Southeast FL Rabbit Rescue

01/25/2025

🎶 “What happened was just this. The wind began to switch - the house to pitch and suddenly the hinges started to unhitch.” 🎶

Maverick, explaining why his hidey house is upside down again 🌪️ no witches were injured in his version.

This playful Florida White mix is ready to brighten your day with his funny antics and endless charm. Maverick is neutered, litterbox trained, and the perfect choice for a first-time bunny parent. He’s looking for a foster or forever home where he can share his big personality!

Did you know REWs (ruby-eyed whites) are know as the “golden retrievers” of rabbits? They’re friendly, social, super smart, and perfect for learning tricks. Maverick is all that and more! Are you ready to meet your new best friend?

01/24/2025

It’s Do you recognize this bunny butt?

Check the comments for the answer!

01/20/2025

When Gemma (who’d lived with many rabbits before) met Caspian it was love at first sight. Caspian (who’d never lived with cats before) wasn’t so sure though. He gave her the side-eye, acting a little sus about sharing his space. But now? These two are besties!

After fostering Caspian to make sure he was a good fit, his new family is ready to make it official by adopting him 🎉

💭 Curious about rabbits as pets but not sure about the commitment? Our foster-to-adopt program lets you try it out to make sure it’s a good match for everyone — including the other pets in your home! Message us to learn more and take the first hop 🐇

01/20/2025

Our friends at Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue recently stepped in to save 55 rabbits from a massive hoarding situation. As is usually the case most of the females are pregnant or nursing, and there are bushels of babies. They need to raise $5,500 to cover veterinary care and spay/neuter surgeries for these bunnies.

A generous donor is matching all donations until they hit their goal! That means every $1, $5, $10, or $100 will go twice as far.

If you cannot donate you can still help by taking your rabbit loving friends and sharing the post to spread the word?

🚨 𝙀𝙢𝙚𝙧𝙜𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙮 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙘𝙪𝙚 𝘼𝙥𝙥𝙚𝙖𝙡: 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥 𝙐𝙨 𝙎𝙖𝙫𝙚 55 𝙍𝙖𝙗𝙗𝙞𝙩𝙨 𝙛𝙧𝙤𝙢 𝙖 𝙃𝙤𝙖𝙧𝙙𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝘾𝙖𝙨𝙚 🚨

We recently responded to a heartbreaking hoarding situation in Bonita Springs, where 𝘴𝘰 𝘧𝘢𝘳 we have rescued 𝟓𝟓 𝐫𝐚𝐛𝐛𝐢𝐭𝐬, including 𝐟𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐰𝐡𝐨 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐥𝐥 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞𝐥𝐲 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐠𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐭. 🐰💔

Now, we urgently need YOUR help. To give these rabbits the chance to live happy, healthy lives in loving, indoor homes, 𝐰𝐞 𝐦𝐮𝐬𝐭 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐬𝐞 $𝟓,𝟓𝟎𝟎 to cover the cost of spay/neuter surgeries.

💡 𝐃𝐨𝐮𝐛𝐥𝐞 𝐘𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭! Thanks to a generous donor, until we meet our goal every dollar you give will be 𝐌𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐇𝐄𝐃, making your donation go twice as far in providing care for these rescued rabbits.

𝙃𝙤𝙬 𝙔𝙤𝙪 𝘾𝙖𝙣 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙥:
1️⃣ 𝐃𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐞: Every dollar counts! With the match, your gift makes an even greater difference. www.respectforrabbits.org/donate
2️⃣ 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐞: Spread the word! Let your friends, family, and fellow animal lovers know about this urgent need.

This rescue would not have been possible without the incredible support of organizations like East Coast Rabbit Rescue, Space Coast Bunnies, CudaBears Lair Animal Sanctuary, Avian and Animal Hospital of Largo, Humane Society of Pinellas, and Humane Society Naples.

A heartfelt thank you also goes out to our amazing 𝐟𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐟𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐬 who have opened their homes to baby bunnies on top of their current fosters. Your dedication makes a world of difference. 𝘐𝘧 𝘺𝘰𝘶 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘸𝘪𝘭𝘭𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘢𝘣𝘭𝘦 𝘵𝘰 𝘧𝘰𝘴𝘵𝘦𝘳 𝘢 𝘳𝘢𝘣𝘣𝘪𝘵 𝘱𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘴𝘦 𝘢𝘱𝘱𝘭𝘺 𝘰𝘯 𝘰𝘶𝘳 𝘸𝘦𝘣𝘴𝘪𝘵𝘦. 🏡❤️

