Foster Rabbits Need Your Help
A rabbit foster mom for Rabbit Advocates asked if we would be willing to set up a fund to help with medical costs for foster parents who take on bunnies that no one else wants.
Foster parents are financially responsible for each bunny in their care, and depending on the medical needs, the cost can be quite expensive. Our hospital is able to offer veterinary care to these bunnies at a deep discount, but the bill has to be paid for at time of service.
With the recent downturn of the economy, many foster parents are having a hard time feeding and caring for themselves much less a bunny or two or three. Unfortunately, without the help of fosters, many rabbits would have to be euthanized.
So, North Portland Veterinary Hospital set up “The Rabbit Advocate Donation Fund.” Donations are accepted for any amount to this special fund by contacting our office. In addition, direct donations are always welcome through the Rabbit Advocates website.
Thank you for your support.
Sincerely,
The Bunnies and Fosters for Rabbit Advocates
Attention Bunny People
Hello Lagomorpha (Bunny) Lovers – Feel the Love!
We have some exciting news from Oregon Humane Society to share with you. If you have a social rabbit who is happiest when meeting new people, then you just might have a budding therapy bunny. Our Animal-Assisted Interactions program at OHS is mainly comprised of dogs; however, social and friendly rabbits with proper training are welcome to become an AAI Pet Partner too. If you’d like to learn more, please come to this free (donations always welcome) introductory class.
Mark your calendar for Wednesday, May 12th from 7pm to 8pm for attending our Introductory Class About Rabbits as Therapy Animals in the Ehmann classroom at OHS. Please RSVP by emailing jennifersh@oregonhumane.org. Please leave your rabbits at home for this class.
OHS will also host a two hour hands-on training workshop with your rabbits on Saturday, May 29th from 11am to 1pm in our Manners Hall classroom. This class will teach you how to train your rabbit to become a charming, well behaved good citizen Pet Partner. Have fun with your rabbit. Registration is online and the fee is $35.
Both classes are taught by Oregon Humane Society Animal-Assisted Interactions volunteer Sarah Baran. She’s certified through the Delta Society, a non-profit organization dedicated to improving human health through therapy and service animals.
Oregon Humane Society, Animal Medical & Learning Center, 1067 NE Columbia Blvd, Portland, OR 97211. 503.285.7722
