Rabbit Meadows

Zz Quinn

2022-05

Please don’t take the owner’s social skills as a reflection of her care for the animals. Some people just get along better with animals than they do with people, and that has been my experience with her. This isn’t exactly retail work, so customer service is not her #1 skill or priority. As you can imagine she spends the majority of her time taking care of numerous abandoned animals (this must be a TON of hard work), so she is baseline judgmental of other humans, because she knows how terrible we can be and she doesn’t trust us. If you can learn to not take it personally and understand that she has the animals interests at heart, you will find that this place is great for adopting and boarding pets. We adopted 3 sweet, healthy rats from here, and we’ve boarded them here many times. The boarding fee for rats is *remarkably* cheap, which has allowed us to actually take vacations and know our boys are well cared for. An incredibly valuable resource for small pet owners, I don’t know what we would do without them.Yes, the interactions are mildly uncomfortable. Yes, I felt like I had to prove I wasn’t an animal abuser when I came to adopt. But it’s because she cares so deeply for these animals. Anyone that thinks someone who dedicates their life to running an animal sanctuary is not kind to animals is likely butt-hurt about not getting a welcome ceremony upon arrival. And if things don’t seem up to par (urine smell, as one reviewer mentioned), it’s not because she doesn’t care or try, they just need more volunteers and donations because one person can only keep up with so much. Please support them!!

Pamela Hall

2022-05

These negative reviews break my heart.I have worked with Animal rescues In the USA and around the world from bunnies to elephants.99% Of the animals in these rescues are there because of humans.Those Rescuers who dedicate their livesTo animals see the worst in humanity.They sacrifice their lives, their funds,Their sanity, often,To the Cruelty they see every day. Is it surprising it takes a toll on them? We can all see that...so Let us consider that when we leave reviews for places like this that we could never understand without living it.

alex Johnston

2016-05

I really don't understand all the negative reviews. Usually when you are nice to people, they are nice in return. I have never had any problems at all with Sandy. Sure, she can be a little abrupt and is very opinionated about which vets in the area are good and bad but it's because she really cares about the animals and the vet that she recommended highly to us is fantastic so absolutely no complaints about hearing her opinion. She also warned us about getting a rabbit for a kid because they tend to get bored but it was good advice and she certainly has seen her share of unwanted/abandoned pets so I can't blame her for wanting to be sure YOU are sure about your decision. She is obviously operating on a shoestring budget and it's clearly a labor of love for her and I think it's great that there's a place that you can actually board a rabbit or rodent.

Wenjie He

2018-05

Sandi really knows a lot about rabbits and always gives good advice of how to treat them well. She might not be a people person, but she really tries her best to protect the bunnies and give them the best care she can. Some of the bunnies were strays or mistreated before they came to the shelter and they need to be approached with caution, care, and love. She is super protective of the bunnies because she had lots of bad experience of people poking them everywhere through the cage, which could make the bunnies more frightened or more aggressive (and thus less likely to get adopted).

Samantha Martin

2022-05

It’s disturbing to see on here how many people have dismissed the fact that Sandy isn’t just “rude” to people; she harasses people, and she went out of her way to call me and threaten to hurt my rats. Doesn’t seem very caring towards animals to me like others are saying. This woman is Evil, she’s assaulted people, threatened the safety of animals to get her way, verbally abuses people, back when the situation with my rats occurred I called the police because I was genuinely afraid for the animals there, I witnessed her verbally berate the officer despite him being very patient and polite with her, then she filed a false police report on that officer saying he tried to hurt her and I ended up being contacted for a statement. Sandy is crazy and awful, and her being a 3 time breast cancer survivor, not being a people person, and being worn out from running a rescue justifies absolutely none of her actions towards other people.

Daniel J. Dudley, MD

2020-05

Rabbit Meadows is a great place with excellent products, and very high quality Timothy hay that I buy for my rabbits. As some reviewers have mentioned, they were given advice they did not like about what it means to share one's life with a rabbit. It is a responsibility and a privilege to share one's life with a rabbit. Rabbits have special and unique needs, and most people who see them and fleetingly think "it's so cute!" don't understand the high level of care, consideration, and cost it takes to properly provide a home for and care for a rabbit companion. My rabbits bring me so much joy and I love them, but they are not what a lot of people are looking for when they want an animal that will be: "good for kids", "cuddly", "likes being picked up". The owner of Rabbit Meadows is very knowledgable and helpful, I highly recommend it. Take the negative reviews here with a grain of salt.

