Midwest BunFest Rescue & Bunny Welfare Organization Partners
Our Partners
One of the primary goals of OHRR and Midwest Bunfest 2011 is to build relationships and collaborations with other animal rescue organizations.
There are many animal rescue organizations throughout the Midwest serving their local communities and providing animal rescue, education and other services.
OHRR plans to build a community of these organizations, both small and large, to provide us with a network of like-minded organizations who can collaborate on rescue efforts, share best practices, provide moral support, exchange information, partner on events and get to know each other.
OHRR believes that by meeting and working together, animal rescue organizations throughout the region will benefit from the knowledge and experiences of others, increase their ability to reach areas beyond their local community, and contribute to the well being and health of companion animals!
BunFest is very pleased and honored to have Phyllis O'Beollain, from the Dayton Area Rabbit Network (DARN), serving as the Coordinator of our Rescue Partners this year!
Please check out our links to partner organizations and support your local animal rescue organization!
There are many animal rescue organizations throughout the Midwest serving their local communities and providing animal rescue, education and other services.
OHRR plans to build a community of these organizations, both small and large, to provide us with a network of like-minded organizations who can collaborate on rescue efforts, share best practices, provide moral support, exchange information, partner on events and get to know each other.
OHRR believes that by meeting and working together, animal rescue organizations throughout the region will benefit from the knowledge and experiences of others, increase their ability to reach areas beyond their local community, and contribute to the well being and health of companion animals!
BunFest is very pleased and honored to have Phyllis O'Beollain, from the Dayton Area Rabbit Network (DARN), serving as the Coordinator of our Rescue Partners this year!
Please check out our links to partner organizations and support your local animal rescue organization!
Ohio House Rabbit Rescue
Columbus, Ohio
Mission
The mission of Ohio House Rabbit Rescue is to establish and operate a Center for rescued abandoned pet rabbits, offer a robust adoption program, and provide educational resources and programming on the proper care of rabbits as indoor companions.
Vision
Ohio House Rabbit Rescue envisions a community where all pet rabbits live indoors as companions and have access to a proper diet, habitat, and regular veterinary care for the duration of their life.
History: Ohio House Rabbit Rescue (OHRR) was founded in 2009 when longtime rabbit owner, Beverly May, saw the need for a rabbit-specific rescue in Central Ohio. After rescuing nine abandoned rabbits, May realized that not all domestic rabbits in the community were as lucky. In fact every year in Central Ohio alone, over 900 rabbits are offered for surrender at animal shelters or rescues that are often already at full capacity. Rabbits not placed in a shelter are frequently released outdoors, a death sentence for the fragile, prey animal.
OHRR seeks a solution to this animal welfare problem by establishing and operating the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue Center, a facility that will provide temporary housing and care for 50-75 rabbits at a time. Until the Center is established, OHRR is helping rabbits and their owners through educational programming, veterinary referral services, and Low-Cost Spay/Neuter programs. OHRR also has an active network of foster homes to temporarily house rabbits until we can place them in a loving, forever home.
Major Goals:
1) Increase our rescues to 50 rabbits and increase our adoptions to 25 rabbits.
2) Begin a Capital Campaign to fund the development of Ohio House Rabbit Rescue Center, a rescue, education and adoption facility in Franklin County.
3) Implement a Low-Cost Spay/Neuter program to assist rabbit owners in Ohio.
4) Increase the attendance of Midwest BunFest
5) Host the first annual Run Your Buns Off 5K and Little Hopper Fun Run/Walk.
6) Develop a relationship with and host adoption events at local pet supplies stores to raise awareness about rabbit care and increase adoptions.
OHRR is incorporated in Ohio and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
The mission of Ohio House Rabbit Rescue is to establish and operate a Center for rescued abandoned pet rabbits, offer a robust adoption program, and provide educational resources and programming on the proper care of rabbits as indoor companions.
Vision
Ohio House Rabbit Rescue envisions a community where all pet rabbits live indoors as companions and have access to a proper diet, habitat, and regular veterinary care for the duration of their life.
History: Ohio House Rabbit Rescue (OHRR) was founded in 2009 when longtime rabbit owner, Beverly May, saw the need for a rabbit-specific rescue in Central Ohio. After rescuing nine abandoned rabbits, May realized that not all domestic rabbits in the community were as lucky. In fact every year in Central Ohio alone, over 900 rabbits are offered for surrender at animal shelters or rescues that are often already at full capacity. Rabbits not placed in a shelter are frequently released outdoors, a death sentence for the fragile, prey animal.
OHRR seeks a solution to this animal welfare problem by establishing and operating the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue Center, a facility that will provide temporary housing and care for 50-75 rabbits at a time. Until the Center is established, OHRR is helping rabbits and their owners through educational programming, veterinary referral services, and Low-Cost Spay/Neuter programs. OHRR also has an active network of foster homes to temporarily house rabbits until we can place them in a loving, forever home.
