Meridian Canine Rescue

11/02/2024

Are you ready to… Name That Bunny?!🐰

We’d love your help naming our 6 male bunnies. We transferred them in last weekend, and we thought this would be a fun way to raise money for their vaccinations.

The rules are simple: for every $5 donation, you can enter your favorite name for each rabbit. Enter as many times as you want. We’ll draw names over the weekend and announce the winners — and of course, let these little boys know their names. 😊

Here’s how to participate:

1. Donate via the button on this post
2. Comment “donated” and your name idea

All donations will be used to provide their initial veterinary care. Their first appointment is next Tuesday.

Bunny 6 is quiet and independent. He’s the least curious about humans so far. Mostly keeping to himself, he stays out of trouble with the other boys and is content to hang out companionably when one of his friends wants a cuddle. He was the first to check out the hay bale, and he likes to explore dark, hidden spaces in their indoor enclosure.

Let’s hear those name ideas!!

11/01/2024

Are you ready to… Name That Bunny?!🐰

We’d love your help naming our 6 male bunnies. We transferred them in last weekend, and we thought this would be a fun way to raise money for their vaccinations.

The rules are simple: for every $5 donation, you can enter your favorite name for each rabbit. Enter as many times as you want. We’ll draw names over the weekend and announce the winners — and of course, let these little boys know their names. 😊

Here’s how to participate:

1. Donate via the button on this post
2. Comment “donated” and your name idea

All donations will be used to provide their initial veterinary care. Their first appointment is next Tuesday.

Bunny 5 is easygoing so far. He might not be the first to explore, but he’s curious once he sees it’s safe. He is often cuddled up with another bun. He doesn’t really mind when we come in and out to feed — often one of the first to grab some greens and start chomping.

Let’s hear those name ideas!!

11/01/2024

Adoptable dog Shadow is enjoying the fall weather. He likes going outside for walks with foster mom, Chandice, and then playing and sunbathing by the windows when they go back indoors.

Visit our website to learn more about adopting Shadow.

10/31/2024

Are you ready to… Name That Bunny?!🐰

We’d love your help naming our 6 male bunnies. We transferred them in last weekend, and we thought this would be a fun way to raise money for their vaccinations.

The rules are simple: for every $5 donation, you can enter your favorite name for each rabbit. Enter as many times as you want. We’ll draw names over the weekend and announce the winners — and of course, let these little boys know their names. 😊

Here’s how to participate:

1. Donate via the button on this post
2. Comment “donated” and your name idea

All donations will be used to provide their initial veterinary care. Their first appointment is next Tuesday.

Bunny 3 is a bit more subdued. You can often find him quietly eating next to one of his friends. He is sometimes upset when we come in to clean or feed, and he’ll let us know this by first running into a hideout, then thumping once loudly. But he quickly comes back out to eat those greens.

Bunny 4 has become more confident. In fact, he’s a little spitfire. He will explore new sections of his habitat, let the other bunnies know they’ve made him mad, and keep a close eye on the food supply. He’s one of the first to approach when we go in to feed them.

Let’s hear those name ideas!!

10/31/2024

“Management” includes setting up the environment to keep everyone safe and prevent any problem behaviors.

How many management strategies do you see in this photo of Coco resting in the home?

Remember that we have several other dogs in this house, none of whom like each other, so we manage the environment carefully to keep everyone calm, safe, and happy.

10/31/2024

If you are struggling with your dog's behavior and don't know where to turn or what your next steps should be, we are here to help! Book a Pay-What-You-Can Consultation with our staff trainer and get simple to follow instructions and advice about how to begin improving your dog's behavior. You will also be sent links to additional resources, information and our recommended trainers list. After your consultation you are given the option of making a donation to MCR based either on the value you feel you received or on how much you feel like you can afford. Book Today using this link: https://calendly.com/meridian-canine-rescue/behavior-consultation-paywhatyoucan

10/30/2024

Want to work with bunnies? We could definitely use more volunteers. Shifts available 10:30-12 daily. Apply via the link below. 🐰

https://meridiancaninerescue.my.salesforce-sites.com/volunteer/VolunteerSignupMCR

10/30/2024

Are you ready to… Name That Bunny?!🐰

We’d love your help naming our 6 male bunnies. We just transferred them in over the weekend, and we thought this would be a fun way to raise money for their vaccinations.

The rules are simple: for every $5 donation, you can enter your favorite name for each rabbit. Enter as many times as you want. We’ll draw names over the weekend and announce the winners — and of course, let these little boys know their names. 😊

Here’s how to participate:

1. Donate via the button on this post
2. Comment “donated” and your name idea

All donations will be used to provide their initial veterinary care. Their first appointment is next Tuesday.

