Our masthead bunny, Chad, was rescued from the side of a Suffolk County highway in March. He’s very affectionate, and soon became a favorite of the volunteers. He also sports convertible ears, making him both a lop and an up-eared bunny. He’s available for adoption through Long Island Rabbit Rescue Group.

Rabbits, Volunteers Make Adoptapalooza a SuccessBy Marcie Frishberg

Rabbit Rescue & Rehab took part in theSpring Adoptapalooza run by Rock andRawhide on Sunday, May 19.

It was a beautiful warm, sunny day aftera brief downpour in the early morning.

There were 300 dogs, cats and rabbits,and for the first time this year, reptilesparticipated in the event in Union SquarePark and on the lower level of theUnion Square Petco.

We set up three pens downstairs forMadison (big white girl), Peach (little

brown girl), and Huey, 12 pounds ofsweetness and love.

Many people came by to see the bunsand talk with our volunteers. Peoplewere interested in learning about theprocess for adoption and how to care for the rabbits. We also spoke to a fewpotential fosterers and volunteers. We gave out lots of literature andbusiness cards.

Outside in Union Square Park, tentswere set up for all the rescue groups.Wehad a table filled with information about

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Ban the Sale of FurIn New York City:Support Intro 1476 On the heels of the excellent news thatCalifornia’s fur ban, AB-44, has passedthe assembly and will soon be headingto the state senate, a bill has just beenintroduced in the New York City Councilto prohibit the sale of fur in New YorkCity. The city is the largest fur market inthe U.S. and one of the largest in theworld. A ban on selling fur in New YorkCity would not only have a massive (Continued on page 2)

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other cities, fashion designers, retailersand other countries around the world.The fur industry is a dreadfully violentand cruel business with no place in ahumane 21st-century world.

Each year, more than 100 million animalssuffer horribly and are killed solely fortheir fur world-wide. A large portion ofthese animals are rabbits – the exactsame domestic rabbits that we have theprivilege of caring for in our own homes.

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rabbit care, rabbit-proofing items and afew rabbit-related tchotchkes for sale.

We also set up a pen with everything abun would need for a good life in anadopter’s home: a litter box filled withgood-quality Timothy hay; bowls forwater and food; toys, a hidey box andfloor covering. But instead of live bunsoutside, there were stuffed bunnies inthe pen and inside a carrier. The ideawas to show people the minimum ofwhat a rabbit needs while people are outof the house or sleeping. If a personcan’t commit to this for 10-plus years,stuffed bunnies are the way to go.

Our volunteers for the day includedAugust Friscia, Austin Torres, AndreaKutsenkow, Allison Smith, Annie Kravet,Alex McIe, Abi Quevedo, Rosemary(Didi) Jordan, Shea Wilson, Sylvie Jensenand Kiva Vernon. Larry Marion was theroadie for the day transporting buns toand from their respective foster homesand carrying equipment and supplies.

Thank you all for your dedication andtime to our little (and big) charges. Wereally could not do this without you! Itwas a great way to come back after ourlong hiatus.

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them to sign on to the bill if they havenot already, and call to thank them fortheir support if they have. Find yourCouncil member’s name and contactinformation at this website:https://council.nyc.gov/districts/

Seven Council members are on thecommittee that will vote on whether thebill will move forward. At least four ofthem must vote “yes.” The committeewill gauge support for the bill based in

part on how many Council membershave signed on to it, so be sure to urgeyour family and friends to voice theirsupport to their council members as well.

The Council members on the committeeare: Rafael L. Espinal Jr. (chair), JustinBrannan (sponsor), Margaret S. Chin,Keith Powers, Peter Koo, Karen Koslowitzand Brad Lander (sponsor).

Please especially take the time to contactthese Council members.

Despite growing consumer awareness ofthe cruelty of fur industry and the steps

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recently taken by major fashion designersto ban fur products (in the past 18months, Chanel, Phillip Lim, Jean PaulGaultier, Coach, Burberry, Gucci,Michael Kors and more have all bannedfur. See www.furfreenyc.com), there isconcern as the fur industry will bepushing hard against this bill. Everyone’svoice is needed to speak out in supportof Intro 1476 and advocate for themillions of animals unnecessarilytortured and killed each year.

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How to Succeed at Hare Cuts!By Katie Scarr

Many breeds of long-haired rabbits willneed constant grooming to keep themcomfortable and healthy. Some fur typesmay be manageable with brushing, butothers may need a little more of yourhelp. You can give them “hare cuts.”

