Sweet Pea's Plea

Sweet Pea (Little Munchkin) was literally snatched from the jaws of early death: A BWF family member spotted the infant under attack by a cat in a Bakersfield apartment courtyard. At barely 3-4 weeks of age, this dumped, helpless, a wisp of a being was almost a snack for outdoor cats; predators that cause devastation to wildlife and victims like Sweet Pea.

The poor abandoned infant was thrown like garbage to the streets, with the broken back, and zero hope of survival -- (likely dumped by a breeder who had no use for a ''broken'' bunny... or by someone who bought this un-weaned baby and mistreated her).

Miraculously, our quick-thinking hero reacted instantly, pulling Sweet Pea from the cat's mouth; after which, he and his girlfriend -(Vegan bunny-advocate and BWF family) - gave the baby proper nourishment, warmth, and a cozy box where she could get her bearings and avoid moving too much. Most importantly, they gave her love; which she responded to immediately... the precious gift of touch and nurturing protection she'd been desperately missing from her mother.

With no time to spare, the remarkable BWF machinery swung into action once again, and mobilized transport for Sweet Pea from distant Bakersfield to eventually Northwood Animal Hospital in Irvine; a convoy that involved several BWF family, and an overnight stay with BWF married Vegan bunny-advocates where she was tended to all night until the morning convoy to the Vet.

All along the way, this angelic, love-giving spirit kept up the fight, enduring her broken back, puncture wounds, trauma, and uncertain future with grit and determination. She's a real survivor who never gave-in to self-pity. Her displays of affection show that she is a budding little love-bug. Now she just needs someone to love her back... for life.

Sweet Pea is currently hospitalized and spending a night with our vet. If you'd like to make a donation towards her exam, x-rays, medication, and potential surgery, please contact Northwood Animal Hospital tomorrow morning at (949) 559-1992. They accept $100+ donations. Otherwise, there's always PayPal and ANY amount is welcome. http://www.bunnyworldfoundation.org/donate/

Our vet bill is currently $15,435.54.  We rescue 50- 75 bunnies a month.  Typically, we bring 10 - 15 bunnies a week for exams and surgeries.   Thank you for your help!

If you're interested in fostering the little one, e-mail us at info@bunnyworldfoundation.org.

Thank you. Pray for the little one! <3

~BWF

 

THE SURVIVOR’S STORY & HER PLEA FOR HELP!

This last Tuesday, Bunny World Foundation took NINE bunnies to have surgeries at our vet. Thank you, fosters / volunteers / transporters (Lisa S., Kat L., and Kelly D.) for driving across town and back to get these babies treated.

THE RESCUE
The night before, we were informed by a Good Samaritan that there was yet another injured baby somewhere in South Los Angeles in desperate need. We dug and dug and dug until we found the source contacted the vet, and begged to have ONE more bunny seen. Thanks to the beautiful human, Raquel C., and an incredible BWF volunteer, William L., who agreed to transport this baby the following morning, we got her (we found later that it was a she!) in time. One more day and she would have been dead. Her name is SURVIVOR.

SURVIVOR VS FIGHTER?
We are, however, contemplating the old Viking name, HILDA, which means THE FIGHTER. We'll see. She's STILL hospitalized (since Tuesday!), and her prognosis is guarded. She's receiving critical care, but she’s not strong enough to endure surgery. Also, her eye is oozing puss. We' re hoping that by next Monday, she'll be ready for surgery.

