Bunnies Matter Working Together To Make A Difference In Their World Our Sanctuary is situated in the Northwest region of fabulous Las Vegas near the historic Tule Springs Ranch at the Floyd Lamb Park. There you will find a wonderful group called Bunnies Matter who are doing great work for our community.
For your convenience, we have included the information listed on their Frequently Asked Questions page: Is Bunnies Matter a rescue? Yes, Bunnies Matter currently rescues but also works with other bunny rescues in Las Vegas to help the dumped bunnies of Las Vegas. We are currently finding homes for the few remaining of the original 65 dumped bunnies at Floyd Lamb Park after working with Michele Fiore and the City of Las Vegas Parks Division to rescue them. We also do adoption events every Saturday from 10 AM to 3 PM at Floyd Lamb Park. We educate prospective bunny owners as well as our local government representatives that can help change the spay and neuter laws in our City and State. We also help to get the word out via the media and we assist animal control in policing so that feed stores and pet stores don’t sell unfixed bunnies. How is Bunnies Matter helping? First, we are trying to help educate the public through local public events, social media, local news sources and internet magazines. Currently, there are many bunny heroes or wanna-be bunny heroes, organized and unorganized, trying to help these dumpsite bunnies throughout Las Vegas. We are trying to assist others already helping in any way we can. When we came on the scene, there were no viable, established bunny rescues in Las Vegas that are really doing anything to help these dumpsite bunnies. Since most of these bunnies were on State property, “legally” no one could help them (All rescued in 2018!!!). Most rescues in Vegas are filled to the brim with bunnies and looking for donations to care for the bunnies they currently have. Unfortunately, just a few bunnies, not fixed, is a huge liability for any rescue to take on without additional donations. We have been very successful in trying to change the old and outdated laws and ordinances that do not help the over-population of dogs, cats, bunnies, ferrets, or pot-bellied pigs. We just got word on October 15, 2019, that Henderson is going to be joining Clark County and the City of Las Vegas by including rabbits to have to be spay and neutered before sold or adopted out. Do we sell bunnies? Bunnies Matter does not sell bunnies. We do help others find forever homes for bunnies and we do have some bunnies that can be adopted for an $80 donation (or more) to Bunnies Matter. Please see our adoptions page. What are some good bunny resources? The website links below are some of the best bunny resources, articles and websites we’ve found. The Bunny Lover’s Complete Guide To House Rabbits: The Ultimate Handbook for Successfully Living Indoors with a Pet Rabbit Written by Stephan Flores, aka “The Bunny Guy” on Facebook Living With A House Rabbit A great article if you are thinking about getting your first rabbit or two. How To Properly Pick Up Your Bunny An Uplifting Experience is a good information resource for beginners. Housing (for your bunny) Some tips on what you need to safely keep a bunny in your home. Are Two Rabbits Right For You? Two bonded bunnies are better than one for many reasons and this way, they always have a friend and do not get lonely. Helping An Injured Bunny What to do if you find an injured bunny. Humane Society Be a responsible pet owner What vets in Las Vegas can help bunnies? TO REQUEST TO RESERVE A BUNNY VACCINE IN LAS VEGAS, NEVADA VIA SOUTHERN HILLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL,>>> PLEASE CLICK HERE<<< Southern Hills Animal Hospital 6545 South Fort Apache #150 Las Vegas, NV 89148 Phone: (702) 586-1300 Fax: (702) 586-0770 Email: southernhillsah@gmail.com Website: http://www.southernhillsah.com/ Hours Mon to Fri – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday – 8:00 am to 12:00 pm Sunday – Closed Comment: Dr. Blakesley and her staff are extremely caring and attentive to all your animals. Dr. Blakesley has been very generous in donating additional time and medicine to help care for many of our rescued bunnies. So far she has spayed and neutered over 500 rescue bunnies for Bunnies Matter with fantastic results. And that is even more impressive when you know that rescue bunnies aren’t always the healthiest of animals. Aloha Animal Hospital 7341 S. Torrey Pines Dr. Las Vegas, NV 89139 Phone: (702) 567-5222 Website: https://alohavegasvets.com/ Hours Mon to Fri – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm Saturday – 8:00 am to 1:00 pm Sunday – Closed MON-FRI: 8AM – 6PM SAT: 8AM – 1PM Comment: Their vets are very knowledgeable about bunnies. Their fees are on the higher end but very experienced and knowledgeable. Flamingo Pet Clinic 2675 E. Flamingo Rd Ste 1 Las Vegas, NV 89121 Phone: (702) 734-9761 Fax: (702) 734-6905 Website: http://www.flamingopetclinic.com/ Hours Mon to Fri – 8:00 am to 5:30 pm Saturday – 8:00 am to 3:30 pm Sunday – Closed Comment: Dr. Kenton Bryan is very knowledgeable and is able to give discounts to 501(c)3 rescues. 7 Days a Week or 24-Hour Emergency Services Animal Emergency Center 3340 E. Patrick Lane Las Vegas, NV 89120 Phone: (702) 457-8050 Website: http://www.lvaec.net/ Comment: If your bunny is not acting normal and it is after hours, holiday or on the weekend, this is a good first place to call. West Flamingo Animal Hospital 5445 W Flamingo Road Las Vegas, NV 89103 Phone: (702) 514-7058 Website: http://www.westflamingo.com/ Mon to Fri – 8:00 am to 10:00 pm Saturday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday – 8:00 am to 5:00 pm Comment: If you need to take you pet in late in the day on a weekday or on a Sunday, this place is good and the only one with extended weekday & Sunday hours. What supplies do I need to own bunnies? As a new bunny owner, you need to have a good bunny supply list. One of the first things new bunny owners don’t realize is that bunnies require a lot of stuff and a lot of space. Setting up a proper bunny habitat can be expensive but also a lot of fun too! Below is our “must have” bunny supply list that you can use.
Also, please see our list of rabbit savvy vets in Las Vegas. A well-informed bunny person makes for a happy house rabbit! *** Source: bunniesmatter.org/faq/
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Amanda Christian is the Operations Manager of Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary. Archives
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