The Rabbit Haven

Huge Rescue Underway--Help Needed!

2009-07-19T22:58:11Z

Dear Rabbit Haven family: Volunteers, donors and support family

Officials would not help! The local shelter would not help! Rabbits are dying daily at this site. So the lead coordinator for the San Jose area will begin tonight, saving as many rabbits as possible. We have to prevent more rabbit deaths at this site! You can help.

This is an all volunteer project. No one is paid. Our primarily objective is to save as many rabbit lives as possible and to bring them to health and safety, spay neuter and then find them homes. All rabbits will be treated, spayed and neutered and cared for.

Every evening rabbits are killed or are found dead at this site. Many die trying to find food or escape dogs that are allowed on the property to chase and kill these rabbits. The situation has become a crisis for these 100+ rabbits. This has to stop! We can do this. We can use your help! With the assistance of a handful of dedicated community members we will rescue the rabbits. Sunday 7-19-2009, the rescue will begin. Today is our first stage one “soft rescue”. Selecting animals from outside the perimeter. These are the ones most at risk.

If you can lend you hand to rescue call me and I will put you in touch with the coordinator of this rescue. 831 600-7479 or email director@therabbithaven.org. We need you! We need supplies too.

Here is a list of items needed- Urgently:

* Water bottles tiny ones and large ones.
* Food water Crocks 3” 5”
* Bags of food alfalfa pellets – clear pellets only please.
* Hay bales alfalfa and grass hay
* Hay racks
* Places to put precision pens with bunnies in garages extra rooms until we can get them spayed neutered- have space anywhere in your home?
* Transport assistance to spay neuter. Can you over night a bunny and take a group to spay or neuter.
* Veterinary support We need as many free or low cost spay neuters are we can get the least expensive we can find Is 50 for neuter and 60 for spay – I can get several done her in Santa Cruz but logistically that may pose a problem. Palo a lot spay and neuter already agreed to do 4 free. Ask you vet if they can do one or two. Everyone who contributes will receive a tax donation letter.
* Funds – send funds to www.therabbithaven.org use PayPal’s every cent you send for Mooreland will go to these rabbits -costs will be high. Many of these rabbits have injuries. Link to this page http://therabbithaven.org/cash_donations.htm the Rabbit Haven has set up a restricted fund account for this rescue.
* My first home or marchiaro cages small and large.
* Precision pens 30” 36”
* Chicken wire rolls
* Cotton balls bag of the them
* white vinegar- bleach- gloves
* KMR kitten milk replacement formula powered most likely best
* Bags of lactated ringers solution
* Pediatlite -unflavored large bottle – we have lots of babies. (avail at Drug stores)
* Infant simethacone (avail at drug stores)
* Sheepskin fabric (artificial of course.
* Snuggle safes
* Heating pads electric
* Baby blankets
* Flat sheets all sizes pillow cases all sizes
* Fleece blankets or fleece fabric we can cut up
* Scissors
* Gift certificates for food, greens, all needs – anywhere in San José or Los Gatos area.
* Marketing support, photo people, media people call me! 831 600-7479
* Gas cards to help our transport people.
* Litter and litter boxes all sizes types accepted
* Items for rabbit to play with once they are healed.

To drop off items please take to:

For other living things. 1261 south Mary street Sunnyvale ca: Hours items may be dropped off.: 9-7 M-S Sun12 to 4 Ask for Dennis or Anita
or
call us and we will arrange pick up of supplies. 831 600-7479

Together we can get this life saving rescue accomplished.

GO TEAM BUNNY!!!

Help Bunnies--JUST CLICK!

2009-06-17T03:43:09Z

Dear Bunny family,

The Animal Rescue Site is hosting a special challenge for eligible Petfinder.com member shelter and rescue groups. The grand prize is a $20,000 grant, and they will be awarding many other grants to rescue groups with the most votes — a total of $100,000 in grants for animal welfare organizations. We are a bit behind at getting you this notice. So vote...every day and tell all of your friends and family to vote too. Last year we won a photo contest this way!

Think how many animals we could help for $20,000!

Help us win! Vote today!

All you have to do is click to help rescued animals, and then vote in The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. Both of these actions are absolutely free! You can vote once a day, every day, from now until July 26, 2009. You can even ask the Animal Rescue Site to send you a daily reminder so you won't miss a single opportunity to vote. Every time you vote, or tell a friend to vote, you are making a huge difference for us.

