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Dolly's Dream Home Rabbit Rescue

Foster-based nonprofit in St. Louis/St. Charles, MO, dedicated to rescuing bunnies. Here, the bunnies always come first. 🐰

Visit our bunny supply shop, Dolly’s Dream Store, and meet the buns every Saturday!

10/30/2026

We have some absolutely unbelievable news tonight.

We've reached 66,000 followers AND Chubby Cheeks was so excited that he wagged his little tail right off.

No, seriously. His tail fell off tonight.

I would like to clarify that this is not our usual way of celebrating social media milestones.

For those unfamiliar with Chubby Cheeks, he's our beloved little Frankenbunny, who had horrific skin infections and extensive tissue damage from a likely autoimmune disorder. He's been through an awful lot, including losing portions of his ears and dealing with injuries around his chin.

Thankfully, he's been making wonderful progress and we're getting closer and closer to putting all of this behind him!

Part of his recovery has involved waiting for damaged, nonviable tissue to separate as his body heals. And tonight, the very last bit of his poor little tail finally detached.

Yes, we now have a rabbit tail.

A whole tail.

Detached from its original rabbit.

I'm not entirely sure what the appropriate response to this discovery is, but naturally, we took a picture to share with 66,000 people on the internet.

Please enjoy this incredibly strange souvenir of Chubby Cheeks recovery.

We're hopeful this is the last of the damaged tissue and that the rest of his healing will be much less eventful. He's been through enough and we'd love for his remaining body parts to stay exactly where they are.

But in all seriousness, 66,000 followers is incredible. Every single one of you helps us spread awareness about rabbits like Chubby Cheeks who deserve a chance, even when their medical needs are overwhelming.

Thank you for being here, following their stories, and cheering them on.

And Chubby Cheeks, buddy, we appreciate the enthusiasm. But next time we hit a milestone, a simple binky will suffice. No need to wiggle your tail off.

10/29/2026

Looking for a bonded pair of rabbits who are absolutely obsessed with each other but still have plenty of love left for you?

Meet Gidget and Widget!

According to their foster, these 2 spend most of their day snuggled together. But the second they spot a human, they come running to the edge of their pen demanding pets.

Apparently, cuddling each other for 18 hours a day just isn't enough physical affection.

Gidget is a sweetheart with one very firm boundary: absolutely no dogs. She doesn't even appreciate seeing one, so she'll need a home where she can live completely dog free.

Widget, meanwhile, is fully aware that he's ridiculously handsome. With hair like that, we'd be concerned if he wasn't a little vain.

Both love their treats, have shown no destructive behavior, and have been perfect little angels with their Rooly!

And here's a wonderful bonus: their beloved Rooly will go home with them, along with a thick floor mat and a few other goodies their original family sent. They're essentially arriving with their own furniture.

If you've been considering adopting a bonded pair, these 2 are ready to provide unlimited entertainment and a very impressive amount of hair.

Gidget and Widget are looking for their forever family. Could it be you?

If so, click here: https://forms.gle/xatrAFuJh65GYqTG9

10/29/2026

Ladies and gentlemen, we have an update on the Great Bunny Feet Pic Scandal of 2026.

A sentence I never thought I'd have to type as the director of a rabbit rescue.

For those who missed this absolute circus, last week someone offered us $3,000 for a picture of human feet. Naturally, we made a joke about sending them pictures of bunny feet instead.

Cobbler was ready to launch his modeling career. We were ready to collect $3,000. Everyone was having a wonderful time.

Except Facebook.

Facebook's AI decided our little joke was a serious violation, suspended our monetization, and put our entire page at risk of being deleted.

That's right. A nonprofit rabbit rescue with 60,000 followers was potentially going to lose its page over a rabbit's toes.

We filed every appeal we could. One was denied and another is still under review.

Meanwhile, you guys went absolutely bonkers trying to help us.

People started tagging Meta, sharing our story, and reaching out in every way imaginable. Someone even sent a certified letter directly to Mark Zuckerberg himself. (Please continue to raise hell!)

