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Wednesday, September 1, 2010
Thursday, August 26, 2010
Best Rabbit Nail Clippers
Click on link above to see and buy them.
We have used these particular rabbit nail clippers for years. They are the easiest to use and the safest around. Always hold the nail to the light before clipping the tips. You have to be able to see the 'quick' or meaty part under the actual nail so you don't cut that! If you do cause bleeding, clamp the nail firmly with your fingers to stop bleeding.
We have used these particular rabbit nail clippers for years. They are the easiest to use and the safest around. Always hold the nail to the light before clipping the tips. You have to be able to see the 'quick' or meaty part under the actual nail so you don't cut that! If you do cause bleeding, clamp the nail firmly with your fingers to stop bleeding.
Monday, August 23, 2010
Tame friendly Rabbits Available for Adoption to Good Homes
There are currently many young rabbits available for adoption to good homes including baby rabbits that are weaned and eating independently as well as using a litter tray. They would make great house rabbits. Many different coloured rabbits available. Large and small ones, up eared and lop eared. All looking to be part of a loving family environment.
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
Cruelty Free Buying - Read about products you can buy that don't hurt animals!
Here is a little news from our supporters at the Cruelty Free Shop
Congratulations to them on being nominated as a finalist in the Home-Based Business Awards!
Jessica writes...
Disaster strikes! Last week I dropped my laptop, smashed the screen and destroyed my hard disk losing all my data including the draft of this month’s newsletter (so it’s a bit shorter than usual). I’ve also lost all my emails so if you are waiting on a reply from me I'm not ignoring you! Please send me your email again.
Disaster strikes! Last week I dropped my laptop, smashed the screen and destroyed my hard disk losing all my data including the draft of this month’s newsletter (so it’s a bit shorter than usual). I’ve also lost all my emails so if you are waiting on a reply from me I'm not ignoring you! Please send me your email again.
Fortunately a couple of very nice things happened this month to balance things out. First we received a lovely framed certificate of appreciation from PETA for our “work to help stop the suffering of animals by making cruelty-free products available Australia-wide”. Then we were chosen as a finalist in the Australian Home-Based Business Awards which is open to all home business in Australia. We didn't win but were competing against lots of well known, non-vegan businesses so we were very excited to have even made it to the finals.
New Products
Mary’s Gone Crackers Cookies are vegan, gluten-free, organic, non-GMO and contain no hydrogenated oils or trans-fats. They contain lots of healthy ingredients like Chia seeds and come in two yummy flavours: Chocolate Chip and Ginger Snap. Mary’s cookies usually retail for over $9.50 a box but we have been able to get our hands on a stack of them at almost half price and they will be available at this price for a short time only so if you like them, now is a good time to stock up.
Rendang Curry Sauce
One of our best selling products is Lamyong’s Rendang Curry meal with mock meat chunks. Now you can create your own rendang curry using the very same sauce. Lamyong’s Rendang curry sauce in a jar is the perfect base for a firey and delicious Malaysian curry that is not for the faint-hearted.
One of our best selling products is Lamyong’s Rendang Curry meal with mock meat chunks. Now you can create your own rendang curry using the very same sauce. Lamyong’s Rendang curry sauce in a jar is the perfect base for a firey and delicious Malaysian curry that is not for the faint-hearted.
Biologika Deodorant
Vegan, certified organic and cruelty-free; Biologika's aluminum-free deodorant ticks all the boxes. Now available in Lavender Fields and Vanilla Kiss fragrances.
Vegan, certified organic and cruelty-free; Biologika's aluminum-free deodorant ticks all the boxes. Now available in Lavender Fields and Vanilla Kiss fragrances.
Organic Cotton Buds
Did you know that 25% of all insecticides are used in the growth of conventional cotton? This results in devastating side-effects on the environment and wildlife. Simply Gentle’s cotton buds are made with 100% organic cotton so are kind to the environment and you.