Katrina Sanford

2016-05

Since moving to the Seattle area, I have been stopping into Rabbit Meadows for supplies for my own house rabbit every week or two. I do not at all understand all of the negative reviews, for I have been very happy each time. If you are in need of quality supplies at a great price for your small animal, I HIGHLY recommend Rabbit Meadows! Plus, you know your purchase is going to help other rabbits, which is even better.As for adopting a pet there, I would also HIGHLY recommend it. The animals are very well cared for and loved :D. For people who know rabbits, you can immediately tell they are quite happy and healthy!The woman who runs the place pours her life into saving these rabbits. She genuinely loves and cares for them and wants to make sure that they are going to a great forever home. The reason that rabbits end up in last stop shelters like this is because so many people are unaware of how to properly care for them and do not think of them as more than just a cuddly cute bunny who is perfect for Easter and then grows into a rabbit and they decide they don't want it anymore. Rabbits can live just as long as cats and dogs (10-12 years). They are just as serious of a commitment, and they make just as wonderful additions to you family! She simply wants to be sure that those who are adopting are aware and are going to provide a suitable home.As for the customer service that so many have apparently reviewed poorly, I would like to say this. The woman I always see in the shop is working alone, and that is a HUGE job. She puts the animals first. This is not a pet store, it is a sanctuary. It is a care station and home for those who would have been euthanized until they find a permanent home. I personally have never had anything bad to say about the customer service, and she is so full of knowledge and is more than happy to share it.

Carrie Sapp

2017-05

Sandi may be an "acquired taste" for some people but she truly does have the best interest of the animals at heart. Yes, she's fussed at me a few times over the years but I understand where she is coming from and take it as the behavior of a concerned mother, if you will. When you've been in the animal rescue business for any length of time, you learn many horrible things that people will do to animals, and adoption processes are formed to prevent some of those things from happening.I've boarded my rabbits with her for years and trust that my beloved fur-friends will be well cared for while I'm traveling. The other rabbits in the store appear in to be in good health and well cared for, as well (unlike what some commenters say).Rabbits require careful handling and don't always make the best pets for children, so any concerns about the adoption process need to be viewed from that perspective.

Michelle

2015-05

Needs to take some lessons in how to be more polite it seems looking at the reviews here! I offered to volunteer here as I grew up with rabbits. Sandi automatically assumed that my family mistreated our bunnies as breeders and said that if I wanted to learn "the right way" of taking care of rabbits, THEN I could help them out and be added to the volunteer schedule.Maybe it hit a nerve because my parents are passed away and it offends me to have their memory insulted when my mom was an AMAZING rabbit caretaker, but based on these other reviews here, it seems to be a trend with Rabbit Meadows to assume the worse about people.A friendly "You know, we have a specific way of taking care of our rabbits, but if you want to learn, we'd love your help!" would have been a much nicer way to handle a former breeder volunteering. A little kindness goes a long way.

Nelly Meek

2018-05

Visited briefly and found it very clean & tidy with a nice central open area for the rabbits to take turns playing in and to view them. Their cages were clean and while the buns were jumpy at first (as all rabbits usually are) they had calmed down by the time we left. There was a nice wide selection of rabbits ranging from medium to very large so if you're looking for a specific size (like a flemish giant mix ❤️) you'll probably be in luck.As we'd come in late, the woman running it was very busy tending to the boarding bunnies in the back and we were mostly left on our own, but she seemed like a very nice person and answered any questions we asked.In the future we'll definitely be adopting any rabbits from here, and also certainly recommend you check this place out! :)

Lindsey Callihan

2014-05

The ladies at Rabbit Meadows have always been incredibly helpful and friendly. The location is not the prettiest but for good quality, reliable, and inexpensive products for your bun or guinea, they're great!! I've called with a few questions here and there and they are always great! They'll let you ramble on about your pet too, which is always nice. :) Keep up the good work!

Laura Morgan

2018-05

We boarded our rabbit harvey here, and we're very pleased with the care she received. The owner/ manager is very knowledgeable about rabbits. She cares about rabbits more than people I think! That makes her perfect for rescuing and caring for so many. The place was clean and the rabbits and cavies were given play time and attention. I would be comfortable adopting from here. I would recommend it!

