Welcome to the Urban Rabbit Refuge

Hoppy Holidays!

Season’s Greetings All

The Holiday season is upon us and the New Year just around the corner! The greatest gifts are those that come from the heart: this holiday season please think of those who need a hand up, furry and non.

There are many ways you can help those who are in need; the gift of time can be the greatest gift of all. Perhaps you have a neighbour who is not able to walk their dog or get out to pick up food for themselves and their animal companion due to cold and snowy conditions. The local soup kitchen or animal shelter can always use a helping hand with a variety of tasks.

The events of the past year have left many people facing financial hardship, and some are having a hard time feeding their families, including our much beloved furry family members. This year stats are showing abandonment of large dogs has increased due to unexpected financial difficulties. If you are able to spare a few extra dollars, please think of giving a bag of dog, cat, or rabbit food this Holiday Season to someone you know who might not otherwise be able to provide the proper nutrition for their furry family member. Your act of kindness could make the difference in keeping a family together through the tough times and mean one less painful surrender to an animal shelter.

A big THANKS to all of you who make our work at the Sanctuary and the Outreach Program possible, through your donations and sponsorship, and multiple binkies of appreciation for our most dedicated volunteer of 2009, Justin R.

We would like to especially thank our Sponsors: Canadian Pet Connection, Until We Meet Again, and Chartrands YIG Alexandria.

A very special thank you to Dr. Joseph Martinez, "Little Paws Animal Clinic," who has put the hippity back in the hop for many of our rabbits!

The UrbanRabbit would like to wish everybun Peace, Good Health, and Joy this Holiday Season and throughout the New Year!

What We Do

Since November 2005, The Urban Rabbit Refuge has been providing short- and long-term care for rabbits that are considered difficult to place due to illness, injury, and/or behavioural issues. The health of each rabbit is assessed at intake and appropriate medical care is provided. Where health permits, we spay/neuter. At present, we are caring for more than 60 rabbits. When space is available, we take in rabbits that are considered adoptable, spay/neuter, and find them loving forever homes.

Mission Statement

The Urban Rabbit Refuge provides care for abandoned, sick, and/or injured rabbits. In accordance with the highest standards in animal rescue and welfare, we do not breed rabbits. Our primary goals, as determined by our Board of Directors, are:

• to provide permanent shelter and medical care to homeless and rescued rabbits
• to provide temporary assistance to rabbits in need and to those assisting rabbits in need
• to educate our communities about responsible rabbit/animal care