Did you know that 25% of all insecticides are used in the growth of conventional cotton? This results in devastating side-effects on the environment and wildlife. Simply Gentle’s cotton buds are made with 100% organic cotton so are kind to the environment and you.
Father’s Day Ideas
Father’s Day is on the 5th September this year and is a great opportunity to introduce your Dad to cruelty-free products such as the Gaia Made for Men range of shave, skin, and hair care products. Perhaps treat him to some gourmet vegan delights such as Leda’s Chocolate Rum Balls, Macadamia Nougat Gift Bags or Booja Booja hand-made Organic Truffles. Or, if he fancies himself as a bit of a Chef, how about a vegan cookbook such as Lynda Stoner’s beautifully presented Now Vegan cookbook. We also have a selection of Gift Hampers: Baking hamper, BBQ hamper, Gourmet hamper, Pancake hamper and Men’s hampers that can be delivered anywhere in Australia and come with a card for your personal message.
Father’s Day is on the 5th September this year and is a great opportunity to introduce your Dad to cruelty-free products such as the Gaia Made for Men range of shave, skin, and hair care products. Perhaps treat him to some gourmet vegan delights such as Leda’s Chocolate Rum Balls, Macadamia Nougat Gift Bags or Booja Booja hand-made Organic Truffles. Or, if he fancies himself as a bit of a Chef, how about a vegan cookbook such as Lynda Stoner’s beautifully presented Now Vegan cookbook. We also have a selection of Gift Hampers: Baking hamper, BBQ hamper, Gourmet hamper, Pancake hamper and Men’s hampers that can be delivered anywhere in Australia and come with a card for your personal message.
Cast your vote for Australia's favourite vegan business
The annual Aduki and Uproar awards are open for votes now. If the Cruelty Free Shop is your favourite vegan business, please vote for us today by clicking here. Thank you for your support!
The annual Aduki and Uproar awards are open for votes now. If the Cruelty Free Shop is your favourite vegan business, please vote for us today by clicking here. Thank you for your support!
Sydney Vegan Bake Sale
The Newtown vegan bake sale stalls have become a thing of legend; They sell a mouth-watering array of vegan cakes, slices and other goodies prepared by a selection of Sydney's best vegan chefs. This month all proceeds will go to Donkey Welfare with Heart and Sydney Pet Rescue. Get in early as their goodies always sell out fast! The next vegan bake sale will be on Saturday 28 August, from 8am until sold out, outside the Newtown Community Centre (across the road from Newtown train station).
The Newtown vegan bake sale stalls have become a thing of legend; They sell a mouth-watering array of vegan cakes, slices and other goodies prepared by a selection of Sydney's best vegan chefs. This month all proceeds will go to Donkey Welfare with Heart and Sydney Pet Rescue. Get in early as their goodies always sell out fast! The next vegan bake sale will be on Saturday 28 August, from 8am until sold out, outside the Newtown Community Centre (across the road from Newtown train station).
Vege Social Events
VIC
Saturday 4 September, 7pm: Come along and meet like-minded people at the VegVic social dinner at Las Vegan Bakery & Cafe, 22 Smith Street, Collingwood. RSVP to social.dinners@vnv.org.au by 30/8
VIC
Saturday 4 September, 7pm: Come along and meet like-minded people at the VegVic social dinner at Las Vegan Bakery & Cafe, 22 Smith Street, Collingwood. RSVP to social.dinners@vnv.org.au by 30/8
NSW
Saturday 21 August, 7pm: Join us for a sumptuous buffet meal with the Vegan Society NSW at Maya Chat House Indian Restaurant, Surry Hills. All welcome: vegan, vegetarian or just curious. Membership not required. RSVP to events@vegansocietynsw.com by 19/8.
Saturday 21 August, 7pm: Join us for a sumptuous buffet meal with the Vegan Society NSW at Maya Chat House Indian Restaurant, Surry Hills. All welcome: vegan, vegetarian or just curious. Membership not required. RSVP to events@vegansocietynsw.com by 19/8.
