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LITTER TRAINING…….
is said to be not completely successful until a rabbit reaches the age of between four to seven months. Yet in the wild a rabbit will use a special toilet area more or less immediately… why is this? Could it be this? In the wild a young rabbit will learn certain behaviours from other older rabbits… they live in large groups where it is important to fit in and so a rabbit despoiling a non-toilet area is not going to be popular. Tell us what you think…
http://www.happyhopper.co.uk/
* Pinky with carrot donated by Nina Karnicnik
NOT FOR THE FAINT HEARTED…
but for those that care!!! This article from the House Rabbit Society tells us all we should and need to know about Fly – Strike. Fly- strike is a dreadful thing and can happen indoors or outdoors, as flies do not discriminate between anything but smells…. read more…
Tell us why you think Fly – strike should be better advertised despite its unpleasant nature….
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/
RABBIT MYTHS DISPELLED….
small rabbits are good in small apartments – not necessarily. Often smaller rabbits are more active than the larger varieties. Lops are mellow and therefore good with children. Untrue. Even the mellowest of rabbits will not take kindly to a child using rough handling or not letting it have time to itself. Rabbits do not like being treated as toys…
What myths might you dispel….????
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/
* Mabel the mini lop donated by Lisa Yates
Gloucestershire Animal Welfare Association (GAWA)
A local charity which has been operational since the 1930’s, caring specifically for domestic animals, predominately dogs, but also cats, rabbits etc. Their mission is to re-home where ever possible the animals that, for whatever reason, have no home of their own. Approximately 1500 animals per annum are helped by this Association. They are a member of the Association of Dogs and Cats Homes.
The Association also provide boarding facilities and also a day care service for those who work and like their pet to be looked after during the day.
This costly operation is reliant on donations and gifts from the public to operate. They need help by means of donations, subscriptions and legacy or sponsorship ie dog kennels and or cat pods. They receive no monies from the government or lotteries. They also raise money by fundraising and open-day events to help cover such bills as: vets, food, bedding and animal accommodation etc. Their shop, selling merchandise for animals, also helps boosts their funds.
For further information about this Association please visit their website:
www.gawa.org.uk
Alternatively, you can contact them on 01242 523521
You will need to contact the rescue centre to find out about their homing policy, many rescue centres perform home checks on adopters. Although we often help people find homes for their rabbits, we are not a rescue centre and have no facilities for taking rabbits in ourselves. If you own a rescue centre and would like us to feature it please send us your details.
DO YOU NEED A TASK SHEET….
you may not think so but I would beg to differ…. when you are pre-occupied or when you are tired or worse, if you are ill then having a task sheet stuck in a place where you can see it quickly is always going to be a good idea…. let’s face it, with a thousand other tasks waiting for our attention, we don’t always have the time to think do we? Tel us what you think….
http://www.rabbit.org/journal/
* Holly donated by Nik Iddon
Woodgreen…
has a vision…. to see all animals well cared for in loving homes… which tells us not only what we want to hear but exactly why it is one of the most successful and active rescue centres in the UK. Covering animal re-homing, animal welfare, overseas work, supporting pet owners in a variety of ways, veterinary services and even offering hospitality and wedding/function space for those wanting to support this great charity they will stop at nothing to achieve the best. But don’t just take my word for it take a look for yourself…
* Pinky the easter bunny donated by Nina Karnicnik
HAND REARING BABY BUNNIES….
red this account of how it was when seven baby bunnies were brought into the Blue Cross Rescue Centre. If you have ever had to do this sad job then tell us your experience….
http://www.bluecross.org.uk/
NINE QUESTIONS TO KEEP YOUR BUNNY HEALTHY…
by asking yourself these questions on a daily basis you will ensure your rabbit is happy and healthy…. it takes seconds and the more often you do it the quicker you’ll get at spotting any potential problems: Is your rabbit lively and active? Is it eating normally? Are the eyes clear, with no discharge? Is the nose clear and dry? Are the inside of the ears smooth and clean? Is it pelleting normally? Is its bottom clean? Is its fur glossy and clean? Is it moving normally, not limping?
Helpful??? Let us know…
http://www.happyhopper.co.uk/
* Floppy donated by Janice Hughes
SHOULD I USE SOFT WOOD SHAVINGS???…
The short answer is no. Pine wood and Cedar wood shavings are bad for the rabbit and can affect the liver adversely. You can read more about why exactly this is at the link included here. But the main message is if you have wood shavings use your nose to ascertain what kind they are – soft wood shavings are very aromatic and need to be avoided.
What bedding do you use and why???
http://www.rabbit.org/care/
* Snowy donated by Inkberry Cavy
Fat Fluffs
A rabbit rescue and sanctuary that was awarded charity status in 2008. Run predominately by four people but also with a team of people who love and care for the rabbits that come to them. Their main aim is to re-home the rabbits that come to them but some remain with them permanently.
Fat Fluffs are reliant on the donations and help of the public as they receive no funds from the government or lotteries. They provide a news letter on a quarterly basis to show their continued work. And an online shop to help boost their funds. Fund raising events are also held on a regular basis. They are looking for help to maintain this very worthwhile work in the form of donations, sponsorships, legacies etc. They are also continually looking for volunteers to help in the many aspects of their work.
For further information about this shelter please visit their website:
www.fatfluffs.com
Alternatively, you can contact them on: 07737 218035
You will need to contact the rescue centre to find out about their homing policy, many rescue centres perform home checks on adopters. Although we often help people find homes for their rabbits, we are not a rescue centre and have no facilities for taking rabbits in ourselves. If you own a rescue centre and would like us to feature it please send us your details.
