Thank you for your interest in this rescue! If you would like to help the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue, please consider sending them any of the items listed below. We will submit your name and email address along with the donation unless you wish to stay anonymous. Please let us know if that is the case. All items can be shipped to Ohio House Rabbit Rescue, 611 Overbrook Drive, Columbus, OH 43214.
Trixie 3-Way Nylon Tunnel
JR Farm Hay Tunnel
Trixie Grass Mat
JR Farm Herbal Garden Mix
Trixie Willow Sticks
Karlie Rody Brain Train Roll
Karlie Rody Snack Roll
Trixie Snack Board
Trixie Grass Ball with Bell
Karlie Rody Brain Train Cube
Karlie Rody Brain Train Board
About the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue
Our Mission
The mission of Ohio House Rabbit Rescue is to establish and operate a Center for rescued abandoned pet rabbits, offer a robust adoption program, and provide educational resources and programming on the proper care of rabbits as indoor companions.
Our Vision
Ohio House Rabbit Rescue envisions a community where all pet rabbits live indoors as companions and have access to a proper diet, habitat, and regular veterinary care for the duration of their life.
Our Organization
Ohio House Rabbit Rescue (OHRR) was founded in 2009 when longtime rabbit owner, Beverly May, saw the need for a rabbit-specific rescue in Central Ohio. After rescuing nine abandoned rabbits, May realized that not all domestic rabbits in the community were as lucky. In fact, every year in Central Ohio alone, over 900 rabbits are offered for surrender at animal shelters or rescues that are already at full capacity. Rabbits not placed in a shelter are frequently released outdoors, which is a death sentence for the fragile prey animal.
OHRR seeks a solution to this animal welfare problem by establishing and operating the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue Center, a facility that will provide temporary housing and care for 25-30 rabbits at a time. Until the Center is established, OHRR is helping rabbits and their owners through educational programming, veterinary referral services, and Low-Cost Spay/Neuter programs. OHRR also has an active network of foster homes to temporarily house rabbits until we can place them in a loving, forever home.
2012 Accomplishments
In 2012, the OHRR has accomplished the following:
- Increased our adoptions to 29 rabbits and rescued 41 rabbits.
- Implemented the Fix-a-Bun (FAB) Program- the first Low-Cost Spay/Neuter program specifically for rabbit owners in Ohio.
- Held the Second Annual Midwest BunFest and increased attendance from 200 to 375.
- Successfully hosted the first Run Your Buns Off 5K and Little Hopper Fun Run/Walk with over 120 participants.
- Hosted numerous adoption events at local pet supply stories to raise awareness about rabbit care.
- Initiated the first Ohio House Rabbit Rescue Annual Appeal.
Looking to the Future
Throughout 2013, OHRR is working to:
- Purchase a facility to serve as a rescue, adoption and education center for rescued rabbits, funded through a Capital Campaign.
- Open the Ohio House Rabbit Rescue Hop Shop- a rabbit supply store.
- Increase our adoptions to 45 rabbits and rescue 60 rabbits.
- Establish a team of Adoption Event volunteers to increase the number of adoption events per month.
- Increase OHRR participation in local events and festivals to enhance our presence in the community.