The first time I cut a rabbit’s fur waswhen I adopted Rosie from NYC AnimalCare Centers. She had matting aroundher bottom and crusty fur around hereyes. I cut a little bit off to start, then alittle more, and a little more. It becametherapeutic and satisfying for me and Icould tell how much happier she wasafter I removed the fur around her eyesand she was able to see! I swear sheturned into a whole different andextremely spunky rabbit.

After volunteering with Long IslandRabbit Rescue Group for a while, Ibegan assisting Mary Ann Maier intrimming some of the long-haired fosterrabbits. She taught me all of her tricks,and we like to say that when we give thereally shaggy ones haircuts, we’re literallyshaping them back into rabbits!

You may want to consider trimmingrabbits’ fur if they are unable to seebecause of fur covering the eyes, they getdebris stuck in their fur constantly, theycannot properly groom their own bottomsor reach their cecotropes, and/or theirfur is prone to develop matting.

Tips for hair-cutting success:

Get them comfortably set up on a table orkitchen counter with a towel underneathfor traction. Don’t even try it on thefloor. You will lose!

Keep them calm by giving them plentyof kisses and pats. I like to keep a fewSelective pellets nearby as a treat.

Find the right tools that work for yourbuns’ fur. Your best friend will be a sharppair of human hair-cutting scissors, but

some other grooming tools may also behelpful, such as the FurBuster andFURminator. My favorite clipper is theWahl Animal MiniArco.

Untangling mats can be difficult, especiallywhen the mats are very close to the skin.Before trying to cut them out, break themat up into sections with your fingersto loosen them, and sometimes they canthen be gently pulled out. Otherwise,you’ll tear the rabbit’s delicate skin.

Get to know your bun’s anatomy and all of the nooks and crannies. Because

rabbits’ skin is so thin and can tear easily,be careful and go slowly. Continually feelalong their skin, noting the “geography”of their body parts. Be especially carefularound the web of skin behind theirknees, around their neck and dewlap,and of course, genitals.

Make sure you don’t cut off their whiskers!

If they’re being uncooperative, have ahelper who can gently tap between theireyes to calm them. However, as I cutRosie’s fur, I find I can let her be the boss

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The Life-Changing Magic of Bunny-ing UpYour House

By Colleen AF Venable

Hello there! My name is Marie Bundoand I’m here to teach all of you bunnieshow to simplify your home and focuson the important things. Us.

A lot of people ask me the proper wayto fold fabrics and I tell them, there isno proper way to fold anything, onlyproper ways to UNFOLD things. Takeyour front paws and bunch up thosetowels, bed sheets, and human clothingitems. Now grab part of it in your teethand lift up. Lovely! This will help yourcore strength and add beautiful laceworkhole patterns to all your human’s fabric belongings.

Have too much clutter in your house?Have you tried tearing apart everythingbit by bit?* Not only will you explore aworld of new teeth textures but you’llhelp your human’s cardiovascular systemget stronger every time he or she runs tostop you! You can check your progressby the number of gray hairs on yourhuman’s head. The more there are, thebetter you are doing your job! Hey look,an Amazon box just arrived! Go get it!

Don’t love the color of the couch or bedyour human family has chosen? Simplypee on it and they’ll change it in notime! Want your human to get rid ofsome books? Chew the spines until theyfall apart and soon those bookshelveswill have some breathing room!

When your human gives you food, gothrough it piece by piece. Does it sparkbinky joy? Of course it does! It’s food! Ilike to dump mine on the floor. Haveyou tried standing in it? That’s fun, too!Kicking it around is another great method!Why eat your hay in the box when you

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and trim around her as she moves. She’snever so active that I can’t safely work.

If you need to trim around their genitals,it’s best to cradle them in your arms asyou would if you were taking theirtemperature. Pro tip: Keep your fingersdirectly on their genitals and rectum soyou don’t cut there by accident. If theystart to squirm, give them a break.

Most importantly, don’t get all workedup about making the first try perfect. It’sprobably going to look terrible! When Ifirst started trimming Rosie’s fur, it tookme three sessions to get her lookingdecent. Remember that it’s just fur andit’ll grow back!

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can eat it all around the room? Whenyou’re all finished make sure to thumpto tell your human, “You’re doing anokay job, but seriously, no treats?”

