Nelly's Ark

Nelly's Ark We are a family owned pet store speciallizing in adoptions of cats, rabbits and guinea pigs, also we

WILDLIFE VICTORIA......With consecutive high temperatures forecast in Victoria over the next few days, please be conscio...
02/02/2025

WILDLIFE VICTORIA......
With consecutive high temperatures forecast in Victoria over the next few days, please be conscious of wildlife.

Just like us, native animals are vulnerable during hot weather and may experience heat stress.

Symptoms of heat stress in wildlife can vary between species. Common symptoms include panting, fanning of wings, and abnormal behaviours such as lethargy and disorientation. It’s also common for species to take risks in search of fresh water and shade – such as arboreal (tree dwelling) species coming to ground and nocturnal species active during the daytime.

If you see animals exhibiting these behaviours, please call 24/7 Emergency Response Service on 03 8400 7300.

Please if you have outdoor bunnies, please bring them indoors tomorrow if possible🐰☀️🥵. If you cannot house them indoors...
26/01/2025

Please if you have outdoor bunnies, please bring them indoors tomorrow if possible🐰☀️🥵. If you cannot house them indoors then follow tips below......
🐰Frozen water bottle in their enclosure
🐰 Use Fans
🐰Make sure they are in full shade
🐰Ice cubes in water bowls
🐰Ceramic tiles from the freezer
🐰Cold veggies like kale, spinach, Bok Choy, etc
💚 Nelly

☀️TOO HOT FOR ANY DOG TO BE WALKED TOMORROW 🐾🐾😭 I hope I don't see anyone walking their dog..... otherwise 😡🤬
26/01/2025

☀️TOO HOT FOR ANY DOG TO BE WALKED TOMORROW 🐾🐾😭 I hope I don't see anyone walking their dog..... otherwise 😡🤬

FYI for the weekend. 🥵🌞
02/01/2025

FYI for the weekend. 🥵🌞

FYI 🐾🐾💚 NELLY happy new years everyone 🥳
31/12/2024

FYI 🐾🐾💚 NELLY
happy new years everyone 🥳

31/12/2024

Happy new years eve!!🎉Come in for some
free human popcorn & a and a liver treat for your pup. Simba enjoyed visiting today😍🐾🐾

Don't think I'll be able to bite my tongue today if I see someone walking their dog!!! 😡😭🐾🐾
25/12/2024

Don't think I'll be able to bite my tongue today if I see someone walking their dog!!! 😡😭🐾🐾

🐾🐾🌲 Merry Christmas Everyone. 🎄🐾🐾 Thanks to you all for your ongoing support for our little adoption pet store. 🐰 Have ...
25/12/2024

🐾🐾🌲 Merry Christmas Everyone. 🎄🐾🐾
Thanks to you all for your ongoing support
for our little adoption pet store. 🐰 Have a favourite day today with your family & friends.
💚 Love from Nelly, Tim, our kids & our 17 pets

TOMORROW! 41 degrees 🌞. For their safety, please do not walk your dogs. FYI ............
15/12/2024

TOMORROW! 41 degrees 🌞. For their safety, please do not walk your dogs. FYI ............

Someone visited our little shop today! 🧑‍🎄Merry Christmas 🎄 everyone!!!!
14/12/2024

Someone visited our little shop today! 🧑‍🎄
Merry Christmas 🎄 everyone!!!!

08/12/2024

UPDATE!!!!!!! Adopted!!!!!! 🤩 Good luck in your new home PABLO! 💚🐰

03/12/2024

Can anyone recommend an aircon service business in Fairfield?.

Keep in mind..... Dogs paws can blister. 💚 Nelly
23/11/2024

Keep in mind..... Dogs paws can blister.
💚 Nelly

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BUNNY COOL TODAY & TOMORROW! 🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰IF YOU NEED SOMEWHERE FOR YOUR BUNNY TO STAY OUT OF THE HEAT TOD...
21/11/2024

HOW TO KEEP YOUR BUNNY COOL TODAY & TOMORROW! 🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰

IF YOU NEED SOMEWHERE FOR YOUR BUNNY TO STAY OUT OF THE HEAT TODAY AND TOMORROW MESSAGE ME. I can pop them in my rabbit boarding room at a reduced rate of $10 P/n. Please keep them out of the heat!
💚 NELLY

Rabbits don’t tolerate heat well and are more susceptible to heat stroke than humans – so
if you’re feeling hot this Summer, just imagine how your little bunny must be feeling!

Rabbits can’t sweat like humans, instead they rely on a panting action and their ears to keep them cool. A rabbit’s ears are made up of large blood vessels – as a cool breeze moves past these vessels, it helps cool the blood. The cooler blood is then circulated throughout the bunny’s body.

