Saturday, June 7, 2008
Roger Visits a Vet!
So after finding some dozen or more eggs on Roger a few days ago, I contacted all my rabbit friends to get advice on anything about eggs that were on Roger. I managed to remove them by hand and wanted to go to the vet just to see if i was able to remove the eggs completely. However, my parents refuses to bring him to the vet, pretty convinced that I was able to remove all of them, they believe that taking him to a vet is just waste of money. So then a Rabbitmatch Super Heronie came to rescue me. Inge, from Rabbitmatch, contacted me and wanted to help me with Roger. I am very thankful for her to care about Roger and also paying for the vet bill!!! THANK YOU INGE!!! You are very kind-hearted! =] Anyways, we took Roger to Long Beach Animal Hospital and he received a full check up. He seemed fine and luckily, there were NO eggs! YAY!!! He got his butt shaved also and got some ointment for the urine scald he was suffering through. He also had his fecals tested for any parasites and the results came NEGATIVE!!! The vet before, the Redwood Animal Hospital, was a HORRIBLE one and i advise you NOT to go. They asked me if Roger vomited and all these stupid questions rabbits CANNOT DO!!! Anyway, things went well and im very exicted for Roger's future! =]
Tuesday, June 3, 2008
The Story Behind Roger's Cadillac Cart... (from Rabbitmatch.org's June Newsletter)
Bunderful Bun: MURPHY
Murphy loved to sit with his humans and watch the sunset while sharing his favorite snack: strawberry cheerios!
Here is his story as told by Jeannie and Jeanette, it touched our hearts...
"Murphy's story began early fall of 2003 when he and 2 other Flemish Giant brothers were accepted by Heartland.
He was the smallest of the three and we estimated his age to be about a year old. That first week at Heartland was great fun for him as we gave the three boys free range privileges in the yard.
Late in the afternoon one day Murphy was out running in the yard where I was working. I happened to be watching as he did a binky and then slumped to the ground, crying out. He was dragging himself across the driveway with his front legs and I knew he was in deep trouble.
I immediately put him in the car and drove across town to our most trusted bunny savvy vet, Dr. Smith, who gave him an injection to minimize the swelling. The x-rays revealed a broken back. Dr. Smith said he had a 50/50 chance.
She said his skeletal structure was especially light, and that she suspected he sat in a breeder's cage most of his growing phase, which greatly weakened his bones.
His recovery is a long story and as you can imagine a very emotional one for us. I will condense it greatly in saying Murphy became such a part of our lives that when he was gone it was very hard to adjust to life without him.
Because of his paralysis he had to be with me 24/7. For him to survive it was necessary to express his bladder several times a day. If not he would have developed painful bladder infections and/or bladder sludge and stones.
When I had to run errands I placed him in a laundry basket with his blanket and put him in the seat next to me. He watched out the car window with interest and often brought smiles and laughter from the other travelers on the road.
It was a ritual for Murphy and I to watch the sunrise and snack on strawberry cheerios in the play yard. How he loved strawberry cheerios and being out in the yard.
At one point we were encouraged by what appeared to be some developing strength in his back legs and even some movement of his toes. Getting around in the play yard was no problem for him. He just pulled himself forward with his front legs.
Thanks to some very generous donors we were able to purchase a cart for Murphy. We had just introduced him to the cart, and we were so hopeful......
But, alas it was not to be.
He went on across the bridge unexpectedly not long after we got the cart. It took a long time for us to be able to go down the cereal aisle of the grocery store and not cry when we passed the strawberry cheerios section.
We are pleased to offer Murphy's cart to a fellow bunny in need. We truly hope it helps Roger. "
It is thanks to him and the generous people at Heartland Rabbit Rescue, that Roger from our previous newsletter will get his cart!!
A big noserub to Murphy...you're in our hearts and minds!
Murphy loved to sit with his humans and watch the sunset while sharing his favorite snack: strawberry cheerios!
Here is his story as told by Jeannie and Jeanette, it touched our hearts...
"Murphy's story began early fall of 2003 when he and 2 other Flemish Giant brothers were accepted by Heartland.
He was the smallest of the three and we estimated his age to be about a year old. That first week at Heartland was great fun for him as we gave the three boys free range privileges in the yard.
Late in the afternoon one day Murphy was out running in the yard where I was working. I happened to be watching as he did a binky and then slumped to the ground, crying out. He was dragging himself across the driveway with his front legs and I knew he was in deep trouble.
I immediately put him in the car and drove across town to our most trusted bunny savvy vet, Dr. Smith, who gave him an injection to minimize the swelling. The x-rays revealed a broken back. Dr. Smith said he had a 50/50 chance.
She said his skeletal structure was especially light, and that she suspected he sat in a breeder's cage most of his growing phase, which greatly weakened his bones.
His recovery is a long story and as you can imagine a very emotional one for us. I will condense it greatly in saying Murphy became such a part of our lives that when he was gone it was very hard to adjust to life without him.
Because of his paralysis he had to be with me 24/7. For him to survive it was necessary to express his bladder several times a day. If not he would have developed painful bladder infections and/or bladder sludge and stones.
When I had to run errands I placed him in a laundry basket with his blanket and put him in the seat next to me. He watched out the car window with interest and often brought smiles and laughter from the other travelers on the road.
It was a ritual for Murphy and I to watch the sunrise and snack on strawberry cheerios in the play yard. How he loved strawberry cheerios and being out in the yard.
At one point we were encouraged by what appeared to be some developing strength in his back legs and even some movement of his toes. Getting around in the play yard was no problem for him. He just pulled himself forward with his front legs.
Thanks to some very generous donors we were able to purchase a cart for Murphy. We had just introduced him to the cart, and we were so hopeful......
