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WELL BUNNY WEDNESDAY : Extreme Breeding & Why You Should ADOPT, Not Shop!![]()
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Over the years, rabbits have been bred for a variety of reasons. Extreme breeding is meant to result in certain physical characteristics such as lop ears, smaller “cute” face shape, density of fur (rex, angora, wooly, etc) and size of the rabbit (giant, dwarf etc.) Unfortunately, extreme breeding can cause all sorts of genetic health conditions for the bunny, which require medical intervention. This can be costly for both the bunny and the humans! ![]()
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For example, lops are prone to ear infections and dental issues. Rabbits with smaller “cute” faces are also prone to dental issues (after all they still have lots of teeth crammed into a smaller space!), as well as have a tendency for respiratory issues. Rabbits with rex coats often get pododermatitis (aka sore hocks/bumblefoot) as their fur is thinner, especially on their weight-bearing feet. Rabbits with thicker coats are prone to matting and require daily brushing. Giant rabbit breeds have issues with their heart, hips and joints, reducing their life expectancy, while dwarf rabbit breeds can be prone to digestive issues due to a smaller digestive tract. ![]()
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In addition to the health issues associated with breeding, there are ethical issues as well. Breeding rabbits often puts the health of the mother and her kits at risk. Overbreeding can lead to weakened immune systems, malnutrition, and possible complications during pregnancy and delivery. Breeders are often looking to make a profit and may not provide the long-term support new rabbit owners need, resulting in abandonment, mistreatment and overpopulation. Breeding rabbits may also have a negative impact on their behavior and socialization, further contributing to them being dumped when owners don’t know how to properly care for them/their specific needs. Sadly, sometimes even the breeders themselves dump rabbits who they know won’t make them a profit due to not looking perfect for the breed. ![]()
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What can YOU do to bring an end to extreme breeding practices?![]()
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1) DO NOT support pet stores that buy from breeders (Some PetCo stores just started selling rabbits again). Buy your pet supplies elsewhere and do not buy pets from stores that buy from breeders! ![]()
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2) FOSTER—if you aren’t sure you are ready for the commitment of a rabbit as a pet, considering fostering. There are so many rabbits in need, and when you foster a rabbit it frees up space for the rescue/shelter to help another rabbit in need. It’s a Win/Win!![]()
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3) ADOPT! Don’t shop at pet stores or breeders for your new furry friend. Adopt from a reputable rescue or shelter. Rabbits from a reputable rescue will already be spayed/neutered and vaccinated which helps reduce cost for new owners. Rescues specific to rabbits will also provide on-going support, and most will take the bunny back if it isn’t working out for whatever reason, which results in less dumped rabbits!
TAKE ME HOME TUESDAY![]()
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Have you ever wanted to adopt a rockstar? We can help with that! ![]()
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Meet Nelson, a curious and friendly little guy with a “hare”style that makes it look like he belongs on stage with a guitar in his paws. What he really wants, though? To belong to a person of his very own. If you’d like to make his wish come true, please email bunnies@luvnbunns.org for an adoption application. ![]()
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(Please note that Nelson’s litter box skills are still a work in progress, but we are hopeful they will improve once he’s in a home!)
SOMEBUNNY TO LOVE![]()
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Love was in the “hare” at our adoption center this morning! Congratulations to these two cuties and their humans. We wish you a lifetime together that is full of hops and happy flops! ❤️
BUNNY CARE CORNER![]()
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Hi, friends! Jasper Jellybean here, interrupting your regularly scheduled scrolling for an important re-post of this #BSA (Bunny Service Announcement). If your rabbit is anything like me, the fur is flying in your house right now. Perhaps you've found it skittering across the floor like tumbleweeds. Or attaching itself to your clothes. Or even floating into your mouth, nose, and/or eyelashes. Ma has much personal experience with that, and right now is no exception.![]()
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My "furnado" nickname has returned, and I'm not the only one currently spreading fluff everywhere. You should see the fleece blankets at LNB's adoption center! So I am here to remind you : please, please, PLEASE be proactive in grooming your rabbits. This is super important always, but especially at the times when us bunns are shedding even more than usual. If rabbits ingest too much fur when we're grooming ourselves, it can cause us to go into stasis. As any bunn and bunn parent will tell you, you do NOT want that to happen, because it can make rabbits very sick. Frequent grooming will help prevent this, because if you're removing the stray fur for us, there won't be as much left for us to swallow.![]()
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There are lots of ways to achieve this. Some humans gently pluck the loose tufts of fur, and others use a tool like the small animal Furminator. Another method is to wet your hands slightly and run them over your bunn - the dampness will make the loose fur attach to you, and it'll come right off. Fair warning, though : you just might look like a rabbit yourself if you choose this route. Expect your hands to be covered. 😆![]()
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Tell me : what's your preferred method for grooming your bunny? Does he or she enjoy it, or do you get guilt tripped into giving a treat afterwards? I am really, really cooperative with it, as you can see by the way I am snuggled up next to Ma in this picture, but I mean, I wouldn't turn down a delicious heart-shaped Oxbow treat...![]()
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Until next time ...![]()
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Nose boops and binkies,![]()
Jasper Jellybean (currently known as shaggamuffin) 🐰
Calling all Bunny Models!![]()
It's that time of year again- time to design our next bunderful calendar.![]()
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Photo entries are $10 each, max 10 photo submissions per person. Bunnies only, please! Calendar preorders are $15/ each. ![]()
Email photos to lizzymcneil@hotmail.com. Include bunny's name and indicate "in memory of" if applicable. Also include your mailing address. ![]()
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- the link on this post![]()
- venmo @Luv-n-Bunns-Rabbitrescue![]()
- paypal luvnbunns@gmail.com ![]()
- email lizzymcneil@hotmail.com for additional payment options, if needed
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Meet Caramelo! This fun-loving bunn was born in January, and what a delight it’s been to watch her and her siblings grow up with LNB. As you can see, she is looking high and low for her forever home - might that be yours? She sure hopes so! Not only does she promise to keep you entertained with her silly antics, but she will happily accept all the head rubs you’d like to offer.![]()
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To make that happen - please email bunnies@luvnbunns.org for an adoption application!
FLOWER POWER![]()
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Our annual Flower Power fundraiser is here! Check out all the beautiful possibilities and add a splash of color to your garden this year. LNB receives a portion of each sale, which will go straight to help the bunns in our care blossom. The fundraiser runs through 10/15, so hop on to it. Hoppy shopping!![]()
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www.flowerpowerfundraising.com/index.php/marketplace/seller/profile/shop/luvnbunns
We have a lot of fun events and posts coming up for fall, but we'll keep this vet bill fundraiser circulating in the background. Thank you all for your help so far!
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As some of our adopters already know, Luv-N-Bunns helps cover the cost of any pre-existing conditions that our alumni have, even when they're in their new forever homes. ![]()
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Handsome Charley has been having some serious issues with ear infections and has had to endure several ouchy procedures. We'd love to recoup some bunny funds to help with his bills and those of our other bunnies, which generally average $1,000-$2,000 each week! If you'd like to help out with our vet account funds, we would be forever grateful. Thanks so much and have a bunderful weekend!![]()
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~Liz![]()
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Venmo @Luv-n-Bunns-Rabbitrescue![]()
Paypal luvnbunns@gmail.com
FRIDAY VIBES![]()
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Recently adopted Rosita (formerly Addison) and her husbunn Porky hope you all have a weekend filled with lots of relaxing - and of course a treat or two! 💕