The Association of Shelter Veterinarians (ASV) has released the first-ever Guidelines for Humane Rabbit Housing in Animal Shelters, establishing a long-overdue, evidence-based standard for rabbit welfare. Developed over three years, these guidelines synthesize a comprehensive review of the scientific literature with the practical expertise of nearly two dozen specialists in rabbit care, shelter medicine, and facility design. Contributors include leaders from the UC Davis Koret Shelter Medicine Program, reflecting the growing intersection between exotics medicine and animal welfare science. Rabbits are entering animal shelters in increasing numbers, yet shelter systems were largely designed for dogs and cats, leaving rabbits particularly vulnerable. Their relatively recent domestication, heightened sensitivity to stress, and typically longer lengths of stay make housing conditions a critical determinant of health outcomes. Inappropriate housing contributes to stress-related illness, poor welfare, increased resource use, and, in severe cases, mortality. These new guidelines address key aspects of humane care, including facility design considerations (lighting, noise, air quality), enclosure and exercise space requirements, sanitation and infectious disease mitigation, and specialized housing for vulnerable populations such as juveniles, seniors, and pregnant rabbits. This presentation will highlight the current landscape of rabbits in shelter settings, introduce the ASV guidelines, and challenge exotics practitioners and researchers to engage more deeply with sheltering and welfare issues. As with cats and dogs, getting housing right lays the foundation for improved health, adoptability, and outcomes—rabbits deserve no less.