How to prepare for surgery/vaccinations/hospital stays
PLEASE NOTE THIS IS NOT MEDICAL ADVICE. CONSULT YOUR VET BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANYTHING.
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HELP NEEDED
RHDV2 outbreak in Joburg 13 October 2023 Outbreak The virus first appeared in South Africa late last year, but Gauteng seemed to stay out of the crosshairs. In the last two weeks, however, reports came through of rabbits and hares dying in alarming numbers in the greater Joburg area. We are talking about one property…
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Shelter for the giants
In conjunction with ARC, Stoffel and Company built a shelter for a number of the giants being kept safe and loved at a private sanctuary. The structure was put together with wood offcuts, a discarded frame and a leftover piece of waterproofing plastic. The giants were kept inside during winter as they had never lived…
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The Shul bunnies
ARC, with the help of Berario Bunnies, caught, sterilized and houses five feral bunnies living on the Greenside Shul property. ARC then erected a fence to close off a section of the property and released the five bunnies. Along with members of the Shul, teachers at the creche onsite, ARC keeps an eye on these…
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Gentle Giants short film
In collaboration with Stoffel and Company we produced a short film for Berario Bunnies featuring a group of rescued New Zealand Whites. If you are interested in adopting please WhatsApp Berario on 083 679 2243.
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How to communicate with your rabbit
HOW THEY COMMUNICATE Rabbits can famously not change their facial expression. Perhaps they cannot smile, but their eyes, ears and movement say a lot. Their eyes will widen when they are in shock, they will lower when they are sleepy or when they want to let you know you’ve wronged them. (Frederik has ‘medicine-eyes’. Whenever…
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Your pet rabbit starter guide
1. A Carrier You don’t need the most expensive, imported, branded, colour coded pet voyager. A sturdy hardshell picnic basket would also work. 2. What your INDOOR RABBIT needs A room or section of a room cordoned off with a pet exercise pen, kiddies playpen or a makeshift screen if you are handy. If the…
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Why should rabbits be sterilised/spayed/neutered?
They can have a litter (ranging from 4 to 14 kits) every 28 days and there are already enough rabbits suffering greatly. They will continue to breed, form new colonies and be seen as vermin. We all know how humans treat vermin. They are prone to reproductive cancers, so a spay/neuter will protect them from…
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List of suppliers
HAY & PELLETS & BEDS Catbox franchises Canine and Co Absolute Pets PetPlus Willowlicious Exotic Pets Overberg Pet Habitat De Lange Bunnies Pinky’s Omnoms for treats and tous. (Wooden furniture takes a long time to be delivered.) The Bunny Box Bunny Delights Monsieur Fluffybutt Pansy Enrichments Ratatouille Pet Supplies Larkin’s Snugglebun Pet Beds FRESH HERBS…
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How can you help?
Adopt, adopt, adopt. Do not buy rabbits from breeders or pet shops (who buy from breeders). Adopt from your local rabbit rescue. Foster if your local rabbit rescue is comfortable with the arrangement. Donate to us, to rabbit rescues. Donate approved greens/pellets/hay to your local rescue. Do check with them first what they need, how…
