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THE CONTEST
There are an estimated 2,000 feral domestic rabbits living outside in Richmond, from yards to parks to medians to hedgerows.
They don’t belong out there.
We’re holding a photo contest on Abandoned Rabbits to encourage community members to use the tool, help us track populations, and advocate for a humane solution.
HOW TO ENTER:
1. Identify domestic abandoned or feral rabbits in public areas (parks, streets, etc). Snap a pic! - NOTE: Do not take pictures on private properties other than your own without express permission from the owners or tenants.
2. Report the sighting to Abandonedrabbits.com with as much information as possible. - Our volunteers monitor these sightings daily, and dispatch trapping support for those who need it most when we have the resources available.
3. Mention “photo contest” in the notes to enter the contest. - The winner will be chosen by a committee, and receive a Meet n’ Treat party with real bunnies as their prize.
4. Get a special mention! - We’ll also recognize standout photos for the Most Rabbits in One Frame, Cutest Rabbit, and Best Comedy Shot on our social media.
* photo contest runs from October 15th-December 1st, 2026, with full rules and details at rabbitats.org/photo-contest *
We’re bad at thank you’s.
When you work in animal welfare… just trying to survive the latest catastrophe, it can be easy to put up the blinders, focus on the current crisis, and keep it chugging.
For every “thanks!” we manage to shout out along the way, there are a dozen animal heroes who go largely unrecognized - volunteering their time to make sure every bunny is fed, dreaming up fresh fundraising ideas, tracking vaccines and ensuring everyone is protected…
Rabbitats is made up of so many incredible advocates, all making the extra effort for the bunnies. We really need to do a better job of sharing our thanks.
Today, we’d like to recognize one of our fosters who’s doing her best to change our oldies’ lives.
Emily chose to foster because of her experience volunteering at the shelter. Going home after her shifts was hard, knowing these bunnies had nowhere else to go. So she wanted to share her home with some of them.
She felt the deepest connection with the oldies and special needs buns, and they were often the most grateful for her love, more likely to be overlooked due to age, personality, or disability.
She took home 8-year-old Aries and Gemini, a pair of sanctuary “lifers”.. and changed their lives.
Gemini has since passed, but did so in the dignity of a loving home. Aries is now joined by his new girlfriend, Hayley, and couldn’t be more different from the timid bunny he was at the shelter.
Aries is the king of the house, filled with purrs and confidence whether he’s lounging on the floor or snuggling on the bed.
Emily has also since brought home home 10-year-old Maru (a recent widower), and Raggamuffin (a blind rabbit who deserved more than our sanctuary could offer).
“There’s nothing more rewarding than being the first human to earn a bunny’s love and trust, or knowing you’re giving a bunny who’s been someone else’s faithful companion a new lease on life,” Emily says. “There are so many more bunnies at Rabbitats who would flourish in a home if they were only given the chance.”
We’re thankful for Emily, as well as all of our fosters, supporters, volunteers, staff, and beyond - you make our little bunny world go-round 🌎🐰💛
We REALLY want you... TOMORROW ‼
We are very short of volunteers at our Richmond, BC, sanctuary with people sick and away tomorrow (Friday, Sept. 9th), can anybody come and help out from 9:30 to 12:30 or any times in between? (Experienced volunteers can come anytime, but we'll have a supervisor in the morning). Please respond here, or email volunteer@rabbitats.org with 'Friday' in the subject line! (Or you can contact Adeline or Deanna if you know their numbers). Please please and thanks in advance!