But we have some wonderful news!

As of this morning, OUR MONETIZATION IS BACK!

We're once again able to earn a little money from eligible Facebook content, which is a huge relief considering every penny goes right back toward helping bunnies.

Your engagement also helps our posts reach more people. That means more opportunities for our content to earn money, more people learning about proper rabbit care, and more potential adopters finding us.

So please keep liking, sharing, and leaving us your wonderful comments! Tell us about your bunny, ask questions, or just let us know you're here. It all helps our little rescue reach a much bigger audience.

Now, we're not completely out of the woods. Our page is still flagged as being at risk of deletion, but we're hoping the remaining review will resolve that, too.

Right now, we're celebrating this victory!

More than anything, I want to thank every single person who went to bat for us. The messages, the tags, the outrage, and the sheer number of people willing to fight for a rabbit rescue over a ridiculous misunderstanding have meant the world.

We knew we had a pretty special community, but watching you all mobilize over bunny feet has been quite the experience.

And Cobbler would like everyone to know he's taking this as confirmation that his feet are worth $3,000.

Unfortunately, he's now demanding an agent.

Thank you all for helping us get back on our feet.

Preferably not the ones that started this whole mess.

10/29/2026

Get your tissues ready, because this morning we witnessed something that had absolutely everyone sobbing.

“Here, Honey Bunny! Here, Honey Bunny!”

Every day for months, an elderly woman stood in her rural yard calling those same 4 words. And every single time, a little rabbit would come running.

But let's start at the beginning.

Several months ago, someone decided this woman's property was an appropriate place to dispose of their unwanted pets. They dumped a dog crate and storage tote - both filled with f***s and rabbits. At least 10.

The rabbits scattered.

Neighbors managed to catch 6 of them and find them wonderful homes. But several others remained loose.

Over the following months, 3 rabbits disappeared, one by one, until there was just a pair left. Unfortunately, half of that pair was caught by a coyote last week. That just left…

Honey Bunny.

For months, this little rabbit had been surviving outdoors. And every single day, this woman had made it her personal mission to keep her alive.

Every day, she'd call, “Here, Honey Bunny!” And Honey Bunny would come running for a human Teddy Bear Cookie or for her daily salad.

She spent countless hours sitting outside watching over her little friend, often crying because she was so worried. She contacted people looking for help, terrified that Honey Bunny would disappear like the others, but nobody could catch her.

Imagine having an entire rabbit rescue operation dumped in your yard when you can barely manage to get out of bed. And yet, she refused to give up.

Yesterday, of all people, a Walmart delivery driver learned about the situation and was so moved that they contacted Dolly's. It’s true - not all heroes wear capes. Some drive around delivering groceries.

This morning, we headed out to the property. The woman was there waiting for us, and when she stepped outside, she called out just as she had hundreds of times before.

“Here, Honey Bunny! Here, Honey Bunny!”

And would you believe it?

Out came Honey Bunny, running straight toward her!

An abandoned bunny who had survived months outdoors had learned to recognize the voice of the one person who never stopped looking out for her.

If that doesn't make you emotional, I don't know what will.

Honey Bunny wasn't quite willing to hop directly into our arms (she’s still a bunny, after all), but her coming when called helped tremendously. And we caught her!

When Honey Bunny was finally safe, everyone was crying. This woman had spent months watching helplessly as the other rabbits disappeared, terrified that her little friend would be next. She’d literally just sit by the window all day, watching her.

Now, she can finally stop worrying.

We've promised to keep her updated on Honey Bunny's adventures, because it's pretty clear these 2 have a special bond.

And yes, we're keeping the name Honey Bunny. After months of responding to it, the little lady has earned the right to keep her government name.

We also owe an enormous thank you to that Walmart delivery driver. They could've finished their deliveries and gone about their day, but instead they took the time to help a stranger and a bunny in need.