Major Goals:
1) Increase our rescues to 50 rabbits and increase our adoptions to 25 rabbits.
2) Begin a Capital Campaign to fund the development of Ohio House Rabbit Rescue Center, a rescue, education and adoption facility in Franklin County.
3) Implement a Low-Cost Spay/Neuter program to assist rabbit owners in Ohio.
4) Increase the attendance of Midwest BunFest
5) Host the first annual Run Your Buns Off 5K and Little Hopper Fun Run/Walk.
6) Develop a relationship with and host adoption events at local pet supplies stores to raise awareness about rabbit care and increase adoptions.
OHRR is incorporated in Ohio and is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization.
Dayton Area Rabbit Network
The Dayton Area Rabbit Network, or DARN, is a not for profit organization, founded in 2008, by a group of rabbit lovers living in the Miami Valley. We work to ensure that all house rabbits live happy, healthy lives through discussion, education and volunteer work.
Our group was founded under the following purposes and principles:
Our group was founded under the following purposes and principles:
- to support existing and prospective house rabbit owners by way of verbal and written discourse, print materials and educational programs with the goal of improving the quality of life for both the rabbit and it’s human guardian(s).
- to both raise awareness of house rabbits as domestic pets and promote their adoption to responsible individuals and families.
- to provide support and services to homeless and rescued house rabbits under the care of like-minded rescue groups and organizations.
- to work with similar groups at the local, state, national and international level (where applicable) in order to promote the same educational goals.
Capital Area Humane Society
Columbus, Ohio
For more than 127 years, the Capital Area Humane Society has been sheltering homeless animals, fighting animal cruelty and neglect, and offering programs to address the needs of animals in our community.
Our Mission: To fight animal cruelty, help animals in need and advocate for their well-being.
Our Vision: All animals live free of suffering and all companion animals are valued members of loving and caring families.
Our Mission: To fight animal cruelty, help animals in need and advocate for their well-being.
Our Vision: All animals live free of suffering and all companion animals are valued members of loving and caring families.
West Michigan Critter Haven
Grand Rapids, Michigan
WMCH is a 501c3, tax exempt, non-profit organization. Our rescue is composed of a network of foster families in the Grand Rapids area of Michigan. As a rescue dedicated to the specialized needs of small animals, we strive to bring the highest quality care to all the pets placed into our rescue. Exotic pets such as rabbits, ferrets, birds, guinea pigs, small lizards, and rodents will be cared for according to the most educated standards known. Indoor only housing, fresh daily greens, daily safe playtime within pet proofed rooms, safe litters and toys will be provided. Each foster and adopter will be thoroughly educated on the needs of that animal before a pet is placed into their care.
As educators we will teach the community proper care of these pets in order to enrich the lives of current and future pets, to establish a respect for the animals and to help reduce the number of abandoned and neglected pets relinquished each month. It will be our utmost priority to educate, promote and require alteration for every pet.
For more information, please visit the West Michigan Critter Haven website here
As educators we will teach the community proper care of these pets in order to enrich the lives of current and future pets, to establish a respect for the animals and to help reduce the number of abandoned and neglected pets relinquished each month. It will be our utmost priority to educate, promote and require alteration for every pet.
For more information, please visit the West Michigan Critter Haven website here
Judge's Park Small Animal Rescue
Edinburg, Pennslyvania
Judge's Park is a soon to be non-profit, small animal rescue dedicated to the rescue of rabbits, guinea pigs, and other small animals. We are dedicated to the rehabilitation of abused, neglected, and/or special needs animals and find only the best homes for them. We are also very interested in educating in proper animal care for people who want to make these wonderful animals part of their families. Please check out our website, www.judgespark.org for more information. We will be bringing rabbits to Midwest Bunfest, including our famous "Bean."
Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary
Whittaker, Michigan
Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary provides a safe haven to abandoned, abused, and neglected domestic rabbits with the goal of adopting them out to loving homes. Those rabbits who are not eligible for adoption, due to either health or temperament, live out their lives peacefully at the sanctuary. We also strive to educate the public regarding the joys of having a house rabbit, rabbit behavior and health, as well as the importance of proper diet and care.
Our Mission: To provide sanctuary to rescued rabbits and educate the public
regarding the joys of house rabbits, proper rabbit care, rabbit health, and rabbit behavior.
Our Mission: To provide sanctuary to rescued rabbits and educate the public
regarding the joys of house rabbits, proper rabbit care, rabbit health, and rabbit behavior.
Columbus House Rabbit Society
Columbus, Ohio
The Columbus House Rabbit Society is a licensed chapter of the international House Rabbit Society. Our chapter is devoted to finding permanent, loving homes for abandoned rabbits and educating the public's understanding of rabbits as companion animals.
The Columbus House Rabbit Society is an all-volunteer non-profit, 501c3 organization, formed in 2002 as an official chapter of the international House Rabbit Society. We currently have more than 130 members.
