Angels Dash & Agnes, & Elliott

20/05/2024

Happy Heavenly Birthday to both of my angel babies! You would have been 11 years old today!

This is the first birthday without both of you.

I’m sad but happy to think of you both healthy and reunited!

Elliott is still here but unfortunately his new companion bond hasn’t happened. Thea is just like Agnes; but both want to be groomed so the love connection just isn’t there. We think of Agnes every night while I groom Elliott and give him his medicines. Momma is trying to be a good groomer but it’s not the same as a bunny groom.

Miss you my loves. My first 2 bunnies. Gone but not forgotten. 🐰💔🐰

08/07/2023

May 20, 2013 - July 6, 2023
Agnes Louise joined her angel brother Dash.

She was acting a little off last weekend and unfortunately seemed to get worse. We are out of town and was fortunate to find a vet locally to see her, but apparently whatever was ailing her was just too much to recover from.

So far Elliott is coping alright. It will be difficult traveling home with only 3 bunnies and then getting unpacked in their space without her.

Momma will watch Elliott closely, give him extra love, and hopefully he will tell her if he wants another companion.

Momma misses you dearly Aggie Lou. You’ll be remembered always. I’m so glad I got to share 10 years with you! Only thought we had longer.. I’m so sorry I couldn’t save you.

25/05/2023

Mom! Look at our cute green moufs! More salad, please?

21/05/2023

Guess who turned 10 today!!!

Miss Agnes Louise! Her angel brother Dash, also would have turned 10 today. Happy Birthday in Heaven to Dash Roo.

Mommy had a busy day so we didn’t get to really celebrate but she says maybe we can try more tomorrow.

We did get strawberries and blueberries with our salad tonight 🥰 Mommy said it’s what humans call a summer berry salad!

Agnes has been through kinda a lot the past couple of years and most recently in the last month or so. She and Elliott were both having some trouble with ear infections. Agnes had it the worse and was eventually diagnosed with pasturella. She is healthy otherwise, it just means frequent ear cleaning to remove excess wax. The infection has caused a narrowing of her ear canals as well. But most of the time, she doesn’t act like anything is bothering her. She has just learned to tolerate the cleanings and is usually a pretty good girl for mommy.

Most recently she got into a fight with a foster bunny while momma was at work. Unfortunately it resulted in an issue with one of her eyes. She can no longer see out of it, and it has high pressure so now she gets drops a few times a day. Again, she acts pretty normal and tolerates the drops although she still likes to fight momma on getting picked up and often reminds momma that her toofies are still nice and sharp. Elliott has been a wonderful husbun/companion/emotional support friend through it all. He grooms her head more like he knows it doesn’t feel good. We miss Dash, but so happy to have found Elliott and have him in our lives!

So, here are some pictures of Agnes while cuddling with mommy getting her eye drops. She also flopped and slept deep recently causing momma momentary panic and to have to watch her side for breathing. 😉

Happy double digit 10th birthday to Agnes!!
🥳🫐🍓🥬🎂🧁🍰🎈🎁🎉

31/03/2023

It’s that time of year again.

Don’t fluffing buy a bunny for Easter.
You didn’t buy the pony for their birthday.
You didn’t buy a reindeer at Christmas.
They didn’t get a real pot of gold at St Patrick’s.

Bunnies eat like a horse. They chew like dogs. They dig like gophers. They have sass like cats. They can get heat stroke easily but also become hypothermic if made wet. They need endless supplies of grass and hay but should not be left outside because they have the survival instinct of 6 month old human. They can’t tell the difference between cabbage and rubber, but they will turn up their noses at pellets that have been open for more than a day. They crave snuggles and attention but don’t want to be picked up or approached. They’re as stubborn as a baboon and creative problem solvers when they want something. They make lifelong bonds and can literally die from a broken heart. They hide their pain but their medical care can be more than yours.

They are not toys. They are sentient. They are family members to cherish and care for for up to 10-18 years. You want to adopt? That’s great! You want something cuddly and cute? Buy a plush toy.

I am not an Easter bunny and you do not want my chocolate. —Velvet

21/02/2023

do your research

Easter is in 48 days and we’re beginning to see impulse purchases, breeders overbreeding to produce enough bunnies in time, and dumpings. We have already had a local pet store chain ask to purchase our rescue bunnies to sell for the holiday. This offer was obviously declined - but appalling nonetheless. It will only get worse as we get closer to Easter Sunday.

People buy rabbits on a whim as a fun and cuddly pet. Bunnies are a symbol of easter so this “starter” pet is a great gift. WRONG, WRONG, WRONG. Bunnies are not starter pets - they’re exotic animals. They’re not typically cuddly and require lots of care. Pet stores, farm stores, and breeders don’t screen potential adopters and don’t provide adequate information on rabbit care. People don’t realize that rabbits live for 8-12 years either, so are not ready for this long of a commitment.

Easter bunnies are often sold for $10-$15 a pop to literally whoever - which means they almost always wind up in poorly situations with owners who have not been properly educated. They suffer in small outdoor hutches, indoor (small) pet store cages, with dangerous diets, minimal to no proper enrichment, and more. If you know anyone who is thinking about getting a bunny for Easter, please have them reach out to us no matter where in the world they live.

We would be more than happy to help anyone considering an Easter rabbit by offering our free (and virtual) rabbit crash course. In addition to this, we can also assist anyone in finding a local and responsible rescue to adopt a bunny at instead of directly from a breeder or store.

Please be responsible. Rabbits are NOT gifts. We share this every year and hope it reaches the right people.

P.S. if you’re looking to fill your Easter basket with cute bunny themed items, check out Dolly’s Dream Store!

16/11/2022

This sweet bunny is looking for her furever home! Please share.

19/08/2022

We received our first RHDV2 vaccine today. Unfortunately, it is getting closer to our area so Momma wanted to be safe. We did great and didn’t even act like anything happened when the doctor poked us! We were more upset that Momma woke us up from our nap time and made us go into the carrier. 😆 The vet said the group of bunnies who got their boosters have all done really well so Momma is comforted that we will do well too. Stay safe furiends!

18/07/2022