Honey Bunny has mats, fleas, mites, a messy bum, and may be pregnant, but she’s safe. And there's an elderly woman who can finally go to bed without worrying about whether her little friend will survive another night.

The person who dumped Honey Bunny walked away and never looked back.

But the woman who never asked for her in the first place couldn't bear to look away. We think that tells you everything you need to know about the kind of person she is.

If you’d like to help with Honey Bunny’s vet care, click here: http://dollysdreamhome.org/donate

After spending months outdoors, Honey Bunny is about to experience a whole lot of wonderful firsts! Her first cozy house. Her first toys. Her first treats. Her first hay.

If you'd like to spoil this sweet girl, you can order anything you'd like for in store pickup and put “Honey Bunny” in the notes: https://dollys-dream-store.square.site/s/shop

And here's the best part! If you send Honey Bunny any goodies, we'll send you a picture of her enjoying it so you can be part of one of her very first happy memories.

10/29/2026

Some of our rabbits have medical histories so ridiculous that they're now being used to teach future vets.

And we couldn't be prouder!

Last weekend, Dr. Trickel and Dr. Wells presented at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine's Bunanza, a week dedicated to learning about rabbits.

And once again, Dolly's bunnies had their own presentation!

We have a bit of a reputation for bringing our vets the cases that make them stare at an x-ray and question what they're looking at. I’m sure we’ve made a few vets go home and grab a stiff drink.

This year, Chubby Cheeks was one of the big cases discussed. And with rabbits like Dinky coming through our doors, there's certainly no shortage of material for future presentations.

We take in so many rabbits with unusual medical conditions, disabilities, and injuries that aren't commonly seen in everyday practice. While we wish these bunnies had never needed such extensive care, their cases give vet students an incredible opportunity to learn.

And that's what makes this so exciting.

Somewhere in that room could be a future vet who remembers one of our rabbits years from now when a similar case walks into their clinic. A rabbit they might otherwise have been unsure how to treat.

Dr. Trickel and Dr. Wells spend an awful lot of time trying to save the bunnies right in front of us. It's pretty incredible knowing their stories might help save rabbits we'll never even meet.

A huge thank you to Dr. Trickel, Dr. Wells, and the University of Illinois for giving these little patients such an important role in educating the next generation of vets!

P.S. Guess who the students favorite case study was in the comments. We’ll share later today!

10/29/2026

Ladies and gentlemen, we have another bunmergency.

At this point, I think Dinky is secretly running a referral program for rabbits with mobility issues…because they just keep coming.

I was minding my own business at Dolly’s Dream Store today when a young woman walked in carrying a rabbit who was very clearly in trouble. Her back legs weren't functioning normally. She was in severe pain and absolutely covered in fleas.

Meet Sangria. She's just 8 months old.

The young woman who brought her in was incredibly kind and had rescued Sangria from a bad situation about a month ago. She'd done everything she could to help, but couldn't afford the medical care Sangria desperately needed.

So, naturally, my plans for the evening went directly into the garbage.

Thankfully, Dawn was coming in to help at the store and was able to take over while I scooped up Sangria and headed straight to Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) Mid Rivers.

Hello, emergency vet. It's us again.

At this point, I think we've earned a punch card. Surely our 100th emergency visit comes with a complimentary x-ray?

Unfortunately, Sangria's x-rays revealed something pretty upsetting…she appears to have a fracture in her spine, along with fractured ribs.

Yes. Her back AND her ribs.

Based on her history and injuries, we believe that aggressive scruffing may have caused this trauma.

For those unfamiliar, scruffing is grabbing a rabbit by the loose skin on the back of their neck to lift or restrain them.

PLEASE do not pick up your rabbits this way.

Rabbits have fragile skeletons and extremely powerful hind legs. If they panic and struggle without proper support, they can twist or kick hard enough to seriously injure their spines.

When lifting a rabbit, always support their chest and hindquarters. Their back legs should never be left dangling.