Kayla Ondik

2020-05

I applied to adopt a pair of Guinea pigs from them. One of the employees there had agreed to make a cage for them on the condition that we cannot take the pigs home until the cage is finished. She at first told us that we would get the cage the next day. It has now been a week and a half...still no pigs. I have been calling every day and the third time I went in she started yelling at me. As far as animals they have high quality, well cared for pets. The employees are rude and their adoption process is slow moving as they have been very evasive.I would suggest somewhere else.UPDATE 2019! Over the years I have been there a few more times and haven’t had any issues getting supplies and staff had been friendly. Both pigs lived a happy healthy life. The adoption process was really rocky and I ended up getting a different cage anyway, but I still got two great piggies.

Kimberly Klingsheim

2019-05

They don't educate. Only judge. I mentioned we were looking for a bunny for my daughter for 4H. The lady quickly snapped at me and used "you people treat rabbits horribly" I was shocked but wanted to understand why as this is the first I have heard this and we had only gone to 1 4h meeting so I was receptive to why but she quickly responded and said she didn't want to have anything to do with me. It was really sad really how angry of a person she is. Not to mention the place is really dirty and stinks, I know we would have taken better care of the rabbit in our home.

Stephanie Upton

2017-05

It's true that Sandy gets along better with the non human people but she was always very patient about answering our questions about rabbit care. My partner and I adopted our bunnies from the old Redmond location. Tiny and Tim have been part of our family for five years. In a way it's good that she's so picky about who takes home the animals. They're a lot of work!

Nathan Parish

2016-05

I came here just to see the facility as I wanted to possibly volunteer there. I work in the veterinary field and am very knowledgable about rabbits, rodents and most animals in general. The women who ran the rescue was absolutely awful to me. I can say with confidence that I was kind through the whole exhange and she kicked me out. I honestly just asked about some of the rabbits, told her I work in the vet field and wanted to see her facility. She wouldn't let me go near a rabbit, she was upset when I told her I worked in the vet field, and was angry that I sneezed twice. She told me sneezing meant I was allergic and I needed to leave now as I was unfit to be near the rabbits. I am not allergic... The animals conditions are also poor in my opinion. I would never have my animal in those conditions. She is a rotten women who hordes these creatures and treats them poorly. I feel so bad for the animals there.

Tiffany Shim

2016-05

My family and I went in to see if they had bunny supplys, since my bunny was running out of food, the women working there was really rude and snapped at us just for touching the cages, SHE EVEN HURT MY LITTLE SISTER'S FEELINGS! WHO DOES THAT TO A KID!? I mean she didn't have to snap at us.Looking at other peoples reviews I'm guessing poor manners and not being polite is a trend.I get why the place isn't the best, but even without money you can AT LEAST clean up the bunnys' cages!! Literally poop was rolling around the floors! She was telling me how to take care of MY bunny yet she CAN'T take care of the ones she should.The women was staring at us the whole time. Freaked out, we left.Compared to other people, it seems my family and I got it easy. WHAT A COMPLETE WASTE OF TIME!

Audrey Chi

2017-05

Sandy may seem short or picky about where these animals are placed, but this is about the well being of these critters and not our egos. She works so very hard and really loves all of the animals in her shelter. All of our rescues have been through her. People need to understand, especially in rescue work, how heartbreaking it is to see these animals owner-surrendered or not taken care of. I appreciate all that Sandy does and I appreciate that her number one priority is making sure the animals in her care find responsible loving homes and not that she pleases everyone who walks in.

The Raisin

2018-05

I will not go here to adopt a rabbit, or get advice. This is the meanest place I have ever been for adoption. They were rude, had terribly inaccurate, jaded, outdated knowledge. All rabbits were unusually jumpy, and had signs saying “I bite!” and “do not touch!” The entire place is filled with flies and fleas. She also said that my son would “drop, step on, and break a bunny” and “Rabbits are not for holding!” My son left crying stating “that lady was so mean, how can she have animals.” Such a bad experience, I do not recommend.

Michael

2017-05

We have adopted 2 of our bunnies from Rabbit Meadows. We have also boarded all 3 of our bunnies here. All of our supplies come from there. Sandy the owner is the most knowledgeable person that we have come across so far. She cares 100%for the animals and the house they go to. Running a non-profit shelter takes the help that volunteers can give.