Our mission is to rescue abandoned and unwanted rabbits and find them new, loving homes. We also educate the public about proper rabbit care and rabbit behavior through presentations, publications, and personal consultations. We provide consultation to other local rescue organizations about the housing and care of rabbits in their facilities, and provide educational materials and resources to their staffs and potential adopters.
The Columbus House Rabbit Society is an all-volunteer non-profit, 501c3 organization, formed in 2002 as an official chapter of the international House Rabbit Society. We currently have more than 130 members.
Our mission is to rescue abandoned and unwanted rabbits and find them new, loving homes. We also educate the public about proper rabbit care and rabbit behavior through presentations, publications, and personal consultations. We provide consultation to other local rescue organizations about the housing and care of rabbits in their facilities, and provide educational materials and resources to their staffs and potential adopters.
TooManyBunnies
Redondo Beach , California
Frank & Wendi an adoptable bonded pair at TooManyBunnies.
TooManyBunnies is a "NO KILL" rabbit rescue organization run completely by volunteers located in Redondo Beach, CA in Los Angeles county.
We are dedicated to finding new homes for domestic rabbits that have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Rabbits come to us after being turned loose outside to fend for themselves.
All of our rabbits receive all necessary veterinary care, socialization, litter box training and are spay/neutered before being placed for adoption.
TooMany Bunnies has a fantastic list on their website on topics like diet, grooming, bonding handling, housing, rabbit play, disease, bunny language, litterbox training and much, much more!
Check them out at http://toomanybunnies.com
We are dedicated to finding new homes for domestic rabbits that have been abused, abandoned or neglected. Rabbits come to us after being turned loose outside to fend for themselves.
All of our rabbits receive all necessary veterinary care, socialization, litter box training and are spay/neutered before being placed for adoption.
TooMany Bunnies has a fantastic list on their website on topics like diet, grooming, bonding handling, housing, rabbit play, disease, bunny language, litterbox training and much, much more!
Check them out at http://toomanybunnies.com
Baskets for Bunnies
Martinsburg , West Virginia
Baskets for Bunnies, Inc. was started to support rescues with the supplies they need to care for abandoned rabbits. They provide food, chews, toys, water bottles, etc. to rescues.They hope to expand into spay/neuter in the coming year. A year ago, Marie Gretta Parker adopted a shelter bunny Flopsy Parker. She started him a Facebook page to raise awareness of the plight of abandoned rabbits. The page grew, and now has expanded into a non for profit charity. Baskets for Bunnies, was born out of that mission to educate and help bunnies. Please also visit Flopsy's Rescue Rabbit shop on Cafepress for rabbit merchandise, and to help a good cause. All proceeds after costs, go to a different rabbit rescue. To read our full story, and mission click HERE to visit our website!
F5RS - Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, & Feathered Friends Rescue & Sanctuary
Youngstown, Ohio
F5RS (Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, & Feathered Friends Rescue & Sanctuary) is dedicated to the practice and promotion of the idea that life is guaranteed to all healthy, sick, injured, or behaviorally unsound animals where medical and/or behavioral intervention can provide quality of life. At our facility, each animal receives individual consideration, regardless of health, age, prior abuse or trauma, or feral status. We provide care and treatment for all animals as needed, including veterinary care, appropriate nutrition, exercise, clicker training, and socialization with people and other animals
* We are a Proud Bunnies in Baskets Affiliate Organization.
* We are a Dogwarts Affiliate Organisation
* We are a Baskets for Bunnies Recipient
We are a group of caring individuals dedicated to improving the lives of the animals we bring in and finding them suitable homes and loving companions. We are based out of Youngstown, Ohio and are eager to do all we can to ensure the healthy happy lives of our animals. We take in and shelter rabbits, parrots, guinea pigs, ferrets, degus, and hamsters.
Buckeye House Rabbit Society
Ohio
We are a chapter of the national House Rabbit Society, serving Ohio since 1997. Our all-volunteer, federally-recognized, non-profit organization rescues abandoned rabbits and educates the public about rabbit care. With representatives in Athens, Canton, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Toledo, and a growing number of volunteers, we are working together to bring Ohioans up-to-date information about adopting and caring for indoor companion rabbits.
Catnap from the Heart
La Grange, Illinois
CatNap from the Heart is a limited-access shelter for cats, birds, and small mammals in LaGrange Park, IL. We do not euthanize for cage space, and there is no time limit for any animal.
Wonderland Rabbit Rescue
Melvindale, Michigan
Wonderland Rabbit Rescue is a start up Rescue for abandoned and rescued rabbits or others who need a new home due to unexpected family situations that do not allow the bunny to stay in its home. All rabbits adopted out of Wonderland will be spayed or neutered and will be rehabilitated to be house rabbits only. Wonderland is striving to cover ground other rescues may not with Programs to address several situations that most rescues do not. We want to help our adopters before, during and after the completion of the adoption with help in all areas of rabbit and small animal ownership.
