDV2 vaccine. |
| Rocket City Veterinary | 1229 Slaughter Road | Madison, AL 35758 | 256-333-2345 | Dr. Rene Holt, Dr. Madison Martin, Dr. Deanna VanCamp see rabbits. Has the RHDV2 vaccine. After hours emergency care available: 256-333-0447 |
| Valley Animal Hospital & Pet Resort | 7535 Bailey Cove Rd | Huntsville, AL 35802 | 256-881-8899 | Dr. Ashley Calvin sees rabbits. Does not carry the RHDV2 vaccine / January 2025. |
Montgomery County
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carriage Hills Animal Hospital and Pet Resort | 3200 Eastern Blvd. | Montgomery, AL 36116 | 334-277-2867 | Dr. O'Brian sees rabbits.[2] |
| Carriage Hills Animal Hospital and Pet Resort | 7861 Vaughn Road | Montgomery, AL 36116 | 334-277-3705 | |
| Bell Road Animal Medical Center | 2585 Bell Rd | Mongtomery, AL 36117 | 334-279-9100 | Dr. Eric Lewis sees rabbits.[2] |
Morgan County
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Alabama Cat & Bird Veterinary Clinic | 1110 Main St E | Hartselle, AL 35640 | 256-773-0844 | Dr. Jan Strother sees rabbits. Has the RHDV2 vaccine.[3] |
Shelby County
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Valleydale Animal Clinic | 4680 Valleydale Rd. | Birmingham, AL 35242 | 205-991-9580 | Dr. Gina Davis sees rabbits. Recommended by Alabama Rabbit Rescue and Huntsville House Rabbits. |
| Riverview Animal Clinic | 4640 US-280 | Birmingham, AL 35242 | 205-991-9580 | Dr. Campbell sees rabbits. |
Rabbit emergency clinics and specialists
Please first call to make sure there is a rabbit-savvy veterinarian on call or on duty at the emergency clinic before you leave.
See Veterinary emergencies for more resources on rabbit veterinary emergencies.
Jefferson County
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Veterinary Eye Care | 3783 Pine Lane, S.E. | Birmingham, AL 35022 | 205-428-5256 | Drs. Jana Korsch and Susan R. Nelms see rabbits. |
Veterinary clinics offering RHDV2 vaccines
The following table is compiled from data on the Rabbitor.info US RHDV2 vaccination resources page. Please see the direct link for the most up-to-date information.
See Rabbit hemorrhagic disease for more information on the fatal disease. There is no treatment or cure for RHD. Most cleaners are ineffective at killing the virus. As a result, it is highly recommended to vaccinate your rabbit for their safety if a veterinary clinic nearby offers the service.
This information is provided only for your convenience and in no way should be considered an endorsement by the website. The following table has been compiled from reliable resources that have indicated that the listed clinics will vaccinate rabbits. We cannot guarantee your satisfaction with any veterinarian - please call and ask your own questions before using a clinic listed below.
Greater Auburn area
| Name | City | Vaccine brand | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All Creatures Veterinary Clinic | Auburn, AL | Medgene | (334) 826-2577 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 05 Feb 2022. |
Greater Birmingham area
| Name | City | Vaccine brand | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alford Avenue Veterinary Hospital | Hoover, AL | Medgene | (205) 823-6002 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 05 Feb 2022. |
| Oak View Animal Hospital | Hoover, AL | Medgene | (205) 988-3559 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 08 Nov 2022. |
| Valleydale Animal Clinic | Birmingham, AL | Medgene | (205) 991-5416 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 08 Nov 2022. |
Greater Huntsville area
| Name | City | Vaccine brand | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arab Veterinary Hospital | Arab, AL | Medgene | (256) 586-3183 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 06 Mar 2024. Available for new and existing clients. |
| Countryside Veterinary Hospital | Toney, AL | Medgene | (256) 859-2221 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 06 Mar 2024. Available for new and existing clients. |
| North Alabama Cat and Bird Veterinary Clinic | Hartselle, AL | Medgene | (256) 773-0844 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 18 May 2022. |
| Rocket City Veterinary Hospital | Madison, AL | Medgene | (256) 333-2345 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 04 Mar 2024. Available to new or existing patients. |
| Southpaw Animal Clinic of Madison | Madison, AL | Medgene | (256) 273-5594 | Last checked by Rabbitors.info on 13 Mar 2025. Available to new or existing patients. |
Low cost rabbit spay/neuter clinics
See Low cost spay/neuter clinics for more resources.
Some resources on general spay and neuter clinics in Alabama can be found at SpayUSA.org and Nooters Club. Please call the locations to see if they will work on rabbits.
| Name | Address | City | Phone | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Riverview Animal Clinic | 4640 US-280 | Birmingham, AL 35242 | 205-991-9580 | [4] |
Rabbit boarding and bunny sitters
For more information on going on vacation with a rabbit, please see Going on vacation.
This information is provided only for your convenience and in no way should be considered an endorsement by the website. The following table has been compiled from reliable resources that have indicated that the listed businesses will take care of rabbits. We cannot guarantee your satisfaction with any business – please call and ask your own questions before using a business listed below.
If a business requires your rabbit to be vaccinated before services can be rendered, please check out our North American RHDV2 resources at Viral haemorrhagic disease#Vaccination and news resources to find a nearby veterinarian or clinic that may be able to vaccinate your rabbit.
Rabbitors also maintains a US-wide rabbit boarding and pet sitting services page here.
| Name | City | Phone | Notes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Ark Pet Spa & Hotel | Huntsville, AL | 256-801-9696 | huntsville@thearkspa.com | Contact for service info. |
| Critter Sitters | Huntsville, AL | N/A | crittersitters@bellsouth.net | Ann Barnes / Contact for service info. |
| Huntsville House Rabbits, A Satellite of Alabama Rabbit Rescue | Huntsville, AL | 256-203-4253 | HuntsvilleHouseRabbits@gmail.com | Adult rabbits must be spayed/neutered. Boarding reservation form available on website. Contact for questions and availability. |
| No Place Like Home Pet Care | Huntsville, AL | 256-612-8105 | info@noplacelikehomepetcare.net | LVT Sharon Sledge / Contact for rate and reservation. |
| Alabama Rabbit Rescue | Birmingham, AL | 205-719-6727 | alabamarabbitrescue@gmail.com | Contact for rates and info. |
Wildlife rehabilitation facilities
See Wild rabbits for more information about what to do when you find a wild rabbit.
Hay sources
See Hay for more resources on what types of hay to choose.
See also
References
- ↑ AEMV. (n.d.). Member Veterinarians. Retrieved from http://www.aemv.org
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- ↑ Alabama HRS. (n.d.). FAQ Section. Retrieved 04 Nov 2021 from https://www.alabamahrs.org/faqs