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Thursday, July 22 2010
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Monday, July 19 2010
 
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Sunday, July 18 2010
Tranquility Trail Animal Rescue has been helping with a large rabbit neglect situation in Phoenix, AZ since July 2. Over 100 rabbits have been rescued from a backyard, many with serious injuries.

Here are articles with more information:

http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2010/07/17/20100717nerabbitrescue0717.html

http://www.azcentral.com/news/articles/2010/07/13/20100713scottdale-rabbit-rescue-100-phoenix-home.html

http://www.abc15.com/dpp/news/region_northeast_valley/scottsdale/rabbits-out-of-control

See their website for more information on this rescue and how you can help: http://www.tranquilitytrail.org/Emergency_Bunny_Rescue.html

Cats & Rabbits & More will donate 10% from select orders to this rescue through the end of July. Enter "Tranquility Trail Animal Rescue" in the comments box at checkout for the donation to be applied. 




Posted by: CRM AT 09:49 am   |  Permalink   |  0 Comments  |  Email
Saturday, July 17 2010
From The Rabbit Haven (http://therabbithaven.org/):

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July 16: 23 dwarf rabbits were surrendered by a local breeder, bringing our Santa Cruz shelter into critical overflow - 38 rabbits in house with room for only 6! And 65 more may be coming soon. Animal control agents brought in these rabbits after finding the breeder to have far more than he could possibly house appropriately. Now, the breeder will have 2 weeks to move out an additional 65! So, we may be receiving even more in very soon. We are operating on a very short time schedule. 


This is an extremely urgent rescue situation. We need to move the rabbits out to rescue very soon. We will need foster sites/adoptive homes/donors/help of all kind. Will you help these rabbits? Do you have space to set up one to three pens of rescued bunnies? Even one? Call Please. 831 600-7479. There has to be something you can do. 

These are small dwarf bunnies. They are a bit alarmed right now but generally sweet. Coming from their former living situation this must seem like a palace. But sadly the shelter will not allow these rabbits to remain very long. The shelter staff have been great. They are willing to hold out for rescue for a limited time. We have agreed to help in the rescue. We have to move these rabbits before the next group comes in. Having them there also puts all the other rabbits up front at this shelter at immediate risk. The shelter had 13 prior to this dump! The situation is dire. The Santa Cruz shelter is very small. It will even help to move out existing rabbits in the front of the shelter to make more room. We need to act quickly!

Sadly the Haven foster sites are full at the moment so it will be next to impossible for us to move these rabbits into our program. They need immediate rescue or additional foster support. We would need to set up a minimum of 10 foster sites to pull this off so call today if you can foster. We provide all supplies that you would need to house and care for your foster bunny and you provide the love, care and support. A class will be held to provide training for you in the care and proper housing of the rabbit. Rescue is certainly an option. Adoption is possible too. Let me know what you think, I will help you work out details.

These rabbits are housed in a garage at the shelter. There is literally no other room! Each cage is filled with two rabbits. The rabbits will need immediate help, they need veggies, hay, extra food. Let me know what you want to do. Call me not the shelter. The shelter is very short staffed and super busy! So much will be needed to help these sweet bunnies. Let's pull together and find a solution.

Good news! Of this group there does not appear to be any with injuries- All females are most likely pregnant so the shelter manager and The Rabbit Haven are working against the clock to get the females spayed. We will work with the shelter to cover these costs. Even though the shelter is very short staffed, they are working very hard to help. Kudos to their Animal control Department.

Hopefully former shelter rabbit volunteers can go in to assist in the care of these sweet bunnies. Or if you are not a shelter volunteer you can always offer fresh veggies, hay, towels, toys. These rabbits have very little, just the basics (more than they had): Food, water, hay and a litter box.

