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Rabbits and other Animals

The Orphanage is of the opinion that rabbits and dogs must never be left together unsupervised. Rabbits stress easily as they are prey animals, and the stress of being around a predator may cause a “flight” response, to which a dog, with its natural predator instinct, may give chase and a tragedy could result. Rabbits and Guinea pigs also should not be housed together. Find out why in our articles:

A rabbit and a Dog

Rabbits and Dogs

Rabbit Runaway Orphanage has had many rabbits come into its care after the dog has been “playing” with the rabbit... sadly the rabbits have all died from their injuries.

Rabbits and Dogs
A Rabbit and a Guinea Pig

Rabbits and Guinea Pigs

Why guinea pigs and rabbits should not be housed together? Rabbits and guinea pigs need different foods to meet their different dietary requirements...

Rabbits and Guinea Pigs
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Rabbits and other Rabbits

All animals are happier with their own species.  However, they do not all like each other. A bonded pair will groom each cuddle together and be best friends. They also offer emotional support to each other.  Find out what is involved in bonding.

Bonding a Rabbit
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A picture of Lara, a bunny, in a hind leg harness

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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