Rabbit Run-Away Orphanage

Rabbit Run-Away Orphanage Rabbit Runaway Orphanage is a registered non profit animal charity run entirely by volunteers.
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The aims of Rabbit Run-Away Orphanage are:

- To provide for rabbits that are sick, unwanted, stray, or have been mistreated.
- To facilitate appropriate short-term care, medical treatment, rehabilitation treatment and long-term re-homing solutions.
- To educate the public on rabbit ownership and care.
- To prevent unnecessary euthanasia of rabbits.
- To discourage cruelty to rabbits.

26/07/2025

𝗧𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗲𝗸’𝘀 $𝟮𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗪𝗶𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝘀 𝗜𝗡!

A massive congrats to ABBEY B for scoring $2,000 in our weekly raffle! 💰💥

Every entry helps support us – and next week, YOU could be the one celebrating! 🎟️✨

💸 Don’t miss your shot at the prize

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 - https://www.club-draws.com/charity/rabbit-runaway

🐰 Rabbit Mythbusters Series #10:🚫 Myth: “Rabbits are silent pets who don’t really show emotion or affection.”✅ Truth: R...
25/07/2025

🐰 Rabbit Mythbusters Series #10:
🚫 Myth: “Rabbits are silent pets who don’t really show emotion or affection.”

✅ Truth: Rabbits are incredibly expressive, they just “speak” a little differently than dogs or cats. Once you learn their body language, you’ll realize they’re constantly communicating!

Here’s what to look for:

💞 Binkies – A joyful leap and twist mid-air = “I’m SO happy right now!”
🐾 Flops – When your bunny dramatically flops onto their side, they’re showing complete trust and relaxation.
👃 Nose Bumps – A gentle boop of the nose often means “Hello!” or “Please pet me.”
👂 Ears – Forward ears? Alert and curious. Flat ears? Relaxed or scared. One up, one down? Sassy and listening.
⚠️ Thumps – A loud stomp of the back leg is a warning: “I’m scared,” or “Something’s not right.”
😠 Grunts or Lunges – Usually signs of frustration, hormones, or territory issues, common in unspayed/unneutered buns.
💤 Tooth Purring – A quiet grind of the teeth when relaxed and being stroked = pure bunny bliss.

Rabbits absolutely communicate, they’re just subtle, nuanced, and easy to misunderstand unless you learn their language. The better you “listen,” the deeper your bond will become. 💛

✨ Adopting a rabbit means gaining a quiet companion with a lot to say — you just have to know how to hear it.

🌐 Learn more or meet our rabbits: rabbitrunaway.org.au/adopt-bond-vib-buns
Not ready to adopt yet? You can still help support us by donating, volunteering, or short term fostering.
✨ Get Involved: https://www.rabbitrunaway.org.au/how-to-help
❤ Donate: https://vet-care-appeal.raisely.com/

🌟 Meet Aspen 🌟With his stunning black silver marten coat and gentle soul, Aspen is sweet, curious, and just a little mis...
23/07/2025

🌟 Meet Aspen 🌟
With his stunning black silver marten coat and gentle soul, Aspen is sweet, curious, and just a little mischievous—everything you’d want in a bunny companion. ❤️

He stole hearts at our Bunny Yoga session, binkying with joy and cheekily hopping onto participants’ backs. 🧘‍♀️🐰 Aspen was the star of the day!

But at the Orphanage, his light is starting to dim. He seems down—longing for a home where he can feel safe, loved, and truly shine again.

Aspen is ready to bring laughter, love, and a touch of mischief to the right forever home. Could it be yours? 🏡💫

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📩Rabbit Runaway Orphanage INDOOR HOMES ONLY
Contact Judi on 9751 1229 or [email protected]

🌟 Meet Betty & Bruno! 🌟These playful siblings are bursting with energy, curiosity, and love! Whether they’re zooming aro...
22/07/2025

🌟 Meet Betty & Bruno! 🌟

These playful siblings are bursting with energy, curiosity, and love! Whether they’re zooming around or snuggling up, Betty and Bruno are pure joy in bunny form.

