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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Vaccine clinic round-up! On Wednesday, we hosted a vaccine clinic to protect our buns (and our community buns) from RHDV, a highly contagious and deadly disease.
With both The Bunny Cafe clinic and vaccine road trip through Richmond, Dr. Veronica vaccinated 147 rabbits in one day! A big thank you to our many volunteers you made this happen, including Dr. Veronica and organizers Chelsea and Deanna. 🐰✨
If your bun has yet to be vaccinated, or is due for their booster, please sign up for our waiting list at rabbitats.org/vaccine - This list tells us when we need to host more clinics, in-need communities, etc.
Last Call For Volunteers!
We really need help TODAY at Sunset Park Beach for an hour or so at 3:30 PM to unload the van and set up the tents.
We need need more help setting up Saturday at 9 am to load the rest of our stuff, including bunnies. And more help at the event itself and especially loading up everything up at 4:30 is also needed.
Adoptable Bunny - Hansel needs to go home. 🤎
"My name is Hansel, and I'm about 7.5 years old. I used to have a partner named Gretel, who I loved very much. But every since she passed, I have been so alone.
I have cataracts in my eyes and am blind. This makes me fearful of sudden noises or movements. I'm nervous about what I can't see.
I spend most of my day hiding in my enclosure. Sometimes I get outside time, but every bunny needs a turn - and there are so many bunnies.
I have had a hard life. I was not treated well as a young bunny, and that has made me afraid. I used to have Gretel for comfort, but now even she is gone. I'm scared that this is what the rest of my life will look like - stuck in a shelter with just pellets to look forward to. Unless someone takes a chance on me and brings me home.
It will take time for me to feel safe in a new place. But I don't feel safe right now. The shelter is filled with bunnies and noises that I don't understand. I need a home where I can finally let my guard down, and feel peace in my senior years. If you can do that for me, please help."
Rabbitats.org/adopt
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