Thankfully, the young woman who rescued her recognized that something was wrong and brought her to us. We're incredibly grateful she sought help.

We're now working with the emergency vet to manage Sangria's pain and figure out what her future looks like. Her prognosis is still uncertain.

Meanwhile, remember Maple May? The little bunny I drove across Illinois to rescue 2 days ago?

I've officially ordered the specialized orthopedic tools and chisel Dr. Trickel needs to hopefully save her injured leg!

Yes, Dolly's is now purchasing surgical instruments. A perfectly normal addition to the shopping list of a rabbit rescue.

These tools weren't yet available at Dr. Trickel's new clinic, so we're thrilled to help make them available for Maple May and future rabbit patients. We're hoping her surgery can happen Friday if the equipment arrives in time.

We initially thought Sangria might need similar leg surgery, but her x-rays have revealed a very different situation.

Between Dinky and his curved spine, Maple May and her injured leg, and now Sangria, we've become quite the gathering place for mobility challenged rabbits this week.

I'm beginning to suspect Dinky has been distributing business cards.

"Having trouble with your legs? Call Dolly's. Ask for Katie. She'll abandon whatever she's doing."

Dinky, I appreciate your commitment to community outreach, but could you please stop referring patients for approximately 5 minutes?

All jokes aside, we're heartbroken for Sangria. She's in pain and deserves every opportunity to recover and live comfortably.

And we hope her story reminds people how important proper rabbit handling is. Sometimes a little education can prevent a lifetime of suffering.

Of course, another unexpected emergency means another unexpected medical bill.

If you'd like to help cover Sangria's x-rays, emergency eval, pain management, and whatever treatment comes next, we'd be incredibly grateful:

https://dollysdreamhome.org/donate

We've also released another batch of Crochet Cobblers to help with our growing medical expenses: https://dollys-dream-store.square.site/s/shop

Please keep Sangria and Maple May in your thoughts.

And Dinky, buddy, we love that you've found your purpose in life.

But perhaps you could start referring rabbits who just need nail trims instead.

10/28/2026

We've got a BIG week ahead of us!

On top of our usual rescue chaos, running the store, responding to bunmergencies and working on our super secret big project (which hit a little snafu but is almost ready!), we've got quite the lineup of interviews!

Our recent feature in People Magazine has opened some pretty incredible doors for Dolly's and we're so excited about the opportunities to share what we do.

First up, we're expecting an article from The Dodo later this week about the 4 little bunnies dumped behind our storefront! If you're unfamiliar with The Dodo, they're basically the New York Times of animal stories. We've followed them for years, so this one is especially exciting!

Tomorrow, we're interviewing with The Humane Herald about Dinky, our little disabled friend who was put on clearance at Rural King for $5. His story deserves to be heard, especially by people who have no idea what goes on behind the scenes of stores selling live animals.

Also tomorrow, we're speaking with Principia College for their People Making a Difference feature! We're hoping to put a big emphasis on our educational programs and the work we do beyond rescuing individual buns.

And next week, we'll be guests on a new all female podcast to talk about our Safe Hop Domestic Violence program, which is a subject we're especially passionate about bringing attention to.

Now here’s why all of this matters so much to us.

When we started Dolly's, we thought it was extremely important to share the bunnies stories for them, because the reality is that most people have absolutely no idea what happens to unwanted rabbits.

They don't know how frequently rabbits are dumped outside. They don't know how many are purchased on impulse or how quickly a situation can spiral when someone doesn't understand proper care. Most of what we see is miseducation, not maliciousness.

People can't make better decisions if they don't know there's a problem in the first place.

That's why we share the hard stories. That's why we offer free education. And that's why we're so grateful when larger platforms give us an opportunity to reach people who may never have heard of Dolly's or even considered the struggles rabbits face.

We're not sharing these stories because we want everyone to know who we are.

We're sharing them because we want everyone to know what's happening to bunnies.

If even a handful of people walk away from these interviews with a better understanding of rabbit welfare, that's a pretty wonderful outcome.