Feel like a room is missing that specialsomething? Scatter a few strategic poopsto add excitement and pizzazz to anyspace! Your human will take notice!

Take the time to walk through your hometaking note of all of the items. Have youchinned your toys lately? What aboutyour human’s shoes? Furniture? Doorframes? Chin it! Once you are done,start over and chin it all again, becausewe all know who owns it, right?

So in closing, just remember there is nosuch thing as owning too many treats,toys and hidey houses. If it sparks binkyjoy, your human will let you keep it!

They might just have to get rid of alltheir own belongings to make room.

*Note: Classy bunnies don’t chew string,shoelaces, rug fringe, yoga mats, or anysynthetic materials because, as much funas it might seem, gastrointestinal stasis isextremely not-fun. Make sure yourhumans keep dangerous materials awayfrom you.

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A few strategic poops can really add to a room.

Chin everything.

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Forever Homes Found!

Rabbits adopted since the last newsletter include: Sofia, Coco, Snowball,

Midnight, Bruna, Ms. Bunny, Babie, Pierre, Autumn, Charlie, Nutter Butter,

Lola, Casper, Mila, Lucas and Sawyer.

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Dear Rabbit Droppings,

I’ve heard you foster rabbits. I would like tofoster, but I don’t think I can bear losing a rabbit and would keep all of them. Howdo you manage the inevitable heartbreakof giving up a rabbit you love? You mustbe a saint.

– Guilty & Alone in Gravesend

Dear Guilty & Alone,

A confession: I hate it when people askme this question. Whenever I answerhonestly and directly, things get awkward.I don’t think people believe me when Itell them that my heart doesn’t break

when my foster rabbits leave to go totheir forever homes. Far from it. I’mhappy for them and their new family. Ifeel a sense of accomplishment and pride.I miss the (former) foster for a few days,but that feeling is quickly replaced bymy excitement about the new bunny Iget to welcome into my home.

The next question people usually ask is,“But don’t you love them?” Of course Ilove my foster rabbits! But my love forthem is not about ownership, nor is it afinite resource. My love for my fosters isa different kind of love than I feel for

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my “forever rabbits.” Foster love isspecial because it is shared among otherpeople – both the larger rescue communityand the rabbit’s adoptive family. It islove that you get to give to someoneelse, and when I hand my foster over to

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Droppings (Continued from page 6) an adoptive family, I know that theyalready love the rabbit even more than Ido. I do not grieve when my foster leaves,as I don’t see the event as a loss or death. In fact, saying goodbye is the goal of fostering.

Fostering means bringing a homelessrabbit into your home temporarily withthe aim of nurturing the rabbit until heor she can be adopted into a permanenthome or “forever family.” Rescueorganizations vary in their fosteringagreements, so if you are interested inlearning more about fostering, it is bestto check with them to learn more about how they do things.

But fostering has a serious marketingproblem, as your question reflects. Forrescue groups that rely on foster homes todo their work, the narrative of fosteringas a heart-wrenching experience presentsan obstacle to finding more foster homes.Who would sign up for such a painfuland selfless role? It sounds like the typeof work better suited for saints andmartyrs than regular people who loveanimals and are willing to lend a hand.

Monkey, fka Latrice Royale, asleep on adoption day.

Benjamin Franklin, fka Benny, with Thea.

Monkey enjoying dandelion greens.

I suggest a new narrative that stresses the joy and levity of fostering and rescuework. After all, isn’t fostering aboutsaving lives and finding homes? Isn’tfostering about loving rabbits, not losingthem? And foster parents aren’t saints…we’re rock stars! Think of yourself as acrossing guard, ushering rabbits to abetter life. Take the love you feel forrabbits and make it actionable. Believeyou have what it takes and put it into action!

ABOUT RABBIT DROPPINGS: We are not veterinarians or veterinarytechnicians, and claim no expertise inrhetoric, political maneuvering, comedy,or math. We are, however, curious,dedicated, long-time rabbit owners,fosterers, shelter volunteers, rescueadvocates, and litter-box cleaners. Asvolunteers in a busy shelter like AnimalCare Centers of NYC, we see, hear and chat a lot about rabbits – and weare excited to share all those littledropplings. Please email us ataskrabbitdroppings@gmail.com if youhave any questions or comments.Sometimes we embellish and combinequestions we hear frequently in order to present common themes in anentertaining way.

