Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Rescue rabbits New Home as House Rabbits

Two of the rabbit rescue bunnies in their new home with Katrina as house rabbits. They hang out on the back veranda during the day and rush to the door to be let inside when the family gets home in the afternoon after school. 

HARES IN NSW

You can listen to a short ABC radio segment on Hares and Rabbits in NSW. Behaviours of hares are compared to habits of rabbits for example hares live above ground and hide from predators whereas rabbits live underground and run into their burrows when predators approach. The hare runs faster than the leopard at around 72kph.  The top speed of a fox is identical. The greyhound is faster than a hare:(

Hares will die if you try to keep them in captivity except if they are born in captivity.

Very interesting radio segment for those who are interested in hares and rabbits.

The Urban Rabbit - ABC New South Wales - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

The Urban Rabbit - ABC New South Wales - Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC)

This is why you should NEVER EVER let your unwanted rabbits go but should place them in a rabbit shelter

COOL RABBIT HABITAT


This is a cool rabbit habitat! There are two photos one of the outside and one from the view of the bunny in his little hidey.

ASK OUR VET A RABBIT HEALTH QUESTION

If you ever need to know what to do or have a question about rabbit health you can ask our Rabbit Rescue Sanctuary Vet in Grafton and Dr Chris or Dr Lucy will answer your question gladly. We are all trying to help people with their rabbits as they are so precious to us.

Tuesday, May 14, 2013

Netherlands Dwarf Rabbits for Adoption

We have 3 Netherland Dwarf Rabbits for adoption. Female and male. All Desexed and vaccinated. 

Monday, May 13, 2013

Problems in undesexed rabbits in season

Undesexed rabbits will come in and out of season. It is best to have your female rabbits desexed to save them this anguish. The sign of a female rabbit being on heat is a swollen red vulva.  A Desexed female rabbit will be a much calmer pet and not subject to unwanted litters that will be hard to find good homes for.  The cost of desexing a female rabbit ranges widely from vet to vet. Some vets charge around $160 while others charge up to $400.  Ask your vet to provide pain relief after surgery and take home an oral pain relief that can be administered by string to the mouth quite easily. Desexing is a painful procedure. It is actually a hysterectomy. After care for your Desexed female rabbit is important. Keep her warm and her area sterile to lessen the chance of infection. Ask your vet to use dissolving stitches. 

Saturday, April 27, 2013

FEATURE RABBITS FOR ADOPTION TODAY

RABBITS FOR ADOPTION

Today we are posting a bonded pair of rescue rabbits at The Rabbit Rescue Sanctuary in Rushforth NSW which is near Grafton in the Clarence Valley in the Northern Rivers area which covers Grafton, Lismore, Casino, Yamba, Maclean and other areas listed below.
INTRODUCING "KEVIN MILKSHAKE" and "SMOKEY"
KEVIN MILKSHAKE can hold his bunny ears in many different positions! See photos below.  He is a very small Dwarf Rabbit, a desexed male and is fully vaccinated, worm and mite free and has excellent teeth.  He is curious and very friendly and you can go right up to him and interact with him or pick him up.  He came to the Rabbit Rescue Sanctuary a few weeks ago after a lovely veterinarian brought him in.  KEVIN MILKSHAKE had been dropped off at her veterinary clinic to be put down.  She couldn't do that so she brought him to be rehomed.  If you are interested in adopting this dear little rabbit call or text Kim Cooney on 0416 062 947 with your name and location.







BELOW ARE PHOTOS OF BEAUTIFUL SMOKEY
SMOKEY is an adorable rabbit.  She is desexed, vaccinated, worm and mite free with perfect teeth.  




BELOW ARE PHOTOS OF KEVIN MILKSHAKE & SMOKEY
They are a bonded pair of bunnies.  If you are interested in adopting these or other rabbits please text or call Kim Cooney on 0416062947 with your name and location.



 If you live in any of the towns below, you are within easy driving distance of The Rabbit Rescue Sanctuary. If you live in Sydney or Melbourne or other places we can deliver your rabbits.  We can discuss your needs re your pet rabbits and send you photos by email or sms.

Towns in the Northern Rivers area:
  • Ballina
  • Byron Bay
  • Casino
  • Grafton
  • Kyogle
  • Lismore
  • Tweed Heads
  • Alstonville
  • Bangalow
  • Bogangar
  • Brunswick Heads
  • Evans Head
  • Iluka
  • Lennox Head
  • Maclean
  • Mullumbimby
  • Murwillumbah
  • Nimbin
  • Nymboida
  • Pottsville
  • Suffolk Park
  • Yamba
 If you are in one of the above areas you can make an appointment to visit us and view the rabbits first hand.  Coming to the Rabbit Sanctuary is an enjoyable experience and we welcome children.  We have a rabbit petting table around which the children and parents can sit and pat tame friendly pet rabbits and learn lots about how to interact with rabbits.  Friday from 3pm to 6pm is our open day. Please let us know by phone or text to 0416062947 if you are coming. We will prepare a rabbit care and information pack to give you for free.  That is part of our rabbit care education service.