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ANIMALS ARE DYING AT SANTEE ALLEY! Please help us combat animal cruelty in the Los Angeles Fashion District.

Friday
Aug092024

๐Ÿ›‘URGENT: 14 MITES-INFESTED BUNNIES IN SCORCHING HEAT NEED RESCUE

๐Ÿ›‘URGENT: 14 MITES-INFESTED BUNNIES IN SCORCHING HEAT NEED RESCUE --- BWF IS LOOKING FOR FOSTERS/DONATIONS/SPONSORS.


๐Ÿ˜ขWe are angry, disgusted, and heartbroken! These rabbits are in direct sun and are being fed the ant-infested dry bread. This God-forsaken place is in LA County, and the rabbits are anguishing outdoors, suffering high temperatures and mites' infestation. After several litters, we were told that the males had been let go to be ravaged, dismembered, and feasted on by predators. However, some youngsters appear to be males. If they are not fixed ASAP, more babies will come, and tragedy will ensue. We'd sincerely appreciate any help you can offer this significant effort for these poor, blameless victims.
๐Ÿ’ขIf you can spare anything at all toward this deserving cause, please kindly take advantage of the handy "Donate" button or visit bunnyworldfoundation.org/donate.
--If on your personal PayPal account - search with our email: info@bunnyworldfoundation.org.
-- We're on Venmo. Search for "@bunnyworldfoundation."
--If your budget allows and you'd like to make a direct donation to Northwood Animal Hospital toward this effort, they will process call-in contributions of $100 or more. (949) 559-1992
๐Ÿ–Helping these wretchedly in-need bunnies relies on public support. The MOST URGENT GOAL TO MEET is spaying all the females and preventing the exponential BOOM in a number of bunnies suffering because of this miserable nightmare...
๐Ÿ“ขEMERGENCY FOSTER MOMS & DADS—We need you! We will ensure that all bunnies are seen by our vet and treated before they are placed in foster homes.
--Email us at info@bunnyworldfoundation.org with the subject line: "I WILL FOSTER A SCOARCHING-HEAT SURVIVOR." -- We're in LOS ANGELES and will provide housing equipment. Help us help these sweet bunnies.


๐Ÿ’žThank you for supporting us in any way that you can. Please join this rescue mission and share wherever permitted.
~BWF Volunteers

Saturday
Jul202024

๐ŸŽˆBWF MADE THE CUT and earned the "little" badge as TOP-RATED NON-PROFIT!

๐ŸŽ‚ BWF is proud to celebrate the 16-year voyage, which began with the fierce struggle to bring to light illegal animal sales in the LA Fashion District (2008-2013). BWF rescued close to 20,000 rabbits in the City of LA, ranging from un-weaned baby bunnies from Santee Alley to adult bunnies from the over-inundated city and county shelters. In the past year alone, BWF took in over 1500 rabbits, including "Red," "Blue," and "Orange" alert rabbits from the six LA city shelters, and Southeast Area Animal Control Authority (SEAACA). BWF has also partnered with Pasadena Humane Society, Ramona Humane Society, Inland Valley Humane Society, Animal Services Center - City of Mission Viejo Animal Control, Orange County Animal Care, San Diego County, and many more. In 2023, BWF housed, provided medical care, promoted, found permanent and loving homes for more than 1500 spayed and neutered rabbits, and staged 60 adoption events and workshops.

๐Ÿ’— BWF is an ALL-Volunteer, nonprofit 501(c)3 animal welfare organization founded in 2008 in Los Angeles, California. Set up to promote (Shelter) Equity and Equality for Rabbits, BWF's mission is to combat animal cruelty, illegal animal sales, exploitation, and neglect of all animals through rescue efforts, public education, investigations, legislation, events, and media attention. In addition, BWF works to reduce rabbit overpopulation and establish rabbits as companion animals that deserve the same individual rights, level of care, and opportunity for longevity as cats and dogs that live as human companions. BWF manages a complex Foster & Adoption Program that requires constant strengthening and expansion to accommodate new rescues and provide intensive care, medication, supplies, and Spay/Neuter funds. BWF has 150 volunteers/fosters and rescues approximately 1,000-1500 abandoned and abused domestic rabbits annually.

