* Baloo has been adopted by his foster family! Woo hoo! *

We rescued Baloo from Hamilton Animal Services. He was found as a “stray” which means he was likely dumped outdoors by his owners because they no longer wanted him.

Baloo is the cutest little guy and though he’s a little shy at first, he’s a nice bunny. He’s now settling in at his foster home, and we’ll have an update for you soon!

Welcome to Ladybird Baloo! We’re so happy you’re here.

Our fostered rabbits are housed in x-pens or similar enclosures so they have lots of room to move around when they aren’t out for floor time. Some of our rabbits are free range in their foster home.
Commercially made pet store rabbit cages are far too small to allow rabbits to stretch out and move around with ease.
Here are some great websites and photos outlining alternative rabbit housing using x pens and similar enclosures.
bunnyapproved.com
hopperhome.com
therabbithouse.com
Pinterest- Rabbit home idea

Want to help? Donations of Oxbow Adult Rabbit food, Timothy hay, newspaper based litter, and rabbit toys are very much appreciated!

Donations of these items can be dropped off (and purchased) at Dundas Pet Valu – 86 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario. Or you can purchase items and have them delivered to us through our Amazon Wish List.

Baloo is likely another case an animal being left in “the wild” by their owner when they are no longer wanted.

When pet rabbits are abandoned outside the end result is suffering followed by death. They are the easiest of prey for predators. They die in traffic. If they live long enough, they become infested with ticks, mites, fleas, and botflies. They become diseased. They starve.

When predators are few and a food source exists a terrible domino effect can occur. Two original rabbits reproduce in exponential numbers, quickly creating a population of hundreds or even thousands of stray animals.

Two or three abandoned rabbits left to reproduce will quickly become a colony of unwanted rabbits, causing a huge crisis for taxpayers and the environment. The animals suffer and die in numerous ways.
Releasing domestic animals into the wild is animal abandonment and is a crime. Abandoning a pet rabbit isn’t only illegal, It’s unethical. It’s ecologically destructive. It’s inhumane. It’s a burden on taxpayers, city services, humane organizations and good Samaritans.

Inadequate education prior to acquiring a rabbit is one of the primary causes of abandonment. If you, or someone you know is interested in bringing a rabbit home, learn about caring for rabbits first. Learning about what to expect beforehand will increase the chances of making a good decision that you — and the rabbit — can live with.

Never, under any circumstance, abandon a domestic animal outside. Report anyone who does to the local authorities because it is a crime. To find a new home for an animal, contact local humane organizations, rescue or sanctuary organizations, or local animal control. These organizations exist to help unwanted animals in a humane way.

From House Rabbit Society