Betty Betty has juvenile kidney compromise that she will grow out of. and we’ll cover her vet care until she’s all better. 💪🐰

Looking for double the fun and affection? This bonded pair is ready to hop into your heart and home. 💕🏡

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📩Rabbit Runaway Orphanage INDOOR HOMES ONLY
Contact Judi on 9751 1229 or [email protected]

💖 Meet Ms Marples 💖Don’t let her missing eye fool you—Ms Marples is full of life! This joyful, curious little lady is al...
20/07/2025

💖 Meet Ms Marples 💖

Don’t let her missing eye fool you—Ms Marples is full of life! This joyful, curious little lady is always on the move, hopping with confidence and flopping with pure contentment. 🐰✨

Her past trauma led to an eye removal, but she hasn’t looked back—she’s playful, friendly, and always eager to be part of the action.

Ms Marples is an inspiration, not because of what she’s been through, but because she’s just being her happy bunny self.

💞 She’s also available for bonding—ready to share her love with a bunny friend and a forever family.
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📩Rabbit Runaway Orphanage INDOOR HOMES ONLY
Contact Judi on 9751 1229 or [email protected]

The add read... meat rabbits for auction, 18 months old and have already had 2 litters. Located at Glenburnie in SA. O...
19/07/2025

The add read... meat rabbits for auction, 18 months old and have already had 2 litters. Located at Glenburnie in SA. One of our supporters has secured these gentle giants buns at auction and we now need transport from SA to our rescue in Victoria. Is there anyone that can assist with transporting them. I think there are 4 adults altogether. We are awaiting on further details over the weekend.

If you can assist please call Judi on 9751 1229.

19/07/2025

$𝟮,𝟬𝟬𝟬 𝗪𝗜𝗡𝗡𝗘𝗥 𝗔𝗟𝗘𝗥𝗧!

🥁 Drumroll, please… 🥁

Could it be YOU?! 🤩💰

🎉 Huge Congrats to KIM E – this week’s lucky winner of our $2,000 Weekly Draw!

Every entry supports us and we really appreciate it – and next week, YOU could be celebrating! 🎟️✨

💸 Don’t miss out!

𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻 𝗛𝗲𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗛𝗲𝗹𝗽 𝘂𝘀 - https://www.club-draws.com/charity/rabbit-runaway

HELP-VOLUNTEER SITUATION: Since Covid our rescue has struggled to get enough help onsite to look after the buns. We ar...
19/07/2025

HELP-VOLUNTEER SITUATION: Since Covid our rescue has struggled to get enough help onsite to look after the buns. We are all volunteers and the shift is from 8.30am to 12.30pm daily...7 days a week. The animals cannot look after themselves. I am getting 4 emails or calls daily to help abandoned pet rabbits, however if we do not have help day to day we will be forced to stop helping. The latest: a group of giants breed for meat! Unexpected litters! Buns with dental issues! surrendered buns at 8 to 10 yrs old! If anyone has ideas of where to attract volunteers; can volunteer one morning weekly or fortnightly: can share this post across all the rescue groups... we would appreciate your help. Please get in touch with us if you can contribute or help at all. https://www.rabbitrunaway.org.au/volunteer

🐰 Rabbit Mythbusters Series #9: “Rabbits and Guinea Pigs Make Good Roommates”🚫 Myth: “Rabbits and guinea pigs are both ...
18/07/2025

🐰 Rabbit Mythbusters Series #9: “Rabbits and Guinea Pigs Make Good Roommates”
🚫 Myth: “Rabbits and guinea pigs are both small, herbivorous pets, they can live together happily!”

✅ Truth: Rabbits and guinea pigs should not be housed together, despite how often they’re paired in pet stores or cartoons. While they may seem compatible, the reality is quite different, and the risks outweigh the cute factor.

Here’s why:

🦴 Injury Risk
Rabbits are bigger, stronger, and have powerful back legs. Even an accidental kick or hop can cause serious injury to a delicate guinea pig.

🦠 Different Health Needs
Rabbits can carry Bordetella and Pasteurella, bacteria that may be harmless to them but deadly for guinea pigs.

📣 Different Communication Styles
Rabbits are mostly quiet and use body language. Guinea pigs are vocal and social in very different ways. This mismatch often causes confusion or stress for both animals.

🍽️ Different Diets
Though they both eat hay and veggies, guinea pigs require vitamin C supplements, which rabbits don’t, and pellet needs differ too.