Holly Wade Matter

2016-05

We've been doing business with Rabbit Meadows for as long as we've had house rabbits -- going on 20 years! Sandi is a caring and passionate advocate for rabbit health and welfare, and is our Bunny Guru. Over nearly two decades, ten adopted house rabbits have lived long, healthy, and happy lives with us (and have, in turn, greatly enriched our lives), thanks in great part to the education we've received from Sandi, and the quality feed, hay, and litter she supplies. Be advised - this is not a pet store, and the animals for adoption are not disposable toys. But if you're willing to make the commitment, you can't do better!

Ashley Slaughter

2019-05

I really liked this place and had a semi-cordial relationship with the owner. That is until i left my guineas for 1.5 weeks and noticed one had a rash when I brought them home. Took him to the vet the next day and found out it was ringworm. When I tried to call to figure out what happened I never got an answer and never got a call back.Previous to this we've left them multiple times but now I feel like the trust is broken and my guineas' health is not safe there. (Not to mention the large vet bill they left me with) We definitely will not be bringing them back.

Neesy Johnson

2017-05

My experience was absolutely horrible! That lady Sandy was extremely Rude. I have a court ordered volunteer thing I have to do over there and she was the only lady allowing me to volunteer. She told me to weigh a little over 10 pounds in rabbit food and so I did and she saw that it was 10 Pounds 2 oz and she completely flipped on me and I said I will redo them and she rolled her eyes and sighed at me like a five year old little girl and she's a grown woman. She refused to put down my hours I completed. She yelled at me for not turning the litter boxes a certain way am I apologized. This lady showed me no respect what so ever so at the end I reflected the attitude she gave me and she got upset when she was the one showing disrespect first. If she doesn't respect me I won't respect her. I dont deserve disrespect. And she automatically assumed I was Hispanic and I came in to volunteer an hour early and she told me to go to the taco stand and eat tacos. This lady is not only rude but disrespectful and racist and from experience of volunteering here she does not take care of any of the animals what so ever! She puts their food in the litter box and doesn't change them for weeks! Do not come here ! This lady needs to be shut down and these animals need to go somewhere to be well taken of.

Emily Eckhardt

2018-05

The rabbits and cavy animals were all taken care of adequately for a rescue. This does seem like a woman who truly is wanting the best for the animals, however she should really look into hiring some customer service staff instead of doing it herself. Just within the few minutes I was there she made multiple demeaning comments towards me. Got a huge vibe that it was really her way or the highway... and the highway means you’re an animal abuser lol. I came in hoping the other negative reviews weren’t right - but I definitely saw it being true.

Marie Tappe

2016-05

I have been into the Kenmore location twice to possibly adopt a guinea pig for my daughter there was a very rude old hag working there! We were talking and trying to ask her questions about the animals, she screamed at us and told us we must whisper, the animals dont like talking!!!! OMG then she told me my 13 yr old daughter was too young for a guinea pig! She didnt allow us to touch the animals, she screamed at my daughter when she reached to pet a rabbit! She was beyond unfriendly, she should not be working in customer service AT ALL! No wonder theres so many animals sitting there waiting for homes. We eventually went to Petco to adopt 2 guinea pigs without any hassle.

Maricela Gomez

2016-05

THE OLD LADY IS EXTREMELY RUDE. HOW IS SHE EXPECTING TO HAVE US ADOPT THE BUNNIES FROM THAT SHELTER IF SHE DON'T EVEN LET US HOLD THEM OR EVEN PET THEM. We told her we have 3 rabbits that can go either in or outdoors; and that we're looking for an indoor one, her reply was "...if you put YOUR bunnies outside, it means you are putting THESE bunnies outside.." when we clearly told her we wanted an indoor one. Then she continued with "...you are not welcomed to adopt any bunny here.." those were her exact words. She literally KICKED US OUT. This is not acceptable because it's the 2nd time I come here & her attitude has not changed. I suggest to have another person in charge; or if she's the owner, she needs to really work on that attitude. Really disappointing.

