Ignore the chewed up blanket. It doesn’t bother him. For the first time in his life, he is safely indoors. “Bunny Elliot” is now set up in a quarantine space and even has a foster home lined up! This sweet boy was trapped by Jocelyn Elliott , Nichole Gunderson and volunteers with BunRabit’s Rescue. He was taken immediately to Veterinary Emergency Group Pittsburgh by Underground Squeaks where he was diagnosed with E cuniculi (Ec). He also has a neck wound that has been flushed out and hopefully will heal up pretty quickly. He is estimated to be about six weeks old but is underweight for his age. Once we got him home from the vet and settled in with the other quarantine bunnies from this rescue effort (in a separate area), we put some soft lullabies on for everyone and are giving him some time to decompress before evening meds and supplemental feeding. Thank you to everyone who has supported BunRabit’s Rescue (who took in two more buns from today’s rescue efforts including another bun with a neck wound) and us with helping these sweet rabbits who have never known home, love or safety #pittsburgh #smallanimalrescue #rabbitrescue #communitysupport #teamworkmakesthedreamwork #HelpUsHelpThem
First things first… THANK YOUs!
Thank you, Debbie, for your donation. And thank you, Susan, for your donation of supplies and taking time out of your day to do some bunny grooming! If we have missed anyone, please forgive us. We are grateful for each & every bit of support 💕
NEXT… NAME REVEAL:
Our newest bunny arrivals have been named! Welcome to The Squeaks Family, Goose & Grebe! Their names came from volunteer suggestions. (Goose has a lot of feelings and honks like a Goose to express those strong feelings. After lots of honking during the tick removal process, the name was suggested and stuck!)
Goose & Grebe will be heading to the vet today along with:
• Royce & Quasi: two of our sanctuary rats
• Fiona: one of our sanctuary guinea pigs
• Cali: one of our sanctuary chinchillas
Donations towards their care is badly needed.
And LAST BUT NOT LEAST…
Enjoy a quick video of Grebe (pronounced Greeb) giving some post-bath kisses.
To donate towards medical care:
💚Venmo (business): @thesqueaks
💚 PayPal: PayPal.me/undergroundsqueaks
💚 Online: https://square.link/u/nJDvMfd1?src=sheet
🐰 To sponsor spay(s):
https://square.link/u/fUmxZg1b?src=sheet
🐰 To sponsor 1 or more of the vaccines (4 in total):
https://square.link/u/NBitxvxb?src=sheet
You can also sponsor spay(s) or vaccine(s) thru Venmo, PayPal or the Online link just leave a note letting us know it’s a sponsorship 🐭
#pittsburgh #smallanimalrescue #bunnies #communitysupport
Today: Monroe (aka Fluffy) goes to the vet due to GI issues. Since arriving her 💩s haven’t normalized, because of this our vet put a pause on her spay and will be doing further examination/testing today to determine the cause. We do have funds to cover both Monroe & Miller’s (aka Snuggles) spay/neuter and vaccines, but today’s vet visit will be out of pocket. You can donate as part of our Med Fund Bday Fundraiser: Venmo: @thesqueaks PayPal: PayPal.me/undergroundsqueaks Online: https://square.link/u/nJDvMfd1?src=sheet Prickles heads to the vet to be neutered and get his first vaccine this Thursday. So far we have raised 60/160 towards his neuter and vaccines. You can donate towards this goal using the above options (Venmo/PayPal/Online) Prickles is learning to be a “proper house bunny”. He loves hay, pellets and greens 😋 Enjoy this video of Prickles enjoying treats in some stacking cups 🙌 #pittsburgh #smallanimalrescue #rescuebunny #CommunitySupport
Thank you from Team Squeaks & all The Squeaks but especially Meathead, our megacolon bun, and “Snuggles” & “Fluffy”, the loose buns that arrived last night!
Yesterday, several boxes of supplies arrived with supplies for Meathead, the bunnies, the rats and The Squeaks in general (pics in comments). Thank you, Julie, Alicia, Heather & anonymous for your donations!
And by the wee morning, we had already received $600 in donations from the trappers alone towards Snuggles & Fluffy’s vet costs! And overnight another $40 rolled in.
We are estimating that initial vetting + neuters + vaccinations will be a minimum of $620. Thanks to these generous donations the minimum estimate is covered 🙌
Thank you, Susan, Carol, Jackie and Kristi 🤩
This does not mean we aren’t in need of further donations. We don’t yet know about any additional vetting costs, we also have seven vaccinations this coming Tuesday (four are not sponsored yet), we have a spay (Georgie) & neuter (Washington) coming up in a few weeks with no sponsors yet. We also have three sanctuary animals seeing the vet in the next week, Magnolia (dental), Nicolas (dental) & Scrabble (hamster surrendered with skin infection).
Ways to donate to our general fund, vaccine fund and spay/neuter fund are in our last post.
Ways to donate towards our sanctuary animals is in the post before that. We will try to assemble all those together in a pinned post as well as on our website as soon as possible.
As for supplies, we have an Amazon Wishlist. We are also working on a pinned post of other supplies needed local and/or shipped.