But, alas it was not to be.
He went on across the bridge unexpectedly not long after we got the cart. It took a long time for us to be able to go down the cereal aisle of the grocery store and not cry when we passed the strawberry cheerios section.
We are pleased to offer Murphy's cart to a fellow bunny in need. We truly hope it helps Roger. "
It is thanks to him and the generous people at Heartland Rabbit Rescue, that Roger from our previous newsletter will get his cart!!
A big noserub to Murphy...you're in our hearts and minds!
Sunday, May 25, 2008
What Kind of House Rabbit Are You?
Awwww... you're the epitome of cute. (photo: Haley)
The Snuggle Bunny | 94% | ||
The Toys-R-Us Kid | 69% | ||
The Digger | 63% | ||
King of the House | 56% | ||
The Athlete | 38% | ||
The Chewer | 25% |
Thursday, May 22, 2008
Wheels for Roger... (from Rabbitmatch.org's Bunspace.com Blog)
We just had to do Something to thank some Very Wonderful Bunny Humans.
This is the story of Roger getting his wheels.
Months and months ago our rescue, RabbitMatch.org, heard about a young man, Shoji,in the Los Angeles area and a rabbit he found in his yard. Shoji named him Roger and has cared for him ever since. Roger is paralyzed. And Shoji is a Remarkable Bunny Human.
Here's a link to pics of Roger: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fashogee/
So. Our newsletter editor remembered Shoji and his pal and decided to put them in our newsletter for May 2008. Would anyone out there be able or willing to help Roger get his Very Own Set of Wheels?
We didn't wait long! Jeannie and Jeanette from Heartland Rabbit Rescue in Blanchard, Oklahoma called the next morning..."We have a K9Cart that belonged to our handsome bun, Murphy. We think Roger would be perfect for Murphy's 'cadillac cart'." Murphy was their love and crossed the rainbow bridge awhile ago. See a picture of Murph here, http://www.heartlandrabbitrescue.org/ , right in the middle of Heartland's front page.
Today, that cadillac arrived in Los Angeles. : ) Here's a pic: http://rabbitmatchdotorg.blogspot.com/
Our fairy godmother editor will help Shoji and Roger practice his new mobile persona -- Go Speedracer! Go! Ahem.
We just want to thump our thanks to Jeannie, Jeanette and Heartland for making a dream possible for a lucky bun and his human.
From all the rabbits (and all us humans) at RabbitMatch: We love bunny people!
This is the story of Roger getting his wheels.
Months and months ago our rescue, RabbitMatch.org, heard about a young man, Shoji,in the Los Angeles area and a rabbit he found in his yard. Shoji named him Roger and has cared for him ever since. Roger is paralyzed. And Shoji is a Remarkable Bunny Human.
Here's a link to pics of Roger: http://www.flickr.com/photos/fashogee/
So. Our newsletter editor remembered Shoji and his pal and decided to put them in our newsletter for May 2008. Would anyone out there be able or willing to help Roger get his Very Own Set of Wheels?
We didn't wait long! Jeannie and Jeanette from Heartland Rabbit Rescue in Blanchard, Oklahoma called the next morning..."We have a K9Cart that belonged to our handsome bun, Murphy. We think Roger would be perfect for Murphy's 'cadillac cart'." Murphy was their love and crossed the rainbow bridge awhile ago. See a picture of Murph here, http://www.heartlandrabbitrescue.org/ , right in the middle of Heartland's front page.
Today, that cadillac arrived in Los Angeles. : ) Here's a pic: http://rabbitmatchdotorg.blogspot.com/
Our fairy godmother editor will help Shoji and Roger practice his new mobile persona -- Go Speedracer! Go! Ahem.
We just want to thump our thanks to Jeannie, Jeanette and Heartland for making a dream possible for a lucky bun and his human.
From all the rabbits (and all us humans) at RabbitMatch: We love bunny people!
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Roger's Cadillac Cart (from Rabbitmatch.org's Blog)
Here's a picture of Roger (on the left) who needed wheels.
This is a picture of Heartland Rabbit Rescue's business card, featuring MURPHY, who's super wheels have been given to Roger.
Here's a pic of the Cadillac Cart Roger will be running around in very soon.
Yay!!!
This is a picture of Heartland Rabbit Rescue's business card, featuring MURPHY, who's super wheels have been given to Roger.
Here's a pic of the Cadillac Cart Roger will be running around in very soon.
Yay!!!
Monday, May 19, 2008
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Roger's Article on RabbitMatch.org's May Newsletter!
Bunderful News!
Heart-warming: The story of Shoji and Roger:
Here's the story of Roger, a bun paralyzed from the waist down, who was left on Shoji's lawn one day. Knowing nothing about bunnies, let alone a disabled one, he quickly transformed into a loving, caring and nurturing bunny parent. Shoji isa dance major and cares for Roger all by himself, even diapering him and exercising his hind legs!When you see these pics, you can just feel the love...Here at Rabbitmatch, we would like for Roger to get a cart so he can hop with his bunny girlfriend in the garden...Should you want to help Roger and Shoji, you can at our Paypal account using the message: ROGER. Thank you!
Heart-warming: The story of Shoji and Roger:
Here's the story of Roger, a bun paralyzed from the waist down, who was left on Shoji's lawn one day. Knowing nothing about bunnies, let alone a disabled one, he quickly transformed into a loving, caring and nurturing bunny parent. Shoji isa dance major and cares for Roger all by himself, even diapering him and exercising his hind legs!When you see these pics, you can just feel the love...Here at Rabbitmatch, we would like for Roger to get a cart so he can hop with his bunny girlfriend in the garden...Should you want to help Roger and Shoji, you can at our Paypal account using the message: ROGER. Thank you!
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