Pansy rabbit rescue

28/09/2025

27/09/2025

happy international rabbit day!

checkout our new BASIC rabbit care guide below! (in depth care guide coming soon...)

22/09/2025

I think most people are aware that stress bonding is unethical and should never be used, but what does it actually mean?

Stress bonding is-

🐰 Short dates. Constantly splitting the rabbits causes confusion with no benefit to the bond.

🐰 Bonding in a carrier. This is nothing but unnecessary stress and they're unable to interact naturally to advance the bond.

🐰 Bonding in a very small space. We suggest starting with a typical 5 sided pen, the rabbits should be able to move around, interact and get a little space from each other if they wish.

🐰 Forced cuddling. Again, this does nothing to help the rabbits work out how to live together and puts them in an uncomfortable and unnecessary position.

🐰 Using loud noises or vibrations. Hoovering near the rabbits, unnecessary car rides, shaking the carrier, putting them on a washing machine... it goes without saying that these things shouldn't be done to bond!

🐰 Bonding in a bath. The slippy floor is very dangerous and it also doesn't allow you to increase the size over time.

21/09/2025

My SPAR

Update on the SPAR live animal sales issue

SPAR has now issued a press release stating they are halting all live animal sales. They mentioned every category except fish – which we are hoping was simply an omission, and that fish are indeed included in this decision.

It is deeply sad that it took massive public outrage on social media for SPAR to do the right thing. We hope this is more than just corporate damage control – that those involved in the original decision have also had a personal change of heart, and are now conscious of the animal welfare crisis South Africa is facing.

SPAR has also stated in comments that the Boksburg SPCA is assisting with the rehoming of all the animals presently at the store that caused the uproar.

And while it might not seem like a big win to some, it is huge. The store at the centre of this uproar – back when it was still Pet Masters – was the site of countless protests over the sale and unethical treatment of animals. To see it transform under SPAR from a symbol of cruelty to a step toward compassion is far more impactful than simply a change in ownership.

This outcome would not have been possible without the tireless voices of activists, rescuers, and members of the public who for years have stood up, protested, and refused to stay silent. Their persistence kept the spotlight on this issue and made change unavoidable.

We thank SPAR for taking this step, and we will be watching closely to ensure it is fully implemented.

21/09/2025

𝘼 𝙨𝙪𝙘𝙘𝙚𝙨𝙨 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖𝙣𝙞𝙢𝙖𝙡 𝙬𝙚𝙡𝙛𝙖𝙧𝙚!
ᴄᴀɴ ᴡᴇ ɢᴇᴛ ᴀɴᴏᴛʜᴇʀ?

SPAR new pet stores “pet storey” recently announced their decision to NO LONGER sell any live animals in stores. this decision was reached after the public called for them to stop the sale of live animals! And we applaud their swift action as we have been told their “pet section” had been closed already!

YOUR voice, YOUR money helped put a stop to that! This will prevent so many animals suffering on store shelves and in the hands of irresponsible impulse buyers.

We would like to urge everybody to keep this energy going! and we are calling for a boycott of PETWORLD!

Show pet stores that selling live animals is no longer profitable for them!!!

Where you shop MATTERS!
Say you are against animal exploitation? Time to put your money where your mouth is! No more supporting store that sell live animals. 🚫🐀🐇🦜🐠🚫

Petworld has stores lined with all types of animals, I have personally had to help rehome many rabbits that originated from petworlds shelves! Rabbits that were left in cages to rot or tossed out on the streets after they were no longer wanted.

Animals are not products.
The recent backlash aimed at pet storey was mainly sparked because they were selling puppies, it is no secret that the vast majority of people react very differently to seeing puppies lined on pet store shelves then they do when looking at smaller animals such as rabbits/mice/fish, stocking those very same shelves… why the double standard?

If you are morally opposed to the sale of puppies & kittens in pet stores, you should be opposed to the sale of ALL live animals.

Say NO to Petworld !

My question to you petworld:
You partner with and support with cat and dog rescues (we think this is great!) however… you still have stores lined with hundreds of other animals? If you truly cared about animals and rescues you would get ALL live animals out your stores!

20/09/2025

We are glad to hear this decision.

But are also disappointed that it takes a massive public outcry for basic animal welfare and rights to be taken into consideration.

Once EVERY animal is off store shelves (this includes fish!) you will have our support!

My SPAR

We apologise sincerely for the distress this has caused. Thank you for your understanding as we take steps to put this right.

20/09/2025

19/09/2025

19/09/2025

Update: 20th sep. the following statement has been put out by SPAR after backlash about them selling live animals in stores “𝗪𝗲 𝗵𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗰𝗲 𝗺𝗮𝗱𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗱𝗲𝗰𝗶𝘀𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗹𝗹 𝗺𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗮𝗹𝘀, 𝗿𝗲𝗽𝘁𝗶𝗹𝗲𝘀, 𝗯𝗶𝗿𝗱𝘀 𝗼𝗿 𝗶𝗻𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗯𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝘆 𝗣𝗲𝘁 𝗦𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘆 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲.”

Based on comments they have made I am hopping fish will also be included in that list!

Once EVERY animal is off store shelves only then will they have my support.

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My SPAR

19/09/2025

Absolutely disgusted at SPARS decision to sell live animals in stores.

BOYCOTT SPAR!
Let them know you are AGAINST them selling ANY live animals in their new pet storey stores!

Stop SPAR from Selling Live Animals in Stores

17/09/2025

The amount of misinformation and blatantly harmful “advice” I have seen going around because so many people cannot even do basic research anymore.

The amount of conversation I have had to have lately that have started with “but AI said” is becoming beyond frustrating, people actually taking “veterinary” advice from AI.

If you are looking for information on something please look past the first AI generated results! Look at reputation sources! Ask people knowledgeable on the topic.

No you should NOT take AI’s advice on how to treat your rabbits serious health condition at home! ❌

I have seen rabbits directly harmed from people blindly following what some AI bot told them was “right”

Please do better by your rabbits.