Together, we can turn this heartbreaking situation into a story of 𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐞, 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐧𝐠, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐡𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐬. Thank you for being part of our mission to give these rabbits the bright futures they deserve. 💕

• Facebook: click the "donate" button
• PayPal: www.paypal.me/swflrabbitrescue
• Venmo: www.account.venmo.com/u/Jennifer-Macbeth-1
• Cash App: www.cash.app/$swflrabbits
• Zelle: 410-382-2433
• Check: Mail to SWFL House Rabbit Rescue, 21528 Windham Run, Estero, FL 33928

01/20/2025

Blue has one of the shiniest coats in the rescue — quite the transformation from the sun-bleached, rough fur he had when he was first caught as a stray in June, 2023. This now pampered dwarf / lionhead mix spent the first year of his life dodging cars, dogs and cats as a stray in a domestic colony of rabbits living in the infamous Jenada Isles neighborhood.

When he was rescued, Blue weighed less than 3 pounds and was suffering from painful ear mites. Despite being understandably wary of humans, he was still gentle enough to take a banana from his rescuer’s hand. This small act of trust ultimately saved his life.

Unfortunately, for the past year and a half, Blue has suffered from the curse that is being a black rabbit looking for a new home. Despite being perfectly healthy and litter box trained, he hasn’t gotten much interest.

We hope to change that in 2025 !

We estimate Blue is 2 / 3 years old, he is neutered and fully grown at a petite 3.5 pounds. Blue is a gentle soul who would thrive in a calm, quiet home without small children or other pets. He’d be an excellent match for someone experienced with reserved bunnies or with a confident “bunwife” who can help him come out of his shell. The other bunnies rescued from this colony bonded easily to new friends!

💌 Message us if you’d like to adopt Blue

Please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE this post to help Blue reach his forever family.

01/20/2025

Do you have room in your hearts and (a 4ft x 4ft) space in your home? You could help save a life by fostering or adopting a rescue rabbit!

We can provide the following supplies as well as litter, hay and food pellets for foster homes. All we ask is that you provide fresh greens and veggies and a loving, indoor home with daily socialization.

We are seeking fosters in Miami-Dade, Broward or Palm Beach. Message us if you have any questions!

southeastflrabbitrescue.org/foster

Fostering is a great way for families to see if a rabbit is the right fit before making it official. Teens can also earn community service hours for Highschool!

01/19/2025

Preston is the MVP of Cuteness 🏀🐹

He loves spending quality time on the couch with his hooms, chatting about the latest game highlights and showing off his moves.

Are you looking for a cute couch buddy to watch the game with? Look no further!

Preston is one of the guinea pigs on our wait list hoping for a foster or forever home with a piggie friend. Could that be with you?

💌 Message us to learn more about adopting or fostering this adorable MVP. Please LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE this post to help find Preston the loving home he deserves!

01/16/2025

🚨🆘 Our friends at Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue need to find safe spaces for 50 rabbits by this Sunday and they need help!

If you live in Miami-Dade, Broward, or Palm Beach County and have room in your heart (and a 4ft x 4ft space in your home) to foster a bunny, we’d love to hear from you! We’ll provide everything you need — supplies, food, advise and fundraise to cover vet care and spay / neutering.

Message us if you’d like to help or would like more details!

I’m furiously working on placement on the approx. 50 rabbits on a property. Indoors homes only please. We need all picked up on Sunday. If any rescues or individuals want to apply to foster, please let me know asap. Fosters current rabbits must be fixed and living indoors. We are not just handing out rabbits unaltered. That does not help you or the rabbits. There are adults, juveniles and babies ranging from newborns, group of young rabbits 3/4 week and 6/7 week old. They all have been getting excellent food, hay and greens and no evidence of parasites. They are friendly and easy to pick up. Beautiful colors and breeds. We will provide transport and can fix them for non profit rabbit rescues if needed. How you can help- https://www.respectforrabbits.org/donate

01/15/2025

🚨 BOLO: Missing Bunny in Vero 🚨

01/14/2025

If you can, please help the rescue affected by the LA fires. Some have lost everything in the fires while others work around the clock to help displaced rabbits.

01/12/2025

Maverick says “Sundays are for naps.”

How are you wrapping up the weekend?

01/11/2025

Meet Preston!

