Pansy rabbit rescue

22/09/2024

Little kwan 🖤

19/09/2024

Do you understand hay for Rabbits?
The basics: What is hay? Why do rabbits need hay? How much hay? Hay vs Straw?

Read more - https://www.infurmation.co.za/home-page/understanding-hay-for-rabbits/

17/09/2024

Notice:

Please note that the rescue is currently on lockdown (has been for awhile, i just haven’t had a chance to put up an update post) due to the increasing RHDV2 cases in the area. We will remain “closed” during RHD peak times of the year (spring)

Meaning we unfortunately have put a pause on ALL bonding for the time being, having new rabbits and people come in and out of the rescue all the time is a great way for the virus to be brought in, we are also closed to all visitors who are coming from areas with active RHD,

We are still processing adoption applications! and adopting out (given you are not in a very badly affected area)

This virus has changed a lot of how we have to do things as a rescue as is still very new to SA, so it is very unpredictable and we are still monitoring to see how it spreads and when our peak RHD times will be and how this will play out year after year, MANY people are still not even aware of RHD or simply do not believe it even exist and it’s just some “made up thing” this has led to cases going unreported and proper disposal of contaminated items not being done correctly, only helping the virus to spread.

Yes all our rabbits are currently up to date on their vaccinations, but vaccinated CAN still contract RHD! but it does seriously improve their chance of recovery. But with there being no more vaccines in the country (and no ETA on when more will arrive) this has left many rabbit parents and rescues in a very precarious position and we need to be even more careful to limit the spread as sadly many rabbits have been left unprotected as they were not able to get the vaccine in time before they expired at the end of aug, we apologize for any inconvenience this will cause but we have to put the rabbits safety above all else. be safe 🧡

And PLEASE report any confirmed or suspected cases of RHD to rhd.of-Africa.com

16/09/2024

Domino 🤍

16/09/2024

We have lots of compassion for people who have rabbits who they are struggling to bond but equally we worry about how much a desire to keep loved rabbits together can get in the way of the rabbits' best interests.

The truth is, some rabbits just aren't a positive match for each other and it's unfair to resort to stress bonding methods to try to force a non-beneficial bond.

We need to encourage the bravery and selflessness to put them first and sometimes if you love someone, you have to let them go.

14/09/2024

We have seen people trying to use these for rabbits as well. Please do not!

You may have read some recent news stories reporting on how several cats have been killed when using certain brands of self-cleaning litter trays 😔

Unfortunately, this seems to be true.The cats have become stuck in the opening of the self-cleaning tray, which then rotates and closes off the opening onto their head or neck. This is absolutely tragic, and my sympathies are with anyone who had lost their cat in such a terrible way, I'm so sorry for your loss and that you've been through such a horrific ordeal 😿💔

Whilst some self-cleaning litter trays do not function this way, and are therefore deemed safe, I would still not recommend them to caregivers because:

👎They can be noisy, which can frighten cats and prevent use, making them more prone to house soil or develop stress-related cystitis.

👎Many are quite cramped and small - experts recommend that a litter tray should be 1.5 times the length of a cat from the nose to the base of their tail.

👎They are very expensive - you can buy a shallow storage container from your local supermarket that costs £5 and makes a great cat litter tray 🐱

If you are not sure what type of litter tray to buy for your cat, head over to the International Cat Care website for more information 👇🐈‍⬛
https://icatcare.org/advice/litter-trays/

12/09/2024

Molly boy

12/09/2024

It’s normal for all rescues - at one stage or another - to be told their requirements are unreasonable by members of the public.

We are here promoting gold standard welfare for our rabbits and we are not willing to compromise when it comes to finding their forever homes. The problem, put simply, isn’t us.

The minimum requirements are something all ethical rescues subscribe to and they’re there to ensure rabbits can live full, happy, healthy lives. They don’t change adopter to adopter.

We strongly encourage every adopter to do their research before applying, and to be open minded to any feedback or recommendations.