We will continue to update on the new buns, The Squeaks and more. But, for now, please know how incredibly grateful we are for all the help & support 🥰
#pittsburgh #smallanimalrescue #communitysupport #rescuesupport #teamwork #ittakesavillage
We got some not-so-great news at the vet last week. I (Sammie) took Meathead to the vet due some diarrhea that had resolved with a dry diet but was followed by sudden weight loss. These symptoms were brand new to him. He was a rescue transfer that had been completely healthy during his time at the previous rescue.
After seeing the vet, he was diagnosed with Megacolon. He is our first bunny with Megacolon. Megacolon is a genetic, lifelong, life-threatening condition. Most buns end up needing meds the rest of their lives. BUT it is not without treatment options and hope. Our vet gave us an overview of Megacolon. And Rabbit Wranglers’ Suaz, who has experience with this condition, gave me some information to start with and who also pointed me to a Megacolon Facebook group. From this group we’ve seen that there are many ways to help MC buns and that many go on to live happy lives post-diagnosis.
We started Meathead on medication and have moved Meathead & Gloria to a sanctuary pen where we can keep a closer eye on him. We’ve changed his food and added supplements recommended for MC buns. Meathead & Gloria are now “Sanctuary Squeaks” and will have lifelong medical expenses plus the cost of special food, supplements, etc.
🌟 With all that said, we need sanctuary sponsors! You can scan the QR code in the picture below or click on this link https://square.link/u/9o4WQr6D?src=sheet. There are one-time and ongoing options.
Underground Squeaks is currently caring for a large number of sanctuary animals from mice to bunnies and even a special needs Bearded Dragon and a slider turtle. We are working on getting their pictures up on Facebook and our website. In the meantime, you can support a specific sanctuary animal such as:
💙 Meathead
🩷 Magnolia (who goes back to the vet next week for ongoing dental care)
💜 Nicolas (our guinea pig who had a tooth growing out of his nose)
-OR-
💚 You can donate to our general sanctuary fund.
🛒 You can also shop o
This sweet female trio arrived as part of the #johnstown51 rat surrender in June 2023. After a four week medical hold in foster care, they became adoptable. They were three of only a small portion of the Johnstown 51 rats that were healthy enough to be cleared medically and put up for adoption. They thrived in foster care. (Thank you, Tyler!) They returned to group foster a few months ago because they had adopters ready to adopt them! But the first adopters ghosted them and then a second potential adoption fell through. We are desperate to find these sweet girls the loving home they deserve! Interested in adopting this sweet trio? Apply online at undergroundsqueaks.org or email us at [email protected] #pittsburgh #smallanimalrescue #AdoptDontShop #rat
It’s always a good day to be thankful 🥰
We can’t do what we do without the help & support of others like you! So from all The Squeaks & the USQKS (small but mighty) Team… Thank you!
#CommunitySupport #AdoptDontShop #donations #teamwork #ThankYouForCaring
This friendly, playful bonded trio of female rats had a possible adopter lined up but it fell through.
From their foster: Squeegee is a very polite girl, always taking her treats with care. Galla is always snatching treats out of our hands! She’s a fast one. Cashmere is a bit shy at first but very friendly. All three rush to the cage door when they hear me coming.
We also have a pair of 1 year old males looking for an experienced home. These two weren’t doing well in their herd cage so we moved them to a cage of their own. They are doing great as a bonded pair! They are not aggressive but are skittish and would do best with someone who is experienced & willing to continue to work with them. Their adoption fee has been covered for an approved adopter.
#AdoptDontShop #SmallAnimalRescue #rat
U.SQKS has multiple #hamsters in need of foster or adoptive homes!
- four young Chinese Dwarf Hamsters - Ramrod, Little Torch, Sugarloaf & Summerland (Key West, FL transfers)
- Stormfly, a young Sunfire DJ (born in foster care)
We also have two special needs hamsters:
- Helen, a visually-impaired Sunfire DJ (Key West, FL transfer)
- Astrid, a young Sunfire DJ & Stormfly’s mom, who is thriving despite losing an eye to glaucoma (surrendered due to pregnancy)
Adoption & foster forms are available on our website, undergroundsqueaks.org. Completed forms can be emailed to U.SQKS at [email protected] #pittsburgh #SmallAnimalRescue #AdoptDontShop #Foster #YepTheresARescueforThat
-Ways to Donate-
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/8976effc
Venmo: @thesqueaks
PayPal: PayPal.me/undergroundsqueaks
Shop our Amazon Wishlist:
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TU9CYJ4NTF2X?ref_=wl_share
This will be our last fundraising post of the year (barring any emergencies) 🤞 We have launched a new GoFundMe for medical expenses after receiving feedback that some prefer the transparency of a GoFundMe page so they can see the donations & progress. You can still donate via Venmo and PayPal. If you prefer to avoid fees on our end, PM us for Zelle info. We will, of course, be giving regular updates on donation totals from all sources.
