In the middle of our rush to pack for Bunnyfest, a young couple rang our doorbell in the pouring rain… carrying two rabbits in a laundry basket. They told us they had found the rabbits on the side of the highway, but it was clear these were pets they could no longer care for. They admitted that if we didn’t take them, the rabbits would be returned to the roadside. We couldn’t say no.

It was immediately obvious that Beau had a respiratory issue—his nose was congested and covered in mucus. We wasted no time getting him to the vet. Our budget was already stretched thin, but we had no choice: this boy needed care that he had clearly been denied in the past. Since then, Beau has been on antibiotics and we’ve been nebulizing him daily to help relieve his congestion.

Ongoing medical needs: Daily nebulization

Freya was returned to SDHRS after presenting with fecal and urine matting around her rectum and signs of moist dermatitis near her mouth. A veterinary exam revealed her teeth were healthy, but she had a localized skin infection that was successfully treated with antibiotics. While the cause of the initial infection remains unknown, the condition recurred in September, and she completed another round of Pen-G injections. Freya has responded well to treatment, and our team continues to monitor her closely for any signs of the infection returning. She’s otherwise a healthy, happy rabbit ready to thrive in a loving home with attentive care.

Ongoing medical needs: Monitoring for recurrence of the mouth infection

Finn is a bright, spirited bunny who brings energy and joy wherever he goes. He’s always on the move—zooming, leaping, and pulling off playful mid-air spins that show just how full of life he is. Though independent at heart, Finn enjoys gentle head scratches and pets when he’s in the mood, and once he’s satisfied, he’s off again to explore his surroundings. He’s a tidy little guy who keeps himself well-groomed but can sometimes channel his curiosity into a bit of furniture nibbling, so bunny-proofing is a must!

Finn is also one of our special medical-needs rabbits. He previously tested positive for E. cuniculi and underwent successful treatment. As a result, he has a slight head tilt that gives him a bit of extra character, but it doesn’t slow him down or stop him from enjoying life to the fullest. In the future, he may need monitoring and possible retreatment if symptoms return. With attentive care and lots of love, Finn will continue to thrive—bringing his infectious energy and zest for life to a lucky forever home.

Named after the movie for his fighting spirit, this sweet rabbit was found as a stray and transferred to SDHRS. He’s estimated to be around 8 years old, thin, and clearly an older rabbit. When he arrived at the local shelter, he was severely underweight and covered in poop — a heartbreaking sign of just how much he had been struggling. It is suspected that he has dental issues and arthritis, adding to the challenges this sweet boy has faced. Rocky was also diagnosed with e.Cuniculi, and was placed on a regimen of mediation. Despite it all, he continues to show incredible resilience and a gentle spirit.

Rocky is now in a loving foster home who dotes on him and caters to his special needs.

Ongoing medical care: daily pain management and medication

Pippa is a sweet, gentle rabbit who has been bonded with her partner Bowie since their adoption through SDHRS in 2015. Due to changes in their owner’s life, they are now looking for a new home together. Pippa has some ongoing health challenges, including bladder sludge and possible E. cuniculi, and she will need an adopter who can provide patient, attentive care while she continues her treatment. Despite her struggles, she and Bowie remain closely bonded and deserve a loving home where they can thrive side by side.

Ongoing medical care: daily medication and butt cleaning.

Mango was adopted out for a family with a 9 year old child. After 6 years, the child and the family lost interest and Mango was housed in their garage until they called us to take him back.

Upon returned, we discovered a mass on his should that required removal surgically. Thankfully the mass was benign but he will need constant monitoring to ensure another mass does not grow back. Updates included.

Ongoing medical care: monitoring to make sure another mass does not grow back.

Griffin was returned to us because his owner could not afford the medical care he needed. He has an infection on one side of his mouth and will need surgery to pull the remaining teeth he has on one side of his mouth and to place antibiotic beads in his jaw in hopes that will help get rid of the infection.

Ongoing medical care needs: Daily pain meds and dental surgery.

Mallo suffered an injury due to an infection in his foot. He broke his foot and dislocated his ankle. Unfortunately, our only option was to amputate his leg. We were racing against time because he was running a fever and the infection was climbing higher up his leg.

Ongoing medical care: monitoring of his wounded area until he is all healed.

Lou was returned to us less than a year from being adopted out. The person had a baby and did not have the time to care for her.

In the past year, Lou has developed kidney stones. One stone has passed, but one still remains which we are trying to have her pass on her own. She has also developed eye issues that we are trying to treat with medication.

Ongoing medical care needs: Daily eye medication.

Friday is 10 years old and bonded to his life partner Frida. He has been diagnosed with a heart disease with fluid around his lungs. As part of our promise to provide the best care, Friday has to receive regular EKGs to monitor his heart arrhythmia and track the progression of his condition, alongside his daily medication regimen.

Frida, being a tripod rabbit, is beginning to show signs of aging. She now requires more regular care, including cleaning of her underside and the ear she cannot reach on her own. Her wonderful foster home is fully committed to providing the care both she and Beau need.

Ongoing medical care Needs: EKG test, daily medication and monthly vet visits. Frida requires daily cleaning of her underside, and help cleaning wax from her ears.

Rebel has chronic bladder sludge. Despite many diet adjustments to try to help her, but despite our best efforts she still needs to see a vet every few months to get a bladder flush done. This invasive procedure require anesthesia to perform. She has been hospitalized a few times because of the pain this can cause.

Ongoing medical care Needs: Routine medical bladder flushes and daily pain meds to relieve her pain.

Little Darla has been in our care since 2014 and has lost most of her vision due to cataracts. Recently, she has been diagnosed with a chronic ulcer and now will need her eye removed. Darla just went through her eye removal surgery today (12/18/24) at Pet Emergency and Specialty Center. We hope it alleviates the pain she is having because of the pressure build up.

Ongoing and current medical needs: Daily eye meds, regular vet visits to the eye doctor and now her eye will need to be removed.

Miles arrived at a county shelter covered as a stray rabbit, covered in fleas and dirt, both eyes swollen shut. He was diagnosed with E. Cuniculi, dental disease, eye issues and an ear infection.

We have managed to resolve all of the issues except for his eyes. He will need long-term care for his eyes now.

Ongoing medical care needs: daily eye meds, regular visits to the eye doctor to maintain his eye health.