We look forward to hearing from you ...until then, Cheers, Buns!

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After I Got My First Rabbit, I Wanted to Help OthersBy Erica Lanzarone

My husband and I had always talkedabout getting a rabbit. Back in Februarythere was a Facebook post of a rabbitwho needed to be rehomed. The rabbitwas free as long as a person agreed togive him lots of love. So we thought,what better time than the present? Offwe went on our 45-minute drive to pickup our first love, Bugsy. I immediatelystarted researching the care and needs ofrabbits. I searched Facebook for groupsto join and found Long Island RabbitRescue Group. After a mere week withmy Bugsy, I said that I wanted to helpall the bunnies in the world. It was anunrealistic goal, of course, but I figuredI would try to help as much as I could. Ifilled out the form to be a LIRRGvolunteer and was contacted by therescue. I joined the group and waited tohear back about how I could help.

Fast forward to March, and there was afinder in Coram, N.Y., who needed helpclipping the nails of a little chocolate lopwho had been abandoned in a park. I

jumped right in to help. The bunny’sfinder was also not going to be able tofoster the little guy, so a new fosterhome was needed. We said we wouldtake him in until a more permanentfoster home could be found. That wasthe day I picked up Loki and succeededin my first “foster fail.” This little guystole my heart like nothing else.

My husband and I now have two of themost amazing bunnies, Bugsy and Loki,and it makes me want to help the rescueeven more. We love all our animals – wehave dogs and chickens, too – andwouldn’t give any up or trade them forthe world. But the rabbits have won avery special place in our lives.

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Paddington Educates the PublicBy Nicole Albani

I had the pleasure of meeting Paddingtonat our Pet Supplies Plus education eventon April 20 in Deer Park, N.Y.

Members of Long Island Rabbit RescueGroup spent the afternoon collectingdonations, talking with customers aboutrabbit care, sharing our own rabbitstories, and taking lots of pictures.

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From left, Denise Bertolotti, Katie Scarr and NicoleAlbani. They were joined by a big white rabbit (a PetSupplies Plus employee).

watching Paddington, a rabbit who hadclearly been mistreated and hurt byhumans, run around his pen asking forpats and even flopping over for snuggles.His former family was supposed to lovehim but instead they hurt him.

Paddington was found outside in Bethpage.We don’t know where he came from,but he was visibly abused. His ears hadbeen cut off, presumably with scissors,some time ago. He only has tiny stubsof his ears left.

Paddington does not hold grudgestoward humans and is living his best lifenow. He is being fostered by Lauren andJustin Eddings. He is well taken care ofand loved by the entire family.

Among those at the event were Joanna from Pet Supplies Plus, volunteers Jolén Bueno, Jennifer Reyes-Bueno andStefanie Norris, Raeanne (Pet Supplies Plus) and volunteer Carolina Zumba.

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The resiliency of animals like Paddingtonhas always inspired me. Spending timewith this incredible bun surrounded bycaring people and our amazing LIRRGsquad was wonderful. Hopefully, eventslike this will help us spread the wordabout how amazing rabbits are andprevent any more stories like Paddington’s.

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Mother’s Day Rabbit FundraiserBy Jennifer Reyes-Bueno

Long Island Rabbit Rescue Groupmembers took part in a Mother’s Day-themed fundraising event at Pet SuppliesPlus in Oceanside, N.Y., on May 4. The store’s staff, including Raeanne andJoanna, were fantastic. They set us up at the main entrance and allowed ourbunnies, Rosita and Oliver, to take centerstage. Customers swooned at the adorablebonded buns while we discussed rabbitcare and commitment and our workwith LIRRG.

The Oceanside community, meanwhile,was thrilled to have the opportunity totake photos of their own animals with aspring scenery background, make animalpaw-print Mother’s Day cards and entera raffle for the chance to win a pet-themed gift bag of their choice for a cat,dog or small animal.

All proceeds went to LIRRG, anddonations of hay, treats and chew toyswere also made by several customers.