As 2023 wraps up, we will be focusing on:
- adoptable animals
- rescue updates including this weekend’s intakes
- different ways to support U. SQKS
GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/95b2f176
Venmo: @thesqueaks
PayPal: paypal.me/undergroundsqueaks
Shop our Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TU9CYJ4NTF2X?ref_=wl_share
#SmallAnimalRescue #Adopt #Foster #CommunitySupport #AdoptDontShop #SharingIsCaring #YepTheresARescueforThat
Please continue to donate if you can, shop our Amazon Wishlist and/or share the need #pittsburgh #smallanimalrescue #adoptdontshop
There aren’t too many things cuter than two baby chinchillas taking a dust bath together. Beluga, 9 weeks old, and Porpoise, 8 weeks old, are bonded and ready for their forever home!
Email us at [email protected] to inquire about adoption. Adoption form are available on our website, undergroundsqueaks.org
We have another pair of chinchillas currently available for adoption, Tia and baby Hadley!
Some FUN FACTS about chinchillas and chinchilla ownership:
❤️ While the average lifespan of a pet chinchilla is 8-10 years. They can live as pets for 10-20+ years. Our sanctuary chinchilla, Steve, recently passed away at 18 years old!
💜 They should NOT get wet and require regular dust baths. We use Oxbow Chinchilla Dust.
🧡 They are considered exotic pets so they will need to see an exotic vet when medical needs arise. (We can recommend local exotic vets.)
💙 They require a large cage to allow for them move & jump. We recommend a minimum of a double Critter Nation for a pair of full grown chinchillas. These boys are currently in a single Critter Nation but will need to be upgraded as they grow to full size. Ideally, they also get supervised playtime outside their cage. Did you know? Chinchillas can jump up to SIX feet!
💛 They should be kept at a consistent temp around 70 degrees. If their environment is too hot or damp it can lead to medical issues including infections.
💚 Most do best as pairs, require attention and regular cage cleaning.
🩷 They should always have access to quality hay & clean water along with quality pellets. We recommend Mazuri, Oxbow or Science Selective pellets. Ours also love the Science Selective treats.
🤎 While not always the snuggliest pets, Beluga has been handled since birth and Porpoise has been handled since he arrived. Neither is aggressive. And even if they never want to cuddle and watch TV with you, watching them take dust baths, eat & play with things with their little hands (google it; it’
#mondaymoney doesn’t have the same ring as #fridayfundraisers but tomorrow is Tuesday, our current vet run day. We have three animals scheduled: #bunny spay // a sick #hamster // a #rat with a mass Est. Cost: $550 Last week, the bill was $280. We had $245 donated greatly reducing our out-of-pocket expenses #pittsburgh #smallanimalrescue #spayandneutersaveslives #petrat #housebunny #exoticvet
💚 Medical Funds (Still) Needed ASAP 💚
(see below for more details as to where this money goes)
I apologize for sharing this a second time this week. But although we received enough donations to cover Sherlock’s emergency surgery and scheduled postmortem, that’s where the funds dry up but the need for medical funds (and funds in general) are ongoing.
🐰 Our newest buns will get their first vaccine shots. Cost: $70
🐰 Bob & Larry will get their second vaccine
Cost: $70
🐀 A rat with severe respiratory issues that if she doesn’t improve on current antibiotics will need to see the vet.
Est. Cost $150
🐀 A second rat has a small tumor that needs to be addressed asap.
Est. Cost $100-200 depending on diagnosis/treatment
Any costs not covered by donations are paid for by Adam & I (Sammie). The rats are sanctuary due to chronic health issues. Adoption fees for the bunnies only cover some of the vetting costs of vaccination & spay/neuter. This is why we need help to continue to help these small animals that too often fall through the cracks.
💚 Venmo: @thesqueaks
💚 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bcf5be87
💚 PayPal: [email protected]
🌟 Amazon Wishlist: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TU9CYJ4NTF2X?ref_=wl_share
🥰 Adam, Sammie & all The Squeaks 🐭
🐰 We need your help! Rabbit food needed! 🐰
🩶 We had a new beautiful bun, Dusty Rose (video below; sound on), arrive this weekend due to a landlord issue and have another arriving today that was saved from being dog bait. We also had two return from foster care that are bonded, neutered/spayed, vaccinated and ready for adoption! (Pictures coming soon at undergroundsqueaks.org)
🥕 WE NEED RABBIT FOOD, Science Selective House Rabbit Food! (Other bun supplies are welcomed, too, but food is what we are lowest on and need asap.)
📦 It is on our Amazon Wishlist for easy order & delivery. Or it can be dropped off in the South Hills (Castle Shannon; PM for drop off address) https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/3TU9CYJ4NTF2X?ref_=wl_share
💜 Once med checked, these sweet buns will also need fostering while we get spay/neuters scheduled and get them ready for adoption.
💚 Medical funds are still needed as well:
💰 Venmo: @thesqueaks
💰 GoFundMe: https://gofund.me/bcf5be87
💰 PayPal: [email protected]
🌈 Thank you to those who donated towards Sherlock’s surgery & care 💕
-Sammie & all The Squeaks 🐭
#pittsburgh #smallanimalrescue #yeptheresarescueforthat #adoptdontshop #housebunny #pittsburghanimalrescue #rescuebunny
