Richmond isn’t the only ‘hot spot’ in the Vancouver area for ‘feral’ rabbit colonies — there’s a sizable population on Vancouver’s Jericho Beach. Rabbitats rescue partner Laura-Leah Shaw has been trying to keep these guys safe.
(Thanks to Rachael for the pics).
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For the many people aware of the bunny seen running around Robson Square in downtown Vancouver the past few weeks, she's now safe -- but she came with a surprise. Robson Square is the area housing the courthouse and art gallery in the middle of the city. It has a lot of public spaces but not a lot of edible vegetation and no grass. What there is is scattered over a fairly large area on multiple levels with steep slopes, lots of stairs and ledges overlooking the downtown roads. Some kind humans were feeding her, but she was impossible to catch. Our trapping crew headed out there Tuesday night as a courtesy to another rescue who had a foster lined up. After a couple of unsuccessful hours, we were shocked to see a couple of little tiny babies come out of some vines! It was obviously a job for our big guns, so we called Brittney who came out with Nicole just as it was getting dark. The nest was found on a ledge with a long drop to the road, but of course Brittney wasn't phased, she made her way there and fished out five babies! Getting mom wasn't so easy, but she and Nicole pulled an all-nighter, and caught mom early in the morning. <3 The poor girl had been fighting off rats (we saw her chasing them away, and she has a bite on her nose), and not getting enough to eat but the family is now safe with baby foster Jenn. (You can follow them on her Pinky & Other Babies of Rabbitats page). But Rabbitats was NOT expecting to even take one rabbit much less six! We do not have the budget for this. Donations are very far down and we haven't had any grants or other funding, so we really need your help!! If the donate tab doesn't work on this post, use this link paypal.com/ca/fundraiser/charity/3764772 . Or if you don't want to go through Paypal, donate through rabbitats.org/donate . In some cases we can also take e-transfers at donate@rabbitats.org, but tax receipts can only be issued if you send a second email with your name, email, street address and the amount and date of the donation. We REALLY need your support! 🙏
18 hours ago
We’d never claim bonding is easy, but it doesn’t need to be so hard!
When you let the bunnies choose their partner, you can save weeks or even months of stress through the bonding process.
Our dear Grouse had two failed bonding attempts before he met Blossom. But when they met, something was different..
Both bunnies were feeling stressed, Blossom from being away from home, and Grouse who was recovering from his last bonding attempt. You can see them shaking slightly in the close-up clips.
Remarkably, instead of avoidance, they sought comfort in one another. We tried one bunny with Blossom that day - Grouse was the only choice.
After going home together, they were never separated again.
Of course, they had a couple of growing pains. Blossom was grumpy that Grouse wouldn’t groom her, and would nip him in frustration. But things never escalated. Grouse would simply hop away (our little pacifist).
They were fully bonded within 48 hours - no more tiffs, just cuddles and comfort. 🤍
We love this outcome for both the bunnies and the humans - the less stress, the better! These matches are rare, even great matches have some “bunny business” to sort out before they settle. But Grouse and Blossom decided to take the easy route. 🌸🐰
We’d love to help you find your bunny’s match - Rabbitats.org/adopt
3 days ago
Scenes from the RBC Work Party at our Richmond sanctuary. Thank you for thinking of the bunnies. 🐰
We host group and corporate work parties year-round, and would love to welcome your team! For work party inquiries, please reach out at volunteer@rabbitats.org
Rabbitats is a registered charity, #715079695 RR 0001.
5 days ago