Thank you to the team at Pet SuppliesPlus in Oceanside for hosting an amazing

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We Are Looking for Loving Homes:These Rabbits Are in Foster Care

AngelinaAngelina is a strikingly beautiful medium-sized Hotot who has been waiting for aforever home for over two years now.She was cruelly abandoned outside in acardboard box but despite her priormistreatment, she loves nothing morethan to be petted by gentle humans.When you start petting her, she pressesher head down, starts tooth purring andcloses her eyes in complete contentment.Angelina needs a peaceful and rabbit-experienced home with no youngchildren where she can feel completelysafe. She is a typical young, healthyrabbit with lots of energy for running,binkying and shredding cardboard! Shedoes spectacular jumps and binkies! Sheis spayed, litter-box trained and is livingin foster care. If interested in adoptingAngelina, please emailnyc.metro.rabbits@gmail.com.

CarmelaCarmela is a young medium-sized Rexrabbit. Her beautiful coat is mostlywhite with tan and black spots. She is asweet rabbit who loves to have her softnose petted. She also likes to explore herhouse, but her favorite thing is to relaxwith a nice soft blanket. Carmela is shyand would likely do best in an adult-only home. She would also likely makea good partner for another rabbit. Shehas been spayed and is in foster care. Formore information and/or to arrange ameeting with Carmela, please emailnyc.metro.rabbits@gmail.com.

ErnieErnie is a handsome, medium-sizedyoung bunny who was in bad shapeupon being rescued, apparently becausehe was left outdoors. We got him the vetcare and TLC he needed, and now he islooking for a forever home. Ernie has agreat appetite for pellets and greens, butstill will not eat any hay, so about every

three months he must have his molarspurs filed down by a rabbit-savvy vet.This is a relatively quick procedure, andhe has always started eating immediatelyafterward. Ernie is an active and curiousrabbit, but still very shy and not muchinterested in humans (other than whenyou offer food, of course!), so we thinkhe would be best off as a partner rabbit.He has been neutered and has very good

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litter-box skills. If interested in fosteringor adopting this resilient, hunky bunny, please emailnyc.metro.rabbits@gmail.com.

HueyThis big beautiful boy is one of thefriendliest buns you’ll ever meet. Hueyis playful, interactive and looking for his best friend. He is white with graysprinkled throughout his fur and hasbeautiful greenish eyes. It’s surprisinghow much Huey loves being aroundpeople, considering that he was dumpedoutside to fend for himself. He wasliterally rescued in the nick of time.Weak and emaciated, he was brought toa local shelter where he won the heartsof everyone who met him. The staff hadthe most wonderful things to say abouthim and were awfully sad to see him go.Huey is a very happy and healthy rabbit,and he loves all of the attention that you

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Pineapple and Sugarplum.

can give him. He adjusts quickly to hissurroundings and isn’t shy about meetingnew people. He has been neutered andis living in foster care. If you areinterested in sharing your life with apuppy in a 12-pound rabbit suit, pleaseemail nyc.metro.rabbits@gmail.com.

Pineapple and SugarplumPineapple and Sugarplum are a beautifulpair of large Lionhead sisters who wereborn in the shelter as part of a litter offive babies, before we took the wholeyoung family into our rescue. Theirmother, two sisters and brother have allbeen adopted and now it’s their turn.Pineapple is black and white, whileSugarplum is all black – and both haveamazing manes of hair! These girls areshy at first but have tons of energy andare a joy to watch as they exercise –running and binkying with recklessabandon! They have been spayed andare living in foster care. If you areinterested in adopting Pineapple andSugarplum, please emailnyc.metro.rabbits@gmail.com.

Wally and DaisyWally and Daisy are a beautiful, medium-sized bonded pair of golden lops. Sadly,their previous family has given them upbecause they no longer consider them apriority. They are very well behavedbunnies who love each other’s company

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and have spent most of their livestogether. They love to chill and relax –lounging around like big fuzzballs.Wally is a social bunny who willapproach you for cheek rubs, whileDaisy appreciates gentle affection onceshe feels comfortable. For fun, they willshred cardboard and paper-towel rolls.This sweet couple is patiently seekingtheir forever home and are sure to bringwarmth, smiles and bundles of joy totheir new owner’s family. Wally andDaisy have been spayed and neuteredand are living in foster care. For moreinformation about Daisy and Wallyplease emailnyc.metro.rabbits@gmail.com.

These Rabbits Are AvailableAt Manhattan Animal CareCenter (NYC ACC)Check Petfinder for Updated Listings;Some Rabbits Have Found Homes!)