I have set up The Haven site to bring extra supplies the rabbits may need for now, contact me for the needs list and donation drop off sites. In brief: pelleted food, Oxbow or an alfalfa based Purina will do. These bunnies need to eat, some are underweight. They also need hay, litter, litter boxes, soft towels, sheets, x pens, toys, grooming supplies and food and water dishes, preferably 5" crockery dishes. If you cannot rescue or foster, you may wish to donate instead. You can make a cash donation to help with this large rescue via http://therabbithaven.org/cash_donations.htm

Contact me if you can help 831 600-7479

Love, Auntie Heather - The Rabbit Haven

Please help us help all these rabbits - They must get out of the shelter ASAP! 


Posted by: CRM AT 12:12 pm   |  Permalink   |  0 Comments  |  Email
Tuesday, July 13 2010
Press Release from the County of Los Angeles Department of Public Health:

During July 2010, three fatal cases of myxomatosis in pet rabbits were reported to the Veterinary Public Health & Rabies Control Program. The rabbits lived in the San Gabriel Valley and were primarily kept indoors.  However, they did have access to the outdoors, where they may have been bitten by mosquitoes, fleas or black flies which are vectors of this disease.

Myxomatosis is a disease of rabbits caused by a poxvirus.  The disease is enzootic in California, especially along the coast.  Wild rabbits are generally more resistant to the effects of the virus, but may become infected and spread the disease.  In 1950, this virus was deliberately introduced into Australia in an attempt to rid the area of wild rabbits. Initially, 90% of infected rabbits died, but over several years, the mortality rate dropped to approximately 25%.

The virus is spread by biting insects or through direct contact with infected rabbits or contaminated hutches, equipment or clothing. Infected rabbits may develop swollen noses, eyelids, lips, ears or genitals, and may die very quickly.  There is no good treatment for this fatal disease, so prevention is extremely important.

Rabbit owners should take the following preventive measures to safeguard their pets:
* Protect the rabbits from blood sucking insects.  Use mosquito nets,
and if possible, keep the rabbits indoors at dusk and dawn.
* Reduce mosquitoes on your property by removing any standing water.
* Quarantine new rabbits for at least two weeks.
* Isolate sick rabbits and contact your veterinarian.
* Practice good hygiene.  Wash your hands between rabbits. Do not share
equipment between rabbit hutches until it has been thoroughly cleaned
and disinfected.

Myxomatosis is a reportable animal disease in Los Angeles County. Veterinarians and rabbit owners should report suspected or confirmed cases of myxomatosis by completing and faxing in the attached reporting form. Additional forms may be downloaded from our website: 
publichealth.lacounty.gov/vet/Forms.htm

If you have any questions, please contact us at 213-989-7060.  Thank you for your assistance with local animal disease surveillance.


Karen Ehnert, DVM, MPVM
Senior Veterinarian
County of Los Angeles
Department of Public Health
Veterinary Public Health & Rabies Control
877-747-2243
kehnert@ph.lacounty.gov


Note:  This alert and press release may be freely shared and
distributed.

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More information about myxomatosis can be found on these websites:

http://www.medirabbit.com/EN/Skin_diseases/Viral_diseases/myxomatosis.PDF
http://www.peteducation.com/article.cfm?c=18+1803&aid=3422
http://exoticpets.about.com/od/rabbitshealth/p/myxomatosis.htm

**Anyone who has a problem with mosquitoes or black flies is encouraged to contact the local mosquito and vector control district**


Posted by: CRM AT 08:33 am   |  Permalink   |  0 Comments  |  Email
Sunday, July 11 2010
The San Diego House Rabbit Society Speaker Series has featured presentations on many topics, including Dental Health in Rabbits, Caring for your Disabled Rabbit, Rabbit Gastroenterology, and Alternative Medical Therapies for Rabbits. 

These presentations can be viewed online at no cost:

http://www.vimeo.com/sandiegohrs/videos






Posted by: CRM AT 07:33 pm   |  Permalink   |  0 Comments  |  Email
Wednesday, July 07 2010
From Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation:

Yard Sale, Bake Sale & Rabbit Supplies


When:  Saturday, July 17th from 10 - 3 
 
Where:  2499 Barrington Ave, 
Los Angeles, 90064
 
Why:  The bunnies need food and vet care!
  
