Welcome to the Urban Rabbit Refuge

Spring has sprung!

Hello Folks,

Spring has sprung and the rabbits are raring to run! Let’s make this spring a happy one for everyone, furry and non. Easter is just around the corner and so is the spike of baby bunny purchases. Most bunnies are bought for children who are not able to provide a long-term commitment and care due to their busy, ever-changing lives. Companion rabbits require a commitment of 8 to 12 years; the fact is that most people don’t do enough research before bringing a companion rabbit home. Spay/neuter, diet ,and proper housing are essential to ensure your rabbit lives a happy and healthy life.

Every year thousands of rabbits are abandoned in North America. The lucky ones are brought into shelters where they have a chance of being re-homed; others are left to fend for themselves outside, where most will become victims of prey, starvation, and/or some cruel act of abuse.

Together we can raise the bar for rabbit wellness. Help spread the word this Easter: Don’t give in to bunny impulse shopping - do what’s right and keep on hopping! Visit your local rabbit rescue to find out if a companion rabbit is right for you.

The Urban Rabbit needs your help

Spring is well underway and plans at the Sanctuary are too! We are in desperate need of funding to help us buy the materials to build outdoor rabbit enclosures. We are in a rural area and have many considerations when building the rabbit runs.

After much deliberation we have decided that galvanized fenced dog kennels provide the best protection against predators and are the most versatile. The kennels are 10 x 10 x 6 (feet) and can be joined together to form different sizes of runs. Price per unit is approximately $330; the more we buy the lower the price per unit. Our local builders supply company has been able to offer us this lower pricing.

All the runs will be created to accommodate the different needs of our rabbits. As well, each enclosure will have a herb garden to satisfy the most discriminating of tastes.

Please help us create a safe and healthy environment for our Sanctuary residents. If you would like to donate a complete unit, please contact us and we will provide the details for direct purchases. Every donation counts - collectively, you can help to fund the medical, daily maintenance, and special projects we provide.

Thanks for your support,
Sue
Founder, The Urban Rabbit Refuge

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