By Kirsten Ott

RoccoRocco is a gorgeous medium-largeHarlequin and the cuddliest bunny ever!This guy is the ultimate love sponge. He’ssuper chill and adores having his thick,plush coat petted. His name is kind ofgangster-ish, which suits his somewhatstocky look – but his temperament isthat of an angel. Because he’s such a doll,he’d make a good choice for a first-timebunny owner and would probably alsomake an excellent partner for anotherrabbit. Rocco is one of the most startlinglybeautiful Harlequins this volunteer has

ever seen. His amazing coat is a mix ofcharcoal, tan and white. The colorsbisect his face perfectly, and one side ofhis body is tan while the other is amulticolored patchwork. He has no ideawhat a beauty he is!

AlexAlex is a juvenile dark brown boy withan adorable bunny baby face. This ittybitty bunny is rather shy – you can tell

the world is still very new and strange tohim. He’ll approach you for a sniff, thenpull away; after a few rounds of thatdance, he’ll let you stroke his foreheadin a safe corner of his cage – and muchto his surprise, he’ll find he likes it! Alexhas reddish-brown streaks on his ears

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and fun semi-helicopter ears that oftenstick straight out to the sides like wings.He will likely grow some more, butwon’t be a large rabbit.

RiverRiver is a medium-sized reddish-brownfemale who came to the shelter with anumber of her relatives. She may well bethe mother of some younger rabbits wholook quite a bit like her. Perhaps becauseof her recent back story, River is definitelyuneasy at the shelter. She’s curious aboutpeople but is quite cage protective andeasily startled, and she may grunt a bit ifyou try too hard to make friends. Shehas a funny way of sitting in an erect,imperious-looking pose as though she’strying to enlarge herself to scare you.Need less to say, River will do best in an experienced bunny home withoutsmall children.

LoganLogan is a small- to medium-sized malewho arrived at the shelter with a groupof his relatives. He’s on the young sidestill, and may grow a bit more beforehe’s fully mature. Though he’s a bit shy,Logan has a very sweet disposition. He’svery happy to be petted as much as you’rewilling, and he relaxes more and more asyou hang out with him. Like other of hisrelatives, his reddish-streaked ears oftenstick straight out to the sides helicopter-style – super cute! He also has somewhite strands of fur mixed in with thebrown, as though someone took a saltshaker to him (or since he’s so sweet,perhaps dusted him with confectioner’ssugar!). Logan would probably do wellas a partner for another bunny.

YoshiYoshi is a large black and white malewho is totally ready for an affectionateforever home. You can sense that thisguy is desperate for affection. When youfirst meet him, he’s kind of tense, butafter you’ve petted him a while in hissafe space (litter box) he seems like atotally different rabbit – open, looser,relaxed. He especially loves to have thenape of his neck rubbed, and you canfeel his neck muscles give way as you’readministering the spa treatment. Thislovely guy will add warmth and sweetnessto any home. Also, he has a fun bit ofblack fur on his otherwise white tummy– it looks like his version of a belly button!

PlutoPluto is a large brown male with enoughenergy to launch himself into orbit! Thisyoung guy is ready for anything when itcomes to play time, but at the sametime he’s happy for a long petting sessionwhile lounging in his litter box. Pluto isgoing to need a lot of space in his homeso he can exercise his big, strong bodyand expend some of that youthful energy.

TaylorTaylor is an adorable medium-sizedbrown lop. This guy is on the youngside, and it shows in his high energylevel, curiosity, and playfulness. After ashort time, you realize that what he wantsmore than anything is for you to playwith him. His favorite games at themoment are Move The Litterbox, HideAnd Seek, and Rumple The Towel – butwho knows what he might come upwith in a forever home with many moreinteresting diversions! Taylor has a well-developed sense of mischief – he’s veryentertaining and you definitely couldn’task for a better playmate!

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Letters From AdoptersMiss MinkAshley Concepcion adopted Miss Mink,formerly known as Brown Foot, in earlyMarch as a partner for her boy bunny,Kashmir. Ashley recently sent us this great update.

Kashmir looked floppy and unhappyafter I got a new and more demandingjob. Following a vet visit where his goodhealth was confirmed, I thought thatmaybe he would benefit from a bunnyfriend. So we went dating at the AnimalCare Centers facility in Brooklyn. Kashmirwas a perfect gentleman with all of thebachelorettes during his speed-datesessions, but he and Mink took a likingto each other right away. She evengroomed him during their date.

