House Rabbit Connection, Inc.

Marlene Wilhelm and Dana Gillin visited Scot Haney on WFSB’s Better Connecticut on April 1, 2010 and discussed why parents should not include rabbits in Easter baskets. Rabbits can live 14 years and potential owners should be prepared for taking care of the entire lifespan of the pet. Beckett was a frisky bunny with his [...]

For all of you who need a happy and hopeful story for the holiday season, read this story about how a woman fled her abusive husband with nothing but her rabbit named Ruby Angel. That rabbit helped the woman get through probably the worst time of her life. Ruby Sue is now in foster care, [...]

Download or listen to Hopline, episode 7: Flyer packs spread rabbit education. Posting a flyer is one of the easiest ways you can help house rabbits and the House Rabbit Connection. Community bulletin boards are still a great resource for education and interest. In this episode of Hopline, we share the story of how Jean [...]

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Download or listen to Hopline, episode 6: Second opinions from vets. Obtaining a second opinion is not an adversarial move and shouldn’t be made into one. Your veterinarian may appreciate the help with a difficult case and may learn a different approach or treatment for your rabbit’s condition. When should you request a second opinion [...]

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If you’re an early bird and a proficient planner, you may be thinking to yourself, “Wouldn’t a rabbit be a great gift for my kids this holiday season?!” We discourage this kind of decision because most bunnies that are given as gifts during the holidays (whether it be December or Eastertime) are given up shortly [...]

Download or listen to Hopline, episode 5: How herbs can help rabbits’ health. Pat Franklin, an HRC member, wrote this podcast in memory of her Sweet Pea. Learn how herbs helped her dutch house rabbit and what the herbalist, Deb Hoyt, needed in order to make remedies that helped Sweet Pea live a long and [...]

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Download or listen to Hopline, episode 4: When to call the vet. Many house rabbit owners wonder under conditions would warrant a vet visit. Dr. Paul Chase, DVM, lists the 11 conditions (other than regular annual checkups) under which emergency veterinary care should be sought. These 11 conditions are: Hemorrhage Lack of appetite Pain Abnormal [...]

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Download or listen toHopline, episode 3: Spread the Word about House Rabbits. A letter from a student prompted Deb Young, HRC’s Education Chair, to write this treatise on how to spread the word that rabbits belong inside the home, not in hutches outdoors. This podcast gives great advice on how students can help house rabbits [...]

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Download or listen to Hopline, episode 2: Cancer in Rabbits — Know the early warning signs. Dr. Paul Chace, DVM, wrote this podcast to inform rabbit caregivers what to look for if they suspect cancer has infected their pets. This podcast explains that cancer may be an underlying cause of growths, decreased appetite, strange odors, [...]

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Download or listen to Hopline, episode 1: A Hairy Situation — How To Groom Your Angora Rabbit. Grooming all house rabbits takes a bit of time, but angoras require daily brushing. Listen to this podcast to learn how to clip and comb the tresses of your angora. Good for your bunny (less hair ingested), good [...]

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