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 parents — 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.
Rabbits aren’t a side service for us — they’re the heart of what we do. Our veterinary-informed team brings hands-on rabbit experience to every visit: our founder, Alexandria, previously volunteered with the House Rabbit Society in Richmond, California, where she administered subcutaneous RHDV2 vaccinations under veterinary direction. And we come home to rabbits of our own here in San Francisco — bonded pair Chungus and Puppy Dog, Johnny Wohnny (fostered from HRS), and Princess Lady, who is bonded with Johnny.
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, so we take vaccination seriously: in homes where vaccinated rabbits are present, we handle only rabbits who are vaccinated too. If your bunny still needs the vaccine, we’re happy to walk you through it — 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, so we maintain rather than overhaul — keeping things fresh while leaving their scent landscape just the way they arranged it.
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 (measured portions only — the way a healthy rabbit diet works)
- 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 $125
- Twice-daily care runs $155–$215/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.
Hay restocks and litter-box scrub-downs can come off your weekend list. Plenty of San Francisco rabbit families set up standing routine care — weekly or every-other-week visits where their caretaker takes on the full litter-box refresh, hay top-off, gram-scale weigh-in, and a gentle nose-to-tail check, so your evenings stay free for floor time and binkies.
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 in the SF homes we visit, 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 sub-Q injections are all part of our team's standard scope. Our founder previously administered subcutaneous RHDV2 vaccines through the House Rabbit Society, so sub-Q is something we're genuinely comfortable with — practiced, steady hands and a calm routine for your bunny.
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 the rabbit-savvy clinics we know of 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 the exotic-savvy vets we know of in the city, including emergency options. Bay Area Bird and Exotics Hospital — where our founder worked as an exotic veterinary assistant — is a long-standing option 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.