New Mexico House Rabbit Society

14/11/2024

Jax and Dougie are a brother/sister pair. Jax is a blonde male and Dougie is an agouti female. They were born in May 2024 and have been in foster care with NMHRS since they were a week old.

Since they are young, they will need a lot of room to romp and play. They are total sweethearts. Dougie is a little explorer. She's not scared of wandering around the house. She also loves running at very high speeds.

Jax is a very friendly bun. He is very chill and likes to relax after his meals. He loves playing with cardboard boxes, being inside, on top or chewing them! Did you know that rabbits are happier, healthier, and live longer in pairs?

Jax and Dougie must be adopted together and never separated. They are spayed/neutered and fully vaccinated for RHDV2. If you would like to provide them a forever home, please submit an application at bit.ly/NMHRSadoptionapp

08/11/2024

When picking up a rabbit, ALWAYS make sure their hip and back legs are supported and properly secured. Unfortunately, we often see accidents where someone was holding a bunny incorrectly and it resulted in paralysis from spinal damage.

Also, did you know that rabbits don't have a scruff like cats? Picking up a rabbit by their neck skin is like picking up a human by their neck skin - it hurts! Plus it means their hips and legs aren't supported.

02/11/2024

NMHRS maintains a list of veterinarians who see rabbits. You can view this list at https://newmexicohrs.org/list-of-vets/

It is time for us to update the list again and we are looking to you, our NM rabbit community, to help - especially those of you outside the Albuquerque area.

Please let us know if there is a vet not on our list who should be.

We just need the name of the clinic. We will call them to get the rest of the information provided on the list.

Thank you!

23/10/2024

Tis the season for scary things, and those vet bills sometimes give us a heart attack 😅

Make sure to have at least $500 saved for emergency vet care. At such a scary time, you don't want to have to think about whether or not you can afford life-saving care.

14/10/2024

All rabbits will show signs of age at different times, but it most often will look like:
-slowing down/being less active
-changes in fur
-loss of muscle mass
-changes in mobility/arthritis
-changes in vision or hearing
-additional health issues

We recommend taking your senior rabbit(s) to your vet twice a year for a checkup. Seniors still live happy lives when they continue to be cared for 🩷

10/10/2024

Comment with a rabbit care tip that every bunny parent should know 🐰

06/10/2024

The holiday season is upon us. If you are leaving town, the most important thing you can do for your rabbit is make sure that you have hired a rabbit savvy sitter who knows how to spot signs of illness.

To create a starting point for you, we have a list of people in the state of New Mexico who offer bunny sitting services. Each person sets their own charges, and the fee is paid directly to the sitter and not to NMHRS.

Please note that New Mexico House Rabbit Society does not evaluate these people – you must do that yourself.

View the list here: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oT1sSMy8M7Ixqo2lnQ1OaayhVIuvhj8BYV_tRyJI7Ak/edit?gid=1725874538 =1725874538

It updates automatically as sitters are added or removed. If you would like to be added to the list, please email [email protected] to receive the form.

Last note - if you're ever in a situation where no one on the list is available for your travel dates, email [email protected] and let her know.

25/09/2024

We just want to take a moment to talk about how much we love the Hop n' Flop bed made by The Well Kept Rabbit. While healthy rabbits love to use these, they will become your favorite thing ever if your rabbit ever becomes sick or disabled.

The bumpers on each side offer much-needed support for any rabbit experiencing head tilt, arthritis, paralysis, weakness, etc. You can customize the bed to be waterproof, non-slip, or extra chew-proof. You can also add frozen water bottles in the summer or extra cushioning for elderly rabbits.

We are not sponsored by The Well Kept Rabbit - we just appreciate thoughtful and useful rabbit items. Due to production and shipping times, we recommend ordering your Hop n' Flop before your rabbit gets sick so that you have it on hand for an emergency (but again, every rabbit can use it. They don't have to be sick or disabled).

Etsy link below. You can also shop at www.wellkeptrabbit.com

https://www.etsy.com/shop/HopnFlopShop?ref=shop-header-name&listing_id=854515927&from_page=listing

21/09/2024

If you cannot commit to a decade or longer of care, foster instead.

15/09/2024

International Rabbit Day is next week. Show your support by wearing one of our custom merch designs!

https://www.bonfire.com/store/new-mexico-house-rabbit-society/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFURDJleHRuA2FlbQIxMAABHfQoNnunzwSr7p4h1LWNQILd-cIXz-00lyQoyt6LSJX6NnNfnzZFKY0OOQ_aem_L-DMA9sHbl7Wvpl_FWgb9w

14/09/2024

When you abandon your rabbit outside, you are not "setting her free." You are sentencing her to suffer from starvation, thirst, intense fear, injury, and/or disease.

Animal abandonment is illegal and cruel.

Art credit: JennyJinya Comics

12/09/2024

Make sure to keep up with your rabbit's annual checkups so that you remain an established patient at your vet's office and can be seen for emergencies.

06/09/2024

You can sign a petition asking PetCo to stop selling rabbits using the link under the image.

Get more information on the situation here: https://rabbit.org/activism/petco-press-release-sept-2024/

Have you signed the petition telling Petco to stop selling rabbits? Sign the petition now: change.org/p/end-the-sale-of-rabbits-at-petco-stores-nationwide

We have a template letter you can use to let Petco know that their decision to begin selling rabbits again is detrimental to rabbits everywhere in the United States. Find it at houserabbit.org/position-statements. It can be sent to the CEO of Petco, Joel Anderson, at [email protected]. We also urge you to call Petco's general inquiries line at 877-738-6742 to make your opinions heard.

Even though Petco states they will only be selling neutered males, this is an insult to all of the shelters and rabbit rescues that daily receive thousands of homeless rabbits, surrendered for a variety of reasons, most of whom are at risk of euthanasia due to overpopulation and lack of education. Petco should be working directly with shelters and rabbit rescues to promote adoption of homeless pet rabbits. Instead they are working with breeders to sell rabbits born only to be sold for profit. This is tragic news and a step backwards. Petco stopped selling rabbits once. They do not need to do it again.

03/09/2024

We had lots of fun at our painting fundraiser this weekend! Thank you so much to Create U 505 for leading everyone through the painting and Hops and Dough Taproom for hosting.

30/08/2024

What's in a name?
There's a reason why we are the New Mexico HOUSE RABBIT Society - because we rescue and advocate for house rabbits. All domestic rabbits belong indoors as part of the family.
A life outdoors has negative impacts on a rabbit's physical and mental health.

28/08/2024

Some silly fun on this Wednesday 😜

26/08/2024

Only a few days left to buy your tickets to our painting fundraiser (and only a few tickets left)!

Buy tickets here: https://ticketstripe.com/events/4052105825994787