Do you know the common signs of heat stress, and what to do if your bunny runs into trouble?

Signs of heat stroke may include:

Laying fully outstretched.
Fast and shallow respiratory rate or laboured breathing
Hot ears
Lethargic and unwilling to move around.
Inappetant – refusing to eat or drink.
Eyes half closed.
Reduced toileting
If you rabbit is displaying any of these signs, seek veterinary advice immediately. Do not douse your bunny in water in an attempt to cool him – this can lead to further stress.

Here are some helpful tips to help keep your bun cool this Summer:

Access to plenty of shade and cold water
Rabbits should have access to plenty of shade and cold water at all times, particularly on those warmer days. Provide multiple sources of water in case one is knocked over and even try placing ice blocks in his water dish to keep it cool throughout the day.

Move your rabbit inside.......
When the temperature exceeds 30 Degrees Celsius outside, move your bunny indoors – particularly if there are consecutive hot days. It may be useful to place a fan nearby their cage, however be mindful not to have the fan blowing directly towards them. Also be sure to keep all cords well out of your bunny’s reach.

Frozen water bottles.....
Freeze water in an old milk bottles and place them throughout their enclosure – they can lie against them when feeling hot.

Provide room to stretch and cool down.....
Make sure they have enough space to stretch and cool down. Ceramic tiles can be placed in the fridge prior to putting in the enclosure.
(Yes the bunny in picture is up for Adoption! )

LEST WE FORGET ❤️
10/11/2024

LEST WE FORGET ❤️

💚PABLO 🐰Available for adoption NOW Big cheeky boy 😜He is 4 months old.Flemish giant X New Z.Not desexed.. NOT Vaccinated...
09/11/2024

💚PABLO 🐰
Available for adoption NOW
Big cheeky boy 😜
He is 4 months old.
Flemish giant X New Z.
Not desexed.. NOT Vaccinated.
Partially litter trained. VERY FRIENDLY 😍
Come into Nelly's Ark Fairfield to visit him.
Adoption Fee $50. NOT available for foster.
ALL ADOPTIONS APPROVED BY NELLY ONLY

UPDATE!!!! ADOPTED 😍🐰💚BANJONeeding to rehome this big boy! (He is not mine) I already have 5 bunnies,🤣 husband always sa...
09/11/2024

UPDATE!!!! ADOPTED 😍🐰💚BANJO
Needing to rehome this big boy! (He is not mine) I already have 5 bunnies,🤣 husband always says no more.🤦😉 He is 4 months old.
Flemish giant X New Z.
Not desexed.. NOT Vaccinated.
Partially litter trained. VERY FRIENDLY 😍
Come into Nelly's Ark Fairfield to visit him.
Adoption Fee $50. NOT available for foster.
ALL ADOPTIONS APPROVED BY NELLY ONLY

HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY to our amazing staff member Skye! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉Hope you enjoyed your surprise counter decorations upon a...
06/11/2024

HAPPY 18th BIRTHDAY to our amazing staff member Skye! 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
Hope you enjoyed your surprise counter decorations upon arrival to work today! 😜🤣
💚 Nelly & the family! ❤️

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125 Station St
Melbourne, VIC
3078

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Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 5pm

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Happy new years eve!!🎉Come in for some free human popcorn & a and a liver treat for your pup. Simba enjoyed visiting today😍🐾🐾

UPDATE!!!!!!! Adopted!!!!!! 🤩 Good luck in your new home PABLO! 💚🐰

So many dogs visited today because it was the perfect walking weather!!!!! 💚🐶🐾🐾

Ummmmmmm so Boo(my duck) enjoys the car so much she always falls asleep 🤣😂💚 Nelly

UP FOR ADOPTION! 🐰 Mocha, male, 2 years old, NOT Desexed but is toilet trained. Came from a home with children so very friendly with kids. Message me for more information. All adoptions approved by me. 💚 Nelly

UP FOR ADOPTION!!!! Tiny is her name! Being lazy and loving is her game 🤣🐰 yes her name is "Tiny" but this girl ain't tiny!!! if you would like to give an old girl a relaxing quiet indoor home for her senior years Tiny is the one for you. She is 8 years old and vaccinated. Message me for more information. 💚 Nelly

Just some of our current bunny boarding residents wishing you a Happy Easter!!!! Love Nelly!!!! 💚🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰🐰❤️ Wait till the last pic, 3 bunnies SUPER cute! 🤣🤦 (My kids not too impressed)) 😜

Merry Christmas to all my beautiful customers. Thanks for all you ongoing support to our little family business. I hope your doggies all enjoyed their gift from under my tree. 💚 🐾🐾 Nelly and family. Xxoo

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