Bunlandia Rabbit Rescue and Rehab

28/02/2025

ZELDA UPDATE

Sorry for the delay in updating! Yesterday was a long and stressful day and once everyone was finally home, bunny chores took priority.

Overall, Zelda is a mess, but we kind of knew this. There is a lot of unknowns with her medically. Since she was dumped, we know nothing about her before December 2023.

The good news is that blood was I witnessed was irritation due to her bladder sludge and she did not have to undergo emergency surgery yesterday! Medically speaking though, she remains a bit of a hot mess. Zelda had xrays, an ultrasound, and blood work yesterday.

X-rays revealed significant arthritis in her spine and hips and a sludgy bladder. The arthritis we suspected and given the her size and suspected older age, not really a surprise.

The ultrasound showed that her enlarged heart appears to be larger than April when it was last looked at, and she also has a "nodular like mass" in front of her heart. Now that mass could be fat, since rabbits tend to store fat near their heart, but it's looking more nodular than in April, so it could also be a thymoma. Her heart issues are why she is not currently a candidate for a spay. We will be looking into options for getting a more detailed ultrasound or EKG to further look into her heart issues.

Bloodwork was overall pretty good! The big thing we were looking for was if she was anemic, which would indicate bleeding and point to needing immediate surgery. She has one liver level that is pretty high and her globulins are also pretty high. High globulin levels point to inflammation and can be an indicator for E. Cuniculi (EC). E. Cuniculi could cause her bladder sludge, so we also sent out for the E. Cuniculi testing. Since her bloodwork showed overall good levels, she is now on metacam to help with both her arthritis and the discomfort of the bladder sludge.

A huge thanks to everyone who reached out to check on our Queen Zelda yesterday. If you've visited Bunlandia in the past year, you have met the Queen and she is so special! We love her so much.

Donate through Paypal:
paypal.me/Bunlandia
Donate through Venmo:
venmo.com/BunlandiaRabbitRescue

27/02/2025

Today is vet day, but due to an emergency with Zelda, you aren't seeing our normal in car photos on the way to the vet.

Romy & Michelle are being seen for the issues they came into rescue with and a f***l test.

This morning I noticed some slight vaginal bleeding from Zelda. She has been having some bladder sludge lately, so I'm hoping it is related to that. She is sanctuary with us and due to an heart condition, sedation/anesthesia is high risk and a spay was not advised. However, we may need to take that risk depending on what the Doctor determines. I am scared for our Queen Z. I just dropped all the girls off and am a bundle of nerves.

If you can help with any of our expenses today, we would be so grateful! Zeffy is preferred since Paypal and Venmo take a percentage, but anything is appreciated!

Zeffy (no fees!)
https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/f6932a25-a4b5-4281-8763-93cf4f22d52c

Donate through Paypal:
paypal.me/Bunlandia

Donate through Venmo:
venmo.com/BunlandiaRabbitRescue

26/02/2025

Stopped by to visit Squash (bunlandia alum Nova) this afternoon for nail trim for her and her buddy Squish! Safe to say I was happier to see her than she was to see me 😅

26/02/2025

Luck and Jim are now available on our Petfinder!

https://www.petfinder.com/member/us/ct/seymour/bunlandia-rabbit-rescue-rehab-ct620/

26/02/2025

Please help us to welcome Romy and Michelle to Bunlandia! Romy and Michelle are 1.5yr old rex sisters who were living outside in a hutch that they kept escaping. During the most recent escape, Michelle was being actively stalked by a hawk. Both girls are very sweet but understandably scared. Romy (tort) appears to have an upper respiratory infection and Michelle (brown & white) had a wound on her side that is already healing. We suspect that Michelle scraped herself while escaping the hutch.

These girls are very lucky to be safe inside tonight and are a perfect reminder of why rabbits do not belong outside in hutches. Domestic rabbits have zero survival skills and are no match for the many dangers and predators outside.

Both girls will see the vet this week and in addition to the f***l tests to rule out intestinal parasites, they will more than likely be put on antibiotics. If you would like to help us with Romy & Michelle's first vet visit, you can do so by donating at any of the links below!

Zeffy (no fees!)
https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/f6932a25-a4b5-4281-8763-93cf4f22d52c

Donate through Paypal:
paypal.me/Bunlandia

Donate through Venmo:
venmo.com/BunlandiaRabbitRescue

25/02/2025

Exciting news for our big man Max! Last night, he was one of our eligible bachelors for a speed date with bonding alums Tilly and Holi and he did great! So great in fact, that Max is now on a foster to adopt adventure while he works on bonding to Tilly and Holi!

Video is Max getting acclimated to his new area in his foster home!

24/02/2025

🌟Meet a Rescue Monday🌟

This week's Meet a Rescue Monday is Luigi! Luigi is a 2 year old Silver Marten who is just the sweetest man! He loves a good snuggle session and LOVES his pellets!

You can apply to adopt Luigi here:
https://form.jotform.com/213504453297052

22/02/2025

It's been a rollercoaster of a week here in Bunlandia, so today we are bringing you good news only!!

