Meows & Mutts Rescue

04/06/2025

Please do not buy a bunny without a little research.

NO! BUNNIES MAKE HORRIBLE EASTER GIFTS!

Easter will soon be upon us. The scents of Spring flowers and store shelves brimming with Peeps® remind us of this extraordinary time of the year.

And oh…those TV commercials containing adorable bunnies nibbling at tiny bales of hay and vegetables…they bring smiles to our faces. Wouldn’t a bunny make for an unforgettable Easter gift?

NO! NÍL! 不！NON! NÃO! NEIN!

In any and every language, the answer is “no, bunnies are horrific Easter gifts.”

Dismally, an estimated 90% of all bunnies given as Easter gifts are either surrendered to shelters, turned loose in the wild and/or die. All outcomes are horrific.

Domestic rabbits lack the survival skills required for outdoor living and are easy prey to local predators. They are not equipped to survive diseases that they will likely be exposed to, have dietary differences when compared to wild rabbits and their coat colors don’t provide camouflage from predatory animals.

Shelters fill quickly following the Easter holiday and are generally ill-equipped to care for these animals.

As for gifts for children, "Contrary to popular belief, rabbits are not a good choice for children,” shared Jennifer Macbeth from Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue. “Rabbits are prey animals and are generally frightened by noises and unpredictable movements of smaller children. Rabbits don't like to be picked up and will often bite or kick. They have fragile spines and end up with broken legs or backs if a child drops them." Jennifer reminds us that, "Last year alone, our rescue received over 1,200 surrender requests, mostly from parents that got a rabbit for their child and realized it was not a good fit."

Rabbits require a significant amount of time, attention, specialized/exotic veterinary care and space to run around in.

Electrical wiring attracts rabbits and can often lead to electrocution.

There is a great deal of cleaning and grooming required.

The decision to bring a rabbit into a home can only be made after lengthy consideration…and MUST be clearly discussed with the recipients and caregivers.

"We encourage parents to talk to a local rabbit rescue and visit first to see what is involved in having a rabbit companion. Rescues generally spay/neuter the rabbits, know their temperament and offer rabbit education and ongoing support," added Macbeth.

Rabbits live an average of eight to 14 years; owning one is a long-term commitment!

Toy bunnies, chocolate rabbits, LEGO® bunnies and/or bunny slippers are far better, easier and more humane options!

If a decision is made to bring a rabbit into your home, please...adopt, don't shop!

04/02/2025

Kleo and Charlie traveled north last summer to a new family. This is why we do what we do. Beautiful, happy kitties living their best life.

03/31/2025

Two week KITTEN fosters needed. We supply everything but the e love. Let us know if you can help.

03/31/2025

4AM and we are off!!!! In 8 hours we will be in Austin Tx and these 4 sweet, lovable FeLv+ babies will join the Austin Pets Alive! Program and their futures are looking bright🌞🌞🌞

Thank you to everyone who made this possible, our Medical team, fosters and especially Austin Pets Alive for giving these cats a second chance to live a happy, comfortable life in a home.

03/26/2025

 Final Update: Someone shot her. SHOT her. I don’t have words for the absolute evil our animals face daily Sadly, her spine has been damaged beyond repair and she has been humanly euthanized .

Facebook will not allow me to edit the original post so here’s the final update on Sweet Maya.

03/26/2025

Update: sweet Maya is at Ark, and the good news is she does have feeling her legs. However, initial assessment with xraysMobile County Animal Shelterproximately $500. If you would like to donate to her care, you can call ARK and donate at
(251) 342-2956 or you cann donate below. Thanks in advance.

We are headed to the Mobile County Animal Shelter to pick up this beautiful, but injured pregnant cat. Asking for prayers and good thoughts to be sent her way as we head to ARK veterinary clinic.

03/22/2025

We pulled Graham and Floyd from the The City of Mobile Animal Services Thursday for surgery. These two one eyed boys will be available for adoption in April. Let us know if you are interested.

03/21/2025

Update: Thusbis not the news we like to sharere, but sadly, this baby passed away this weekend Fly high

‼️ URGENT FOSTER NEEDED ‼️

Foster found thank you Oksana!!

DONATIONS NEEDED!! Help us help them

This sweet male cat just came into the county shelter in critical condition—he is extremely dehydrated, severely underweight, and suffering from flea infestations, skin issues, and pale gums. He only has until the end of the day to find a foster and be pulled to safety.

03/21/2025

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THANK YOU FROM THE BOTTOM OF OUR HEARTS TO EVERYONE WHO MADE THIS POSSIBLE!!!
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Meows and Mutts Rescue extends a heartfelt thank you to everyone who participated in our Jordan's Way fundraiser this year. We successfully raised nearly $12,000, which will help us navigate the upcoming kitten season, which is already shaping up to be challenging. We are seeing a significant number of pregnant mothers and kittens this spring.

First and foremost, a huge thank you to Kris and his team at Jordan’s Way, for their dedication in raising funds for struggling rescues. You all are amazing!

We also want to express our gratitude to Reney's Honey Butter 🐝🩷for providing our team with delicious food, which helped us tackle all the challenges Kris presented. If you're in search of a tasty breakfast or lunch, be sure to follow them on Facebook and treat your family to a delightful meal. Additionally, we appreciate Camellia Blue Pet Resort🐶🐾 for offering us a venue for our fundraiser. Both of these businesses are locally owned, and we encourage everyone to support and follow them.

A big thank you goes out to our volunteers and fellow rescues who came to support the fundraiser. We couldn't achieve anything in this rescue without your help, and we are incredibly grateful for your willingness to take a pie to the face and for all that you do daily to foster, love, and care for our rescue pups and kitties until they find their forever homes.

Lastly, we want to thank everyone who watched, shared, liked, and donated to this fundraiser. Your support for our small rescue means the world to us. Rescue work is demanding, time-consuming, and deeply rewarding, yet it comes with significant expenses. No one becomes rich running a rescue, believe me, in fact some of us go broke. The financial backing from our community is crucial for us to continue saving the unwanted, sick, injured, and abandoned animals in which we take!!!!

03/20/2025

Thank you, Makayla at the Mobile County Animal Shelter for letting us know about these sweet bottle babies. They are on their way to Denise Parker who graciously volunteered to care for them. It takes a team. Let us know if you would like to foster.

03/19/2025

Meows and Mutts needs 3 - 6 week fosters!! We are in desperate need of need of fosters for cats, kittens and puppies. If you are interested in helping save lives, message us today or visit our website @ meowandmutts.org

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03/18/2025

Traveling to Connecticut and back with my faithful sidekick, Mama. She is such a special dog, and is proof that some babies just need a little time. About 2 years ago I went to a shelter to pick up some puppies for transport, and guess who was there? Mama, on the list to be euthanized that week. So, i loaded her up and off we went. She had quite an eventful first few months with me. She broke her leg when she fell off the stairs the first week at home. I wasn’t able to really touch her for several months, other than treating her injury. She was a mess.

Now, two years later, she is my favorite riding buddy, my ride or die. She loves going on transport and is extremely well behaved.

Sometimes we have to give those shy, scared dogs a chance and time to show us the beauty inside.

03/16/2025

A huge thank you to and all the amazing people at Paws Crossed Animal Rescue for my cool new hat to cover my BALD head. Love bringing cats to this fabulous rescue. Go give them a like.