In the two months since bringing Mink home I have gotten to know herbetter, and let me tell you, Miss Mink isquite the lady! She is graceful, dainty,calm, a VERY GOOD eater, shy andgood-natured.

Mink, when left to her own devices formore than five minutes, can be foundkicking out her feet and sprawling out.Despite being shy, Mink is quite friendly.Within two days of coming home withme, she cultivated a lovely relationshipwith my dog. They like to nap side-by-

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HeidiHeidi, who was previously known asMami, was adopted in April by Danielleand Andrea. They sent this loving letter to us.

Dear Thump Readers,

At the beginning of April we adoptedthe most beautiful bunny. We’ve namedher Heidi, (or as we like to call her,“mighty Heidi, the wonder bun”), andour hearts could not be happier!

She loves her cheeks scratched and hasbeen doing binky jumps all over ourliving room. We were a little worried

side, and I think if it weren’t for the penbetween them, they’d be cuddle buddies.

We are learning more about each otherevery day. I learned that Mink doesn’tlike dried pineapple, or the way I arrangeher cage, but will do just about anythingfor a Craisin, and prefers oat hay. Ifound out that she likes her back andsides stroked but not her head, and thattunnels are her favorite toys during playtime. Cardboard boxes and phone booksdon’t even compare. Mink also is patientand gracious, letting me clip her nailsand brush her without so much as ahead toss.

She’s not too keen on binkies (but neitheris Kashmir), and she much prefers to

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flop over and huff a deep breath to showher satisfaction. I think she feels that it’sundignified to let a human catch herdoing something so adorable.

I hope that once I start bonding Minkand Kashmir in earnest, they willbecome an inseparable duo. Right nowthey’re just switching cages at night,spending days in separate pens besideeach other, and having side-by-sidepetting sessions.

If anyone had ever told me that there was alittle lady as perfectly suited to our familyas Mink, I wouldn’t have believed it.

Ashley Concepcion

LouisGavriela Barahona adopted Louis at theend of March. He is enjoying his new home.

I have been busy both with Louis and anew apartment!

I am glad to know there is a newsletteron rabbits. I look forward to readingnews and tips on how to become abetter owner for Louis.

Louis is doing well and is such a greatand loving companion! I am enjoyingmy time with him!

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that it would take a lot of time for herto warm up to us, given her previoushome situation. But after just a fewshort days, she’s gleefully jumping allover us! I even got a few gentle licks thismorning. She’s very smart, too, and ispicking up on potty training like a champ.

So for those wanting to add a rabbit toyour family, please adopt!

All the best,Danielle Rimland and Andrea Smithson

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Tobias the Wise I love getting copies of Thump. Thank you!

My first rabbit was a huge meat rabbit rescue, Tobias az Orias, 1995-2009. He was cared for by Dr. Becky Campbell.

His name means Tobias the giant, but I often called him Tobias the wise. Richard Ogust

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Victoria and Milo.

CELEBRITIES IN THE SPOTLIGHT

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Dashie and Pippi.

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Einstein pondering his Theory of Rabbitivity.

Puddin flopping.

Licensed HRS Educators

Manhattan:Deborah Levison, DVMSymphony Veterinary Center170 West 96th Street, New York, NY 10025(212) 866-8000

Katherine Quesenberry, DVMThe Animal Medical Center510 East 62nd St., New York, NY 10065(212) 838-7053, (212) 329-8622

Alexandra Wilson, DVMThe Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine568 Columbus Ave., New York, NY 10024(212) 501-8750

Westchester County:Gil Stanzione, DVMDakota Veterinary Center381Dobbs Ferry Road,White Plains,NY 10607 (914) 421-0020

Laurie Hess, DVMVeterinary Center for Birds and Exotics709 Bedford Road, Bedford Hills, NY 10507(914) 864-1414

Rabbit-Savvy VeterinariansHere’s our recommended vet list for the NewYork metropolitan area.Please note that manyclinics have multiple veterinarians, and our recommendations are for specific veterinariansin those clinics. If you can’t get an appointment with a recommended vet at one clinic, don’tassume (no matter what you are told by the clinic) that other vets in the same clinic can helpyour rabbit. If you have any questions or would like to discuss any of the vets on this list,please contact Mary Cotter at (914) 337-6146. When you make an appointment with any of these vets, please tell them you were referred by us.

