Mad as a March Hare Rabbitry

07/09/2024

Check out some of the rabbits in our care.

07/09/2024

A quick and easy way that anyone can help: share our fundraiser. A bag of feed is only $18, a bale of hay is $30. Click the link to read our story. Donate if you can, but even just a share makes a difference.

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05/09/2024

Are You Aware? Every Rabbit in WA is at risk. The vaccine is only released to licensed veterinarians. We are on the lookout for a veterinarian in Clark County, WA to partner with for this as well as spay and neuter.

(Map via rhdv2.org) Visit houserabbit.org to learn more about Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus Type-2 (RHDV2), a rabbit-only virus that's been spreading in North America since March 2020. As of January 1st, 2024, RHDV2 has been confirmed in 29 states with cases involving domestic, feral, and wild rabbits and hares. Additional cases have recently been detected in Ontario and Alberta, Canada.

Even indoor-only rabbits are at risk of RHDV2, since the virus can be transferred to them by people (on their shoes and clothes), other animals (including dogs and cats, especially if they go outside), and even insects. The most important thing you can do to protect your rabbit is to get them vaccinated, in states the vaccine is available.

RHDV2 is a serious and extremely contagious disease. Rabbits of all ages are affected by RHDV2. House Rabbit Society strongly encourages rabbit guardians to vaccinate their rabbits. We're continuing to offer our public monthly low-cost RHDV2 vaccine clinic at our facility in Richmond, California, in 2024. Sign up for a vaccine clinic appointment: center.houserabbit.org/services/medical

We're using Medgene Lab's RHDV2 vaccine. This is a 2-shot vaccine series comprised of the initial vaccination and a booster vaccination 21 days later. BOTH shots are required for vaccine efficacy. Full efficacy for this vaccine is 14 days after the second shot. To learn more about the vaccine, visit medgenelabs.com/rabbits. If your rabbit received the Medgene vaccine last year, and not the Eravac or Filivac vaccine, they only need a single booster shot.

05/09/2024

Do you know what it costs to become a "charitable organization"?
Articles of incorporation $60
Business filing $55+
IRS 501c3 application $275

Nearly $400 initial fees...we can feed a lot of rabbits for that! At this point, it just doesn't make sense for us to use our limited resources that way. Yes, it would increase donations if they were tax deductible. Yes, it would lend us some credibility as a rescue. But at this time it just doesn't justify the cost.

So what are we doing?

We have registered for an FEIN number under a new name: Cottontail Acre Rabbit Rescue.

We are in process of registering as a (non exempt) rescue business in Washington state.

We are accepting donations earmarked for this expense so I can be done in future.

FAQ:

Q:I don't want to donate money, how can I help.
A:Check out our Amazon wish list in the pinned posts.
Donate Wilco gift cards
Drop off donations of hay, straw, bedding, excess vegetables and 16% rabbit pellets.
Are you a vet? Volunteer spay and neuter services, immunizations and medications donation or at Cost.
Volunteer time to repair and construct cages, clean the Rabbitry or cuddle the bunnies.
Donate or solicit donations for a silent auction.

Thank you for your support.

02/09/2024

Featured Rabbit for Adoption: Rex Mix Doe (Non-Rex Fur). Rescued with six siblings on July 5th and thriving. 6 months old and ready for forever home. Adoption requires $20 donation and proof of suitable environment.

02/09/2024

Support rescued rabbits by donating supplies directly through our Amazon wish list.

02/09/2024

Support our cause by scanning our QR code and donating via PayPal.

02/09/2024

Good morning! After no updates for quite a while, we would like to announce a change in direction.

Over the past couple years, we have noticed that we are being contacted more and more for rabbit rescue and surrender. We have reduced our breeding operation to a few litters of Rex a year and no longer do angora breeding at all.

We are concentrating on our rescue. We have been taking in stray and surrendered rabbits, ensuring their health and socializing them for adoption. At this time, we have three Rex mix and three lionheads mixes for adoption.

We are working on our licensing and other rescue requirements. If you would like to support our efforts, we will be adding a few options in the near future. Our plans include a "donate now" button for cash donations, an Amazon wishlist link for purchasing supplies to have directly shipped, and a list of other items that are needed if you are local and would like to purchase and drop off. We would also welcome local volunteers for clean up and maintenance as well as rabbit socialization ( bunny cuddles). We appreciate any support you may provide.

Thank you all so much!