We also have a couple of anonymous friends of the Rabbit Haven setting up a matching challenge. If the Haven is in the top 15 rabbit groups nationwide or the top 15 shelters of any kind in California, they will donate $250 to The Rabbit Haven. If the Haven is in the top 10 in either of these categories, they will double the donation to $500. You can help us achieve this goal by voting each day and telling all your friends and family to vote too!

Vote today!

Visit: www.theanimalrescuesite.com

Thank you--and GO TEAM BUNNY!!!

Adoption Event Results!

2009-05-02T01:24:29Z

Fantastic news everybody! *Drumrollllll* More bunnies off to their furever homes! Check out the results!

Sumi -

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Lute & Wisteria -
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Nadia & Keiffer -
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GO TEAM BUNNY!!!

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Buntastic Adoption Event News!!! MUST READ!

2009-01-28T14:28:24Z

This is HUGE. FOURTEEN rabbits were adopted at our most recent adoption fair. FOURTEEN!!! You need to share this information with all of your animal loving friends. This is rejuvenating news friends! This is going to be tough to top but we are SO up to the challenge. We knew 2009 was going to be awesome! Seriously, share this information!

Lucky Bunnies:

Viggo -

Farrah -

Jacklyn -

Cheryl -

Candy Crumbcake -

Juma -

Stefan -

Johan -

David -

Autumn Moon -

Comet -

Dasher -

Dancer -

Blitzen -

This is such a super binky moment!

GO TEAM BUNNY!

2009 So Fine--Adoption Event Results!

2009-01-13T02:01:11Z

2009 is off and running and we have more bunnies off to their furever homes! Thrilling news, people, thrilling news! Spread the word! And while you're at it, we think you should let people know that we have MORE bunnies waiting! In the meantime, here are the happy buns who were adopted:

Brutus -

Madison -

Sadie -

Iggy Hop -

Marquette -

Akiko -

Haruki -

Don't miss out! Your new best friend is waiting!!! GO TEAM BUNNY!

Happy New Year: Adoption Event Results!

2008-12-31T20:33:22Z

Fantastic adoption event news! Three more bunnies will be ringing in the new year is NEW HOMES! I think you should make it your new year's resolution to spread this good news and let people know that we've got MORE bunnies looking for their furever homes!

Sage -

Goodboy -

Earl Gray -

It's a fact--bunnies are awesome. Spread the good word! GO TEAM BUNNY!

Terrific Tuesday: Adoption Event News!

2008-12-02T13:42:48Z

Good morning fellow bunny friends! We certainly have some post-Thanksgiving blessings to be thankful for--ADOPTIONS! That's right! Three bunnies hippity-hoppity, off to loving homes.

Milly

Tilly

Dexter & Lily

Hey! I just noticed--Milly, Tilly, Dexter and Lily...that's RHYMES!
GO TEAM BUNNY!

Happy Bunday: FREE & EASY way to help bunnies!

2008-10-13T03:40:01Z

Hey you! Can you spare a 'click' to help a homeless bunny? Sure you can!

More fantastic news! Seven bunnies have been adopted at our last two adoption showcases!
Cali, Autumn, Jellybean, Felix, Madeline, Fabulous and Raspberry are off to their furever homes!
This is a double-whammy post, though! We also have a FREE and EASY way you can help The Rabbit Haven! The Animal Rescue Site is hosting a special challenge for eligible Petfinder.com member shelter and rescue groups. The grand prize is a $25,000 grant, and they will be awarding many other grants to rescue groups with the most votes — a total of $100,000 in grants for animal welfare organizations.

Vote for us at The Animal Rescue Site and we could win $25,000 to help bunnies in need. Just search for "The Rabbit Haven" in California and vote! It's really easy! Help us win! All you have to do is click to help rescued animals, and then vote in The Animal Rescue Site $100,000 Shelter+ Challenge. Both of these actions are absolutely free! You can vote once a day, every day, from September 29 through December 14, 2008. Every time you vote, or tell a friend to vote, you are making a huge difference for us.

GO TEAM BUNNY!!!!

GRATUITOUS CUTE BUNNY SHOT:

Mighty Mama Bun & Babies!

2008-09-29T00:06:43Z

This mom and her babies have been rescued by The Rabbit Haven! They are safe now, but we have just discovered that the mother bunny is pregnant, and will probably have another litter in the next few days.

Once this second litter is born, the mother will stop nursing the older babies and we will have to find adopters and new foster homes for them. We will also have to pay for spay/neuter and medical expenses for all of the babies until they are adopted. If you can provide a home for these babies, please contact Heather at 831-239-7119 or director@therabbithaven.org. If you wish to make a cash contribution to help with their care, you can donate using PayPal or by check.