This piggy is usually on the move and all about zooming around during floor time, but this week’s chilly weather has turned him into a snuggly lap pig. He’s happy to cozy up and chat — probably about the cold! 🥶

Preston and his (not bonded) buddy Deuce are currently on our waitlist. Their owner is preparing to serve in the military and is entrusting us with ensuring that both boys have the best future possible. Wellness checks and neuter appointments are coming up soon, and then these boys will be ready to find their forever homes!

💌 Message us if you’re interested in fostering and/or adopting Preston once he is available!

01/09/2025

Is it Friday yet??

Deuce is SO ready to snuggle into the wheek-end and level up his puzzle box skills! This 2 y/o Abyssinian has hair that’s as bold as his personality.

Deuce and his (not bonded) buddy Preston are currently on our waitlist. Their loving owner is joining the military and can no longer care for them, so we’re stepping in to ensure they continue receiving the top-notch care they deserve. Wellness checks and neuter appointments are on the horizon and then they’ll be ready for adoption!

💌 Message us if you’re interested in fostering and/or adopting Deuce once he is available!

And be sure to come back tomorrow to meet Preston!

01/09/2025

Where we thought the cardboard house should go vs where Mistletoe thought the cardboard house should go vs the compromise we reached.

Missy got some wonderful news day! She had a re-check with Dr. Pardini and her team at Wildside - Avian and Exotic Animal Health Center and her lungs sounded nice and clear. That means no more nebulizing 3 times a day, no more antibiotics twice a day. We are no longer worried about aspiration pneumonia related to her choking incident 3 weeks ago.

It’s all flops from here on out.

01/08/2025

When not tipping cardboard houses Maverick enjoys spending his days sploodling around in his foster home.

REW (ruby eyes white) rabbits are known for their easy-going and affectionate nature. Often referred to as the golden retrievers of rabbit. Maverick’s foster is a first time bunny care-taker and has found him to be a charming house guest. Especially once he mastered his litter-box habits! Maverick is estimated to be 6 months old, is neutered and ready to sploodle in a furever home.

Do you have a REW? We’d love to see a picture of them and hear you experience. Are they an 👼 or a 😈?

💌 Message us if you’d like to FOSTER or ADOPT Maverick!

01/06/2025

Meet Buttercup, Muffin & Honeybun 🍯

These sweet older ladies are looking for a retirement foster or forever home where they can snuggle together and earn pea flakes for doing tricks. They are estimated to be 4 - 4.5 years old and are well socialized. Muffin, Buttercup’s daughter, is 4 years old is especially friendly as she was bottle fed as a baby. She loves humans almost as much as carrots!

Sadly their current owner is leaving the country at the end of the month and can’t take them. Can you help us find these girls a soft place to land where they can continue to thrive and be loved?

💌 Message us if you’d like to FOSTER or ADOPT them.

Please LIKE, COMMENT and SHARE this post to help us find them a safe home!

01/06/2025

Do you know what’s cuter than this bun’s face? His name!

Meet Haymitch 🤎

Haymitch is one of the rabbits currently on our wait-list. He is patiently waiting for a foster or forever home to open up. Unfortunately his previous owner is moving and unable to take him.

Before he can be re-homed though Haymitch will need to be cleared by a vet and neutered. This costs us $400 on average per rabbit.

🤎 If anyone would like to sponsor all or part of his neuter we would be so grateful:

southeastflrabbitrescue.org/donate

Please LIKE, COMMENT, and SHARE to help spread the word!

If you would like to apply to FOSTER him or ADOPT him when he is available. Send us a message 💌

01/02/2025

Throwback to baby Maverick!

🛑 Stop us if you’ve heard this story before — neighbor moves away and heartlessly dumps their rabbits outdoors to fend for themselves. From what we found out months after the fact, of the 6 or so rabbits that were originally abandoned, 2-3 died very quickly. Unlike their wild counterparts, domestic rabbits DO NOT have the instincts necessary to survive outdoors. These were bred out of them when they were domesticated. So most domestic rabbits succumb to starvation, disease or are hit by cars within just a week of being “set free.”

Luckily a kind neighbor couldn’t continue to watch the rabbits suffer and stepped in to catch 2 of the younger rabbits. They both got checked out at the vet and miraculously got clean bills of health despite their ordeal. As they were opposite s*x they were separated to prevent any accidental litters before getting spay / neutered.

This is an example of how anyone can be a hero and save a rabbit (or guinea pig). If you would like to be a safe haven for rabbits like Maverick, sign up to foster. If you would like to be Mavericks forever home, sign up to adopt!

FOSTER: southeastflrabbitrescue.org/foster

ADOPT: southeastflrabbitrescue.org/adopt/rabbit