HERE'S THE NOTE FROM OUR VET:
From: Northwood Animal Hospital
Date: Tue, Sep 15, 2020, at 4:49 PM
Subject: Survivor BWF pictures
These are photos of Survivor, the female bunny brought in today. She is very thin, approximately 15% dehydrated, and very weak. Her temperature was subnormal. She was very heavily flea-infested, and her gums were pale, likely from flea anemia. Her incisors were extremely maloccluded and overgrown, so she likely was unable to eat even if she could find food. (We failed to get a photo before trimming them.) Her left eye was sealed shut with pus drainage, but after soaking, we could see her cornea, but it is very cloudy, so it may be a while before we know if we can save her eye. Her molars are also in need of trimming, but we will need to get her stronger before we can safely anesthetize her to trim them. We currently have her on fluids, pain medications, antibiotics, eye ointment, and Critical Care. The estimate to get her back to health, spay her, and take care of her molars and her eye is between $1400 and $2500, depending on what we need to do with her eye. So far, she seems to be responding to treatment. She has a tremendous will to live. Survivor is the right name for her.
Dr. Roberts

WILL YOU PLEASE MAKE A TAX-DEDUCTIBLE DONATION?
If you'd like to donate ANY AMOUNT to Survivor or any other foster in our care, please visit http://www.bunnyworldfoundation.org/donate/.

If you'd like to call Northwood Animal Hospital directly and make a donation toward our medical bill, they accept call-in contributions of $100 or more at (949) 559-1992.

OUR VET BILL IS CLOSE TO $12K!
Our vet bill is already $10K (attached), and the Survivor's invoice will take us well into $12.5 or more.

WE ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR SOMEONE SPECIAL TO FOSTER 'SURVIVOR' - someone with time, experience, and healing hands. If you're THAT person, email BWF ASAP at info@bunnyworldfoundation.org.

Thank you so much for your support!
~BWF

For a more comprehensive story, photos, vet notes, etc.  please click on this link:  https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?vanity=BunnyWorldFoundation&set=a.3432853706753027

Will you help with Lui's amputation surgery?

Will you help with Lui's amputation surgery?

LUI, aka MOOMOO, aka REX, gorgeous four-year-old 10 lbs French Lop, was surrendered to BWF by his previous parents without disclosing his medical condition.  A moment post arriving at BWF, we noticed that Lui was' walking kind of funny.' Lui's recheck radiographs showed severe arthritis in his right hip and stifle, and he exhibited a decreased range of motion in both joints. He also was very lame on that right hind (non-weight bearing), so the vet decided to try him on some Metacam to see if it would help him. Upon recheck, he seemed to be getting along fine and was using the leg some, but it looked like it was still bothering him.  He was touching it down some, but then holding it out and shaking it like it was painful.  Our vet conferred with another specialist regarding routine amputation vs. amputation with FHO vs. disarticulating at the hip.  Recommended amputation at 1/3 femur just above the cerclage wires.   Lui had to undergo surgery, and we set a date for 9/2/2020.

During the short time at BWF, Lui made friends with the residents of Bunny Chateau.  They LOVED him right away. This gentle giant was 10 lbs. of pure love and goodness. He took tiny little Coco (who's got no teeth and has been on Critical Care only for two years!) under his belt and showered him with kisses, cleaned his leftovers of Critical Care, and groomed him when no one else bothered. Lolita Rose was smitten and fell in love immediately with Lui. Lover Jr. discovered that Lui had an abundance of love for all. Everyone got along. Everyone became more loving, even the rebellious Venus. She could have Lover Jr. all for herself and did not mind Lolita Rose any longer.  This giant baby brought love, harmony, and peace to this sweet rabbit family, who all ended up as BC residents due to their unique medical needs.

He has been hospitalized for three days now, and Lolita has been depressed.  She does not understand that her big boyfriend is coming back.  His amputation surgery went well, but it took much longer than anticipated, hence the $2,500 bill. (attached) which makes our monthly bill almost $9,000. Our vet wrote to us: "He was very muscular, especially for not using that leg for a while, and the muscles were all adhered to the bone. Then the incision was large, and the skin very thin, so it took a long time to close. The bone was also very unhealthy and brittle, so I had to smooth it after the cut very carefully. Just a combination of issues."

Lui is leaving the hospital today, but our vet bill remains.  If we are to continue bringing more cases like Lui, we need help.

If you'd like to donate to Lui or any other foster in our care, please visit http://www.bunnyworldfoundation.org/donate/. 