๐Ÿ“ก Regarding global social media outreach, BWF grew to be one of the world's largest rabbit rescues & leading education sources. With 400,000+ SM followers, BWF posts are shared by millions of bunny lovers worldwide.

๐ŸŒน BWF track record of effectiveness has led to meaningful victories for animals in city legislatures. BWF received recognition by The County of LA, The California State Assembly and The City of Santa Clarita. CBS featured BWF as one of the FIVE "Best Volunteer Opportunities for Animal Lovers in Los Angeles."

๐Ÿ“บ BWF was featured multiple times in LA Times, Huffington Post, LA Business Journal, KABC, CBS, KTLA, FOX, and NBC Los Angeles & New York. BWF appeared on Chinese, Japanese, and Spanish TV Channels, Access Hollywood ๐ŸŽฅ, and in multiple publications, i.e.. Los Angeles Daily News, The Press-Enterprise, Orange County Register, Long Beach Press-Telegram, Pasadena Star News, Whittier Daily News, Redland Daily Facts, San Gabriel Valley Tribune, San Bernardino Sun, and Torrance Daily Breeze. Santee Alley ๐ŸŽž Baby Bunnies *WON* the Genesis Award at the Humane Society of the United States and the Emmy Award at the 65th LA Area Emmy Awards. ๐Ÿ“ฝ

Thank you for your ongoing support!
~BWF Volunteers๐Ÿฐ

Wednesday
Jul102024

Please help Ritchie!

 ๐Ÿ’”๐Ÿ˜”"Ritchie" (INFESTED WITH MAGGOTS CRAWLING FROM HIS MOUTH & RECTUM) was SCHEDULED TO BE KILLED TODAY at East Valley Shelter (LAAS), BUT we begged for an extension! We cannot help pull him out UNLESS a foster (experienced in special needs rabbits) comes forward and we get donations for his vet treatment. If you cannot help with either, please share this post in the hope that someone can help! ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿฅ€In the meantime, meet this terribly abused boy who was ADOPTED by a HORRID HUMAN BEING ON 11/17/2021 & brought back to the same shelter TODAY in an abhorrent condition. Some of the medical notes include:

๐Ÿ“ – not eating for 24 hours.

๐Ÿ“ – overgrown upper and lower incisors.

๐Ÿ“ – maggots coming from the mouth; inflamed rectum & penile area; rectum area with maggot eggs and small, tiny maggots.

๐Ÿ“ - matting on sacral caudal end.

๐ŸŒบWe've rescued numerous medical buns in the last couple of months without fundraising. Now, with Ritchie potentially coming into our care, a surge of new vet bills threatens to prevent further medical rescuing unless our balance due is reduced (see comments). So, we appeal to you, and we thank you in advance for any help you can offer.

๐Ÿ•ŠPlease find it in your heart to help us rescue Ritchie. The reason tells us to let go, but we cannot let this sweet soul die without at least trying. Will you please use the "Donate" button or visit bunnyworldfoundation.org/donate

๐Ÿ“ŒWe're on Venmo - search with "@bunnyworldfoundation"

๐Ÿ“ŒIf on your personal PayPal account - search with our email: info@bunnyworldfoundation.org

๐Ÿ“ŒIf your budget allows and you'd like to make a direct donation to Northwood Animal Hospital toward our vet bills, they will happily process call-in contributions of $100 or more. Ph: 949-559-1992.

๐Ÿ“ŒFinally, please consider donating monthly, even if it's just a few dollars. No donation is too small. Bunnies need you! http://www.bunnyworldfoundation.org/donate/.

๐ŸŒปThank you so very much for caring. We hope you'll contribute mercifully to Ritchie's case and share him wherever permitted.

๐Ÿ’•With ongoing gratitude,

~BWF Volunteers

 

Monday
Jul082024

Sweet Caramel Needs Your Help!

๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸฌCARAMEL from S. LA Shelter is ONE of the 100+ buns we've rescued during the last few months. Sorry, they haven't seen the light of social media yet, but we've been BUSY "spring cleaning" & "rescue soul searching." Their stories are coming. Trust us, we haven't stopped… not for a single day! The adoption events in Altadena, Torrance, Los Feliz, & Hancock Park have been nothing but success, with 8+ adoptions almost every Sunday. Those who attend our events know…those who volunteer dozens of lifesaving transport a week know…and the fact that our vet bill hit $30K indicates that we still take 50+ rabbits to our vet MONTHLY!
๐Ÿ’— NOW, BACK TO CARAMEL, who was BLUE ALERTED earlier this week and is looking for a foster & a sponsor. He got injured by his cage mate because LAAS ROUTINELY puts UN-NEUTERED MALES TOGETHER in the kennels, where they castrate each other, bite their noses, & cause thousands of dollars in abscess treatments. โ˜น
๐Ÿ– "GENTLE" REMINDER: We don't have a facility or paid staff, so there's nothing casual/temporary about fostering for BWF. We are ALL volunteers; fosters are our staff. We don't have a plan for if/after you default as a foster. You are Caramel's plan. So, if you're serious, please email us at info@bunnyworldfoundation.org.
๐Ÿ“Œ If you can't commit, please don't waste our time. We're tired of those who flake, lie, & breach our agreements. What PART OF "FOSTER-BASED," "ALL-VOLUNTEER," & "NO-FACILITY" do they not understand? We are constantly amazed. So, if you're one of them, we are the wrong rescue; CARAMEL is the wrong bunny for you to save… We ONLY want/need/embrace volunteers/fosters who RESPECT WRITTEN AGREEMENTS and have INTEGRITY & UNDERSTANDING of how FOSTER-BASED rescues work. This means that there's NO backup when we rescue buns from death row from public shelters (SEAACA, LAAS). YOU, the FOSTER, are the plan, the backup, & EVERYTHING! ๐Ÿ’— So, again, if you'd like to help this sweet boy, please email us!
๐ŸŒปIf you can't foster but want to donate to Caramel's medical boarding & recovery, please visit bunnyworldfoundation.org/donate and donate via Venmo or PayPal.
๐ŸŒบThank you kindly…and, as always, ONWARD! ๐Ÿ’—
~BWF

Monday
Jul082024

๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸŒบPLEASE KEEP YOUR BUNNIES INDOORS ONLY!

๐Ÿ“Œ๐ŸŒบPLEASE KEEP YOUR BUNNIES INDOORS ONLY!
We at BWF have almost 300 bunnies spread out from San Diego to Santa Barbara in our trusted foster homes. If you’d like to meet them, please email us at info@bunnyworldfoundation.org, and we’ll send you the application to fill out. Once you’re approved, you’ll be invited to our Adoption Event, where we bring over 100 bunnies for you to choose from. The events are currently taking place in Altadena, Hancock Park, Torrance, and Los Feliz. HOWEVER, PLEASE NOTE:

๐Ÿ“Œ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ“ŒBWF bunnies would have to be strictly indoors only. Outside adds many risks, with virtually no benefits that can't be safely recreated indoors. Please look at this gorgeous setup at one of our foster homes. These babies are in heaven. ๐Ÿ˜Š

๐ŸŒปIf you’re still confused, please CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING:
๐Ÿ‘‰ The first risk is Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease, a deadly virus that bunnies typically catch from wild bunnies. When domestic bunnies are taken outdoors, they become at risk for this severe disease.
๐Ÿ‘‰ The second risk is parasites, both external and internal. Think fleas, ticks, mites, mosquito bites, ants, etc.
๐Ÿ‘‰ When outside, bunnies can also come in contact with yard chemicals, weed killers, and poisonous plants. Different types of yard grass have various dangers. Mold builds up on outdoor grass and can cause serious illness in bunnies.
๐Ÿ‘‰ Hawks, coyotes, raccoons, and other outdoor predators can quickly kill bunnies in the blink of an eye. But even worse, some bunnies are so scared when they see them that they die of a heart attack!
๐Ÿ‘‰ Bunnies also have very poor temperature regulation systems and are at risk for heatstroke at as low as 80 degrees. They can't tolerate sudden temperature fluctuations, like taking a bunny from high outdoor heat into a cooled indoor space, which can send them into shock.

๐Ÿ˜”๐ŸŒฟThese are just a few. Hopefully, this all makes sense as to why we do not allow the bunnies under our care outside. Please reach out if you have any questions!

๐Ÿ™๐Ÿ˜ŒThank you very much for your interest in adopting the Bunny World Foundation bunnies to help us rescue MORE buns perishing in the city shelters! โค