And to think all of this is happening while we're still trying to catch up on laundry from BunFest.

What a week to be a rabbit rescue!

Below is Cabbage, trying to eat Sarah’s earrings!

10/28/2026

Girly Pop has been promoted to Princess Petunia. And considering what this little girl has survived, we think the title is long overdue.

You might remember Girly Pop from our heartbreaking 3G rescue.

She was originally purchased from a breeder as a pet. The family eventually allowed their rabbits to have a litter of babies, but then decided they no longer wanted them.

Their solution? Butcher the babies for meat, skin them, and dump their pelts alongside the 3 surviving adult rabbits…in the woods.

The family kept the meat.

It was one of those cases that left us wondering how people could be so cruel to animals they once considered pets.

But Girly Pop's story didn't end there.

She went into foster care with a wonderful family who was prepared to give her plenty of time to adjust. After everything she'd experienced, they expected earning her trust would take a while.

Girly Pop had other plans.

Within days, she was making herself right at home. She loved the grandkids, welcomed visitors into her room and eventually climbed onto her foster mom's lap to deliver a kiss right on the nose.

And that, ladies and gentlemen, is how you get adopted. Even her foster dad fell for her, which was a first!

Her new mom renamed her Princess Petunia after noticing a little crown shaped marking on her ears. She decided that Petunia would be treated like royalty for the rest of her life.

Petunia has taken this responsibility very seriously.

She now follows her mom around the room demanding treats, enjoys her daily snackies, and has an entire family completely wrapped around her little paws.

A pretty impressive career change for a bunny who was once considered disposable.

There's something especially wonderful about seeing a rabbit who experienced such cruelty remain so willing to trust people.

Petunia doesn't know she's a foster fail. She just knows that when she approaches her family, she's met with affection. When she's hungry, there's food. And when she wants attention, there are people who are thrilled to give it to her.

The little girl who was dumped alongside the remains of her babies now has a home where she'll never have to wonder whether she's wanted.

Congratulations, Princess Petunia.

Your royal highness has finally found her kingdom. And judging by the amount of treats you're demanding, your subjects have their work cut out for them.

10/28/2026

Last night, Ears was watching Dancing with the Stars and let me tell you, our girl had opinions.

At first she was taking it all in from a respectful distance. Very observant. Very classy. Like a tiny furry judge on a ballroom panel.

And then the excitement got to her.

Next thing we knew, Ears came charging over, climbed up onto the couch and started doing binkies like she'd just been personally selected for the cast.

Honestly, I don't know if she was inspired by the dancing or if she just felt the energy in the room and decided it was her time to shine.

Either way, she was feeling it.

So if you're looking for a rabbit with excellent taste in television and enough joy in her little body to interrupt primetime programming with spontaneous acrobatics, Ears might be your girl.

No scores from the judges yet, but we are giving her a perfect 10 for enthusiasm.

And yes, Ears is adoptable: https://forms.gle/xatrAFuJh65GYqTG9

10/28/2026

Another successful Bunny Buddies visit in the books!

Our little crew spent today spreading joy at a local senior center and I swear these visits are just as good for us as they are for the residents.

There's something so wonderful about watching someone's entire face light up when a bunny comes over to say hello.

A huge thank you to Savanna, Sheri, and Evelyn for taking the time to bring our bunnies out and make so many people's days a little brighter. Our Bunny Buddies program is completely free for nursing homes and we're so grateful to have volunteers who make it possible!

Now, please direct your attention to the last 2 photos.

Because it looks like Cork knocked Cracker Barrel unconscious and then immediately began praying over her body.

We’ve been laughing at these pictures for an unreasonable amount of time.

We're a rabbit rescue, but occasionally our photo albums resemble evidence from an active crime scene.

Thankfully, no Cracker Barrels were harmed in the making of today's visit.

Address

P. O. Box 1229
St. Charles, MO
63302

Website

http://DollysDreamHome.Org/

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