11/09/2024

🤍 Domino 🤍

10/09/2024

Gorgeous girls Sena and adzuki ♥️ Catching some sun while getting a groom and nail trim

09/09/2024

Here’s your sign to buy your bunnos a cat tree! 💙

09/09/2024

07/09/2024

Eastie says hello! 🌸🤍

06/09/2024

Happiest adoption day thistle 🤎 we love you little guy, we hope you have a blast in your new home with your new Buddy

Farewell my fluffy friend 🌼

05/09/2024

05/09/2024

⚠️ TOXIC TREATS & TOYS ⚠️

Understanding the basics of rabbit care include knowing what things are extremely harmful or toxic to your rabbits. Sadly this includes what is sold in the shops labelled for "rabbits".

These 3 items some of the MOST harmful products still sold labelled for rabbits (mainly because rabbits are grouped in the "small furry" category when they have very different digestive needs to other small mammals):
🌽 CORN - whole dried corn cannot be digested by rabbits and can cause a blockage. Corn should not be part of your rabbits diet, but particularly dried corn which is the most harmful.
🪵 GNAW BLOCKS - these colourful gnaw blocks/shapes sold are made from compressed wood shavings and flavoured to make appealing to chew on. Sadly these expand in the gut causing fatal impactions. Stick to natural chews instead, far safer!
🪨 SALT/MINERAL LICKS/STONES - causing dehydration which in turn causes GI stasis in addition to adding stress on the kidneys. As a species prone to bladder stones and calcium sludge, these are a recipe for disaster.

Learn more about biologically appropriate toys, treats and supplements on our website under the "rabbit care" section. Throw any of these toxic items away and do not give them to your rabbits. 🚫

05/09/2024

Raffle is now closed!
THANK YOU EVERYONE

🌻 Mega raffle! 🌻

R25 for 1 ticket
R100 for 5 ticket

Please see photos for all the items

Massive thank you to all the amazing people and businesses that donated towards this raffle 🙏🏻♥️
bunny.box pets


To enter:

please DM/comment your name + numbers you want tickets for. So I can add them below, please make sure to check below first! to see if the numbers you want are still available!

Please then make payment to:

Bank: nedbank
Account type: current account
Account number: 1254334297
Branch code: 198765

Reference: your name + the numbers you want

Raffle closes when all spots are filled ♥️

1 Khadija
2 keddey
3 Angela
4 keddey
5 Jana
6 keddey
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8 Jana
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11 keddey
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13 Khadija
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36 BB
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92 BB
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05/09/2024

Oh puffball how are you this precious 🤎 puffball says meloxicam is delicious!

04/09/2024

♥️ Bonded pair Sena & adzuki ♥️

These two gorgeous REWs are still searching for their forever home and have been looking for years! Adzuki has spent her entire life in rescue, they are such a lovely pair with an amazing bond, they are looking for a large indoor home with lots of tunnels, boxes and things to explore

They are always overlooked as they are REW’s and they “look the same” but once you get to know them you will see that they are very different and have their own personalities and looks,

•females
•spayed
•vaccinated
•bonded
•2-4 years old
•indoor rabbits

•Homes must meet RWAF standards

03/09/2024

Two more steris done 🤎🌸 mom truffle and her son puffball are recovering well after their sterilizations this morning

02/09/2024

Any of our Southern Hemisphere friends, if your rabbits have been acting up a bit more the usual, you are not alone 🙈 we are definitely noticing it here!

A reminder that we are absolutely slap bang in the middle of spring! We’re seeing a huge increase in hu***ng, chasing, nipping, spraying wee, digging, chewing - to name a few common spring fever behaviours!

During springtime it’s important to take these behaviours with a pinch of salt - BUT to head to a rabbit savvy vet if you have any concerns at all 🥰

Godspeed all bunny guardians 🤣🙏

02/09/2024

RHD is spreading!

Please ensure you put in place proper biosecurity measures to keep your rabbits safe, this goes for both vaccinated and unvaccinated rabbits, as YES vaccinated rabbits can still die from RHD!

Please report ALL suspicious rabbit deaths on rhd.of-africa.com (scan the QR code below)

02/09/2024

02/09/2024

Agh muesli foods…

Although rabbit care has come a long way in the years it’s still got a LONG way more to go, one of the many things that is still very misunderstood is a rabbits diet

Between carrots, fruits, muesli foods, crappy pet store treats and bad quality hay, many rabbits are still fed a very inappropriate and harmful diet

A bad diet can and will cause a multitude of issues, many irreversible issues

𝘿𝙤 𝙉𝙊𝙏 𝙩𝙧𝙪𝙨𝙩 𝙥𝙚𝙩 𝙨𝙩𝙤𝙧𝙚𝙨!

