Volume
4, Issue
2 -
May
2004
News
from
the
Sanctuaries
Report
from
Dave
and
Lynn
We've
had
a very
mild
winter
with
the
least
amount
of snow
on the
ground
for
this
time
of year
since
we moved
to the
mountains
five
years
ago.
Of course
this
means
we fear
another
very
dry
summer.
But
the
mild
winter
has
meant
that
taking
care
of the
animals
has
been
a much
less
strenuous
task.
We regret that since the last report, we have lost two more of our bunn companions, Amanda and Pinto. Amanda wasn't with us very long, but she brought great joy to our household. Pinto was one of our first HRS fosters. We will miss both of them very much.
We are currently anticipating the warmer weather so that we can once again get busy with the continuous maintenance of the sanctuary. Our plans for this year include building a new fence around the large animal yard and making additional modifications so that the rabbits can enjoy more outdoor time. We are also making more room available so that we will be able to accept some additional fosters if necessary.
Report
from
Leslie
and
Stuart
We
have
mixed
emotions
about
the
advent
of Spring.
It is
nice
to remove
the
heated
water
bowls
and
watch
the
rabbits
enjoy
the
warmer
nights
and
days.
But
unfortunately,
shortly
after
Spring,
comes
Summer.
And
Summer
provides
the
most
challenges
for
keeping
the
rabbits
safe.
The
days
are
hot,
90+
is not
unusual.
Fortunately,
we have
a misting
system
and
two
large
fans
help
with
cooling.
The
other
problem
is the
insects,
mostly
flies
and
mosquitoes.
Last
summer
we installed
a "Mosquito
Magnet"
near
the
sanctuary
that
traps
and
kills
mosquitoes.
We have
two
large
"Fly
Stinky's"
set
up that
trap
flies,
but
we are
always
on guard
for
fly
strike.
We have
already
had
one
case
of fly
strike
this
Spring.
Fortunately,
we caught
it in
time
and
little
Bippity
was
not
severely
affected.
We lost
one
bunny
this
winter.
Bingo
was
a sweet
eight-year-old
Dutch.
The
necropsy
indicated
a blood
clot
had
shut
off
blood
supply
in the
intestines.
There are only three bunnies left from the original Sanctuary group. For the most part, Felix, Peanut and Trix are doing well. However, they do suffer with some minor “old bunny” problems.
We
are
looking
forward
to a
work
and
fun
day
in late
April
with
the
Northern
Satellite
volunteers.