QLD
Saturday 21 August, 7pm: Vegetarian/Vegan Society of Queensland social dinner at Huo-Fo, K4 Sunny Park Shopping Centre, Cnr Mains Rd & McCullough St. Sunnybank. Banquet costs $25 per person and non-members are very welcome. RSVP by calling 3300 9320.
Saturday 21 August, 7pm: Vegetarian/Vegan Society of Queensland social dinner at Huo-Fo, K4 Sunny Park Shopping Centre, Cnr Mains Rd & McCullough St. Sunnybank. Banquet costs $25 per person and non-members are very welcome. RSVP by calling 3300 9320.
WA
Every Monday, 6pm: PAWS "Meat Free Mondays" at 120 Beaufort Street, Perth. Join us every Monday night at the PAWS Community Resource Centre for a vegan meal. Meals are charged on a pay-by-donation basis. No need to RSVP. For more information call 9228 2435 or email pawsadmin@paws.org.au.
Every Monday, 6pm: PAWS "Meat Free Mondays" at 120 Beaufort Street, Perth. Join us every Monday night at the PAWS Community Resource Centre for a vegan meal. Meals are charged on a pay-by-donation basis. No need to RSVP. For more information call 9228 2435 or email pawsadmin@paws.org.au.
Charity of the Month (continued from July)
Little is known of Candice’s history, she clearly likes being around people so must have lived with a family at some stage but, perhaps through abandonment, she ended up living rough on the streets. When Candice was found she was emaciated, she clearly hadn’t eaten for a long time and was giving all the goodness from her body to keep her kitten alive. Luckily they were both taken to Ingrid’s Haven where she will receive the love and attention and vet care that she will need to regain her strength. Her kitten has found a new home and, when Candice she is strong enough, Ingrid will try to find someone to adopt her too.
Little is known of Candice’s history, she clearly likes being around people so must have lived with a family at some stage but, perhaps through abandonment, she ended up living rough on the streets. When Candice was found she was emaciated, she clearly hadn’t eaten for a long time and was giving all the goodness from her body to keep her kitten alive. Luckily they were both taken to Ingrid’s Haven where she will receive the love and attention and vet care that she will need to regain her strength. Her kitten has found a new home and, when Candice she is strong enough, Ingrid will try to find someone to adopt her too.
Ingrid's Haven is a non-profit, no-kill cat shelter in Victoria. All the cats at Ingrid’s have been rescued from death row at the pound or abusive or neglectful situations. They are cared for, de-sexed and provided with vet care until new loving homes can be found. P roviding care for all the rescued cats is an expensive business so please consider adding a donation towards Candice’s care to your next Cruelty Free Shop order.
Recipe of the Month
Nina’s Delicious Chilli
Nina’s Delicious Chilli
Ingredients
450g tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbs vegetable oil
2 large onions, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 red capsicum, chopped
1 jalapeno chilli, minced
2 cups of Passata (tomato puree)
¼ tsp coriander
1/8 tsp allspice
1 ½ tsp oregano
¼ to ½ tsp chilli powder to taste
1 ½ tsp cumin
2 Tbs fresh coriander (optional)
2 x 400g cans of black beans, drained
450g tomatoes, chopped
2 Tbs vegetable oil
2 large onions, chopped
3 large cloves garlic, minced
1 red capsicum, chopped
1 jalapeno chilli, minced
2 cups of Passata (tomato puree)
¼ tsp coriander
1/8 tsp allspice
1 ½ tsp oregano
¼ to ½ tsp chilli powder to taste
1 ½ tsp cumin
2 Tbs fresh coriander (optional)
2 x 400g cans of black beans, drained
Method
- Heat oil, sauté onion, garlic, capsicum and jalapeno in hot oil until onion is soft.
- Add pureed and chopped tomatoes, spices and beans
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes
- Serve with corn chips, roughly mashed avocado and Tofutti Sour Supreme on the side
- Heat oil, sauté onion, garlic, capsicum and jalapeno in hot oil until onion is soft.
