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21/08/2024

Chattanooga TN ~

The Humane Society of the United States is working with the McKamey Animal Center to rescue over 100 rabbits from a Chattanooga residence after an overwhelmed caregiver requested help.

20/08/2024

HEAT WARNING! It's too hot for bunnies!
All rabbits are heat-sensitive; overweight, disabled and elderly rabbits are particularly vulnerable. Make sure your rabbit's living area stays under 80F. Please refer people to www.larabbits.org/heat-warning. Be aware that your air conditioning could go out when you are not at home.

ALWAYS have at least two 2-liter bottles of ice ready to keep your rabbit alive if your a/c goes out. Fill 2-liter bottles 7/8 full of water and freeze them. You need two per rabbit to swap out when one melts.

Pro Tip: Place an area thermometer
where your bunny likes to hang out,
so you know how hot it is in that location. Most will also show you the temperature range for the past 24 hours.

19/08/2024

🚨🚨Please consider signing this petition to end the sale of rabbits at Petco stores. A link to the petition can be found at the bottom of this post. Most of these pet stores do not look out for the best interests of the rabbits. They are only trying to make a profit off of them and don't consider the type of home the rabbit will be sold into.

Anybody who has ever been inside a pet store and seen a rabbit in there knows just how neglected they can be in these stores. They are almost always imprisoned in cages that are not the proper size to allow the rabbits space to stretch their legs, may be living in the same space as other small furry animals, and rarely get the sort of diet that rabbits need in order to get all of their nutrients. And don't forget that the rabbits will be on display right next to those tiny, tiny wire cages for sale that are nowhere near large enough for a rabbit to spend their life in, encouraging this type of environment to new rabbit owners.

Pet stores like Petco tend to sell rabbits to first timers who have no idea about the commitment they are entering in to when they take the rabbit home. They do not educate the new owners about the proper way to care for a bunny or give them warning about the vet costs that come with owning a rabbit. Pet stores will advertise rabbits as easy, first-time pets, but anyone who owns a rabbit and properly takes care of them knows this is not the case.

Selling rabbits in stores like Petco is just a recipe for giving a rabbit an unpleasant life. When the stores sell rabbits like this, it is extremely common for the rabbits to be dropped off at rescues/shelters or just abandoned outside to fend for themselves.

The following link can be used to access the petition, and it only takes about a minute to fill out. Please help us fight for these rabbits so that they can live the lives they deserve. Every voice counts!

https://chng.it/qHNRrVPCHY

19/08/2024

19/08/2024

Unlike cats and dogs, which have well-developed foot pads to cushion their steps and protect their feet from rough terrain, rabbits have evolved differently. In the wild, rabbits primarily move through grassy meadows and forests, where their fur-covered feet provide the necessary protection and functionality. Foot pads would actually inhibit their ability to dig the burrows where they live. The fur on their feet helps distribute their weight and offers a natural cushion that suits their lifestyle of hopping and quick sprints to escape predators.

This lack of foot pads makes house rabbits’ feet vulnerable to injuries and sores if their living area isn’t properly maintained. One common issue in domestic rabbits is “sore hocks,” or pododermatitis, which can occur when rabbits are housed on hard, rough, or wire surfaces. To prevent sore hocks and other foot problems, pet owners should ensure their rabbits have a comfortable environment. This includes providing soft bedding and avoiding hard or abrasive surfaces. Regularly checking their feet for signs of sores, cuts, or mats in the fur is important, as is keeping their nails properly trimmed to avoid discomfort or injury.  By maintaining a suitable living space and performing regular checks, owners can help prevent foot issues and ensure their rabbits remain healthy and hopping!

18/08/2024

Save the Date: October 19th in UK

We all care so deeply about the welfare of rabbits - why else would we be coming together at a festival to celebrate them!

Did you know there are some simple every day habits you can take up to improve the way rabbits are perceived? Here are some quick language swaps you can get into the habit of using:

- swapping 'it' for 'they'
- always referring to rabbits in multiples rather than singles
- avoiding the word 'pet' and using 'companion animal'
- swapping 'owner' for 'guardian'

We encourage our speakers and workshop hosts to do the same!

17/08/2024

17/08/2024

Fun fact Friday

17/08/2024

Plz read & consider signing the petition!
➡️www.change.org/p/end-the-sale-of-rabbits-at-petco-stores-nationwide

17/08/2024

Save the Date! 9/29 in San Antonio/TX

A relaxing and joyful yoga class for all ages and levels, with hoppy rescue rabbits.

17/08/2024

15/08/2024

Center for Biological Diversity: DENVER— Conservation groups today sent a formal notice of their intent to sue the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service for failing to take steps to protect the pygmy rabbit, the world’s smallest rabbit, under the Endangered Species Act.

15/08/2024

13/08/2024

Let this day be cursed by we who ready to wake...the Bunnken! 🐰⚔️🐰🦑

12/08/2024

Rabbit agility

12/08/2024

12/08/2024

These creatures were here before us. And if we're not careful, they're gonna be here after... Welcome to Bunny World! 🐰🌎

12/08/2024

"And the fox said to the little prince: men have forgotten this truth, but you must not forget it. You become responsible, forever, for what you have tamed."
— Antoine de Saint-Exupery

11/08/2024

Did you know that spaying/neutering also has an enormous positive impact on rabbit behavior? Intact rabbits are sexually aggressive animals. S*x hormones are responsible for amorous displays such as nipping, lunging, circling, mounting, or honking. S*x hormones are also often responsible for false pregnancies, marking territory with strong-smelling urine or f***s, litter training problems and excessive destruction. Most people don’t find these behaviors endearing!

Many rabbits lose their homes when they reach sexual maturity and start to exhibit one or more of these behaviors. A formerly sweet baby bunny can turn into an aggressive, urine-spraying teenager. However, this change in behavior is normal and expected. The easy, humane solution is to spay/neuter.

Spay/neuter removes the hormones that compel rabbits to these undesirable behaviors. A neutered rabbit is calmer, friendlier, easy to litter box train and a welcome companion in the home.

More at: https://rabbit.org/care/spay-neuter-for-good-behavior/

11/08/2024

Bunny Tip for Bunny Parents...
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10/08/2024

TikTok videos of pets acting in funny & unusual ways can look cute and harmless, but are these animals actually in distress?

Research from Admiral Pet Insurance revealed that a shocking 1 in 5 videos show distressed pets, that’s 21% of clips! The videos had also received over 228 million likes and a mass of +3 billion views 😳

- 51% of videos showed pets being scared or startled.
- 19% of videos showed distressed pets being dressed up.
- 41% of videos showed distressed pets in dangerous situations.
- 11% of videos showed distressed pets being neglected.

We just wanted to share these alarming stats with you to remind you to think about what you’re about to watch before you watch it - Does the animal look happy?

If you don’t think it does then please don't like or share anything! & remember, you can even report videos too!

Find out more about this study here: https://www.admiral.com/pet-insurance/distressed-pets

09/08/2024

09/08/2024

09/08/2024

That's how they get ya with the treats. They're under the GROUND! 🐇🐇🐇🐇🐇🪹

08/08/2024

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08/08/2024

The Importance of Water for bunnies 🐰💧

In short, water is vital. Rabbits must have access to plenty of fresh water at all times. It has four main functions, all of them absolutely essential:

- It keeps every cell and organ of the body alive
- It is a major part of blood, and your rabbit wouldn’t be able to live without that
- It keeps everything moving in the gut
- It flushes out excess calcium

Tip: Bowls are better than bottles as lapping from a bowl is more natural to rabbits.

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