Lionhead Rabbits Available for Adoption

The dumped rabbit crisis is officially out of control.

We were in the middle of celebrating a 9 year old’s birthday party at Dolly’s - cake, balloons, kids learning how to properly pet a rabbit - when two separate dumped bunny calls came in.

Two.

During a birthday party.

Our director left the party, rescued Baconator, and before she was even back, we deployed our volunteer rescue team for bunny number two. Hawks were circling overhead. If you’ve ever seen that shadow pass over a loose domestic rabbit, you know how urgent it is.

Speed mattered.

And now, meet Dolly’s newest friend: Cheese Whiz.

Yes, he is named after the emergency Cheese Whiz we keep at the store for late night dinners and “we forgot to eat today” lunches. It felt appropriate.

We think he’s about a year old, maybe a bit younger. He is shockingly friendly for a rabbit who’s been surviving outside for at least a month, according to neighbors. A whole month dodging predators, weather, cars, and humans.

He appears to be either double cryptorchid or already neutered. Double cryptorchid means both testicles failed to descend into the scrotum, which happens sometimes in male rabbits. If that’s the case, he’ll need a more specialized neuter surgery because the testicles remain in the abdomen. If he’s already neutered, we’ll confirm that too. Our vet will sort it out, but he was over being examined.

What we can confirm is this: he’s sweet. Very sweet. Whoever dumped him sucks.

We cannot wrap our heads around it.

Two dumped rabbits in one afternoon. During a child’s birthday party. This is not rare anymore. It’s constant.

If you’d like to help us cover his vetting, we would be so grateful. Rescues like this are urgent and expensive: http://dollysdreamhome.org/donate

Cheese Whiz is safe tonight…but there are more out there.

The Lionhead rabbit breed is known for its distinctive mane of wool encircling its head, resembling that of a lion. Characterized by their small size, charming demeanor, and playful nature, Lionheads make excellent pets for both families and individuals alike. These rabbits come in a wide range of colors and patterns, with their distinguishing feature being the wool mane that requires regular grooming. With their friendly and social personalities, Lionhead rabbits are popular among rabbit enthusiasts seeking a lovable and unique companion.

We rescue abandoned, neglected, and injured rabbits then place in foster homes to ensure proper medical and daily care standards...