Welcome to the July issue of the House Rabbit Network e-newsletter!

 

With summer upon us, we would like to remind bunny parents to be mindful of the heat and the dangers it presents to rabbits. Temperatures of 90 degrees or higher can be fatal to rabbits, and, when humidity levels are high, even a temperature of 80 degrees can cause heat stress. If you do not have an air conditioner, there are several things you can do to keep your rabbit cool. These include freezing water in soda bottles so your bunnies can lay against them, putting ice in their water bowl, and misting their ears with water. You can also use a fan to blow air across an ice block. For more tips on summer dangers, including fleas and fly stroke, please check out: http://www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/summer.shtml

 

HRN is currently involved in a large scale rabbit rescue in Plymouth. This began in the spring when we received word about several rabbits on the loose. Exact numbers were not known but it soon became clear that the rabbits were not neutered or spayed - and their population was growing at a rapid rate. Domestic rabbits rarely survive in the wild for long. Without the necessary skills to make their way, they are vulnerable to predators, and their lives are often frightening and short. With these concerns in mind, a core group of volunteers has been making enormous efforts to catch these bunnies. Extra help is always needed so if you are able to assist with this rescue please contact our hotline at 781-431-1211.

 

Readers may recall that in January of this year HRN took in over 30 rabbits in a law enforcement case. These rabbits, many of whom were babies at the time, became known as the Fitchburg rabbits. Some have been adopted but many are still waiting for loving homes. Please consider adopting one of these bunnies – by doing so you not only be welcoming a new bunny to your home, but also opening up a space in a foster home for a Plymouth rabbit. Profiles of the Fitchburg rabbits can be found at: http://www.rabbitnetwork.org/adoption/fadopt.shtml

 

July’s Bunny of the Month is Daisy, a brown and white English Spot mix - and a big lovable bun! Daisy is always at the edge of her cage watching you, and as soon as you open her cage door, she wants you to love her with lots and lots of pets! Daisy does wonderful bunny flops, even in her cage. She's a happy girl! Daisy is very playful and loves to run around. She is also gentle and sweet, and would do well with children. You can see a picture of her at http://www.rabbitnetwork.org/adoption/bunofmonth.shtml

 

Each year HRN produces a calendar featuring HRN rabbits. We are now gathering photos for the 2008 calendar. If you have any high resolution bunny pictures that you would like to submit we welcome you to do so! The only caveat is that the bunnies need to have been fostered by or adopted from HRN. Please send photos of no more than 5 MB per email to enverking@... by August 1^st.

 

And finally, don’t forget the annual Bunny Bash on Saturday August 4^th at 1 pm in Wilmington. This is a fun pot luck where bunny friends meet to chat and trade stories. You can also bring pictures to show off your buns! To sign up and get directions, email info@... or call our hotline at 781-431-1211. We hope that you can

make it!

 

Thank you for your support of the buns!

 

House Rabbit Network

781-431-1211

 

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