Bunnies

Would you like to meet some rescued rabbits?

 

It was love at first sight when these bunnies popped up to greet me. Despite their dismal living conditions they were in good spirits and proved to be irresistible little creatures who were quickly adopted into loving homes.

22 rabbits were removed from a bad situation…22 others left behind…

I felt like I was on the show ‘Animal Cops’ when I happened upon 44 rabbits crammed in dark, dank hutches with months of their waste piled high - the smell was awful. Mothers were living with their grown bunnies stepping over each other for pellet food and spilling their only offering of water as they crowded the bowl. My friend Betsy, pictured here with Luke, helped me clean up the place…
 

We wore gloves, masks and aprons and we worked for over three hours. The bunnies loved all the fuss and we made instant connections with them.

 

These rabbits were destined for the animal auction in Lancaster, PA. Transported in cardboard boxes in the back of a flatbed truck, they would be sold for food or purchased for resale in a pet store. Because the owner was doing this "just for fun" he allowed me to take 22 rabbits from the group - 16 went to auction and 6 remained there. I continued to check on their conditions and he continued to neglect them. The health department and animal control are aware of the situation.

 

Happily ever after...

 

 

 

Owen & Luke (aka: Mr. Bun)

This pair of Flemish Giant brothers were a site to see as they bounded around side by side. Larger than the others in size, and personality, they had a good time exploring the yard together! Unfortunately, Luke passed away so Owen now lives with his lady friends, Twixie & Cinnabun, and since he is the only male in the group, he is fondly referred to as MR BUN. This past October, MR BUN started having trouble with his right hind leg and it would cause him to tip over and be unable to get up. The wheelie cart solved the problem, and although he no longer bounds around as he did in his youthful days, he manages just fine rolling along side his sweethearts, grazing grass, and grooming them both!

 

 

Queenie

This mama bun is a true survivor. I found her desperately underweight, nursing her “kit” of six bunnies and suffering with infected ears. She looked more like a skinny goat than a rabbit. After a trip to the vet and daily nourishment she regained her health and could focus on caring for her precious babies…and on digging a burrow.
 

 

Queenie's Bunnies

These itty bitty buns would line up and march right onto my hand for a lift down to the grass. They quickly grew in size and could easily manage to get where they wanted to go. They had a blast hopping around together!

On behalf of the 22 rabbits that I did not rescue I pledge to raise awareness - hence the name“22reasons”.

It was terrible selecting the ones to save, I will forever feel mixed emotions about that day.
 

 

HEY KIDS: Check out this video of my rescued rabbits eating their lunch...it makes me smile every time!

 

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