Ashleys Little Rabbit Rescue

25/01/2025

Everyone who needs vet care for their small pets that can’t get into a vet here in TBay!

23/01/2025

Another happy adoption!! Thunder Bay adoption from our last rabbit of the group of 6 we were flown in by Pilots4paws and toronto animal services to TBay. Tula has found her forever family with husbun ALRR Tinsel now Bubs!!! They are such a sweet couple now and bonded in about a week! After two failed foster to adopts, we are excited to say she has found her home for the rest of her life. I get to see them all the time as they live only a few minute drive away. So happy for them and their family.

11/01/2025

And now for one last piece of good news to start the year; and what should come as no surprise…. T-Rex has been officially adopted!!

His rescuer and foster mama Janet brought him home one year ago on January 7th 2024, and we knew he’d never leave. She even picked his name as T-Rex but he also goes by Toothless Rex, Mr T, T Man, T Money, T and so many more.

T-Rex was rescued from a Kijiji ad as he was being given away as a free bunny due to his teeth issues. We knew immediately he had to come to us. He had a tooth trim the very next day, and finally a full extraction + neuter surgery in February 2024. Since then, his teeth have mostly grown back and require regular trims which are being handled by the lovely vets at Prescott Animal hospital.

He successfully bonded to Jemma, the love of his life this past summer after a quick courtship. Jemma was from a high kill Quebec shelter and we couldn’t let her die without a name. These two are now inseparable and living their best lives. We knew T wouldn’t leave because he has found his home but it was a long time coming to figure out his medical needs and diet and get him on the right track. I am happy to announce that he has officially been adopted and to the very best mama to love and care for him for the rest of his life. You are so loved T Rex! 🐰💕I

11/01/2025

After my very sad post, I have some good news!

Happy adoption to Blanche aka Luna, Coffee Bean and Clyde!

Little Luna was bonding with ALRR Bart after he lost his mate persephanie ♥️ they were a wonderful match and are now a happy couple. Thank you family for choosing to adopt another ALRR bun and keep our little Bart company for many years to come! She has many kitty friends too and is so happy. They make such a cute couple. 💕🐰🐰

Coffee Bean went into foster over a year ago and he has made this home his furever home with his mama. He was born into ALRR Janet’s home and has had the best upbringing with his sister Cocoa before she sadly passed away many months ago. Mama Quinn was bonded to ALRR Mike now Whiskey and adopted once she could be spayed/recovered. This little baby boy waited for months and months without a single application but he was home all this time. He has definitely made his house his home literally and figuratively haha. We are so happy for little Bean and his family. 💕🐰 🫘

Lastly is Clyde! This fluffy fuzzball little old man was taken in here in Thunder Bay and fostered until we could move him up to Ottawa to an open foster and get him vetted by our veterinary team at Prescott. He is happier than a clam this rabbit, he is so full of life and doesn’t act like an older bunny but he is at minimum 6+ years of age according to the vet and his story. His foster family here was so in love with him and he pulled at my heart strings so much, he is the best boy! His new foster family in Ottawa fell in love and couldn’t imagine not having him for his golden years. They are going to try a trio with their other bunnies but if they don’t get along he will just live out his life as a single spoiled bunny in his own area of the home. We are so happy for you Clyde!

