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Snowdon and Smudge want to go Home with You!
Petsmart
Chino Hills Grand Opening on August 17, 2002 Join us this Saturday from 10am to
4pm. Meet Sugar Bear (see photo left) our giant lop bun, and lots of other lovely
The person who did not want keep the two bonded rex bunnies had an appointment to take them to be put to sleep (killed) on Friday, May 10th. We received a call from Jenna that morning offering to take Cadbury and Snowball into foster. She saved their lives. After the recent take in of fifty-five rabbits, The Bunny Bunch had no more room to take in any rabbits, and Jenna’s call was a lifesaver. If you would like to write Jenna or send a donation for their care you can email jenna@thebunnybunch.org or write to: The Bunny Bunch Attn: Jenna P.O. Box 2583, Chino, CA 91708.
The Bunny Bunch S.P.C.R. offers a variety of services for you and your rabbit! Rabbits for Adoption: Our
rabbits have been rescued from Human Societies. They are taken into foster homes,
spayed or neutered, litter box trained and given lot of TLC. Once we feel they
are ready for a home of their own, we post their pictures on our website and take
them to our weekly adoption events. If you can think of any additional
services that may be helpful to you and your bunny please let us know. Thanks
a Bunny Bunch!
Beginning on June 1st we will be at Dr. Roberts Northwood Animal Hospital in Irvine. We will be at this location the first Saturday of every month from noon to 4pm. Dr. Roberts phone number is (949) 559-1992. There will be free bunny manicures, membership, rabbit care information, and volunteer opportunities. For your convenience, Dr. Roberts
will be carrying Bunny Bunch Hay, Timothy pellets and toys on an ongoing basis.
Please call ahead of
time to make sure they have what you want to purchase from the Boutique.
Call us at 909-591-7200
for more information, or visit us at http://www.bunnybunchboutique.org.
We hope to see you at Dr. Roberts! Update on our 55 Rescued Rabbits
We have lovely brown, white with black spots, gray, white with brown spots, black, white with gray spots and white. All of them are very friendly and already showing their own unique personalities. We desperately need to find them loving homes of their own. If you are interested in possibly adopting one or more of them, please call 909-591-7200 or email caroline@thebunnybunch.org. A big thank you to all of you who have donated money, products and services. Without your help this rescue would not have been possible. We are still in need of more funding to cover hay, pellets, litter and a huge grocery bill for veggies! Please send donations through our website by clicking on Donations, or send to: The Bunny Bunch (55 Bunny Fund) P.O. Box 2583, Chino, CA 91708. Every Easter, thousands of baby bunnies are for sale in pet stores, swap meets, and in newspaper ads. Rarely do they come with care information; often they are sick or too young to be taken away from their mother. It's just a matter of making money. Who can resist these adorable balls of fur? They are so cute, zipping around, playing with each other, the perfect little Easter gift. Well, think again! Most end up dead before their first birthday. While adult rabbits do make wonderful companions (living as house rabbits), there is a lot to learn before acquiring a bunny. These bunnies are bought because of Easter, and when it's over the little Easter gift disappears into an adult rabbit. What happens to these rabbits? Many of them lead a sad, lonely life. Living outside in a cage (which is usually too small), being fed and watered like a plant with very little exercise or human interaction. Being caged in the hot summer heat or turned loose in the wild where domestic rabbits cannot survive, they will die. Many are taken to overloaded Humane Societies and are killed, due to the incredibly high number of abandoned rabbits. DID YOU KILL THE EASTER BUNNY? If you are considering getting a rabbit, here are some of the things you should know: Always adopt a rabbit from a rescue group or Humane Society. Most rabbits are spayed or neutered, have care information, and you will be saving a life. Rabbit must live inside the house with their human in a rabbit proofed area. Rabbits must be spayed or neutered even if you only have one. This is not only to prevent breeding, but also for health and behavior problems. Rabbits will use a litter box. Rabbits do very well in pairs, and when introduced properly, will bond for life. A spayed or neutered house rabbit lives for about eight to ten years. Rabbits are very social; they need lots of attention from their human friends. The Bunny Bunch does not suggest getting a rabbit for a small child. Daily exercise is very important to a rabbit's health; a minimum of four hours a day of running and playing is recommended. A healthy diet consists of timothy pellets, timothy hay, vegetables and lots of fresh water. Rabbits require yearly vet checks by an experienced veterinarian. Nails should be trimmed on a monthly basis to prevent painful breaking. A rabbit will learn its name and come when called. You must provide lots of rabbit safe toys for your bunny to play with and wood chews as their teeth are continually growing. Inland Valley Humane impounded 55
rabbits last Thursday on a possible cruelty and neglect case. Brian Sampson with
Inland Valley Humane was able to persuade the owner to sign a release of all 55
rabbits on Saturday, based on their going into foster care immediately with The
Bunny Bunch S.P.C.R., for eventual adoption. The rabbits are now with The Bunny
Bunch and are in need of medical treatment including spay, neuter, flea control,
wound treatment and more. This emergency situation has placed a huge burden on
The Bunny Bunch, so any help offered would be gratefully accepted. We are in need
of cash donations for medical treatment, food, hay, litter, and more. If you can
help, please contact The Bunny Bunch by email
or by phone 909-591-7200.