Thank you so much for your support!

~BWF

8 Rabbits Rescued from the Lab Need Foster Homes TODAY!

>>Many of you know that BWF rescues/adopts 40-80 bunnies a month. That's a lot of buns!
Most of them come from 6 City Shelters that we partner up with, but we also take strays and owner surrenders on daily basis. Now, this is our FIRST rescue mission of RABBITS USED FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH and we're not quite sure what to expect. Emotions are running high.

>>We are thrilled to report though that EIGHT beautiful REWs are being liberated THIS MORNING from the lab in So. California and are going STRAIGHT to our vet for exams, spay/neuter, micro-chipping, and whatever else they need. There are 3 boys & 5 girls and they all need extra TLC. So, if you feel especially giving on this Friday, please e-mail us at info@bunnyworldfoundation.org and we'll send you adoption/foster package. If you can FOSTER, we're happy to lend you the equipment (playpen, carrier and some!). Let's rehabilitate these angels and restore their faith in humanity! <3

>>If you'd like to send some supplies, check out our AMAZON WISH LIST:
LINK: https://www.amazon.com/registry/wishlist/3CMC7ONQWSRBZ/ref=cm_sw_r_fa_ws_25ePpb18E8967. Our priority is ADVANTAGE, TIMOTHY HAY, SHERWOOD ADULT PELLETS, SHERWOOD CRITICAL CARE FOR ADULTS, PAPER TOWELS, TRASH BAGS, CARE FRESH BEDDING, LAUNDRY DETERGENT, PEE PADS, METACAM (PAIN MEDICATION), and DISTILLED VINEGAR.

>> While you're at it, you can also make BWF your Charity of Choice when shopping at Amazon SMILE! <3

>>Of course, if you'd prefer to make a donation via PayPal to help us with the supplies or medical bills for the buns in our foster care, we'd be grateful. http://www.bunnyworldfoundation.org/donate/

>>Thank you for your continuous support! <3
~BWF

The 4th of July...

THE 4TH OF JULY >>> A time when humans celebrate... and a time that domestic and wild animals DREAD! Birds, squirrels, and other wildlife suffer due to fireworks; mothers abandoning nests out of panic, and their babies die. Domestic animals panic and escape the safety of homes if not kept indoors with all escapes secured. Bunnies are terrified of loud noises. Fireworks of any kind can cause rabbits to panic, thump, and dart suddenly in distress - often causing injury to themselves. Please help animals through the nightmare of July 4th:

>>Keep your buns INDOORS! Domestic bunnies should ALWAYS live indoors with you, but it is especially vital that they remain inside that safe environment on the days before, during, and after July 4th. Please forgo any supervised outings, as the residential setting-off of fireworks is unpredictable, and debris from fireworks can be found in your yards and parks.

>>Microchip your bunnies/cats/dogs and confirm that the microchip is registered with current information and identification. Cats and Dogs - current ID should be worn at all times.

>>Play music at a sensible level to cushion sudden explosive noises. The TV or stereo left on will help distract them from the outside noise.

>>Keep all doors and windows closed. Even if your pets have never panicked before, there is always a first time. It's not worth the risk, as once they are out - tragedy awaits.

>>Provide extra hide-y boxes/tunnels or their favorite form of hiding shelter within their living spaces. This will give them a greater sense of security.

>>Offer your animals new chew toys or healthy treat to keep them occupied and entertained.

>>Keep them cool! JULY 4TH occurs during one of the hottest Summer months, so provide cooling with fans, AC, and frozen water bottles.

>>Just a reminder for those able to stay in on July 4th... Animals are like children, and rely on a human parent for true security.

We invite you to join in the conversation with your ideas! Be creative... be considerate... and share your animal-friendly 4TH OF JULY tips on this thread!

Wishing ALL of fur, feather, fin, and skin a safe and happy 4TH OF JULY WEEKEND! 😊

~BWF