Rabbit Sitter San Francisco
If you live in San Francisco and you have a rabbit, your situation is specific. Your bunny probably has the run of an apartment or a Victorian flat — not a yard. The kennel down the street isn’t an option. Most boarding facilities won’t take rabbits at all, and the ones that will rarely know what GI stasis looks like until it’s an emergency. House of Guineas exists to close that gap for SF’s rabbit owners — vet-trained in-home visits from a team that genuinely understands what these animals need, in the kind of dense, walk-up-heavy neighborhoods you actually live in.
Our founder, Alexandria, volunteers with the House Rabbit Society chapter right here in the Richmond District, where she administers subcutaneous RHDV2 vaccinations under veterinary direction. She lives in San Francisco 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 San Francisco
Rabbits hide pain. 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. Add SF’s apartment density, building fobs, and walk-up access, and you need someone who can navigate all of that without disrupting your rabbit’s environment. Here’s what we bring:
- 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. Several SF-area exotic vets administer it — see our San Francisco exotic vet directory.
- 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 SF exotic vets to call after hours.
- Apartment-friendly visits. Building fobs, doormen, package handling, third-floor walk-ups, neighbors who don’t love noise after 9pm — we work around all of it. Free-roam apartments, x-pen setups, multi-level condos, and traditional cages are all part of our weekly rotation.
- 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 San Francisco 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 or free-roam area
- Exercise time in your 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.
San Francisco Neighborhoods We Serve
We cover rabbit visits across all of San Francisco, including:
- Inner Sunset, Outer Sunset, and Parkside
- Richmond District (Inner and Outer)
- Cole Valley and Haight-Ashbury
- Noe Valley, the Castro, and the Mission District
- Pacific Heights, the Marina, and Cow Hollow
- SOMA, Mission Bay, and Dogpatch
- Hayes Valley and NoPa
- Forest Hill, West Portal, and Glen Park
- Bernal Heights and Potrero Hill
- North Beach, Russian Hill, and Nob Hill
If you’re in a neighborhood not listed, text us your address and we’ll confirm coverage.
Pricing for San Francisco 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
San Francisco is in our primary service tier — no Peninsula travel surcharge. A few outlying pockets may carry a small travel rate; text us your address and dates for a firm quote.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you handle bonded rabbit pairs in San Francisco?
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 visit a free-roam rabbit in an SF apartment?
Absolutely — free-roam setups are common across our SF clients, and we work around them naturally. Walk us through the room layout, any off-limits areas, and how your rabbit reacts to a new person at the meet-and-greet. We're careful with doors, foot traffic, and not letting rabbits dart out into building hallways.
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. Our San Francisco exotic vet directory covers every rabbit-savvy clinic in the city plus the Bay Area emergency options. If you've authorized us in advance, we can transport.
How do I find a San Francisco exotic rabbit vet?
Our San Francisco exotic vet directory lists every exotic-savvy vet in the city, including emergency options. Bay Area Bird and Exotics Hospital — where our founder worked as an exotic veterinary assistant — is one of the most established options for rabbits in SF.
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 in-home services page, or our FAQ pages for more detail.