The Bunny Castle Rabbit Rescue
A 501 (c) 3 Nonprofit No Kill Organization Dedicated to the Welfare of the Domestic Rabbit
Our Mission: Rescue, care, rehabilitation, spay & neuter and adoption of domestic rabbits.
Big Bunny Bonanza
On Friday March 31, 2006 The Bunny Castle Rabbit Rescue received a phone message saying that there were 80 to 100 rabbits in need of rescue. We were told the owner of the rabbits had a heart attack, his home was burned in a fire, and he was no longer able to care for the rabbits. We contacted the neighbor who was temporarily caring for the rabbits. We agreed to meet him and look at the site where the rabbits were living.
On Saturday April 1, 2006 we went to see the rabbits. Only a few were caged. Most of the rabbits were running loose. There was very little food and water. Some of the caged rabbits had no food or water. Some were even living in an old truck cab. We also found some rabbits had been living in an old tank. The cages and areas where the rabbits were living had not been cleaned. Because of the damage of the fire, there was no water availble on the property.
On Sunday April 22, 2006 armed with nets, towels, and cages we went to rescue the rabbits. We needed to get as many rabbits as possible. The weather was getting warmer, and without water the rabbits could die.
We rescued 93 rabbits on that Sunday. Using humane traps we continued to trap the remaining rabbits.
We are now housing over 200 rabbits! Many of the females have had babies as they were pregnant before being rescued. Many of the rabbits had wounds and ripped ears.
What happened next.....
After 2 trips to transport the bunnies back to the rescue we began the long process of sorting the males and females. It took us about 3 hours to get everyone sorted.
The males went into separate cages so they would not fight.
The females were put into the large dog run we had set up.
The younger bunnies were put into smaller pens according to their size and estimated age.
All of the rabbits were given food and water.
Then we began checking all the rabbits who had wounds and getting them medical care. One of the rabbits, Basil, had dog bite wounds. He is a lucky bunny to have escaped a dog!
We are now in the process of having the rabbits spayed and neutered so that they can be adopted out to approved homes.
This is a rescue we will never forget!
November 2006
HELP THE BUNNIES BY MAKING A TAX DEDUCTIBLE DONATION TODAY!
The Bunny Castle is currently caring for over 200 rabbits.
We need donations to help care for the rescued rabbits!
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THE NEW BARN
The bunnies have their castle!
Using private funds The Bunny Castle commissioned RB Construction to build 960 square feet of luxury bunny accomodations. Constrution started in September '06 and is finished Nov. '06.
The building is climate controled and has indoor running water.
The bunnies are thrilled with their new castle.
UPDATE! UPDATE!
January 2008
The Bunny Castle is now housing 222 bunnies.
WE ARE STILL IN NEED OF BUNNY MONEY
to help us purchase feed and supplies to care for all our bunnies!
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The bunnies appreciate your kindness!
THANK YOU
The Bunny Castle Rabbit Rescue would like to thank
Build-A-Bear Workshop Hugs Foundation for awarding us a grant for $1000.00.
The funds will be used to help us feed and care for our 215 rescued rabbits.
The Build-A-Bear Workshop Bears Hugs Foundation is committed to making life more bearable for children, families and pets, in need of a helping paw. With the sale of each full sized Bearemy's Kennel Pals friend-a collection of Build-A-Bear Workshop plush dogs-one dollar is donated to domestic pet programs including local animal shelters, stray pet rescue and rehabilitation organizations, and pet education programs around the country. Funds are available to qualified non-profit animal groups in the United States and Canada through a quarterly grant process. Visit www.buildabear.com for more information.
The Bunny Castle appreciates Build-A-Bear Workshop Bear Hugs Foundation's support.
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