Get ready, because the first good news is a

🚨FOSTER FAIL ALERT🚨

JP came to us from a basement where he was surrounded by snakes. He was being bred, and his offspring used to feed the snakes. So basically, his life was a literal horror movie. Despite living through that, JP is a wonderful, happy, and trusting soul. He is basically a puppy trapped in a big bunny body!

So we were not terribly surprised when his foster told us that she couldn't imagine life without him and was ready to officially adopt him! JP is so wonderful, she never really stood a chance!

We are overjoyed for the glow up that our sweet puppy bunny has made. We love you, JP!! 💚

Status: ADOPTED! 🥳

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21/02/2025

🥳HAPPY BIRTHDAY PJ!!🥳

Today is PJ's 6th birthday, and thanks to all of you who donated to his life-saving neuter, he is here to celebrate it, and hopefully, many more!

PJ is recovering well and exploring his surroundings, although he is still a bit unsure. He has a buffet of food options and has been either exploring or comfortably lounging everytime I check his camera today.

If you would like to donate to PJ or send him a birthday gift, you can donate through any of the links below. Zeffy is preferred since Paypal and Venmo take a percentage, but anything is appreciated!

Zeffy (no fees!)
https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/f6932a25-a4b5-4281-8763-93cf4f22d52c

Donate through Paypal:
paypal.me/Bunlandia

Donate through Venmo:
venmo.com/BunlandiaRabbitRescue

Amazon Wishlist (we are running low on syringes and toys specifically)
https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/1HV6SBS69BA0X?ref_=wl_share

21/02/2025

PJ has arrived in Bunlandia after a successful neuter surgery! He's understandably a bit out of it tonight as he needed extra pain management, but he's been exploring his area slightly and getting acclimated.

A huge thank you to everyone who sent donations to help us save PJ today! Tomorrow is his 6th birthday and thanks to all of you, it's going to be his best one yet!

Today was a hard day after the loss of Alfie yesterday, but being able to honor Alfie by saving PJ made the day a little brighter.

If you would still like to help us with PJ, you can donate through any of the links below. Zeffy is preferred since Paypal and Venmo take a percentage, but anything is appreciated!

Zeffy (no fees!)
https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/f6932a25-a4b5-4281-8763-93cf4f22d52c

Donate through Paypal:
paypal.me/Bunlandia

Donate through Venmo:
venmo.com/BunlandiaRabbitRescue

20/02/2025

**URGENT HELP NEEDED TO SAVE PJ**

Just as we were preparing to say goodbye to Alfie yesterday, I received a phone call from one of our Vets. They had a male rabbit with testicular cancer who needed a life saving neuter. The rabbits owners could not afford the treatment and instead were asking to euthanize him. The Vet's office arranged to instead have PJ surrendered to the Vet, who would neuter him if I would agree to bring him into Bunlandia. Of course, I immediately said yes. Not only does PJ deserve a shot, it feels like a way to honor Alfie. PJ will turn 6 this Friday and we really want to give him a shot at seeing his birthday!

PJ is having his neuter this morning and will come to Bunlandia tonight, but we need your help in covering this unexpected expense! Here's how you can help!

You can call our vet Shore Haven directly at 203-469-6531 and make a donation to the Bunlandia account. This is the quickest way to immediately cover PJ's expenses.

Or you can donate through any of the links below. Zeffy is preferred since Paypal and Venmo take a percentage, but anything is appreciated!

Zeffy (no fees!)
https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/f6932a25-a4b5-4281-8763-93cf4f22d52c

Donate through Paypal:
paypal.me/Bunlandia

Donate through Venmo:
venmo.com/BunlandiaRabbitRescue

20/02/2025

I am so sorry to have to share that we had to say goodbye to Alfie today.

Alfie saw the vet yesterday due to some hacking noises I was witnessing and the news was not good. His abscess was back after having been removed for a second time just last month. Not only was it back, but it was back with a vengeance. His surgical recheck two weeks ago showed zero signs of recurrence, but yesterday, he had a significant amount of pus in his mouth and the x-ray would show that the abscess was now starting to eat into his jaw bone. In addition to the abscess returning, Alfie had also developed severe pneumonia, most likely from aspirating on the pus in his mouth. Chest x-rays were also very bad. The hacking noises were basically him choking on his own pus and these episodes were becoming more frequent and he was become very stressed by them as he panicked to try and breathe. Due to the extent of the pneumonia, he was not currently a candidate for (yet another) surgery and the prognosis was not good seeing the abscess came back twice already. He was unlikely to be able to recover from the pneumonia since he would just keep aspirating pus into his lungs.

I consulted heavily with rescue colleagues and our veterinary team and we all came to the same conclusion. It was kinder to let Alfie go now with peace and dignity than to wait until the pain of his jaw abscess sent him into catastrophic stasis or he choked to death/drowned on his own pus. Alfie deserved better than that.

Alfie was a joy. Despite dealing with jaw abscesses for the last year, he was playful, full of energy and loved toys. We knew that he would most likely become sanctuary given his medical issues, so we were starting to make that transition with him. Alfie left this world with a belly full of his favorite fruits, at peace and surrounded by so much love. He was only 3 years old.

