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Bunny Information

Rabbits are prey animals and frighten easily, they need specialist care from attentive and responsible adult  owners. Responsible ownership requires an understanding of your rabbit’s basic health needs.  Rabbits can suffer from health conditions that are unique to their species. Not all vets specialise in rabbit health, so it is important to find a bunny savvy vet or a vet that is willing to liaise with a bunny savvy vet.

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Vets & Services

We have listed the name of the vets that we are familiar with, however, there may be additional vets at that location who also see rabbits. Rabbits are an "exotic" and not all vets are trained in this species.

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Animal Laws: Rabbits, Hares, Rabbits in Rental Properties

All rabbits are referenced under the Catchment and Land Protection Act in Victoria.  When any rabbit is securely housed in captivity it is no longer part of a wild or feral population.  

Read about pets in rental properties and know your rights! 

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Rabbits & Owners

Rabbits can make fantastic house pets for the family and can live up to 12 years. Please explore if your home is the right environment for a pet rabbit at this time.

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Health Facts about Rabbits

Rabbits are prey animals and can hide illness, owners need to look for signs of altered behaviour.  Important facts and what you need to know about rabbits as pets.

Health Facts about Rabbits
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Rabbits & Animals

Introducing a rabbit to another animal is best done slowly, over a period, in a controlled environment.  A rabbit is a prey species and living with a predator animal can traumatise some rabbits.

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Viruses

Rabbits in Australia are facing the deadly calici and myxomatosis viruses.  Find out more and learn how to protect your bunny.

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Opening Hours

Location

Rabbit Run-Away Orphanage

 

19 Stanley Street,

Olinda, VIC 3788

Tuesday to Saturday 

1-3pm by Appointment

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Ph: 03 9751 1229

E: info@rabbitrunaway.org.au

Volunteer With Us

Volunteer is a great way to help our orphaned rabbits, and meet new people and to extend your understanding of rabbit husbandry and care. Volunteer with us now

Parking on the property is limited. We have a very steep driveway with no turning space.

If you are worried about our steep driveway, please park on the Mt Dandenong Tourist Rd near the Mt Dandenong Hotel, walk past the Vet, turn into Illoura St then left into Stanley St.  Our property is on the left, only a 5 minute walk.

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PLEASE NOTE: There is NO public parking in Stanley St.  Please DO NOT park in resident's driveways or in front of their homes, as this disrupts the neighbours access and parking for their family/visitors.

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