Rabbit Sitter Burlingame
If you live in Burlingame and you have a rabbit, you already know the bind. SFO is a ten-minute drive away, your work or family or vacation calendar keeps pulling you to the airport, and the conventional pet-boarding world has nothing useful to say about a bonded pair of Holland Lops. Most kennels won’t take rabbits at all. The ones that will often don’t know what GI stasis looks like until it’s too late. House of Guineas exists to close that gap for Burlingame’s rabbit owners — vet-trained in-home visits from a team that genuinely understands what these animals need.
Our founder, Alexandria, volunteers with the House Rabbit Society chapter in Richmond, where she administers subcutaneous RHDV2 vaccinations under veterinary direction. She lives with her own bonded pair, Chungus and Puppy Dog, plus Johnny Wohnny, who she fostered from HRS before adopting. Rabbits aren’t a side service for us. They’re the heart of what we do.
Why a Vet-Trained Rabbit Sitter Matters in Burlingame
Rabbits are deceptive. Their default response to discomfort is to go quiet — which means a sitter who doesn’t know what to look for can miss a developing emergency by hours. Burlingame is also far enough from a 24/7 exotic ER that catching things early matters even more. Here’s what we bring that a generalist sitter can’t:
- RHDV2 vaccine awareness. California is a Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease endemic state. We will not handle unvaccinated rabbits in homes where vaccinated rabbits are also present, and we can talk you through getting your rabbit vaccinated if you haven’t already. Peninsula Pet Hospital right in Burlingame can administer it.
- Bonded pair handling. Bonded rabbits can’t be safely separated, even temporarily. If one needs medication and the other doesn’t, the protocol is different than for a single rabbit. We know the difference.
- GI stasis recognition. A rabbit who’s stopped pooping is a medical emergency, not a “wait and see” situation. We know the early signs — small or absent fecals, hunched posture, refusing favorite greens, teeth grinding — and we know which Bay Area vets to call after hours.
- Hay sourcing. Most Burlingame pet stores carry hay that’s months old by the time you buy it. We can recommend better local sources, and during longer stays we’ll restock if needed.
- Litter and hideout cleaning that respects rabbit psychology. Rabbits are territorial. We don’t deep-clean during your trip and disrupt their scent landscape — we maintain.
What’s Included in a Burlingame Rabbit Visit
Every visit covers the basics and then some:
- Hay top-up (timothy for adults, alfalfa for babies under six months)
- Fresh greens prep — washed, sorted, portioned to your rabbit’s diet
- Pellet measurement (we do not free-feed pellets)
- Water bowl or bottle change
- Litter scoop
- Floor sweep around the enclosure
- Exercise time in the rabbit’s usual run-around space
- Photo and video updates from every visit
- Written notes on appetite, fecal output, water intake, and behavior — anything off, and we reach out before you land
If your rabbit is on medication — oral, topical, or sub-Q — we can administer it. Just walk us through the protocol at the meet-and-greet.
Burlingame Neighborhoods We Serve
- Easton Addition
- Burlingame Park
- Burlingame Hills
- Lyon Hoag
- Burlingables (east of El Camino, near downtown)
- North Burlingame
- Mills Estate
We also cover the stretch between Washington Park and Ray Park, homes near Mercy High School and Burlingame High, and the Mills Park pocket near the San Mateo border.
Pricing for Burlingame Rabbit Visits
- 30-minute visits start at $85
- 60-minute visits start at $115
- Routine twice-daily care runs $140–$190/day depending on visit length and number of rabbits
Burlingame is in our Peninsula service tier, which means a travel surcharge applies. The exact surcharge depends on our specialists’ availability and your specific location within Burlingame. Text us your address and dates for a firm quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you handle bonded rabbit pairs in Burlingame?
Yes. Bonded pairs are actually our preference — a bonded pair handles the stress of you being away dramatically better than a solo rabbit, and our routine works the same. The main thing we ask at the meet-and-greet is whether the bond is rock-solid or relatively new, and whether either rabbit needs separate medication.
Can you administer my rabbit's medication?
Yes. Oral syringe meds, topical applications, and subcutaneous injections (with vet direction) are all part of our standard scope. Our founder's experience administering subcutaneous RHDV2 vaccines through the House Rabbit Society means sub-Q is something we are genuinely comfortable with — not something we have to figure out under pressure.
What if my rabbit shows signs of GI stasis while I'm away?
We watch for the early signs at every visit — reduced fecal output, refusing favorite greens, hunched posture, teeth grinding. If we see something concerning, we'll reach out immediately and recommend whether your rabbit needs to be seen. For Burlingame clients, the closest exotic-friendly options are Peninsula Pet Hospital and Adobe Animal Hospital. If you've authorized us in advance, we can transport.
How do I find a Burlingame-area rabbit vet?
Our Peninsula exotic vet directory lists every exotic-savvy vet in San Mateo County, plus the Bay Area emergency options. Peninsula Pet Hospital in Burlingame and Adobe Animal Hospital in Los Altos are the most convenient for Burlingame residents.
Ready to book in-home rabbit care for your next trip? Call or text us at 415-484-6493 and we’ll set up a free meet-and-greet. You can also browse our rabbit care essentials guide, our broader Burlingame exotic pet sitter page if you’ve got more than one species, or our in-home services and FAQ pages for more detail.