I'll see you in the clearing Alfie. I'm sorry we didn't have more time together my love.

18/02/2025

1,102 DAYS

That is how long I've been waiting to make this post.

Over the weekend, I picked up Pippa and Belle from their foster home and brought them back to Bunlandia. They had an adoption appointment! The appointment was scheduled for Saturday, but due to the winter storm, we were forced to reschedule. While disappointing, I am now grateful since it meant I was able to spend one last weekend with these beautiful girls.

Last night was finally Pippa and Belle's turn and I feel like they truly hit the jackpot. They will have their own room in an incredibly rabbit savvy home (can you say exotic vet?), with a family that is unphased by their shy natures. These girls were overlooked for 3 years, but the wait was so worth it.

I tell all my adoptables, "we will get you the right home, I promise." To be honest, I was starting to think that maybe I wouldn't be able to do that for Pippa and Belle, but last night I was finally able to fulfill that promise I first made to them in February 2022.

So please, join me in jumping up and down and screaming with joy, because after 1,102 days I can finally say Pippa & Belle - ADOPTED!! 🥳🥳

18/02/2025

It's boys day at the vet today! Alfie, Luca, and Otto all have rechecks and Kevin is being seen for a weepy eyes. We are also dropping off f***l samples for Jim (recheck) and new girls Kayleigh and Becky!

Donate through Zeffy (no fees!):
https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/f6932a25-a4b5-4281-8763-93cf4f22d52c

Donate through Paypal:
paypal.me/Bunlandia

Donate through Venmo:
venmo.com/BunlandiaRabbitRescue

17/02/2025

Bunny Lu has helped hundreds of rabbits and now they need all of our help! Bunny Lu was so supportive when Bunlandia was getting started. I have been to there rescue personally, and they are such a needed resource for rabbits not only in their community but across the Mid-Atlantic! Please take a few moments to sign this petition. The rabbits cannot afford to lose Bunny Lu!

🚨 Bunny Lu desperately needs your help to continue operating!!

We are calling on Augusta County to reconsider their recent decision deeming the rescue’s operations “non-compliant” with current zoning regulations. This decision threatens to shut down the rescue, putting countless rabbits at risk and leaving our community without an essential animal welfare resource.

For 26 years, Bunny Lu has provided a safe haven for abandoned, neglected, and surrendered rabbits. The rescue works tirelessly to rehabilitate and rehome rabbits while also educating the public about proper rabbit care and responsible pet ownership. The compassionate work being done here is invaluable to our community—and it must be protected.

Without Bunny Lu, local shelters will be further overwhelmed, and many rabbits in need will have nowhere to go. With only 30 days to appeal the decision, time is running out to ensure this rescue can continue its mission of saving lives.

We need your help! By signing this petition, you are showing your support for Bunny Lu and urging Augusta County to allow the rescue to continue operating. Together, we can send a powerful message that the rescue is an irreplaceable part of our community—and it must be saved.

Please sign and share this petition today to help protect Bunny Lu and the animals that depend on it. Every signature brings us one step closer to ensuring a future for this essential rescue.

Thank you for your support!

https://chng.it/X4DqN9MQQL

17/02/2025

🌟Meet a Rescue Monday🌟

This week's Meet a Rescue Monday is Elspeth! Elspeth is a 4 year old mini lop who packs a lot of personality into her petite self! Elspeth never had hay before coming to Bunlandia, and she LOVES it! Not only does she enjoy eating it, but she adores playing it in. Elspeth is such a sweetie and loves attention too.

You can apply to adopt Elspeth here:
https://form.jotform.com/213504453297052

16/02/2025

There are two very common lies that breeders like to tell themselves and their would be customers. The first is "I'm an ethical breeder," and the second is "none of my animals end up in rescue."

Meet Becky & Kayleigh, sisters who are just over 6 months old. These sisters were born to a very surprised family after they purchased a female from a breeder. Much to the surprise of the family (and the breeder), they were sold a pregnant rabbit. That definitely doesn't seem "ethical" to us and also would NEVER happen if you adopt from a rescue!

Oh, and these girls are "Plush Mini Lop Lionheads," which is just breeder speak for "I like to create and overcharge for mutts, future health issues be damned." Again doesn't seem ethical to us, and oh yea, these two "luxury rabbits" are now safe in rescue!

Becky and Kayleigh will be vetted and spayed before they are cleared for adoption. They are tightly bonded, so it is our plan to keep them together and adopt them out as a pair.

Donate through Zeffy (no fees!):
https://www.zeffy.com/donation-form/f6932a25-a4b5-4281-8763-93cf4f22d52c

Donate through Paypal:
paypal.me/Bunlandia

Donate through Venmo:
venmo.com/BunlandiaRabbitRescue

15/02/2025

I have a busy morning before the snow hits! Picking up some fosters, picking up some new intakes, and making sure everybun is settled in before the storm.

Zelda, however, has already gotten cozy for the day!