Alfalfa King is donating hay for our ever-growing shelter programs. We have volunteers covering many of the Southland shelters that have rabbits. We supply hay, food, litter, toys and veggies, along with spay and neuter programs, grooming and lots of TLC. We are still in need of more help. If you would like to volunteer or give donations for our shelter program, please email Caroline. We have also formed an online group to stay updated about shelters throughout Southern California. If you are interested in joining please email us. Many thanks to all of you who have so generously given your gifts of love and support to our Angel Fund. Because of you our angel, Princess Leia, has made a complete recovery, and is available for adoption to a very special home. The Bunny Bunch does many wonderful things but I think we do "Love" the best. We have on occasion been asked "Why don't you just have these rabbits put to sleep?" We say "It's not their fault they ended up this way. Don't they deserve a chance at a happy life? "
For those of you who get our newsletter, you read about the wolf mountain bunnies and one little angel named Dolly. Well, you will be happy to learn that her eye, though damaged severely, has healed. She still remains blind in that eye but she does not need to have it removed. One of our loving volunteers, Dawn, fell in love with her and adopted her just the way she is. Isn't love grand? Thanks to all of you who so generously give of your love in so many wonderful ways to help The Bunny Bunch. Your letters of encouragement are so gratefully appreciated. You are in our hearts:} Welcome, Dr. Bronwyn Dawson, DVM!  We
are very happy to introduce to you our newest Board Member, Dr. Bronwyn Dawson,
DVM. She has a very busy practice in Monrovia, California. You can see her at
Dr. Domotor's Animal House, (626)303-7881. Dr. Dawson has a Doctorate in Veterinary
Medicine from the University of California, Davis,School of Veterinary Medicine,
a Masters degree in English from UCLA, and a Bachelor's degree in international
Relations from Pomona College. Dr. Dawson a past medical director of Teresita
Animal Hospital, in Pasadena, currently practices at Dr.Domotor's Animal House.
Dr Dawson is on the staff at Eagle Rock Emergency Clinic. A member of the Association
of Avian Veterinarians, and the Association of Exotic Mammal Veterinarians, Dr.
Dawson has a special interest in birds, exotic animals and small farm animals.
Dr. Dawson is a popular writer and speaker for exotic animal organizations throughout
Southern California, and is a member of the Medical Advisory Board for the Greater
Los Angeles Zoo Association.