What a good start to the year of bunnies finding their forever homes 💕

03/01/2025

Dear ALRR Family,

I’m writing this post today because as you know I am always transparent about our animals in care and about the future of our rescue and with everything that’s been going on within animal rescue recently a lot of rescuers are also closing this chapter in their life. I wanted to make a video explaining everything but I don’t want to cry on the internet. Rescue has been my life for literally my entire life, at least a decade. We’ve been open for nine years Rescuing everything from rabbits to all small pets big and small. It all started as a young teen who wanted to make a difference for the small animals, the ones no one cared about, the ones that people didn’t believe in saving because it’s “just a rodent”. To educate and show people that these animals are worth it.
As many of you know I moved back home to Thunder Bay last year and it hasn’t been the same since. It’s been an incredible journey all these years and I’ve learned and done so much! We have rescued well over 600 animals in the last several years and we love and cherish every animal that comes into our rescue and our adopters and volunteers are like part of the ALRR family. With my current health, our current finances, full time careers and simply well, life, we have made the decision to close ALRR in 2025. It has not been an easy decision, in fact I have gone over every option imaginable in the last 2 years before deciding to close the rescue. Everything I do is for the animals from my heart. I have never in my entire life and many others that we work with in animal rescue seen the current animal problem so bad in the last few years. Until we have better laws it will never get better. In the last few months so many other rescues have closed which is heartbreaking but we all are simply burnt out mentally & physically and it never ends. I feel a lot of people don’t realize what truly goes into rescue. It is not a job, we do not make one cent off of the animals in our care, we spend thousands out of our own pockets just to keep the rescue open and the animals cared for. I would do it all over again in a heartbeat. People cannot afford to live, never mind donate anymore, every rescue is struggling to fundraise to even stay open and many are closing simply due to lack of funds and resources. I am not making this decision lightly, it has taken every ounce of me to write this post but I am doing it because we have closed intakes since the summer and once our current rescues are all adopted, we will close indefinitely.

This isn’t goodbye it’s simply a new chapter in our life. Please stick with us to help us finish vetting the last 5 rabbits in our care and find them their forever families. We still need your likes, comments, shares and support through these next few months. After we close I will be renaming the page and sharing educational content, cute fun pictures and videos and help the other rescues that I am close with. I still intend to foster for other rescues, help out where I can and hopefully get some little fundraisers for spay/neuter for other rescues that need the support. I will be donating our leftover foster supplies to our other rabbit rescue friends and whatever I can once we close. I am incredibly greatful to have my closest family and friends on the board for the past few years, you all have helped our rescue continue to grow and quite literally kept my sanity when I was up calling at 3am about a sick bunny or when I got the euthanasia lists and we had to choose who could be saved and the many tears that were shed, time and time again when we couldn’t save the ones we fought SO hard for. Of course you guys were my biggest support system when I was in college juggling school, a full time rescue of 30+ rabbits in care at the time, work and simply life. I love you guys unconditionally.

I am so incredibly grateful to of had this chapter in my life, I will cherish every moment, every rescued animal big and small and every person I have become so close with and I will ALWAYS be here for support. Don’t ever hesitate to reach out to me for help or advice as I’m always just a message or phone call away day or night. I love ya all so very much, thank you for so many wonderful memories and giving me my purpose in this crazy world. Always remember to Keep hoppin’

~Ashley~

25/12/2024

Merry Christmas from our Furry Family to yours! ♥️🐰

22/12/2024

On behalf of ALRR and our foster families we wish you a Merry Christmas and a fantastic Holiday Season! 🎄

All our bunnies still waiting to be adopted will be with foster families this year - but still wishing for a forever home! 🏡

We know a few applications and interest emails have been sent in, so please bear with us while we take a much needed holiday break, and pause adoptions (and emails) until the new year!

14/12/2024

We haven’t had a single order 🙁 deadline is Sunday!!

14/12/2024

We haven’t sold a single bandana yet! If anyone is interested for their pets!

13/12/2024

Last minute Christmas gifts!!!

We have 4 mugs left for sale - now just $10 each! They each have some sweets, candy canes and hot chocolate or latte in them!

Pickup on Maitland Ave. All funds go to bunnies in care 🙂

07/12/2024

Don't forget to stop by Ottawa Bunnypalooza today! We're here from 10am-3pm (Ottawa Rabbit Rescue is not here today, I am just volunteering as a Palooza Board Member 😁)

Lots of human treats, human gifts, bunny treats and bunny gifts. We have photos with Santa and nail trims too!

