With the RHD virus potentially in our area, there are few options for people who stumble upon sick rabbits. But turning down critically ill babies is beyond difficult, so we enlisted the help of a friend with biosecurity awareness, a huge heart and no rabbits of her own. Laura-Leah Shaw dropped everything she was doing to go pick up this little guy after Kevin from Kanata Blankets in Richmond called us about a street baby that wasn’t running away from him. It turns out he was suffering from injuries and a terrible case of flystrike. It’s apparent he was picked up by a bird and dropped on his face given the tell-tale talon marks — and the lack of front teeth. We have to give huge kudos to the Terra Nova Veterinary Clinic in west Richmond for seeing him so late and doing so much. (They’re a great clinic, we’ve always liked them). So far the little guy is hanging in there. He’s hungry and trying to eat, but that’s not working well given the lack of teeth. Deanna Hamm is heading over to Laura-Leah’s with some Critical Care and Wombaroo rabbit milk. Wish him luck!!
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We did it! With your support, we were able to order the 300 vaccines needed to embark on an epic vaccination journey + protect our rescue bunnies.
For efficient protection, we held a weekend mobile vax clinic, travelling around Langley and Richmond to administer these essential vaccinations (big thanks to Dr Veronica, Deanna & Emma for volunteering their time!).
Over two days, we vaccinated 235 rabbits. And in the weeks since our travelling clinic, Dr. Boo has graciously volunteered his time to vaccinate new intakes and babies coming of age with the remaining vials.
Thank you to everyone for their generosity in protecting our bunnies.
Our fundraising efforts aren’t done quite yet. While we reached our goal to protect these rabbits, there’s a whole new group that needs protection soon.
Please continue spreading the word about the need, and consider donating to our vaccination fund to protect future rabbits. 🐰💉 petfundr.com/RHDVaccine
Spot is OVER being a shelter bunny. If he doesn't go home soon, we don't know what lengths he'll go to (picturing a prison break with volunteer hostages).
Here's the thing. Spot is 7 years young and has been with us for a whole 6 years. He tried the colony lifestyle (Wasn't for him. He failed SEVERAL times). Has been on bountiful speed dates (a veracious humper and wouldn't you know, other bunnies don't always love that?). And had a couple of short foster stints (he faked a stasis episode, then started eating immediately after being returned to the shelter for treatment).
Truly individual, Spot knows what he wants - to be fed bountifully, admired from afar, then left to grumble in his latest hideout.
He's 2 kg of pure harlequin handsome-ness, but is consistently passed up for newer, "shinier" models. Could this be because he gives every human that passes by the stink eye? Possibly... but here's photo evidence of him giving the sweetest baby eyes in existence! The duality of bun.
We're not done looking for solutions for Spot - we know there's a better future for him than spending his final years as a shelter "lifer." He just needs the right human for the job.
Do you have what it takes to become Spot's favourite person? You'll need to be seriously cool. Rabbitats.org/adopt - Rabbitats.org/foster
The bunnies won’t stop spawning around Vancouver (they’re catching rides in car undercarriages, but it’s more exciting to think of them appearing out of thin air).
One little bunny was traipsing around 8th and Cambie for weeks while the entire block was trying to catch them. With our bellies full of Thanksgiving Tofurkey, we went out to try our hand at bringing him to safety.
He’s a clever duck, knowing when to slip onto private property or dense hydrangea bushes. But with a few x-pens and Alison creeping through the bushes, Meg was able to catch him as he made his final dash! Once in his carrier, he settled into a loaf while being transported to sanctuary.
While he now has fewer gardens to sample, he’s also away from a busy intersection and Skytrain construction. We hope it was a fair trade! Lovingly referred to as Tofurkey Cranberry until we’re able to sex the little one.
And last night, another little bun at a dangerous spot on W10th and Oak! The team used themselves to shield the bun’s path from the busy road while Simon swooped in for a snatch-and-grab! (Note their shocked expression). No name yet for our little blondie, but they’ll be joining Tofurkey at the sanctuary soon.
Donations are super appreciated and needed to help with their care, fund blondie’s spay/neuter (one of our community members has graciously offered to pay for Tofurkey’s fix), and RHD vaccinations.
Donation button not working? Paypal Giving has low fees, paypal.com/ca/fundraiser/charity/3764772, and rabbitats.org/donate also works.