This super sweet mother escaped certain death at a meat shop and now needs rescue from the shelter where she was taken. Please look at their pictures and think what you might be able to do to help. Contact us immediately please, she has only two days left at the shelter. We need rescue or adoption for her and her babies, cash for her spay and medical care, and alfalfa hay to keep them fed. They need a space to live. You can find out about how to donate on our donations page. You can also watch the video of the babies!

GO TEAM BUNNY!

Happy Tails: Adoption Event Results!

2008-09-28T23:59:59Z

Did you feel all warm and fuzzy last weekend? I bet it was because you were pickin' up on all the adoption vibes! Sylvestri, Amelia, Scooter, Jay, Cossett, Rene, Fancios AND Garnet were all adopted at our last showcase! If you DIDN'T feel warm and fuzzy, well...come to our next show! Bunnies are warm AND fuzzy!!! GO TEAM BUNNY Here's our adoption event schedule for the next month or so:

Date: Sat., 10/4
Time: 11:00am until 4:00pm
Where: For Other Living Things 1261 South Mary Ave. Sunnyvale, CA

Date: Sat. 10/11
Time: 10:30AM - 5:30PM
Where: Petsmart 490 River Street Santa Cruz, CA

We'd love to see you! Bring your bunny friends for free nail clips!

Upcoming Rabbit Haven Events!

2008-08-08T19:27:29Z

What're you doing for the next four Saturdays? Or better yet, what could you possibly doing that is cuter/fuzzier/better/more heart-warming than coming to a Rabbit Haven Adoption Event? NOTHING, that's what!!! Stop by to say hello, get free nail trims, learn and of course, ADOPT! We'd love to see you!

1) Saturday, August 9th
*10:30am-5:30pm
*Petsmart 490 River St. Santa Cruz

2) Saturday, August 23rd
*10:30am-5:30pm
*Petsmart 490 River St. Santa Cruz

3) Saturday, September 6th
*11am-4pm
*For Other Living Things 1261 South Mary Ave. Sunnyvale

The public is welcome to come to visit the bunnies, to adopt, or come by to have questions answered about their own bunnies as well! We also need more foster homes so drop by and fill out our foster site application if you can help.

The Haven will have a great variety of bunnies looking for permanent, indoor only, loving homes. Call the Haven at 831-239-7119 to make an appointment or stop by Petsmart this Saturday.

The Haven staff also provides free nail trims for your bunny too! Just bring your bunny with you in a secure carrier – We’ll see you there.

For a personal home appt call Rabbit Haven 831-239-7119 or E-mail at director@therabbithaven.org

Media contact: Heather Bechtel 239-7119/440-0282

AVA/the Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

GO TEAM BUNNY!!!

Terrific Tuesday: Bunnies Adopted!

2008-07-29T17:46:32Z

Attention! Attention! Hear ye! Hear ye! Bunny lovers and connoisseurs of all things adorable, cute and otherwise magical: we had a fantastic adoption event last weekend--16. Count that, SIXTEEN bunnies were adopted. Thanks to everyone who came, volunteered and of course, adopted. Let's spread that word people!

Dandelion -

Fennel -

Sigmund -

Aphrodite -

Milkdud Casserole - Best Name Award Winner for this round of adoptions!

Ansel -

Mojito -

Tallulah -

Kris Kringle -

Nikki -

King Tut -

Frida -

Griffin -

Puck -

Isis -

Ingrid -

GO TEAM BUNNY!!!

BINKY MAIL: Adoption Event Results!

2008-07-16T06:27:35Z

Time for your weekly installment of "Binky Mail"--the results from our most recent adoption event. Spread the word! Everybody loves a bunny! Jealous? Don't fret--there are still MANY homeless bunnies waiting for you...

Cybrena:

Sebastian -

Bambi -

Louie -

Frannie -

Oberon -

Edward -

Lapis -

Topaz -

Lehua -

Kazi -

Geneva & Vienna (pair) -

GO TEAM BUNNY!!!

Happy Tails: Adoption Event Results!

2008-07-09T01:03:31Z

Merry Tuesday one and all! We here at the Rabbit Haven wish you the happiest of Tuesdays and bring you this week's installment of "Happy Tails"--your weekly shot o' good news.

The following bunnies are off to their furever homes:

Alyssa -

Benny -

Tatiana -

Atilla (The Bun...get it?!?!)-

Butterscotch -

Lizzie -

Turbo -

Wisteria -

Lute -

Denali -

Wisp -

Bunnies rule! Spread the good news near and far--GO TEAM BUNNY!!!