- Add pureed and chopped tomatoes, spices and beans
- Cover and simmer for 30 minutes
- Serve with corn chips, roughly mashed avocado and Tofutti Sour Supreme on the side
Quote of the Month
"To my mind the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being. I should be unwilling to take the life of a lamb for the sake of the human body. I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to the protection by man from the cruelty of man." Mahatma Ghandi
The Cruelty Free Shop - www.crueltyfreeshop.com.au
"To my mind the life of a lamb is no less precious than that of a human being. I should be unwilling to take the life of a lamb for the sake of the human body. I hold that, the more helpless a creature, the more entitled it is to the protection by man from the cruelty of man." Mahatma Ghandi
Monday, August 9, 2010
3 TINY BABY RABBITS LOOKING FOR NEW FOREVER HOMES
If anyone is looking for a rabbit friend The Rabbit Sanctuary has many bunnies awaiting adoption to good homes. They are vaccinated, desexed and litter trained. Call us or Text us on 0416 062 947
Wednesday, July 28, 2010
Funky Pies are made without meat! AND they Help Rabbits & Other Animals!!!
Thank you Angie for those amazing Funky Pies you had delivered to The Rabbit Sanctuary today!!!
We needed the extra energy and taste sensation today with all this rain we are having.
Visit their site because they not only make unreal pies they help animals:) http://funkypies.com.au
Funky Pies are Planet friendly, eco-funky foods freshly made and baked at Angie's Bondi Café. Looking on their unreal website I can see that you can buy these amazing pies fresh or frozen, retail or wholesale, in store or online.
Best of all they are meat free and very vegetarian! Visit their site because they not only make unreal pies they help animals:)
http://funkypies.com.au/
We needed the extra energy and taste sensation today with all this rain we are having.
Visit their site because they not only make unreal pies they help animals:) http://funkypies.com.au
Funky Pies are Planet friendly, eco-funky foods freshly made and baked at Angie's Bondi Café. Looking on their unreal website I can see that you can buy these amazing pies fresh or frozen, retail or wholesale, in store or online.
Best of all they are meat free and very vegetarian! Visit their site because they not only make unreal pies they help animals:)
http://funkypies.com.au/
Take a look at this! A wonderful Bunny Site with lots of information on Rabbit Care
This site is amazing and we encourage you to visit it to read all the helpful and hard to find information on bunny care.
The site is run by Wendy Parsons in South Australia who started the site after she found that many many people are seeking information on how best to care for their pet rabbits. http://bunnybusiness.org/ Wendy's information is based on her own personal experience with rabbits as pets and advice from vets and other rabbit experts through the years.
Topics covered are:
Buying a Rabbit, Understanding your Rabbit, Biting Rabbits, Living with a Rabbit, Teaching your Rabbit to use a Litter Tray and other useful rabbit advice:
The site is run by Wendy Parsons in South Australia who started the site after she found that many many people are seeking information on how best to care for their pet rabbits. http://bunnybusiness.org/ Wendy's information is based on her own personal experience with rabbits as pets and advice from vets and other rabbit experts through the years.
Topics covered are:
Buying a Rabbit, Understanding your Rabbit, Biting Rabbits, Living with a Rabbit, Teaching your Rabbit to use a Litter Tray and other useful rabbit advice:
- Deciding to buy a rabbit
- Understanding your rabbit
- Biting Bunny
- Living with a house-rabbit
- Litter Tray Training
- Handling your rabbit
- Teeth
- Safety and those teeth!
- Feeling Secure
- Toys
- Protection from predators
- Rabbits and gardens
- Longhaired Rabbits
- What to feed your rabbit
- Treats
- Veterinary care
- Fleas
- Calici Virus Vaccination
- Breeding your rabbit
- An outside rabbit
- Golden Rules
- Environmental Enrichment
- Extras
- Other LINKS
Sunday, July 18, 2010
Lilibun is Adopted! Congratulations Tristy!
Lilibun went home in her new mother's arms wrapped in a soft white nappy to be loved and cared for like you wouldn't believe! Thank you Tristy for choosing Lilibun as a companion for your other rescue bun "Bubbles". See a photo of Lilibun and read her story here.