    • Yard sale--designer clothing, small appliances and furniture, dvds, books, jewelry, rabbit-theme collectibles and more!
    • PetSave gifts and rabbit products--hay, Oxbow BBT, Busy Bunny chews, t-shirts, bunny-theme aprons and much, much more. To pre-order quantities of Oxbow or Busy Bunny products, please email PetSave Foundation in advance at petsavefoundation@pacbell.net.
    • Bake sale--cupcakes, brownies, cookies, and other delicious baked goods!
 
Want to help out? If you'd like to donate or help with the sale, please email losangelesrabbits@earthlink.net. We are accepting donations from 6-10 pm the evening before the sale at the same location. Thank you on behalf of the rabbits!
 
Los Angeles Rabbit Foundation and PetSave Foundation are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations. 
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Tuesday, July 06 2010
Help Provide a Loving Forever Home for 100+ Unwanted and Abused Bunnies

Please vote for the Funny Bunny Pet Sanctuary in the Pepsi Refresh Challenge. The top 10 vote-getters will receive $50,000:

"The Funny Bunny Pet Sanctuary is presently under construction within the beautiful mountains of West Virginia. It's mission is to provide a safe forever home for over one hundred abused, unwanted and special needs bunnies. Along with large, indoor/outdoor natural habitat play areas, the two-story 7,000 sq.ft. building will house bunnies and special needs cats, dogs and farm animals. Veterinary care will be provided for health, diet, spaying and neutering.  The Sanctuary is in dire need of it's large steel roof, flooring, paint, interior drywall and other final touches. There is a special place in our heart for special need animals."

http://www.refresheverything.com/funnybunnysanctuary

Posted by: CRM AT 08:19 am   |  Permalink   |  0 Comments  |  Email
Tuesday, July 06 2010
From Tranquility Trail Animal Rescue in Phoenix, AZ:

TTAS was contacted about a backyard situation out of control in Phoenix. We have spent the last two days catching, sexing and separating the bunnies. We are up to 100 bunnies with many still in burrows and numerous pregnant females. Our detailed plan to get the situation under control and what supplies/volunteers will follow. We have set-up an Emergency Rescue Fund that will be used exclusively for this rescue operation. Funds will be used for medical treatment and spay/neuters. We estimate the cost for this portion of the operation to be $5000-$7000. If you would like to make a donation please visit http://www.tranquilitytrail.org/Donation_Center.html and note Emergency Rescue Fund.


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Monday, July 05 2010
Shadow Cats Rescue in Texas LIVE Kitty Cam

Need your cat fix? Shadow Cats Rescue in Texas has a Kitty Cam in their room for cats with feline leukemia. Fun to watch the cats throughout the day; sometimes you can even see people playing with them. 


www.shadowcats.net/kitty-cam.php


 

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Monday, July 05 2010
The American Veterinary Medical Association's tips on how to dispose of pharmaceutical waste

Wonder what you should with your old medications (human and veterinary)? This YouTube video tells you your options.


www.youtube.com/watch

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Monday, July 05 2010
Cavy Haven Seeks New Foster Families

Orange County, CA: Cavy Haven needs foster homes for their piggies. And adoptive families, too, I'm sure. If you can spare the space, love, and time, give 'em a call. The piggies say "WHEEEEEEEK!"


ocpets.ocregister.com/2010/07/04/cavy-haven-seeks-new-foster-families/53345
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Monday, July 05 2010
Improve Cat Veterinary Office Visits

Is your cat afraid to go to the vet? Here are some tips. Relevant for rabbits and other small animals, too.


www.thedailycat.com/Health/cat_vet/index.html
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Monday, July 05 2010

Pet therapy rabbits cuddle with seniors at Courtyard at Mt. Tabor in Southeast Portland

www.oregonlive.com/living/index.ssf/2010/06/pet_therapy_rabbits_cuddle_wit.html
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