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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At least two municipalities are considering their options regarding the thousands of domestic rabbits and their feral offspring loose in their cities, and several other municipalities, including Vancouver, are seeing colonies forming with no intervention.
Congratulations to our 50/50 winner, Chris Laarz! Chris won $1,832 after purchasing the 70-ticket pack for $100 just a few hours before ticket sales closed. Rabbitats pays $486.78 in fees, deducted only from Rabbitats' half, for a take home total of $1,345.22. (Chris, who is a regular and tireless volunteer at one of our Langley microsanctuaries, has offered to split the fees with us). <3 We are so happy to see such an awesome supporter win the pot! Thanks to all who enterered. (Maybe you'll win the next one!)
Life is more fun with Butterscotch and Maple 🌼🦋
These girls were born in our care late last year; they're two of six babies, including our dearly departed Pinky. 🌈 At six months old and newly spayed, they're ready to find their forever home.
Butterscotch is the more dominant of the pair, swiping treats and hogging all the attention she can get. She's fearless and loving.
Maple is a little darling, and although less brash than Butterscotch, she's still protective of her sister. During post-op meds, Maple kept a keen eye on Butterscotch, making sure she didn't leave her sight!
During recovery, they've been extra snuggly, and it looks like their young bond has survived their spays 💛
The girls are angora-lop crosses; their fine fur needs regular maintenance, though you can trim them as we have to lessen their grooming needs.
Interested in bringing these sweeties home? Reach out at rabbitats.org/adopt