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Rabbit Run-Away Orphanage
Victoria's First No Kill Pet Rabbit Rescue
The Official Chapter of the House Rabbit Society Australia
Name: Rabbit Run-Away Orphanage Inc.
Bank: Bendigo Bank
BSB: 633-000
Acc No: 150-845-444



OPENING HOURS
Tues to Sat by appointment only
CLOSED Sun & Mon

Facts About Rabbits
Rabbits are delicate, affectionate and lovable creatures that can bond with their owners and the right companion rabbit. They can be toilet trained and are clean, quiet animals. Their behaviour changes as they grow from babies to adults. With a quiet home away from predators, the correct diet and a regular check-up from a bunny savvy vet, indoor rabbits can live to 12 years of age.

Mites
Bunnies can get mites, but they mainly get fleas if they are in contact with a flea infected animal. Mites can manifest in the ears or elsewhere on the body and is often referred to as walking dandruff. Never treat with mite spray from pet shops. It is important to get the correct diagnosis and medication for your bunny and DO NOT self diagnose. Never give medication suggested by pet shops or on the Internet without checking with your vet. Dog and cat medication is not always suitable for rabbits.

Desexing
Male bunnies can be desexed at about 12 weeks old or as soon as the testicles drop (please check with your bunny savvy vet). Female bunnies can be desexed from 5 to 8 months of age (please check with your bunny savvy vet). Desexing your bunny will prevent cancers in the females, and calm temperaments and aggressive behaviour and stop urine spraying in the males. Do not attempt to bond a bunny that is not desexed.
Did you know we desex every bunny before rehoming them. Support us by gifting a bun a virtual gift.

Vaccinations
Bunnies can be vaccinated from 10 weeks old and a booster administered within a month to protect them from the deadly calici virus. Vaccinations should then be administered annually. Unfortunately, there is no vaccination available in Australia to protect pet rabbits against the lethal myxomatosis virus.
Allow the vaccine for Myxomatosis for desexed pet rabbits in Australia. Please download the petition, collect signatures and return to the Orphanage.

Important Bunny Health Dates
Calici Virus Vaccination: It can be administered from 10 weeks old, a booster within 4 weeks of the first vaccination, then followed by 6 monthly vaccinations.
Desexing: Males: 12 weeks old or as soon as the testicles drop. Females: 5 to 8 months old (check with your bunny savvy vet.)
General: Regular checkups for diet advise, nail trim, teeth check, mites and general health with your bunny savvy vet.

Rabbit Nature
Please refer to our information sheets and links on this site for more detail about rabbit health. Rabbits are delicate, affectionate and lovable creatures that can bond with their owners and the right companion rabbit. They can be toilet trained and are clean, quiet animals. Their behaviour changes as they grow from babies to adults. With a quiet home away from predators, the correct diet and a regular check-up from a bunny savvy vet, indoor rabbits can live to 12 years of age.
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