The Bluey & Alice Bunny Refuge Cockatoo, Victoria

13/09/2025

HEEEEEELP
After a large surrender group we need foster carers to help get these buns to a condition where they can safely have their desexing surgeries.

Some are underweight, some overweight, one morbidly overweight!

All food supplies, can help with some set ups.

12/09/2025

Fabulous.

12/09/2025

Are you THAT special person?
We need a helping hand with our Rescue Shop 💌

Dear Bunny Friends & followers,

Every order from our Rescue Shop does more than just delight a bunny lover — it directly helps us feed, house, and care for the rabbits who’ve found safety here at the Refuge

Right now, we’re looking for a kind-hearted volunteer who can take on the important job of packing and posting shop orders. It’s not glamorous, but it’s absolutely vital. Without it, our shop can’t run smoothly — and the buns miss out.

We need someone who:
• Can spare a few hours each week
• Has an eye for detail (and maybe enjoys wrapping up little parcels with love)
• Is happy to be part of a small, passionate team keeping the refuge alive

What you’ll be doing:
• Packing orders (everything is provided and ready to go)
• Posting them out on time
• Knowing that each order you send is a direct lifeline for our bunnies 🐰

If this sounds like something you could do — or if you know someone who might — please get in touch. Even a little bit of your time could make a world of difference.

With gratitude (from me, and a whole lot of floppy ears),
Caz
The Bluey & Alice Bunny Refuge

10/09/2025

🐰We need your help again 🐰

We’ve had a wonderful run lately, but sadly, we’re once again in need of extra support.
For almost 11 years, this refuge has survived only through your incredible generosity — and today I need to reach out again.

If anyone has a spare million lying around, we’ll take it! But truly, every bit helps:
• $100,000 (joking)
• $10,000 (still joking)
• $100 (monthly maybe)
• $10 (weekly)
• even $1 (needs to be $2 min for a tax receipt)

Every donation makes a difference (please note: donations must be $2 or more to be tax-deductible).

Right now, many of our buns are waiting for surgery. We never put a rabbit through surgery unless we know we can cover the vet bills — but with so many girls needing procedures (which are always a little pricier), we’re really struggling to keep up.
Our newest babies arrived today! 9 waiting on their spey/neuter surgery, 9 coming Saturday!

💛 The ultimate way you can help is by setting up a small weekly donation.
Just a few dollars each week gives us the steady support we need to cover surgeries & care.

👉 Set up your regular donation like this:
1 Head to your internet banking app
2 go to make a payment to anyone
3 begin the set up to make a payment
4 choose frequency of payment (your pay frequency is best)
5 choose pay now

This will ensure that the funds will be sent to our account without you needing to do it yourself each time.

The Bluey & Alice Bunny Refuge (B & A Bunny Refuge)
633000
154921886

Please email a screen shot of any donations to:

[email protected]

if you would like a tax receipt.

31/08/2025

This is so accurate. Please consider adoption first!

Someone actually called us today and said, “I don’t want a bunny that’s been owned before. I only want a new one.”

…Ma’am. This is a rescue. Not the mall. Not Build-A-Bunny Workshop. We don’t have shrink-wrapped rabbits stacked on a shelf waiting for you to pick your favorite color.

Here’s the thing: every single bunny here has a backstory. That’s the whole point of rescue. They’ve been dumped, abandoned, neglected, or given up through no fault of their own. They need homes too.

And the truth? Adopting from rescue is always better than shopping. Here’s why:

- Our bunnies are already spayed/neutered. That’s hundreds of dollars (and a lot of stress) you don’t have to worry about.

- They’re fully vetted. You’re not rolling the dice on hidden health problems.

- They’re litter trained. No “new bunny smell” all over your carpet.

- They’ve been socialized and cared for in foster homes, not shoved into a cage at a farm store.

Meanwhile, those “brand new” bunnies you find for sale? Too often they’re underage, unvetted, and sold without a thought for their future.

Cute today, but tomorrow you’re left with surprise vet bills, hormonal chaos, and sometimes even surprise litters.

Rescue isn’t about perfect, shiny, or new. It’s about giving real animals the second chance they deserve and in return, you get a healthy, grateful companion who’s ready to love you back.

Adopt. Don’t shop. Because “pre-loved” is actually the smartest choice you can make.

26/08/2025

🌿🐇Please help us if you can!🌿🐇

23/08/2025

Bunny picked up thank you

Thanks to eveyone wh eanted to help!🐰

Is anyone able to pick up a bunny from the Chadstone area and deliver to the Rescue this weekend by any chance?

16/07/2025

WOOHOO!
Our boutique, in house, boarding is open again!
We are still setting up the website, but please email us on [email protected] to check availability!

At Hop To It, you have the benefit of 11 years plus of looking after buns, both sick & well.
Looking after rescued animals means taking on many different illnesses & ailments which, of course, leads to a wealth of knowledge.

At Hop To It we have been taking boarders since 2017 & pride ourselves in providing a high standard of accommodation.