Thursday, July 15, 2010
Rabbits for Adoption - Give a Sanctuary Bunny a Loving Home
Got a preference for a colour in rabbit eyes?
Our rescue rabbits have all different coloured eyes to choose from!
Some rabbits have blue eyes, some brown and some pink!
Make an appointment to visit the Rabbit Rescue Sanctuary to adopt a rescue rabbit today!
Phone: 0416 062 947 to adopt a rabbit. We are located in Northern NSW and we can also deliver to Sydney and Melbourne or anywhere along the East Coast of Australia.
Monday, July 5, 2010
Lilibun looking for a new home - Big News! Lilibun is Adopted! Congratulations Tristy!
You can see our newest arrival at The Rabbit Sanctuary on The Pet Directory website in their new Pet Classifieds. Click here to view photos and description. She was found on a vet's doorstep in the early hours of a cold morning. The vet rang The Rabbit Sanctuary and we rescued her.
Thursday, July 1, 2010
One or Two Rabbits?
Thinking of buying or adopting a rabbit? If you can't spend most of your day and night with the rabbit then get two! Rabbits love company. Having two will not stop them loving you just as much as if they were an 'only rabbit'. Care needs to be taken when introducing two rabbits for the first time. The Rabbit Sanctuary can pair up your two rabbits of choice before you take them home.
Tuesday, June 29, 2010
The Perfect Rabbit Water Dish
This stone dish is perfect for rabbits for either water or food but especially for water because it won't tip over. This gives you certainty that your rabbit won't be without water. Change your rabbit's water twice daily as they love fresh clean water. Wipe out the dish with a rag or sponge, rinse and refill. Keep the water in the shade or it will get too warm.
Rabbits love to lap water. They also love to put their paws into the water then wash their face. Water bottles are good but they also need a dish of water. To buy visit www.onlinepetwarehouse.com.au
Here is a direct link to the dish: Masterpet Stone Rabbit Dish
Rabbits love to lap water. They also love to put their paws into the water then wash their face. Water bottles are good but they also need a dish of water. To buy visit www.onlinepetwarehouse.com.au
Here is a direct link to the dish: Masterpet Stone Rabbit Dish
Friday, June 18, 2010
Thank you to the Snowy Mountains Animal Rescue Team!
A really big thank you guys for adding a link to our blog! Folk living in the Snowy Mountains neck of the world please consider fostering a dog from them.
Click on their link to see the fantastic dogs they have available to foster or adopt. Some real cuties there!
Like Benny in the photo, a Silky Terrier Cross.
Thank you to The Cruelty Free Shop! www.crueltyfreeshop.com.au
A big thank you to The Cruelty Free Shop
http://crueltyfreeshop.com.au
for adding a link to our blog from their links page! This will help us promote The Rabbit Sanctuary blog and thus save more precious little bunnies from dreadful fates.
We recommend The Cruelty Free Shop and purchase our products from there.
Try the new Condensed Milk that contains
NO ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALL!
Soy Sweetened Condensed Milk! Great for fudge, caramel slice, toffee (see recipe on our site), caramel sauce and any other recipe that calls for regular sweetened condensed milk - it also tastes pretty good with a spoon straight out of the can.
320g. Ingredients: sugar, water, palm oil (sourced from Brazil so does not impact upon Orang-utan habitat), soy extract, maize, glucose, refined salt, aromas, stabiliser sodium citrate.
Vegan. Non GMO. Lactose-free, dairy-free, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, trans fat-free.
http://crueltyfreeshop.com.au
for adding a link to our blog from their links page! This will help us promote The Rabbit Sanctuary blog and thus save more precious little bunnies from dreadful fates.
We recommend The Cruelty Free Shop and purchase our products from there.
Try the new Condensed Milk that contains
NO ANIMAL PRODUCTS AT ALL!
