Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue

07/12/2025

We wanted to share just one of the pet store adoption success stories. Pinellas County, FL, approved an ordinance that included a ban on the retail sale of rabbits in pet stores. The ordinance was enacted in June 2022. Since then, we have partnered with Pet Super Market on education, advocacy, and adoptions. This has allowed many rabbits lingering in shelters or set to be euthanized to find loving homes. Although we were skeptical at first about any rabbits being in pet stores, we have been overwhelmingly impressed with their diligence. Our pet store community outreach coordinator, Genny, shared this wonderful story: “One of the pet store happy ending stories. This adopter was originally denied because the store manager was unsure of the person's bonding ability. The pet store called me for advice. This is the ending! Happily ever after! Some of these pet store managers are absolutely amazing!” 🤩

07/12/2025

Toxic for rabbits too and trust me they will try and eat them.

🎄✨ The Christmas season is officially upon us! ✨🎄
With all the holiday decorating comes extra risks for our feathered family members.

Between the electrical cords, twinkling lights, shiny ornaments, ribbons, and pretty wrapping paper, the holidays can be a minefield for curious beaks. But one danger that often gets overlooked? Holiday plants. 🌿🦜

One of the biggest offenders: Poinsettias.
These beautiful, festive plants are often the centerpiece of holiday décor, but they are toxic to parrots and can cause:

⚠️ Gastrointestinal upset
⚠️ Skin and mouth irritation
⚠️ Serious health complications if ingested

And it’s not just birds—poinsettias can make other pets (and even people) sick as well. 🚫🌺

👉 If you share your home with parrots or other animals, please be extra cautious this season.
Sometimes the safest decoration is the one that isn’t there.

Wishing everyone a safe, joyful, and bird-friendly holiday season! ❤️🦜🎁

07/12/2025

Hi Friends! Jen, your rescue president here. This is Milton, one of the medical intakes we had last week. He came into our county animal services. He has a spinal injury with hind-end weakness. He had surgery last week on an abscessed testicle. His foster mom Rachel said, “Most would have walked away and said he's too far gone, but this little guy wants to live. Thank you for not counting him out.” If you saw him now, you’d know he’s grateful. It’s in every look he’s giving us. As we celebrate our decade rescue anniversary, our need is greater than ever. As you know, costs for everything have increased, and surrender requests are at record highs. It has been a challenging time to keep going, but we are trying. Trying for rabbits like Milton who want your help and want to live! We hear them, we see them, and we lift them up. All of our donations go directly to the medical care of the rabbits. Myself and the generous foster parents largely pay for daily care and feeding costs. Most of our supplies come from your wonderful deliveries. If you are able to donate even $5, I would be grateful for your kindness. https://www.respectforrabbits.org/donate

06/12/2025

I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for those involved in saving Poppy’s life. She was found discarded, neglected and very underweight. Rachelle jumped into action and got her from the nice lady that found her. Poppy is now safe and loved.

06/12/2025

We help all kinds. Thank you Meagan for transporting this injured parrot to our rescue partner parrot outreach society. 🦜 🙏

06/12/2025

Herbie is enjoying his new home. He’s home for the holiday thanks to his foster mom, Rachel and his new furever momma, Daphnie ❤️ 🎄

05/12/2025

https://www.disapprovingbun.com/2025/12/juliet.html?m=1

No, that wasn't praisy enough. And you're not Dutch, so you ain't much, hoomin! - Thank you, Jen, and SFHRR P.S.: Juliet was born at the r...

04/12/2025

Foster needed pick up Saturday or monday from rescue vet in Bonita.
Welcome Milton to the rescue. He came into colliercountydas with hind end weakness and appears to have an old spinal injury and torsion:infection in his one testicle. He is being evaluated and will have surgery today. He is the sweetest boy and loves affection. His post op care will be meds and rest.

04/12/2025

Munchie is undergoing her two-week check-up. She has gained weight and her chin abscess, although still present, has shown improvement. She will receive a flushing treatment and continue her medication regimen.

04/12/2025

Congrats to Tanner and Joey. Best buddies. When Tanner arrived in the rescue he was terrified. You couldn’t even touch him. Now look at him chilling on the couch with his bundad.

03/12/2025

We ❤️ our Florida Gulf Coast University students. Georgianna created wonderful bunny toys for enrichment. College students can earn service learning hours by lending a helping hand.

03/12/2025

https://www.disapprovingbun.com/2025/12/lulu.html?m=1

Oh, yes, welcome to my bunana cave. Do you see any bunnanas? So, ya see the problem!? - Thank you, Jen, and SFHRR P.S.: Sweet, gentle gian...