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January 30, 2007
Adoptions Update
We are excited to announce the following rabbits found their new loving homes!
Maggie loves her new home with Heather & Danny and is being spoiled!
Leslie is now living with Kim and Jasmine and is thrilled to have found a loving home!
Benjamin moved in with Sarah and is helping her with her college studying.
Cleopatra now lives with the Sherer family and is showing them how wonderful living with a rabbit can be!
Izzy moved in with Shannon and Matt and is hoping to become quick friends with resident rabbit Herbie.
Pepe now shares Diane and Ed's home and hangs out with Diane in her home office.
Posted by Karalee at 2:23 PM
January 23, 2007
Barnaby Update
It has been just over 3 weeks ago since we rescued Barnaby after he was thrown from a car in a stapled shut Macys bag. WOW, this bun thinks the world owes him, or at least he is trying to make Chuck and I think so! Barnaby is one of the best rabbits I have ever known. He is so very sweet and friendly, adores being petted, and just loves to hang out in the Living Room with us. He is fascinated by the fireplace, in fact, the first couple times we let him out into the room, we were afraid he was going to try to jump in, OH MY! We think he now understands that the fire is for looks, not play, but what a silly rabbit. When I let him out and the fireplace is not on, he runs over to it, looks bewildered, then looks at me with a
"hey, what's the deal, where's the warm orange thing?" look on his face.
Barnaby's hormones have really settled down after his neuter we are pleased to announce. This little fart could be persistent on checking out your leg from time to time! He will still occasionally buzz but that is all.
Barnaby is still deaf, though sometimes we question whether he can now hear low pitched sounds or whether it is just the vibration. We will continue to monitor his hearing as we continue the ear drops and anti-inflammatory medicine. He will go back to the vet in a couple weeks for a recheck on his ears. But, Barnaby could care less that he can't hear and is not easily startled like many buns with hearing difficulties. We are very grateful.
Barnaby does not seem to have a care in the world, well maybe one: I WANT OUT OF MY PEN TO PLAY MOM, THUMP!
Posted by Karalee at 12:05 PM
January 7, 2007
ASPCA Poison Control Hotline
As a card-carrying member of the ASPCA, I have known for quite a while that they operate a poison control hotline. In fact, I have a magnet with the toll-free number on my refrigerator. It’s up there with my disaster preparedness tips magnet, my compounding pharmacy magnet, my vet’s business card magnet, and my (human) nurse hotline magnet. I have a lot of other magnets, most of which have a story behind them, mostly related to my travels. However, even though it has remained on my fridge for several years, the Poison Control Center magnet is not one I ever expected to have its own story.
In general, Max (our current foster bunny) keeps us on our toes. One of his favorite activities (when he can get away with it) is to charge down the hallway connecting the bedrooms, zip around our room and up over our bed, leap down and dash into my closet. Mostly he hops across my shoes, through the pants and dresses that reach nearly to the floor, chews on a stray shopping bag or shoe box until I shoo him on his way. One evening, Max went into his usual routine as I sat and watched television. As he disappeared into the closet, I began to get up to chase him out. But I had my hands full with Stuart, our very nimble pet mouse, whom I had to secure before I could divert my full attention to Max. As I quickly placed Stuart in his cage, I heard Max chewing. To my horror, I found him in an open shoe box with the little packet of those moisture control beads torn open. Now, I didn’t see him actually eat any of them, so I couldn’t be sure. But my mind started racing. Of course it was 10:00 at night. What to do, what to do? I tried to control my rising panic. Then I remembered the hotline. I dialed, was advised of the $55 consultation fee (what choice did I have?), and was patched through to the attending vet. After a few initial questions, I shakily explained the situation. Much to my relief, the vet informed me that the material used in those packets is “inert” and non-toxic. WHEW!!! However, it is a desiccant (which is used for drying), so I should keep an eye on him for signs of mild stomach upset. As I watched Max greedily eat his greens, leftover pellets, hay, and a few remnants of a Busy Bunny basket, I realized how lucky I’d gotten. Lesson learned: supervise, supervise, supervise. Even though I know Max’s routines, he can find new trouble in old places.
And for reference, the number is 1-888-426-4435. May you never need it.
Posted by Terri at 11:19 PM