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Foster Rabbits Need Your Help

August 23, 2011 2 Comments » General, Rescue

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

Rabbit Advocates: Adoptions, Education, & Nail Trim Event – 2nd Saturday every month

Hello Lagomorpha Lovers

Rabbit Advocates is excited to announce an outreach/education program held the 2nd Saturday of every month.  If you’d like to adopt a rabbit, learn about rabbits, or learn how to trim your rabbit’s nails, you should go.

Who: Rabbit Advocates, a group devoted to the welfare of domestic rabbits.

What: Outreach to chat with visitors about adopting adorable, lovable rabbits as companion pets to inside homes. RABBITS AVAILABLE FOR ADOPTION! All adoptable rabbits are spayed and neutered. Free tips and educational materials on caring for and enjoying house rabbits! We also will offer nail trims and light grooming for pet rabbits that the public brings to us (donation appreciated).

Note: People bringing rabbits for grooming and nail trims should bring their own clean bath towels and, if possible, their own grooming tools. Please try to arrive before 2:30pm to ensure pawdicures for everybunn, and please form an orderly line near the pawdicurists (or in the warehouse area) to avoid congestion in the store. Suggested donation: $5 – $10 per rabbit.

When: Second Saturday of the month from 12 p.m. – 3 p.m.
2011 Dates: Mar 12, Apr 09, May 14, Jun 11, Jul 09, Aug 13, Sep 10, Oct 08, Nov 12, Dec 10.  Outreach adoption flyer.
Where: Western Pet Supply, 6908 SW Beaverton-Hillsdale Highway, Beaverton, OR, 97225 (503) 297-6644.
Cost: Free (donations appreciated for nail trims/grooming; suggested donation $5 – $10 per rabbit).

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

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