Just because its sold in a pet store doesn’t mean it’s safe, 🗣 why would they sell harmful things in pet stores?

Simple… 💵💵💵
because people buy it! and these large companies that sell these harmful products just don’t care whether they are actually appropriate for the animals they are intended for, and it really sucks that especially new pet parents have to navigate the mindfield that is pet stores filled with harmful products marketed as “safe” most people don’t intentionally feed their rabbit a harmful diet and are just misinformed about what a rabbit should actually eat

Muesli food mixes are NOT an appropriate thing to feed rabbits, even if you just google “muesli rabbit food” the first thing that pops up is many many websites saying how harmful muesli food is for rabbits, so it’s not hard information to find

Let’s take a look at the ingredients lists for popular muesli food:

Ingredients:
Wheat, flaked peas, flaked maize, timothy hay, alfalfa meal, whole oats, soya bean hulls, flaked wheat, soya oil, wheat feed, extruded locust beans, calcium carbonate.

The only ingredient I can easily pick out there that is good is Timothy hay which is all the way down as the 4th ingredient (hay should be the first ingredient of a rabbit pellet)

This is what the company has to say about this food:
"This is a complete, balanced meal for rabbits of all ages and sizes, including Dwarf Rabbits. It encourages natural foraging and provides all the natural nutrients that rabbits need to thrive. It does not contain any added sugars. It has natural ingredients such as TImothy Hay, Maize, Wheat and Peas which helps to promote your pet's vitality and wellbeing. On top of this, it enhances digestive health and dental wear with optimum fibre levels"
What really gets me is that last part "it enhances digestive health and dental wear with optimum fibre levels"

(biggest face palm)

When in fact muesli foods are terrible! for gut health, have been proven to cause dental issues, oh and what is the fiber level of this food you may ask?..12%

The recommended level of fiber for rabbit pellets is 22% (average) with many people saying the absolute minimum fiber level a pelleted food should have is 18%!

The fact that foods like these are still being made and sold as an appropriate food for rabbits is just insane to me

If anyone reading this post currently feeds their rabbits a muesli diet first of all thank you for reading this far and this post is NOT meant to attack or shame people it is simply for educational purposes, we want to help improve the lives of as many rabbits as we can and a big part of that is education! please do look more into an appropriate rabbit diet and move away from muesli foods so you can have a happier healthier rabbit

02/09/2024

Exhausted after running around the kitchen for hours 🤣🖤

01/09/2024

🩺 September is Animal Pain Awareness Month 🩺

Just like humans, animals experience pain in various forms—surgical pain, arthritis, cancer-related pain, and more. For exotic companion mammals, this can be particularly challenging as they are prey species, meaning they often hide signs of pain and may only show subtle behavioral changes.

Pain is defined as an unpleasant sensory and emotional experience associated with, or resembling that associated with, actual or potential tissue damage. It’s important to remember that old age is not a disease, but pain is — and it’s treatable.

The International Veterinary Academy of Pain Management has proclaimed September as Animal Pain Awareness Month, aligning with human medicine’s Pain Awareness Month, to emphasize the importance of pain management in all animal species. There are many ways to treat pain in exotic mammals, including medications, physical rehabilitation, acupuncture, laser therapy, and therapeutic massage.

Let’s work together to ensure our exotic patients live comfortable, pain-free lives. 🐰🦔

01/09/2024

01/09/2024

A document on understanding hay:

Rabbit nutrition is something I am very interested in, so thought I would compile all my findings into one place for anyone interested as well, I will update it with new information whenever I have time or find something interesting 🌾

(please note I am NOT an expert in any of these things, it is just something I am interested in learning more about)

31/08/2024

~Networking post~

This little guys name is baloo, he is a 5 year old bun who has unfortunately found himself in a shelter after his elderly guardian fell ill and could not care for him, he will be neutered soon and we will cover his vaccination once the new vaccines are brought into the country (unfortunately we don’t know when that will be)

Please get in touch if you could offer this guy a home

📍Cape Town area