These two are just the cutest bunnies you will ever see. Winston is the little Polish Dwarf and he just loves his girl Naomi and she loves him. they are about 5 years old and were supposed to be with us for only a couple of months while their human moved and sad to say she just could not take them back.
[Passed Over Rainbow Bridge 2019]
Timmy is a sweet bunny who was bonded with his lovely sister, Ollie. Ollie has passed and since he is an older bunny, we feel it’s best he stays in an familiar environment where he feels safe and secure. He is well loved and will live out his days doted on by our director.
Hi everyone, I’m Ruby and I was in bad shape when I was taken to a non rabbit vet in St. Augustine with some serious teeth issues. My family told her to euthanize me as they didn’t want to take me anywhere else. Good thing for me they called GRR. I’m about 9 years old and I need to have some vet visits for the rest of my life to make sure my remaining teeth are ok as well as a bit of a trim on one or two of them.
[Passed Over Rainbow Bridge 2019]
Karl is a male New Zealand and his girl Molly is a Florida White. They are about 18 months now. They were found loose in Orange Park but are now safe and sound in rescue. They love each other very much and it shows. Karl is the friendlier of the two. Molly tends to be a bit shy until she gets to know you. But both are sweet buns that are great litter box users.
Casanova, his name says it all. This boy was dropped off at the Alachua County Animal Shelter and we have no idea why. He is sweet, loving, and easy to pick up and hold for short periods of time. This rabbit loves attention and is one of the friendliest bunnies to ever come through our rescue.
Unfortunately, he was diagnosed with cancer this last March. He will be staying with a loving one-on-one foster family until it is his time to pass.
Rest in Peace, Sweet Pea.
Thank you for blessing our lives.
[May 14, 2013]
Ripley came to us three years ago with his sister, Newt. We got the call on Sunday morning from a young couple that had bought them from PetSupermarket. They tried to return them stating that one needed vet care from a neck injury as a result from fighting with his sister. After hearing this, we expected severe headtilt and not a ‘broken neck’ as they thought and we rushed to meet them. We were sickened to see this poor little three month old bundle of matted fur, sitting in pine shavings. We took them to the vet at once and were relieved we were not too late to save his life. The first thing we said after the vet visit was, believe it or not, he is going to live. This was how his name became Ripley.
Newt was adopted fast as she was a beautiful little lop ear but poor Ripley was left behind because of his health issues. His headtilt required trips to the vet and we were never sure how long he would last.
He is a very happy little boy and he receives lots of love from us. We can’t help but wonder what we could have done with tests and new therapy that might heal him completely or give him a chance at a normal life. However, the cost of those therapies is more than a non-profit can afford. So Ripley still waits for a miracle, and so do we.
Rest in Peace, Sweet Little One. Thank you for blessing our lives.
[January 17, 2013]
In January 2011 a rabbit was brought in to the rescue. Her name was Cocoa. We decided to rename her Scoobee. She is a permanent foster because she was fed a very unhealthy diet causing her to become obese. Due to her being obese and a bit older (about seven years old), she could not be spayed until she lost some weight. So instead of placing her at risk of surgery, we decided to offer her a Forever Home here with us. Scoobee not only has healthy food, a clean cage, toys and dogs she loves to chase, she also has our love and our promise to always take care of her.
RIP, sweet Scoobee.
[January 2015]
In November of 2009 the Daytona Beach Chapter of Gainesville Rabbit Rescue received a phone call from a woman in Deland that was very concerned over the neighbors rabbit, the owners had been forced to leave there home and the husband did not want the rabbit anymore so he left them, the neighbor was caring for them but she was told that if they were not gone in a few days he would be back in Deland and the rabbit would be shot. After picking the rabbit up from the neighbor we got a good look at this boy and it was not a pretty sight, he was full of fleas, filthy, ears red and crusty, eyes runny, and underweight. Once he was home the first thing we did was give him a bat-2 washes and 3 rinses later, we could actually see how beautiful this boy really was. He was named Einstein and he was shades of brown with a permanent lopsided grin.
The next day was his first vet visit, he had already been neutered but was infested with fleas, mites, yeast in their ears, and had a clogged duct. It took a few weeks of medication and vet visits to get the issues under control. No matter how hard, or how many times his ducts were flushed they would not become unclogged so he will always have eye issues.
He is a laid back guy and he did okay by himself but he enjoys company and he gets along with everyone-dogs, cats, guinea pigs, people, and other rabbits. We have no idea how old he is but he is not a young man-he is more than willing to share his space with anyone but he does favor the young ladies, he has survived 2 other room mates and now he has Penelope as a companion. His eyesight and hearing aren’t what they used to be but he can hear the craisin container rattle or the rustle of a ziploc bag that has parsley or cilantro in it. He loves a paper roll, or paper bag, filled with hay and a treat. he has been known to pick up his toys and throw them at me if I’ve done, or not done, something he feels I should have.
He is a resilient little guy, he has overcome some big obstacles, and he continues to make his foster mom smile each and every day.
Rest in Peace, lil’ Einstein. Thank you for blessing our lives.
[January 5, 2013]