Soy Sweetened Condensed Milk! Great for fudge, caramel slice, toffee (see recipe on our site), caramel sauce and any other recipe that calls for regular sweetened condensed milk - it also tastes pretty good with a spoon straight out of the can.
320g. Ingredients: sugar, water, palm oil (sourced from Brazil so does not impact upon Orang-utan habitat), soy extract, maize, glucose, refined salt, aromas, stabiliser sodium citrate.
Vegan. Non GMO. Lactose-free, dairy-free, cholesterol-free, gluten-free, trans fat-free.
Wednesday, June 16, 2010
Thank you to Dog Rescue Newcastle
http://www.dogrescuenewcastle.com.au saving dogs.
We would like to thank Dog Rescue Newcastle for adding a link to our blog from their website. Thank you guys!
We would like to thank Dog Rescue Newcastle for adding a link to our blog from their website. Thank you guys!
Huge extension to the Big Rabbit Run happening
We are very excited here at The Rabbit Sanctuary because we are in the process of building a huge extension onto the Big Rabbit Run! The rabbits will have even more room to run and dig!
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
Thank you for the support!
We would like to thank Donna from Sophies Choice Pet Treats for their support for The Rabbit Sanctuary.
Sophie's Choice dog treats are the handmade, healthy alternative to processed commercial dog biscuits. This is a link to their website so please buy some to help them help animals:
http://www.sophieschoice.com.au
They also support pound dogs in need of a home at http://www.sophies-choice.com/sophieschoices.html Those dogs are on death row and so if you can take one into your family please do.
Sophie's Choice dog treats are the handmade, healthy alternative to processed commercial dog biscuits. This is a link to their website so please buy some to help them help animals:
http://www.sophieschoice.com.au
They also support pound dogs in need of a home at http://www.sophies-choice.com/sophieschoices.html Those dogs are on death row and so if you can take one into your family please do.
Monday, May 24, 2010
Pet Rabbits
If you have pet rabbits or are considering adopting some, please take them to the vet to be desexed. This way they won't create up to 9 or 10 babies each month and you won't have to worry about what to do with all those rabbits. Being desexed makes your pet rabbit much quieter and happier to sit still and be petted. They are less stressed so they are healthier.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
Rabbits getting along together
Rabbits don't usually get along together on meeting. They may bite each other quite severely.
It is best to introduce rabbits to each other slowly, over time. Two separate areas next to each other can help.
It is best to introduce rabbits to each other slowly, over time. Two separate areas next to each other can help.
Wednesday, May 12, 2010
Rabbits under Sydney Harbour Bridge being rescued!
A delightful follow up to this story about the abandoned pet rabbits under the Sydney Harbour Bridge with two wonderful girls trying to gain the attention and compassion of authorities to their plight. They succeeded!
Two groups working together to save these bunnies! This is such a big step forward for Australia. This responsible approach to the problem of the Sydney rabbits in Dawes Point Park is such a better solution than the previous one of poisoning the bunnies.
Poisoning teaches our children not to respect life whereas this wonderful team effort between the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and the Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is giving our children and society a very positive message about animal welfare and the value of life.
By treating these rabbits with respect and care their status is immediately given a boost in our culture. There value is raised. Congratulations to the team! Thank you to Saul and Diane for getting this to happen!
The Rabbit Sanctuary
http://rabbitrescuesanctuary.blogspot.com/
Two groups working together to save these bunnies! This is such a big step forward for Australia. This responsible approach to the problem of the Sydney rabbits in Dawes Point Park is such a better solution than the previous one of poisoning the bunnies.
Poisoning teaches our children not to respect life whereas this wonderful team effort between the Sydney Harbour Foreshore Authority and the Sydney University Veterinary Teaching Hospital is giving our children and society a very positive message about animal welfare and the value of life.
By treating these rabbits with respect and care their status is immediately given a boost in our culture. There value is raised. Congratulations to the team! Thank you to Saul and Diane for getting this to happen!
The Rabbit Sanctuary
http://rabbitrescuesanctuary.blogspot.com/
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