Hello. It's Belinda.
The countdown is on. It's two weeks until Midwest BunFest in Columbus, Ohio.
Sunday, Oct. 26.
Are you going?
I went a few years ago. It was a lot of fun.
I got to stay at the hotel.
"Hello, room service?
I'd like to order three more pillows."
Just kidding.
One of the best parts of Midwest BunFest is the education sessions.
Here's the "lineup" this year.
Hare-Raising Issues: Understanding and Treating Rabbit Ear Infections
Presented by Nicholas Jew, DVM, MedVet Hilliard
Dr. Jew will cover how to know when there's an ear-related problem and what to expect at the vet.
Dental Issues in House Rabbits - and How They Can Be Treated
Presented by Susan L. Borders, DVM, Animal Hospital of Pataskala
Learn how to recognize if your rabbit has a dental problem, such as fractured teeth, abscesses, and bite abnormalities.
Digestive Issues You Absolutely Should Know About – GI Stasis and Bloat
Presented by McKenzie Livengood, DVM, DABVP (Avian), MedVet Hilliard
If your rabbit stops eating, it is very important to get your pet to a veterinarian immediately. This talk covers GI stasis and bloat—the signs to watch for, treatment options, and ways to prevent these problems.
Fluffy or Fat? Unraveling the Health Hazards of Obesity in Rabbits
Presented by Nicholas Jew, DVM, MedVet Hilliard
This session will describe the most common health risks, consequences, and strategies for treatment and prevention of obesity in bunnies.
Best Friends Forever: Bonding Rabbits
Presented by Karen Winsted and Ryan Terebesi, Rabbit Expert Volunteers, Columbus Humane and OHRR
Learn the do’s and don’ts of rabbit bonding, from arranging and chaperoning their first dates to determining when your rabbits can safely move in together.
All I can say about these educational sessions is "wow."
I wish I could go to all of them.
Another fun part of Midwest BunFest is meeting all the A+ humans from rabbit rescues around the US.
Be sure to stop by and "chat" about rabbitty topics with these 2025 Midwest BunFest Rescue Partners:
Ohio House Rabbit Rescue is a non-profit, founded in 2009 in Columbus, OH. Their mission is to rescue abandoned pet rabbits, offer a robust adoption program through the Ohio House Rabbit Adoption Center, and provide educational resources on the proper care of rabbits as indoor companions.
They also host Midwest BunFest every year. Be sure to stop by their tables and tell them "way to go!"
A Home for EveryBunny is a non-profit foster-based rescue, and the only exclusive house rabbit rescue in Iowa.
Buckeye House Rabbit Society is a chapter of the national House Rabbit Society, serving Ohio since 1997.
www.facebook.com/bunniesonboard
Bunnies on Board is an independent animal transport with emphasis on rabbits. They transport all types of animals from rescues and shelters to their furever homes with little or no cost to the organizations.
Columbus House Rabbit Society is an all-volunteer non-profit formed in 2002 as an official chapter of the international House Rabbit Society.
Columbus Humane has been helping animals in need and advocating for their welfare since 1883. Their new Essential Care Center offers help with pet food and low-cost veterinary care.
Do you remember Jack in the Bag? His humans have started a rescue called Destiny's Safe Haven, located in central West Virginia.
Dolly's Dream Home Rabbit Rescue
Dolly’s Dream Home Rabbit Rescue is a licensed, foster-based, non-profit rabbit rescue in St. Louis, Missouri.
E.A.R.S. - Erie Area Rabbit Society & Rescue
Established in 2013, Erie Area Rabbit Society and Rescue, or simply “EARS”, has cared for hundreds of domestic rabbits from various backgrounds in Erie County, PA, and beyond.
F5RS - Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, & Feathered Friends Rescue & Sanctuary
Frisky Ferrets, Fuzzies, & Feathered Friends Rescue & Sanctuary is located in North Lima, OH. These nice humans promote the idea that all life deserves love and proper care.
Friends of Rabbits (FoR) is a non-profit, 501(c)3 organization founded in 1997. Today, it's the largest domestic rabbit rescue in Washington DC, Maryland and Virginia.
Since 1995, Great Lakes Rabbit Sanctuary (GLRS) in southeast Michigan has provided a safe haven for abandoned, abused, and neglected rabbits from all across Michigan and, when possible, from other areas of the United States.
Humane Society of Greater Dayton
The Humane Society of Greater Dayton began in 1902 and is the largest, most-established animal welfare agency to care for all types of animals in the Miami Valley.
Indiana House Rabbit Society is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to improving the lives of domestic rabbits in the state of Indiana.
Missouri House Rabbit Rescue
Missouri House Rabbit Rescue (formerly House Rabbit Society of Missouri) has been active in the St. Louis metropolitan area, eastern Missouri, and southwestern Illinois region for 27 years.
www.facebook.com/people/Operation-Obi/61565974432545/#
Operation Obi is a foster-based rabbit rescue in Pittsburgh, PA, focused primarily on field rescues and the rehabilitation of domestic rabbits who are abandoned outside.
Through comprehensive education, spreading awareness, and steadfast advocacy, Saving Rabbits is crafting a brighter future for every bunny.
The goal of Save the Buns is to provide sanctuary or adoption to rabbits who have been or are intended to be used in animal experimentation. They also work to promote alternative methods in place of animal use in research and testing. |
Snickerdoodles’ Rabbit Rescue is a foster-based rescue with foster homes in Stark, Lorain, Cuyahoga and Portage counties in Ohio. They also
offer pet loss support groups.
Well that's all I can fit into this blog.
If you go to Midwest BunFest, be sure to stop by the Small Pet Select table. Pick up some free samples and say hi to the team.
I assume I'll be stuck at home with the petsitter again.
"No comment."
Sincerely,
Belinda
Spokesrabbit, Small Pet Select
Inventor of the First Chew holiday
Word for 2025: "Ask"
Belinda@smallpetselect.com
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