Midwest BunFest 2026 Special Interest Sessions
10:45 - 11:15
Administering Meds at Home
Presented by: Emily Fagundo, DVM, MedVet Hilliard
Have you ever been faced with the task of caring for your bunny after he or she comes home from the vet? Techniques and tips for giving oral meds, fluids, and shots will be shared.
Presented by: Emily Fagundo, DVM, MedVet Hilliard
Have you ever been faced with the task of caring for your bunny after he or she comes home from the vet? Techniques and tips for giving oral meds, fluids, and shots will be shared.
11:30 - 12:00
An Integrative Approach to Rabbit Medicine
Presented by: Susan Borders, DVM and Kaylee Vanhorenbeck, DVM, Animal Hospital of Pataskala
This session will share how we can use laser and acupuncture for our bunnies. We will talk about what each of these treatments entail and commonly treated diseases
Presented by: Susan Borders, DVM and Kaylee Vanhorenbeck, DVM, Animal Hospital of Pataskala
This session will share how we can use laser and acupuncture for our bunnies. We will talk about what each of these treatments entail and commonly treated diseases
12:15 - 12:45
What is Hay?
Presented by: Daniel C. Brenner, Hay Farmer and Educator
This session will cover the definitions and varieties of hay, and how hay is grown and harvested, including different cuttings of hay (1st, 2nd, and 3rd). Guidelines for identifying good hay for bunnies are included. Questions from bunny owners will be welcomed, time permitting.
Presented by: Daniel C. Brenner, Hay Farmer and Educator
This session will cover the definitions and varieties of hay, and how hay is grown and harvested, including different cuttings of hay (1st, 2nd, and 3rd). Guidelines for identifying good hay for bunnies are included. Questions from bunny owners will be welcomed, time permitting.
12:45 – 1:15
BREAK
1:15 - 1:45
More Than Toys: Creating Meaningful Enrichment for Pet Rabbits
Presented by: Tess Keener, Columbus House Rabbit Society and Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s Bunny Brigade
Enrichment is more than giving your rabbit a pile of toys. It’s about creating opportunities for them to engage in natural behaviors like foraging, digging, chewing, exploring, and makingchoices. This session will explore practical, affordable ways to add meaningful enrichment to your rabbit’s everyday environment and help you recognize what types of enrichment your own bunny enjoys most.
Presented by: Tess Keener, Columbus House Rabbit Society and Humane Society of Greater Dayton’s Bunny Brigade
Enrichment is more than giving your rabbit a pile of toys. It’s about creating opportunities for them to engage in natural behaviors like foraging, digging, chewing, exploring, and makingchoices. This session will explore practical, affordable ways to add meaningful enrichment to your rabbit’s everyday environment and help you recognize what types of enrichment your own bunny enjoys most.
2:00 - 2:30
Fun Facets of Field Rescue
Presented by: Shanleigh Knittel, Founder of Operation Obi and HRS Educator and Danielle Patterson CHRS Chapter Manager and HRS Educator
A lot of preparation goes into catching dumped domestic rabbits besides the actual rescue itself. This session will talk about the pre- and post-responsibilities of rescue work in addition to the actual physical rescues themselves.
Presented by: Shanleigh Knittel, Founder of Operation Obi and HRS Educator and Danielle Patterson CHRS Chapter Manager and HRS Educator
A lot of preparation goes into catching dumped domestic rabbits besides the actual rescue itself. This session will talk about the pre- and post-responsibilities of rescue work in addition to the actual physical rescues themselves.