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March 21, 2023
Today we have a video of waiting bunny, Howard. He is a wonderful little guy and we know there is an incredibly devoted family waiting for someBun just like him. Could you be the person for whom he is waiting? |
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March 20, 2023
We have another new video, this one of our darling Cookie, one of our now-pet Buns. We don't spend much time creating videos or taking pictures of our pet Buns, but we hope to change that. The goal is to make at least three videos each week, rotating these different categories as there is need: baby Buns, an older Bun waiting to be matched, a breeding Bun, a pet Bun, and a visiting Bun we're boarding. The babies usually have all the focus, but we want to change things up a bit and share the love we have for our beloved older Buns, as well. |
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March 14, 2023
We have updated Howard and Milk Dud's photos and listings today. They are both so precious in their own unique ways. We hope they will each find wonderfully loving homes very soon...they deserve them! |
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March 10, 2023
I'm excited to share a new video with you! We were finally able to get our old, familiar video software to play nicely with our newer computer. There are still a few kinks, but I'd rather work with the kinks we know and understand than spend many fruitless hours trying to figure out a new program and have less time to spend with the Buns. It's a no-brainer in my book. Of course when we can finally create a video, the weather is overcast and we have no natural lighting, so Boopsy's is on the dark side, lighting-wise. We still feel it captured her sweetly cautious but playful nature. She is a gorgeous girl and we so hope her new family will find their way to us soon and give her a wonderful new life! |
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March 8, 2023
We received some wonderful pictures of Blackberry and Guacamole today! It looks as though bonding is going very well and that they are becoming the best of friends. This is truly an answered prayer! We so appreciate their new family and all the love they are giving to these beautiful Buns. <3 |
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February 25, 2023
We are overjoyed to announce that Molly was matched with a wonderful family today! She is going to be the new friend to one of our home-grown little bucks, Bow (HCB's Albert.) Albert recently lost his beloved doe, Button, and was beginning to act out in frustration and loneliness. He and his family spent time meeting Molly, Wispy, Theodosia, and Boopsy. He liked Molly immediately, but we introduced him to the others, just to be sure she was the right one. Wispy was too dominant for his comfort and quickly indicated that he was uncomfortable with her. He and Theodosia were completely indifferent to each other, so that wasn't going to work. He seemed to like Boopsy and gently groomed her little face, but when we put him back with Molly again, they both settled down and cuddled together. We look forward to hearing how their bond is continuing to grow in the days and weeks to come, but they seem to be off to a wonderful start. It was lovely to see Bow and his family again. He has become a very self-assured little man, confidently happy with the love and affection he receives from his much-adored family. <3 We will be working on Theodosia and Boopsy's listings tomorrow and Monday. We hope that they will be equally blessing with loving homes in the not-too-distant future, too! |
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February 17, 2023
Blackberry had another follow-up appointment with the vet today. We are overjoyed to announce that she does not need to have any further surgery! The vet was very pleased with her progress and said she should not have any concerns arise now that she has healed completely from her eye removal. She has been doing wonderfully in her new home and the doctor gave the go-ahead for her to start interacting with Guacamole. We will share updates about their bonding progress as we receive them. Thank you so much for all of your prayers and inquiries about Blackberry and her progress. She is a very blessed girl! We miss her presence at the rabbitry, but she is thriving with all the loving care and attention she is receiving from her new family. |
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December 14, 2021
Important Announcement
Although this information has not been reflected in updates on RHD (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease) websites, RHDV2 has been confirmed in Ohio, according to a client's veterinarian. Because of this confirmation, the RHD vaccine is now available in Ohio. We strongly encourage all of our Ohio clients to consider having their Buns vaccinated, especially if they spend any time playing out-of-doors. RHDV2 is fatal in over 90% of cases, so vaccinating your bunny is your best defense in protecting his/her health.
The vaccine is given in two doses. The first dose, followed by a second dose three weeks later. Two weeks following the second dose, the bunny is protected and better able to survive exposure. A yearly booster shot will be needed thereafter. For further information about RHDV2, we recommend this site.
This is the information we were given by a client who went through the vaccination process with her bunnies, Crush and Odie.
"Good morning Amy!
I just got home with Crush and Odie. They were very brave at the vet’s office!
1. They got their RHDV vaccine in their right shoulder.
2. I was told that possible side effects include lethargy, short fever, and mild swelling in the area. However, they said less than 1% of bunnies experience any side effects.
3. They also had us stay in our car for 15 minutes after the shots were administered to make sure the bunnies did not have any negative side effects.
4. They told me there was an active case in Ohio in the recent past which is why the emergency use of this vaccine is now available in Ohio now.
5. They got their first dose today, and in 3 weeks, will get their booster. From there, they will need a yearly booster of the vaccine.
6. Two weeks post-booster shot is when the shot will be fully effective.
Luckily, the bunnies are doing well! They’ve been eating and got a treat for being so brave! I attached a couple pictures of the brave bunnies post-vaccine. I don’t think I left out answers to any of your questions, but if you have any more, please let me know!!"
We can't thank Madison, Crush, and Odie enough for bringing this information to our attention. We aren't certain why the RHD websites are so slow in updating their findings, but are very grateful to have reliable information shared with us through our clients and their knowledgeable veterinarians.
Important Announcement
Although this information has not been reflected in updates on RHD (Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease) websites, RHDV2 has been confirmed in Ohio, according to a client's veterinarian. Because of this confirmation, the RHD vaccine is now available in Ohio. We strongly encourage all of our Ohio clients to consider having their Buns vaccinated, especially if they spend any time playing out-of-doors. RHDV2 is fatal in over 90% of cases, so vaccinating your bunny is your best defense in protecting his/her health.
The vaccine is given in two doses. The first dose, followed by a second dose three weeks later. Two weeks following the second dose, the bunny is protected and better able to survive exposure. A yearly booster shot will be needed thereafter. For further information about RHDV2, we recommend this site.
This is the information we were given by a client who went through the vaccination process with her bunnies, Crush and Odie.
"Good morning Amy!
I just got home with Crush and Odie. They were very brave at the vet’s office!
1. They got their RHDV vaccine in their right shoulder.
2. I was told that possible side effects include lethargy, short fever, and mild swelling in the area. However, they said less than 1% of bunnies experience any side effects.
3. They also had us stay in our car for 15 minutes after the shots were administered to make sure the bunnies did not have any negative side effects.
4. They told me there was an active case in Ohio in the recent past which is why the emergency use of this vaccine is now available in Ohio now.
5. They got their first dose today, and in 3 weeks, will get their booster. From there, they will need a yearly booster of the vaccine.
6. Two weeks post-booster shot is when the shot will be fully effective.
Luckily, the bunnies are doing well! They’ve been eating and got a treat for being so brave! I attached a couple pictures of the brave bunnies post-vaccine. I don’t think I left out answers to any of your questions, but if you have any more, please let me know!!"
We can't thank Madison, Crush, and Odie enough for bringing this information to our attention. We aren't certain why the RHD websites are so slow in updating their findings, but are very grateful to have reliable information shared with us through our clients and their knowledgeable veterinarians.