Bunny 2 is also a pretty outgoing guy. He can be a little troublemaker at times with the other buns. He has no problem approaching humans, throwing gates open, and moving the food bowls around. This little guy sniffs everything and loves to eat plants fresh from our yard.

Let’s hear those name ideas!!

10/30/2024

It’s time to… Name That Bunny!! 🐰

We have a fun request for you all. Will you help to name our 6 male bunnies?

The rules are simple: for every $5 donation, you can enter your favorite name for each rabbit. Enter as many times as you want. We’ll draw names over the weekend and announce the winners — and of course, let these little boys know their names. 😊

Here’s how to participate:

1. Donate via the button on this post
2. Comment “donated” and your name idea

All donations will be used to provide their initial veterinary care. Their first appointment is next Tuesday.

First up is Bunny #1. This little guy was the very first bun to leave his carrier, explore his new home, eat, sniff us — everything. He’s been the bravest and most curious so far.

Let’s hear those name ideas!!

10/29/2024

We just wrapped up an awesome day at the prison!

Luna came to class today in her cute pink harness to listen to the senior handlers teach the new handlers some basic concepts. It was her very first time in the classroom, and she did great! She participated in a teaching exercise for the humans and got an A+ for her hard work. Such a smart, sweet girl. She’s picking up skills quickly.

After class, we had 1:1 training with each dog in the yard. New handlers and interns shadow the group to continue learning from the more experienced handlers.

Zack and Jimmy shared their observations about how new dog Sam is doing. He’s settling right in and being the goodest boy.

Alex, Steven, and Tennessee demonstrated how to use a spatula smeared with peanut butter for continuous reinforcement with Rocky.

And Vince and Will showed off Beans’s progress with muzzle training. Great team work today from everyone!

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The EPIC Program teaches skills to both dogs and humans and is a partnership between our organization and the Idaho State Correctional Center.

10/29/2024

Many, many thanks to Christopher of Supporting Shelters Inc. for helping us create this bunny habitat for the newest members of our organization.

We have lots of exciting updates to share with you about the rabbits, but for now, please drop a comment thanking Chris — and go follow his account when you’re done. 😊

10/28/2024

Don't forget to pass by and get some great quality dog food and donate some items for the dogs!

10/28/2024

EPIC dog Rocky uses a variety of rewards during his training sessions at the prison. We’ve found that peanut butter is one of his faves 😋

Training tip: use a spatula with some peanut butter or other wet/sticky food smeared on it to practice loose leash walking with your dog.

10/28/2024

It’s been a BUSY day! We created a temporary set up and took in 6 new bunnies today to help our friends over at Lake Lowell Animal Rescue.

The biggest thanks goes out to Melissa, Christine, Shannon, and Kelly for making today’s rescue possible. 🩷🩷

We will share more info when we’re less sleep deprived. 😅 But we absolutely will need some help from our wonderful community to take care of these new kids — so stay tuned!

10/27/2024

Adoptable dog Shadow has decided that this is one of his favorite spots in his foster home. Absolutely perfect for sunbathing on a beautiful fall afternoon.

Thank you to his foster, Chandice, for taking such good care of him. Interested in adopting Shadow? Check out our website to learn more.

10/27/2024

‼️ Bunny rescue happening TODAY ‼️

If you are able to donate one of these walk-in coops, we would be so incredibly grateful! 🙏

We’ll share updates this afternoon, so stay tuned for more info. And please email [email protected] if you’d like to help us with this project. 🐇

Thank you!

⏰ We have a time-sensitive request! ⏰

We will rescue several rabbits very soon, and we are hard at work creating habitats for them at our farm. We urgently need at least two large walk-in runs, like the one pictured here, to set up enclosures when they arrive.

We would be more than happy to accept used items, as well. Please email [email protected] if you’d like more info and/or want to get involved in this project. We need all the help we can get. Thank you!

Link to product: https://a.co/d/2rptC8D

10/27/2024

Porky has been in foster care for one week, and he’s doing so well. He loves yard time, and he adores his foster parents. 🩷

10/26/2024

⏰ We have a time-sensitive request! ⏰

We will rescue several rabbits very soon, and we are hard at work creating habitats for them at our farm. We urgently need at least two large walk-in runs, like the one pictured here, to set up enclosures when they arrive.

We would be more than happy to accept used items, as well. Please email [email protected] if you’d like more info and/or want to get involved in this project. We need all the help we can get. Thank you!

Link to product: https://a.co/d/2rptC8D

10/26/2024

Please say hello to Sam!!

This good boy just joined our EPIC Program today. He’ll stay at the Idaho State Correctional Center and complete life skill training before adoption. He’s in very good hands with trainers Zack and Jimmy.

Can’t wait to get to know Sam and share his progress with you all!