05/12/2024

Ornaments will be available for pickup at REN’s Pets Barrhaven - December 7th at 11-3pm!

If this doesn’t work please reach out to pickup on Maitland Ave in Ottawa 🙂

01/12/2024

Our Pampered Chef Fundraiser is in full swing and is a great opportunity to help support the bunnies in our rescue while shopping for gifts, stocking stuffers, and holiday helpers! 🎁 We will receive the commission from our consultant and products to use for raffles and prizes to fundraise with in future!

Our direct fundraising link is available for you to shop and ship directly to you anywhere in Canada at:
https://www.pamperedchef.ca/party/alrrhoppyholidays?redirect=shop-landing-page

If you would prefer to have items added to a group order and pick up locally, you can message our consultant, Eve Dwyer for any assistance. Pick up options will be Barrhaven, Bells Corners, Nepean, and Orleans. Thunder Bay area is an option too!

Lots of great sales just started today with great gifting options! Avoid disappointment and grab yours before holiday special items sell out!

Today is the last day for free shipping on orders of $129 or more! (The normal free shipping threshold is $200 and will resume tomorrow.) Shipping is available across anywhere in Canada! 🇨🇦 Pampered Chef ships with Purolator so your orders will not be affected by the Canada Post strike.

You can also join the Fundraising for the Animals with Pampered Chef group to learn more about promotions, products, and play games! 🎉
https://www.facebook.com/groups/6184664888253570/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Help us raise as much as possible by sharing this post and the fundraiser link to friends, family, and co-workers! 💕

29/11/2024

"Have you heard about our Pampered Chef Fundraiser? If not, you're missing out on a great opportunity to shop holiday gifts, stocking stuffers, and get some helpful tools for yourself to navigate the holidays! The best part, it helps us raise much needed money for the bun buns! 🐇 We will receive the commission from our consultant and products to use for raffles and prizes to fundraise with in future!

Our direct fundraising link is available anytime for you to shop and order:
https://www.pamperedchef.ca/party/alrrhoppyholidays?redirect=shop-landing-page

For orders of $100 or more you get to choose a free gift! Starting today, orders of $129 or more you get free shipping! (The normal free shipping threshold is $200) Shipping is available across anywhere in Canada! 🇨🇦 (Pampered Chef ships with Purolator so your orders will not be affected by the Canada Post strike). Now is the time to take advantage of the Black Friday Deals and November sales before they end on Saturday!

If you need any help ordering or would prefer to have your items added to a group order and save on shipping costs, message our consultant, Eve Dwyer, anytime and she can help you out. ☺️ You can also join the Fundraising for the Animals with Pampered Chef group to learn more about promotions, products, and play games! 🎉
https://www.facebook.com/groups/6184664888253570/?ref=share&mibextid=NSMWBT

Please share this post to help it reach more people to raise as much money as possible for the bunnies!

29/11/2024

28/11/2024

🐱🐰Thunder Bay Bandana Fundraiser! 🐶🐾

Thank you so much Peggy from PawtasticDesignz for donating some of their new Christmas bandanas for a fundraiser! They are beautiful! 🎄 🐾

They are $15 and you can choose from Small or large sizes. Size small fits small dogs, cats, rabbits under 20lbs and size Large fits medium to large breed dogs. They are perfect for Christmas photos! I know personally my dog hates clothes of any kind, but will gladly wear a bandana or bow tie on his collar. *Rabbits should never be left unattended with anything around their necks and simply would be for photographs*

Available:
~2 Small Green snowflakes & 2 Large
~2 Large Red snowflake
~2 Small Blue Gnomes & 2 Large
~2 Small Reindeer & 2 Large Reindeer

Please comment below on original post what pattern/size you would like, please put your full name in your E transfer and which ones you’d like. EMT/Paypal: [email protected]

Thank you so much for your support helping the bunnies! 🐰🎄