Summer Adoption Showcases

2008-06-19T02:03:34Z

Haven't you been wondering how you can get ahold of one of your very own precious Rabbit Haven rabbits? I bet you have! Well have we got great news for you! We have adoption showcases happening almost every weekend! Check 'em out:

1) Saturday, 6/28
Where: Petsmart 490 River St. Santa Cruz, CA
When: 10:30 am-5:30pm

2) Saturday, 7/5 (Be a patriot--adopt a bunny!)
Where: For Other Living Things 1261 South Mary Ave. Sunnyvale, CA
When: 11am-4pm

3) Saturday 7/12
Where: Petsmart 490 River St. Santa Cruz, CA
When: 10:30 am-5:30pm

The public is welcome to come to visit the bunnies, to adopt, or come by to have questions answered about their own bunnies as well! We also need more foster homes so drop by and fill out our foster site application if you can help.

The Haven will have a great variety of bunnies looking for permanent, indoor only, loving homes. Call the Haven at 831-239-7119 to make an appointment or stop by.

The Haven staff also provides free nail trims for your bunny too! Just bring your bunny with you in a secure carrier – We’ll see you there.

For a personal home appt call Rabbit Haven 831-239-7119 or E-mail at director@therabbithaven.org

Media contact: Heather Bechtel 239-7119/440-0282

AVA/the Haven is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization. Donations are greatly appreciated and are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.

Kris Kringle sez:
You're powerless to stop the cute!

GO TEAM BUNNY!

WOOHOO NEWS: Adoption Event Results

2008-06-17T19:22:02Z

So it's Tuesday--not quite Monday but not quite Wednesday. What you need is a shot of good news to sling you through 'til Wednesday! Well we've got it--ADOPTION EVENT RESULTS! Revel in the fuzzy faces; rejoice in the happy bunnies and then come to our next event and get a rabbit of your own!

Sheila

Jimmy Chickenpants--is this the perfect mafia parody name or what?!

Mr. Fudge

Pocohontas

Brie

Ginger Snap

Bobbin Wrinklebottom

Don't worry, we've got plenty of bunnies to go 'round--this is just a small but adorable sampling:) GO TEAM BUNNY!

Educational Videos: The Wonderful World of Rabbits!

2008-06-14T18:30:50Z

Before you bring a bunny into your home, watch these videos to educate yourselves and your family about "The Wonderful World of Rabbits" and learn what life with a bunny is really all about!

This informative video includes chapters to help you understand:
*The Wonderful World of Rabbits - An overview
*Shopping for Your Rabbit - the best kind of supplies to provide a happy home for your new bunny friend
*Handling Your Rabbit - learn proper techniques for picking up and holding your bunny
*Home Setup Options - three ways to create your bunny's own space: Marchioro cage and play area, Precision X-pen enclosure, Build your own bunny condo
*The Rabbit Haven - learn more about us, come to an adoption show, or become part of our volunteer family!
Segments from the DVD can be viewed on YouTube for free at:
1) The Wonderful World of Rabbits - An overview
2) Shopping for Your Rabbit: Part One Part Two
3) Handling Your Rabbit: Part One Part Two
4) Setting up a Marchioro cage and play area: Part One Part Two Part Three
5) Setting up a Precision X-pen enclosure: Part One Part Two
6) How to build your own bunny condo: Part One

You can also buy a copy of the DVD to watch at home on your TV or computer!
Copies are only $10 - a donation that helps the bunnies!
Purchase at any adoption show - see website for dates and locations
Or email director@therabbithaven.com with your mailing address and we will send you a copy for $12 to cover DVD and mailing

URGENT HELP NEEDED: Martin Fire!

2008-06-12T12:40:50Z

*Repost as desired*
Urgent help needed ASAP! The "Martin Fire" located near Bonny Doon and Martin Road is burning out of control right now and we need help with house bunnies and birds fleeing for their lives.
Important Notes:
*Horsemans's association 1145 Ghram ill Road receiving horses now.
*If you have large birds, you should pack up and leave ASAP.
*San Lorenzo Middle school is a rally point.

Here's how you can help: Email director@therabbithaven.org
I need....
Name
Location
What type animals they can take -when/If they have supply to house animals especially birds and rabbits - (Most evacuees have nothing)

Please Emial as soon as possible so I can have the families meet you at
central locations:
*Lark and Oka in the one place set up so far. Los Gatos/Campbell border
*The summit off 17 may be another meet spot
*SV Feed on SV Drive in Scotts Valley
*For Other Living thing in Sunnyvale for those coming in form Bay area

C'MON BUNNY LOVERS! GO TEAM BUNNY!
*Repost as wanted*

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Happy Monday: Adoption Results!

