Rainbow Rescue & Retreat

04/02/2025

Building trust with your sugar glider takes time and patience. 🦇 Spend quality time bonding with them and watch your friendship grow!

04/02/2025

04/01/2025

🆘️ Specialty vet donations needed! 🆘️ https://linktr.ee/rainbowrescueandretreat

Raphy still isn't feeling well despite two trips to the vet, swapping antibiotics, adding anti inflammatories and nebulizing multiple times a day. Tomorrow we're going to the specialist at Avian & Exotic Animal Care to hopefully get some more help and answers. Send love his way! Please share and donate if you can ❤️‍🩹🐾

03/31/2025

Parrots love and thrive on a varied diet of fresh produce, chop, some seeds and a well balanced pellet

03/28/2025

🌱 10 Spring Care Tips for Your Pet ! 🌼

1. Spring Allergies: Keep Your Pets Comfortable 🌸🐾
Spring is a time of blooming flowers, but for pets, it can also mean allergy season. Be mindful of signs like itching, sneezing, or watery eyes. Bathing your pet regularly and wiping down their paws after walks can help reduce allergens they may bring inside.
Tip: Consult your vet about allergy treatments or medications for your pets if needed. 🐾💊

2. Parasite Prevention: Fleas, Ticks, and Mosquitoes 🦟🐾
With the warmer weather, fleas, ticks, and mosquitoes are more active. Protect your pets by using flea, tick, and heartworm prevention treatments as recommended by your vet.
Tip: Don't forget to check your pets for ticks after walks in wooded or grassy areas. 🌿🦠

3. Outdoor Adventures: Safety First 🌳🐾
Spring often means more outdoor time for pets, but make sure they’re safe while exploring. Watch for hazards like broken glass, sharp objects, or toxic plants like lilies, azaleas, or daffodils.
Tip: Keep your pet on a leash or in a fenced-in yard to prevent them from wandering into dangerous areas. 🌞🚶‍♀️

4. Hydration is Key 💧🐶🐱
With warmer weather on the way, pets can easily get overheated. Always provide plenty of fresh water for them to stay hydrated during outdoor playtime.
Tip: Consider filling up a kiddie pool with ice for your pets to play in or try out a sprinkler with them! 🧊🥤

5. Grooming: Spring Shedding 🧴🐾
As the weather warms up, many pets begin shedding their winter coats. Regular brushing will help reduce hair buildup and prevent matting, especially for long-haired breeds.
Tip: Safely use a de-shedding tool to remove loose hair and prevent hairballs or take them to a professional if you need an extra hand. 🐱✨

6. Springtime Diet Adjustments 🥕🐾
Spring may inspire your pet to be more active, so make sure their diet matches their energy levels. Consider adjusting their portion sizes if they’re getting more exercise or eating fresh, seasonal fruits (like berries) that are safe for pets.
Tip: Always consult your vet before introducing new foods into your pet’s diet. 🍓🍎

7. Check for Sunburn ☀️🐾
Pets with lighter coats or exposed skin (like around their noses, ears, and belly) can be prone to sunburn. Avoid long sun exposure and keep your pets cool in shaded areas during peak sunlight hours.
Tip: You can use pet-safe sunscreen on exposed areas or invest in protective clothing for your pets. 🧴🐾

8. Spring Cleaning: Keep Your Home Pet-Safe 🧽🐾
Spring cleaning is a great time to declutter, but be mindful of cleaning products. Make sure your cleaning supplies are safe for pets, and store them out of reach.
Tip: Use pet-friendly cleaning products that are non-toxic and safe for the environment. 🌱✨

9. Training Time: Spring is a Great Time to Teach New Tricks 🐾🎓
With longer days and better weather, it’s the perfect time to spend more time training your pet. Whether it’s teaching basic commands or fun tricks, mental stimulation helps keep your pet happy and engaged.
Tip: Use positive reinforcement techniques like treats and praise to encourage learning. 🍖🐕

10. Spring Socialization for Puppies and Kittens 🐶🐱🌸
If you have a new puppy or kitten, spring is the perfect time to introduce them to new people, animals, and experiences. Early socialization is key to raising a well-rounded pet.
Tip: Organize playdates with other vaccinated pets or attend pet-friendly events in your area to help them build confidence. 🐾🎉

03/28/2025

How accurate is your bebe's sign? Post a picture of your bebe and tell us their sign in the comments.

