Rabbit Meadows

07/16/2024

It is with a heavy heart that I want to let everyone know that the founder of Rabbit Meadows, Sandi Ackerman, passed away on Friday, July 12th, 2024. Sandi was 81 years old.

Sandi spent over 35 years saving animals. Sandi started one of the first rabbit rescue organizations in the US and remained devoted to animals to the very end.

Sandi loved her animal friends and worked tirelessly to prevent their suffering and cruelty.

I hope that in Sandi's memory, you all will continue her mission of helping by spaying/neutering your animals, donating/volunteering your time to the rescues out there and treating all animals with love and respect.

On a personal note, i had volunteered with Sandi for almost 10 years. I never once saw her put her own needs first. I saw her bring back animals on the brink of death and turn them into loving pets willing to trust again. I never once saw her take a day off or go on vacation. Her life was devoted to animals and I'm sure she lost some friends in the process. At the end of her life, I hope she felt good about all her success stories and all the lives (animal and human) whose lives she impacted - Jessica Mango

Give your furry friends an extra "cookie" today in Sandi's memory.

04/12/2024

We are in the process of closing Rabbit Meadows non-profit rescue and would like to point all of our Fred Meyer Rewards Program members to Country Road Rabbit Rescue . A fantastic new rescue for rabbits in need of end of life care.

*We have a new way to support us!*
Unfortunately this opportunity is only for residents of Washington, Alaska, Idaho & Oregon.

If you shop at Fred Meyer & live in those states, you can now link your rewards card to our nonprofit & we earn money when you do your regular shopping!!

To do this - logon to your account at Fred Meyer.com & go to the Community Rewards Program. Search our organization by name or our unique FM code JB301.

It's as easy as that! Thank you, friends 💛🩷🩵

01/30/2024

UPDATE: Nosey has found his permanent home!!
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This is NOSEY (Nibbles brother). If you look closely you'll NOT see his nose! Born appx 11-15-19, neutered, vaccinated. Friendly little guy until you try to clip his nails. We're in Poulsbo. Please message us to schedule an appointment to visit him.

01/28/2024

Rabbit Meadows is closing and must find homes for our few remaining rabbits.
NIBBLES, a house rabbit born appx Nov 2019. He's a neutered male, a beautiful black bunny who loves pets and allows you to pickup and hold him. Adoption fee $70. If you don't yet have confinement for a rabbit, wait until you meet with us.

07/05/2023

Spreading like wildfire’: Rabbit disease decimating bunny population on Whidbey Island
https://www.kiro7.com/news/local/devastating-disease-decimating-langley-bunnies-whidbey-island/5JSMOCKTHNEELERE7WARQJPRAE/?fbclid=IwAR3gKYsJ1mC8XsmBDFoPYYFix9BPimtVOQnzDHGGO7PszsQhP5QS5fVd4zs

The virus is called rabbit hemorrhagic disease, or RHDV2. It’s highly contagious and fatal for rabbits.

06/25/2023

PLEASE have your vet vaccinate your rabbits against RHDV2!

OAK HARBOR - The Washington State Department of Agriculture (WSDA) state veterinarian’s office has confirmed the presence of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus type 2 (RHDV2), in rabbits in Island County.

05/21/2023

EXCITING NEWS! AN EMERGENCY CLINIC HAS RECENTLY OPENED IN NORTH SEATTLE THAT HAS 3 (three!) VETERINARIANS WHO KNOW RABBITS (and other "exotics" of course).
This is a VERY welcome change from the "emergency" clinic in Bothell.

Opening Day! We are ready to be of service. 206-828-6868.

04/05/2023

03/03/2023

Rabbit Meadows has been rescuing rabbits & other small critters for 35 years now, and we've passed along the Rainbow Bridge poem countless times, always without an author's name. It's wonderful to finally learn who wrote this amazing poem. Edna Clyne-Rekny can now be added as the author.🥰

https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/author-of-rainbow-bridge-poem-about-animal-heaven-was-finally-found-and-was-clueless-about-its-fame/?utm_campaign=newsletters&utm_medium=weekly_mailout&utm_source=03-03-2023

Art historian and cat owner Paul Koudounaris managed to turn up the original poet decades after Rainbow Bridge became famous.

02/22/2023

Mama Bunny and Cat Join Forces to Raise Their Newborn Babies Together https://www.tiktok.com/.creek.farm/video/7202688454289788203?refer=embed

Replying to asseverated them last night, but I think I’m gonna put them back together today because the mother rabbit seems more stressed now.

02/01/2023

02/01/2023

04/17/2022

An essay by Missouri Williams https://www.nytimes.com/2022/04/12/magazine/rabbits-pets.html

My friends and family don’t get it. All I can do is try to describe what it’s like to be with them, the moments I’m not sure I can do without.