All set ups are a minimum of 7 panels with the average being 8. Double pens are available on request. Our floor is very soft & well cushioned, heating & cooling in the room, soft fluffy rugs & solid panels between each pen mean there is no chance of contact between your bun & any other boarders.

Loads of toys, soft rugs, hides, tunnels etc in each run, helping to make your buns stay interesting & fun, add on the take home cardboard chew toy & natural fibre hay bag to keep the holiday feeling going.

03/07/2025

All rescues need support & we have a great new supporter.
The Bendigo Bank, where we have always banked!
I popped into the branch at Narre Warren Sth just last month and the staff were absolutely amazing.
I was so bowled over by them that we moved all of our accounts to them & we have already been given a donation from the board there.
An amazing way to support us, where you don't need to spend a cent, is to open an account at this branch.

No need to move all of your banking, just your bunny vet bill account would be amazing.

Just mention us when you contact Sarah.

To do this:

Please contact our account manager Sarah,

Sarah Kirby | Customer Relationship Officer
Community Bank – Narre Warren South
Shop 8, Amberley Park Sc Narre Warren South VIC 3805
Bendigo and Adelaide Bank
P: 03 8790 3411 I E: [email protected]

29/06/2025

Plum’s Adoption Story 🐇💜

Plum spent the first year of her life living in a pet store before being taken in by a rescue. She waited quietly, day after day, hoping someone would see her gentle heart. We chose to adopt because every bunny deserves a loving home. When you adopt, you not only change that bunny’s life but also make room for another in need.
When we first visited the rescue, we met two other bunny pairs in the adoption room, but something didn’t quite click. Then we brought Plum in from the adoption room. The moment she saw my son, she hopped straight into his lap and fell asleep. It was instant. It was magic. Plum had found her person, and we had found a missing piece of our family.

Over time, we've learned that bunnies who come through adoption can have many different starts to life. Some are shy, some are curious, and some need extra time, but with love and a safe place, they blossom. Plum has settled in beautifully. Plum is confident and affectionate and has formed a strong bond with our whole family. But my son is her human. She waits by the door when he’s at school, and bursts with excitement when he returns.

Plum now spends her days doing zoomies, binkies, and flopping in sunny spots all signs of a pleased bunny Best of all, Plum will sleep in Tylers bed under the covers! Watching her thrive has been one of the most rewarding experiences of our lives.

Bunnies don’t just need a home they need a family who sees them, loves them, and gives them the space to shine. Plum found hers, and we are forever grateful.
If you’ve ever thought about adopting, this is your sign. 💫There are so many beautiful buns waiting for their chance to be loved.
Book a meet and greet now, a little life could be waiting just for you. Don’t wait, your perfect match may be hopping closer than you think. 🐰❤️

25/06/2025

Voting closes this Monday June 30th at MyGivingCircle and we could be sharing in a $88,000 grant with your help at https://mygivingcircle.org/the-bluey-and-alice-bunny-refuge-inc/vote

All we need to do is finish as a Top #10 Australian charity to get a grant.

Please vote for us for free before June 30th at https://mygivingcircle.org/the-bluey-and-alice-bunny-refuge-inc/vote and share this post so others can vote as well.

Plus if you're able to make a generous donation to us you can donate at https://mygivingcircle.org/the-bluey-and-alice-bunny-refuge-inc/donate and we get an extra vote for every $ you give.

A donation of $100 means an extra 100 votes. Based on the current votes, if we raise $ 6,391 in donations it will mean 6,391 votes and we make the top 10!

Thanks for your generous support and please remember to vote and donate at https://mygivingcircle.org/the-bluey-and-alice-bunny-refuge-inc/vote
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15/06/2025

🐰 Meet Patches! 🐰
Curious, quirky, and full of charm

This handsome little bun is a delightful mix of curiosity, energy, and personality, and he's patiently waiting for his forever family.

Affectionately described as "a bun full of surprises", no two days are ever the same with Patches. One moment he’s doing laps around the playpen, the next he’s sprawled out for a well-earned nap—life with Patches is never boring!

Mealtimes are a highlight for this little guy—he absolutely lives for fresh hay and greens, and even has a signature “dinner dance” to show his excitement. Bonus: he’s litter trained, making him an ideal indoor companion.

Like many bunnies, Patches can be a bit timid at first. But with gentle, consistent care and slow pats, he quickly warms up. Once you’ve earned his trust, you’ll have a loyal, affectionate friend who’ll brighten your days.

Patches is also well-socialised with his bunny friends in foster care and would love to bond with a companion. He’s playful and engaging—his favourite games include tipping heavy bowls and stacking cups, a hobby that brings out his entertaining side and keeps everyone smiling.

If you're looking for a sweet, funny, and active little bunny to complete your family, Patches might just be your perfect match.

🐇 Bunnies are social creatures—Patches will need to be adopted with or bonded to a bunny friend.

💛 Ready to welcome some bunny special into your life?
📅 Book a visit: https://blueyalicebunnyrefuge.org.au/book-online/