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The GSPCA is asking all rabbits to take great care as Rabbit Haemorraghic Viral Disease (RHVD2) variant 2 is being seen once again here in Guernsey and a surge of rabbits with myxomatosis are being seen with the large numbers of rabbits around Guernsey.
These fatal diseases are a huge risk to unvaccinated rabbits and especially to those in outside enclosures.
The GSPCA helps over 150 wild and domestic rabbits every year, although this year we have already had over 323 through our doors since the 1st January.
What is RHVD2?
Lorna Chadwick GSPCA Animal Welfare Manager shares this important information on rabbit care ‘Spring is in the air, so please make sure you allow your bunnies to enjoy this beautiful weather too. We all know how stressful it feels to be locked inside so let's make sure our rabbits always have the space they need to exercise and explore; keeping them mentally and physically fit and well.
We love to hear how the animals are doing which were adopted from the GSPCA and we recently heard from Mr Ronald the bunny who joined a home where other bunnies ad been adopted from the GSPCA.
Lucy Langlois the new owner said “Mr Ronald has settled into his new home!”
“Please send a massive thanks to Nicole for all of her kindness and knowledge with helping us re-home bunnies.”
“They have all settled into their new home wonderfully.”
“You’re all doing an amazing job.”
“Keep up the great work.”
Beckie Bailey tells us about Jemima the bunny “Jemima has spent 873 days at the shelter looking for her forever home. “
“Jemima did not have the best start in life, thats why she was brought into the shelter.”
“She was paired up with a male rabbit for sometime, they were getting on swell. Randomly the male attacked her and bite her badly on her genital area. She was rushed to the vets and had surgery. Jemima had a slow but successful recovery. Jemima is scarred physically but also mentally, she is now scared of other rabbits.”
This time last year we had a litter of baby bunnies born at the GSPCA.
A year later Hazel and Lavender two of those baby bunnies are still here and looking for their new and forever home.
As it is such a special day one of our team has given them a very special treat for their special day.
To give a gift to Hazel and Lavender a birthday gift donation and the other animals please visit - https://giving.gg/donate/event/5876/GSPCA-Coronavirus-Emergency-Appeal
Due to Coronavirus the GSPCA is only operating essential services. All of our rehoming is now online, telephone and through the post as we are avoiding visitors to the Shelter at all costs in line with advice from the States of Guernsey.
With animals still arriving and being rescued, unwanted, stray and abandoned the GSPCA have to look at ways we can help rehome animals in our care.
Last night the GSPCA wardens were called out to rescue a stray bunny from L’Ancresse.
The very friendly grey and white adult lop eared rabbit sadly has no microchip and the GSPCA is appealing for information to get this lovely rabbit home.
Earlier in the day the GSPCA Ambulance Driver was called to help another poorly black rabbit which was also a lop eared rabbit, but this one was found at Pleinmont.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Just after 9pm last night our GSPCA Volunteer Wardens arrived with a lovely grey and white lop eared rabbit that was found at L’Ancresse.”
The GSPCA has recently seen a huge rise in the numbers of rabbits coming into our care.
With 25 rabbits looking for new homes and many more coming in over the next few days Easter was certainly a busy time at the GSPCA for those that care for the rabbits.
Many of the GSPCA rabbits looking for homes are now outside on our Bunny Hop Hill and we are not only appealing for new homes for those in our care but we are also appealing for funds to help build new enclosures for the rabbits at the GSPCA.
The GSPCA has been exceptionally busy with rabbits and baby bunnies in recent months.
With 25 currently at the Shelter we are still very busy and in need of homes.
Beckie Bailey GSPCA Animal Care Assistant and head of the bunnies said “We have had over 50 rabbits in our care recently and it has been very busy.”
“There also a number of diseases that affect rabbits here in Guernsey and we urge all rabbit owners to see their vet to ensure they are vaccinated and up to date with their medical needs.”
Last night a member of public while out found a very friendly black and white rex rabbit near La Hougette School.
Now in the care of the GSPCA, we are appealing to anyone that has lost their rabbit to please call the Shelter on 257261 or to pop in to the GSPCA in St Andrews.
Steve Byrne GSPCA Manager said “Last night was a very busy night shift a one of the strays to arrive that we are still trying to find an owner is a very pretty and friendly black and white rex adult rabbit.”