Update October 2010: John Henry is doing well and now has a girlfriend, Peaches. She is a beautiful Angora. John Henry has not had anymore tumor trouble, but does get an eye infection at times, and still has a ever so slight headtilt. Having Peaches by his side has helped. They do love each other so.

Update: John Henry is doing much better. His side has now fully healed with all his fur growing back. The tumor was not cancerous, but we are watching some small skin areas on his neck for any changes. John Henry does have an ever so slight tilt, which is due to the ear infection he had. This too is being watched for any signs of a new infection. John Henry has put on weight (maybe a bit to plump!) and at times will do silly little dances.

This adorable Chinchilla Netherland Dwarf mix, 4 years old and 3-4lbs was taken in from a CT shelter. He started to develop a lump on his neck while at the shelter, so they put him on some antibiotics, Seeing that it was not helping and the lump was getting larger, the shelter took his mate away, and adopted her out. After some time, it was decided that no further medical care would be given, and John Henry was given 5 days to find placement. 3 Bunnies was contacted, and took him in.

Once at our vet, John Henry was diagnosed with an ear infection (we noticed a slight head tilt), for which he is being treated. The mass down his neck was removed, and a biopsy was done. We are waiting to hear if it is a fat tumor or some form of cancer.

Despite what John Henry has been through, he is a sweet, adorable little guy, with a spunky personality. He thinks nothing of jumping right up on your lap and making himself right at home, even deciding to dig at and rearrange your clothes to his liking. Always curious and alert, John Henry does enjoy snuggling up in your neck.

NOTE: We anxiously await to hear the biopsy results, while John Henry heals from his surgery. He will need follow up medical care, to monitor his incision, and ear infection (thankfully caught early). John Henry is up for sponsorship, to help get him through this rough time.

Thanks for reading!!
John Henry