03/27/2025

🌟 Thank You Thursday! 🌟

Today, we’re giving a big shout-out to Dr. Julie Davis and her incredible team at Carolina Veterinary Hospital of Sanford, PC for their unwavering dedication to the animals in our community and our rescues at Rainbow Rescue & Retreat! 🐾💖

Dr. Davis has been a cornerstone of our community, providing expert care, comfort, and compassion for every animal that walks through their doors. Whether it's routine checkups, life-saving surgeries, or emergency care, Dr. Davis and her team always go above and beyond to ensure our animals get the best possible treatment. 🙏💉

We are beyond grateful for their hard work and commitment to our mission. Thank you for being part of our rescue family and for making such a difference in the lives of the animals we serve! 🌈

Drop a 💖 in the comments to help us thank Dr. Davis and her amazing team for their care and compassion!

03/26/2025

🐾💗🐇With Easter on the way, it’s time for our annual PSA about rabbits as pets. Rabbits aren’t the right pet for everyone. DO. YOUR. RESEARCH. 🐰💗🐾

Meet some of our bunny friends who were given up by their families when the kids got bored/didn’t properly care for them.

Here are a few things to keep in mind:

🐇 Rabbits can live 10 years or more.

🐇 They require regular habitat and litter box maintenance- they’re MESSY. They don’t perfectly litter box train.

🐇 Routine nail trims and stimulation are a must. Routine access to fresh fruits, veggies, and pellets. Constant access to hay.

🐇 Rabbits CHEW. They love to burrow and dig.

🐇 Mature bucks spray urine to mark their territory, and mature does can become cage aggressive. Neutering/spaying can decrease these behaviors BUT it is dangerous to put rabbits under anesthesia. A healthy neuter can cost $600+ and spays can be upwards of $2000.

🐇 It is tough to find rabbit savvy vets, so you have to be prepared to travel or treat at home.

🐇 Not all rabbits make good pets for young kids. Most don’t like to be held at all.

🐇 Bunnies need space. They don’t belong in cages for long periods of time. They need space to explore, get zoomies, and lounge around.

🐇 Not all bunnies get along, you can’t throw a bunch together. Not to mention you don’t want accidental bunny babies adding to the pet homelessness crisis.

For most people, a chocolate bunny is best. If you do your research and decide a rabbit might be a good pet for your family, feel free to message us with any questions you have. We love talking about our bunnies! And we can help you locate a rescue or reputable breeder (ignore the ones that sell “Easter bunnies,” PLEASE!)

Thanks for reading! 🐰💗🐾

03/26/2025

Sweet dreams for your sugar gliders! 🌙 These nocturnal cuties need their beauty sleep during the day—keep their space dark and quiet!

03/24/2025

Parrots can be quite the Chatterboxes!

03/22/2025

03/21/2025

**Angus Update! 🐾**

Angus here, just dropping in with the latest gossip from my foster kingdom. Big news: I’ve got a new foster brother! His name’s Roscoe, and I’ve been trying my absolute best to convince him that we should be besties. But guess what? He’s *super* shy.

Like, hide-in-the-corner-pretend-you-can’t-see-me kind of shy. I keep offering him my best toys and giving him the most inviting side-eye, but he's still unsure. (I guess I’ll have to *really* up my charm game... maybe a few more dramatic tail flicks?)

Anyway, Mom’s been super cool lately—she gave me a bunch of new toys (I’m currently living in a plastic tunnel... don’t ask, it’s my hideout), and the best part? She LETS ME HUNT. Yes, you read that right. I’m basically the cat version of a medieval knight now, patrolling the house and conquering every feather that wiggles.

So, fingers crossed that Roscoe and I can become fast friends soon. Until then, I’ll be here, living my best, toy-hunting, corner-stalking life. 🐾

03/20/2025

🚨 Raphael Needs Your Help! 🚨

Sweet Raphael is still fighting to heal, but now he’s battling a upper respiratory infection (URI) on top of everything else. 💔 This poor guy has already been through so much with his tail amputation—and we still haven’t even raised enough to cover the surgery he had.

Can you help? Donations go directly to his medical care, ensuring he gets the treatment he desperately needs. Even $5 makes a difference!

💸 Donate here: https://linktr.ee/RRRdonations
❤️ Cashapp: $disallusioned
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💚 Zelle: 910-691-3859
📢 Can’t donate? Please share to spread the word!

Let’s rally for Raphael and get him the care he deserves. 🐀💜

03/19/2025

Caspian Fontina has made himself right at home with Raphael 💗🐁🐀