Long Island:Jennifer Saver, DVMLaura George, DVMCatnip & Carrots Veterinary Hospital2056 Jericho TurnpikeNew Hyde Park, NY 11040(516) 877-7080

Heidi Hoefer, DVMIsland Exotic Vet Care591 East Jericho Turnpike Huntington Station, NY 11746(631) 424-0300

Jeff Rose, DVMJefferson Animal Hospital606 Patchogue Rd.(Route 112)Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776(631) 473-0415

Shachar Malka, DVMLong Island Bird & Exotics Veterinary Clinic333 Great Neck RoadGreat Neck, NY11021 (516) 482-1101

Adoptable RabbitsThere are lots of adoptable rabbits availablein Manhattan, Brooklyn, Westchester andLong Island.

To adopt a rabbit in New York City or West -chester, contact nyc.metro.rabbits@gmail.com.On Long Island, contact Nancy Schreiber atnschreibmd@gmail.com or at 516-510-3637(www.longislandrabbitrescue.org).

If interested in volunteering or fostering for Rabbit Rescue & Rehab, please emailnyc.metro.rabbits@gmail.com.

Adoptable Rabbit Rescue & Rehab rabbitsare at Petco’s Union Square location. Rabbitvolunteers are present at these stores onSaturday and Sunday afternoons to answerquestions.

You can also visit Manhattan Animal CareCenter at 326 East 110th St., between Firstand Second avenues, and the Brooklyn AnimalCare Center at 2336 Linden Boulevard.

Rabbits for adoption in Manhattan andBrooklyn can be found by going to:

All donations go directly to caring for ourfoster rabbits and are tax-deductible. Pleasehelp us help them by sending contributions to:Rabbit Rescue & Rehab/NYC Metro Rabbit,333 Mamaroneck Ave, #363, White Plains, NY10605 or http://rabbitcare.org/donations.htm. To contribute to Long Island Rabbit Rescue Group, please go towww.longislandrabbitrescue.org.

NYC/Westchester: M.C. Basile, Chapter Manager,NYC HouseRabbit Society, bunnytorts@gmail.com

MaryCotter, Founder,Rabbit Rescue & Rehab,Adviser to Thump, mec@cloud9.net, (914) 337-6146

Jeanine Callace, Rofoyo.pippin@verizon.net

Alex McIe, alexlmcie@gmail.com

Marcie Frishberg

Gabrielle LaManna,New Fairfield, CT,gabbysbunnies@yahoo.com, (203)746-7548

Cindy Stutts, bygolyoly@yahoo.com, (646) 319-4766

Monica Shepherd,DVM

Long Island:Nancy Schreiber, President, Long IslandRabbit Rescue Group,nschreibmd@gmail.com, (516) 510-3637,LongIslandRabbitRescue.org

Mary Ann Maier, Long Island RabbitRescue Group Volunteer,altitude8@yahoo.com,LongIslandRabbitRescue.org

Donna Sheridan, Long Island Rabbit RescueGroup Volunteer, hpocus217@yahoo.com,LongIslandRabbitRescue.org

Jennifer Saver, DVM

Laura George, DVM

Newsletter of RRR/NYC HRSwww.rabbitcare.org

Editor: Susan LilloCreative Director: Jane O’WyattMasthead Logo Designer: Mary Ann Maier

Rabbit Rescue & Rehab is a not-for-profit, tax-exempt corporation in New York State. Ourpurpose is to rescue, rehabilitate and findpermanent homes for abandoned, abused andneglected rabbits, and to educate the public on rabbit care through publications, phoneconsultations, home visits and presentations.This newsletter is published by RRR/NYC HRS,which is solely responsible for its content. Weretain the right to edit all submissions, whichbecome the property of the NYC Chapter and cannot be returned.

http://www.nycacc.org/ and doing anadoption search (for ACC inquiries aboutadoption/bunny dates, email adopt@nycacc.org).Volunteers are there every weekday eveningand on Saturday and Sunday afternoons,but it is best to arrange an appointment first.

Bunny speed dates can be arranged byappointment only on weekend afternoons at Union Square. Please contactnyc.metro.rabbits@gmail.com to makearrangements.

Many of our rabbits are living in fosterhomes and you can meet them as well. Youalso can arrange to foster a rabbit until he or she finds a permanent home. Contactnyc.metro.rabbits@gmail.com

For basic information about rabbits as pets, go to www.rabbitcare.org,www.longislandrabbitrescue.org and theHouse Rabbit Society main site,www.rabbit.org.

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