2008-06-09T13:32:14Z

It's Monday and that means it's time for some fantastic news to help you through another big bad Monday!!! Check out these cuties that were adopted at our adoption event. Say...have YOU been to one of our events? Feel free to pass this on, bust a binky, twitch a nose, whatev's

Maxwell

Dixie

Popcorn

Nova

Amaretto

Rascal Bumblebee

Capt'n Candycorn

Curio

Ashley

So--now that you've seen these bunnies, don't you think you should join us?!?! GO TEAM BUNNY!

GO TEAM BUNNY: Adoption Event Results!

2008-05-26T02:27:48Z

Good afternoon fellow bunny afficionados! We've got great news for you and any animal lover--our latest adoption event was a great success. More bunnies off to loving homes=more bunnies we take in from shelters!

Oreo Bunkins:

Tom:

Rain:

Storm:

Tamari:

Josh:

Kiwi

Celeste

Team Bunny GOOOOOOOAAAAALLLL! *crowd goes wild*

Overflow Crisis--Spread the Word!

2008-05-18T17:30:58Z

Large scale rescue - four sites 28 rabbits total

Shelters in Santa Cruz County have been hit with several large dumps of rabbits in the last few days from several abuse and confiscation cases. Rabbits were confiscated by Animal Control from four sites, with a total of 28 rabbits being taken away and brought to the two county shelters. One of the sites was a slaughterhouse, where the rabbits were breeding indiscriminantly and not being cared for. These rabbits were abused and neglected, many of them sick or injured, some adults and some babies. Shelter staff, shelter advocates and rescuers are scrambling to find places for these rabbits to go where they can heal and recover from their ordeal.
We need help from anyone interested in fostering or who may be able to adopt. The shelters were just slammed with 15 new rabbits in a large scale rescue and five more are expected to come. Eight more will be incoming soon from a variety of rescue and abandonment cases. These shelters were already full of rabbits because of dumped Easter bunnies, and The Haven's foster system is brimming full too. Sadly, these large cases will displace the existing shelter rabbits and foster sites at The Haven.
Please call or email if you can foster, rescue or adopt or help in any way! You can reach Auntie Heather Bechtel by phone at 831 239-7119 and email at director@therabbithaven.org. Please help us give these bunnies a chance at a new life free of suffering and abuse.
The following bunnies need homes ASAP:
Pico:

Snuzzle:

Bishop:

Grecco:

And there are more! View our crisis page to see these cuties

Happy Tails: Adoption Event Results!

2008-05-18T17:15:23Z

Good morning Myspace! Look left...look right...is there a coffee table in the way or perhaps a cup of something you might knock over? No? OK...BINKIE TIME!!!! These cuties are the latest to scamper off to new homes!

Thumper--classic bunny name!

Moani -

Sergei -

Guinea Piggles Oprah and her babies are off to homes!!!

If you've done your binkies properly, your own bunny should be looking at you like you're a total nutter.

GO TEAM BUNNY!

FABU-TACULAR News: Adoption Event Results!

2008-05-05T13:03:10Z

This is fabulous, stellar, SPECTACULAR news people! I think you should spread the word on this one--I think if you keep this news to yourself, you're hoggin' all the cute. Pass the cute, people...

What's all the hubbub about? SEVEN bunnies off to furever homes, that's what! Share it up folks!

Sunrise -

Bailey -

Smokey Rabbitson -

Maybelline Sugarpants - Now that's what I call a sassy name!

Willy -

Godiva -
kerPOOF!

Misha -

Don't you know an animal lover? Shouldn't you share this groovy news with them? GO TEAM BUNNY!

Happy Tails: Adoption Event Results!

2008-04-29T01:01:47Z

Another Saturday, another group of bunnies off to loving homes! Much love to the adopters and binkies for all!

Marilyn

Monkey Carrot Cake--best. name. ever.

Felix

Peanut

Say! I think you should come check out our bunnies and get you one of these cuties!
GO TEAM BUNNY!

Happy Tails: Adoption Event Results!

2008-04-14T13:33:38Z

Happy happy Monday everybunny!!! We've got the results of our adoption event last Saturday and....bunnies were adopted! Thanks to everyone who attended, sent love and adopted!

Dudley

Jasper

Muffin

Evelena

Chardonnay

Daniel Puddingpop

Taz

Oreo & Lulu (pair)

I don't want to start a stampede, but you need to get to our next adoption event and pick up a bunny!

GO TEAM BUNNY!