😟 Unhappiness & Stress
Guinea pigs often become anxious or withdrawn when housed with a rabbit. Likewise, a rabbit may show dominance or territorial behaviour toward them.

🐇 The best companion for a rabbit? Another rabbit!
Bonded rabbit pairs thrive when they have a fellow bun to snuggle, groom, and communicate with.

🐹 The best companion for a guinea pig? Another guinea pig!

💡 It’s kindest, and safest, to keep these species separate and matched with their own kind.

🌐 Learn more or meet our rabbits: rabbitrunaway.org.au/adopt-bond-vib-buns
Not ready to adopt yet? You can still help support us by donating, volunteering, or short term fostering.
✨ Get Involved: https://www.rabbitrunaway.org.au/how-to-help
❤ Donate: https://vet-care-appeal.raisely.com/

🐰💜 A Huge Thank You to Deborah from Mindful Movement 💜🐰Deborah has been a big supporter of Rabbit Runaway Orphanage, run...
18/07/2025

🐰💜 A Huge Thank You to Deborah from Mindful Movement 💜🐰

Deborah has been a big supporter of Rabbit Runaway Orphanage, running our much-loved Bunny Yoga fundraisers and helping raise awareness (and smiles!) through her calming sessions.

We wanted to give a shoutout to her studio, Mindful Movement in Surrey Hills ( ), which has two great events coming up:

🧘‍♀️ Yin & Sound Workshop
🗓 Saturday 19 July 2025 | ⏰ 1:30pm – 3:00pm
$55 | $50 for members
A relaxing afternoon of slow movement and sound healing.

🧘‍♀️ Pilates 101, 8 week course
🗓 Thursday evenings - 17 July - 4 September 2025 | ⏰ 7:30pm
$228 for 8 x 55 minute classes

If you’ve ever enjoyed Bunny Yoga or just want to support someone who gives so much back, check out Mindful Movement and say hi 👋

📍 7/201 Elgar Rd, Surrey Hills
📧 [email protected] | 📞 0414 882 109

🐰 Hoppy Home Tales: Chanel & Risu – Confidence in Cuddles 💕When Risu needed a friend to help him come out of his shell, ...
16/07/2025

🐰 Hoppy Home Tales: Chanel & Risu – Confidence in Cuddles 💕

When Risu needed a friend to help him come out of his shell, Chanel stepped in, and everything changed. 💗

Since being adopted, Chanel has done more than just settle into her new home, she’s brought out the best in Risu. What was once a shy bunny is now full of personality, thanks to her calming presence and quiet confidence.

Their adopter tells us:

“Chanel has really helped Risu to become more confident and has really allowed his personality to show through. I constantly find the two cuddled up together.”

These two are now inseparable, always snuggled close, sharing treats, naps, and soft moments that speak volumes. It’s the kind of bond that reminds us why we do what we do.

To every bunny that’s ever waited patiently for their perfect match, your moment is coming. And sometimes, it only takes one new friend to change everything. 💫

Thinking of adopting? Learn more about bonding bunnies, indoor setups, and finding your perfect pair:
🌐 https://www.rabbitrunaway.org.au/adopt-bond-vib-buns

Not ready to adopt yet? You can still help support rabbits like Chanel and Risu by donating, volunteering, or fostering.
✨ Get Involved: https://www.rabbitrunaway.org.au/how-to-help
❤ Donate: https://vet-care-appeal.raisely.com/

Because every bun deserves someone who brings out their best. 🐾

🐰 Meet Soldier & Eileen 🐰Soldier may be a senior, but he’s still full of charm! This gentle, friendly bun has a soft spo...
16/07/2025

🐰 Meet Soldier & Eileen 🐰

Soldier may be a senior, but he’s still full of charm! This gentle, friendly bun has a soft spot for exploring and chilling with his younger (and bossier!) wife, Eileen. 💕

We’ll support Soldier’s ongoing vet care—what these two need now is a loving forever home to spend their golden years, free-roaming and side by side.

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📩Rabbit Runaway Orphanage INDOOR HOMES ONLY
Contact Judi on 9751 1229 or [email protected]

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Melbourne, VIC

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Tuesday 1pm - 4pm
Wednesday 1pm - 4pm
Thursday 1pm - 4pm
Friday 1pm - 4pm
Saturday 1pm - 4pm

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