Justin Everett (Tehashi)

2014-05

My wife and I had a really good experience with this place a few years ago and when we saw they had moved we decided to stop in and see their new site.We were both impressed and the new location looks great, however the lady in duty that day was very snippy with my wife. She snapped at wife about having her fingers near the rats cage, instead of just telling her that they ask people not to do that.Now, because of this horrible customer service, my wife now has no desire to have anything to do with this shelter.I would highly recommend the people working this shelter learn how to deal with people as well, not just the animals

Stephanie Hooks

2018-05

I volunteered my time at rabbit Meadows very recently, because I wanted to give something back to the rabbits /guinea pigs and enjoy their sweet sounds that I have missed~ the purring and squeaking.I never in my wildest moments, thought I would have to deal with a sociopath, which is exactly what Sandi is. Nobody makes enemies of so many people,so quickly. Simple by doing such ridiculously bad and highly insulting things. I made it through two days working for this woman. After cleaning 15 guinea pig cages the second afternoon she called out to me asking me to come over to a cage she was standing in front of~ there she proceeded to ask me " how I expected the guinea pigs to be able to eat the hay the way I had it stuffed in their bin? " I looked at her, and told her I did not understand what she was talking about. From there she proceeded to treat me like I was a moron and told me so. " You don't understand? Sneering at me,she starts pulling the hay out and tossing it on the clean for I had just spent a whole hour sweeping. At that point I said, I have been busting my butt here for several hours on my own time to help you and this is the treatment and thanks I get? " GET OUT, GET OUT,RIGHT,NOW! " Sandi yells!Why is this woman still in business? Further, why are the courts sending her people to mistreat? That is absolutely ABSURD! I was doing it of my freewill. But, to have to put up with her bullying on a regular basis because you are court ordered is completely wrong. Sandi has no business taking care of anything. I am concerned for these animals. I do not care what some of these people say, otherwise. They have not been on the receiving end of her psychotic episodes. She did not interact with ONE animal the two days I was there. She certainly did not want me to, either. She took me around each rabbit cage telling me not to try to touch them because some of them bite and others would attack you. We came to one rabbits cage and the rabbit had it's ears flattened against its head, Sandi said, " see this one is angry and will bite." ( A similar behaviour seen in dogs ) I had just told her moments before when she asked what I did for a living, that I was a licensed/Certified K9 trainer. I have trained K9's for over 35 yrs. ~ I think if I can handle working protection K9~German Shepherd Dog's ~ I can also handle rabbits~ which I have also, had for over 40 years. But, nobody is more knowledgeable the Sandi. In fact, everyone is ignorant and stupid, in her eyes and she treats them as such.*** Also, For those that may question if I have the knowledge of what it takes to run or, be involved in rescue every day, I do. I was involved in a much higher volume rescue than this. For many years I was a German Shepherd Representative for a non-profit rescue in Washington State. "Seattle Purebred Dog Rescue " and " Washington German Shepherd Dog Rescue." We dealt with 1000 of Purebred dogs ever year. The number of purebred dogs being given up or, simply discarded on the streets continues to grow every year. The numbers are simply astronomical. It isridiculously sad. It is always human irresponsibility that creates and continues to create these grossly growing numbers of unwanted animals. This apply's to ALL ANIMALS~ rabbits, too.Working at Rabbit Meadows was the most disgusting experience I have had in my most recent memory. There is nothing good there. Rabbit Meadows is a injustice to rescue, to the education of small animals, treatment of human life, treatment of animal life...it must be closed down.Sorry I have dragged on. This needed to be said.Thank you for letting me post***

Sarah Olafson

2016-05

I was truly disappointed by the visit because my intent was to rescue a bunny from the 'troll' that guards them. These kind of experiences really make me wish there was an option for 'No Stars.The lady had no respect for herself, the animals or my wife and I. Immediately plunging her opinion on us doubting us as capable parents. Which I found most disheartening, because I had this idea that by coming to a shelter I was there to save an animal, but she made it very clear that there was a 'standard' they ran by. Telling us that she wouldn't let a person adopt from them if they went to certain vets. Her cold, lifeless face pains me because I truly feel the animals under her roof need a better home then what she is providing.Please, if you read this, go there, save an animal and remind this woman what it is to have a heart, because I assure you she doesn't have one.

Anna .W

2016-05

The lady was very rude. Do you want your animals to get adopted or what!? We came in there to find guinepigs to hopefully adopt. She told us off saying my sister is too young and would be irresponsible and get bored of the guinepigs in a few weeks. And let me tell you my sister is the most reasonable kid ever! She is currently taking care of 9 rats! To sum it up she said we would kill them and this is the wrong place to look and she would not be happy if we adopted them. Luckily we didn't best decision ever because then we found many beautiful rats at a different rescue!