If you are looking for a vet in the Inland Empire, you could not do better than Dr. McDowell. The Bunny Bunch wishes to thank her for her friendship, love and dedication for all the bunnies she has saved for The Bunny Bunch and others over many years. We would like to say hoorah! hoorah! for her services that always goes above the call of duty. We could not do what we do without her. Please join with us in thanking her. If you care to drop her a line or visit her the address is: Chaparral Pet Hospital We would like to thank all of you who have called and written such nice words for Leia. Your donations for our Angel Fund make it possible to get treatment like this for all the bunnies who have been saved, thanks to your incredible generosity. Remember the donations you make to The Bunny Bunch are always tax deductible. We will continue to give you updates on Leia's ongoing saga.......... Lately we have been receiving lots of calls informing us about backyard tragedies. Remember that the summer months are full of danger for backyard bunnies and the occasional backyard visitor. Rabbits do not need to go outdoors, but make sure to give your rabbit lots of exercise indoors where it is safe. These are the stories that we decided to inform you of, so that you can learn from their heartache. Sharon was out with her bun one summer evening, as usual. All of a sudden, a dog jumped over her block wall fence and killed her bun right in front of her. She was devastated, the dog was only visiting her neighbor and she had no idea the dog was there until he jumped the fence. Another story involved Mrs. Gonzales, who was out in her yard with her fuzzy lop Robby when a hawk swooped down and grabbed her bunny and killed him in less than a minute. One of our callers on our hotline called and said her bunny was killed in his hutch by a raccoon that opened the door. During
the summer we get calls from people who say “ I just went out to my hutch
and my bunny was dead.!” Every year rabbits lose their life due to the summer
heat. Rabbits and heat don’t mix. Rabbits overheat very easily and they can
suffer from brain swelling which cause sudden strokes. Remember, rabbits don’t
sweat and they don’t pant like dogs do, making it very hard for them to cool
down. We hope this information helps save your bunny. Spay & Neuter Grant from Petsmart Charities On March 17th, Petsmart charities
gave us $6000.00 for a spay and neuter fund for rabbits. We would like to thank
Petsmart charities for this very important grant that will help save the lives
of many animals. Thanks a Bunny Bunch, Petsmart.
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The
Bunny Bunch S.P.C.R.
Snowdon
and Smudge have been in foster for about three years! Their mother was rescued
from the street, brought to The Bunny Bunch and had eight babies the next day.
Snowdon and Smudge are now three years old. We really want them to have a home
of their own. They use their litter box 100%, and love attention from adults.
If you are looking for some gentle companions email 
rabbits. Bring in your own bunny for a free manicure. The Bunny Bunch will have
rabbits at this store seven days a week. All rabbits are spayed or neutered house
rabbits. We will have free rabbit care information, volunteer and membership sign
ups, items from our Boutique and low cost spay/neuter information. Adoptions will
be every Saturday from noon to 4pm and some Sundays. 
Cadbury
and Snowball are safe and sound in a temporary foster home!
We
still need a permanent home, so if you are interested in adopting them please
let us know. Here is a current photo of this gorgeous twosome.
We
are happy to report that all 55 rabbits from our last rescue are doing well. They
have all been spayed or neutered and the ones with medical conditions are being
treated. Most of them are available for adoption. 
Alfalfa
King gave a generous donation to launch our Los Angeles Chapter. In the picture
above are Mark and Yvonne of Alfalfa King with The Bunny Bunch volunteers, and
Sherry from Centinela Feed in Los Angeles. Mark and Yvonne are also going to be
volunteering for some upcoming events in the Los Angeles area. The Bunny Bunch
holds adoptions at Centinela Feed every Saturday from noon to 4:30 (location information
is on our events page). Michelle Kelly is the new chapter manager for the Los
Angeles area for adoptions and education events. Margi is the new chapter manager
for fundraisers, events and donations. 
Dr.
McDowell of Chaparral Pet Hospital in Claremont, California is Leia's doctor,
or should we say, saint and miracle worker. Leia has just come through her second
ear surgery thanks to Dr.McDowell; she has been treating Leia for a devil of a
staph infecation that has been plaguing her, lying deep within her ears and beyond.
With Leia's indomitable sprit, and the talent and skill and the love of Dr. McDowell,
they have formed a great team and we feel the fighting duo will beat this thing.
We cannot begin to thank her and her staff for their great love and support. We
are only able to treat Leia like this with Dr.McDowell's generosity of her time
and skills as a surgeon. The donations from loving and caring friends of the Bunny
Bunch makes this all possible to give our little Angel Girl a second chance at
a new life. Dr.McDowell's practice includes the largest dogs to the smallest mouse
or bird. Her love for them is seen in her work and long hours.