3 Bunnies Rabbit Rescue - Pippin&Pugsly

Pugsly - This adorable white and black eared/eye Hotot mix adult, approx 5-6lbs, is Pippin's mate. He was in better shape than Pippin, and spends much of his time grooming and snuggling with her. Pugsly gets so excited when it is veggie time, he appears to do a little dance of happiness!

Update August 5, 2009: Pippin was recently at the vet having dental care done. During this the vet discovered that Pippin's tongue is twisted (possibly an old injury). Unfortunately there is nothing that can be done, so she will have continual issues with drooling.

Despite this, Pippin is doing better, and happy with all the love that her mate Pugsly gives her.

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This sweet English Spot/Dwarf mix, white and brown spotted, approx 4-5lbs, was surrendered to a CT ACO shelter, along with her mate Pugsly (picture pending). Her former person had become very ill, and could no longer provide for them. they had been at the shelter almost 2 months, before 3 Bunnies became aware of them. Seeing Pippin needed medical attention, 3 Bunnies immediately offered help (the shelter had taken the rabbits to a veterinarian).

As you can see, Pippin had a large area under her chin and neck that is raw and crusted with dried pus. Her front feet had raw areas, and she would only gingerly put weight on them, often curling them under her. She was immediately seen by our vet. Her teeth are mostly nubs (she is an older girl), thus causing her to drool. Pippin was cleaned up, and put on antibiotics, a special skin cream, and pain meds. Two days into treatment, Pippin was eating hay, pellets and chopped up greens. Her neck and feet showed improvement.

Pippin just went for a follow up, and is having to have dental work done for molar spurs. It was also noted that her side and hind leg is missing fur, and we suspect she is pulling out the fur due to hormones, so the vet feels she can not wait to be spayed, which is also being done. Pippin is such a sweet girl, and her mate, Pugsly, takes such wonderful care of her. She has a bit of a long road ahead of her in rehab, but with plenty of TLC and proper vet care, we are optimistic that Pippin's future looks bright!!

Please consider helping Pippin by making a sponsorship donation. Any amount, whether large or small, will make a world of difference to Pippin.

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Pippin

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Special thanks to the following people for helping sponsor Pippin's special needs:

Linda J.
the St.Louis County Neighborhood Preservation Program, in memory of Gwendolyn Phippen, a true rabbit lover.
C. Jayne Phippen-Hunt, in loving memory of Gwendolyn Phippen.
Laurel A. in memory of Gwendolyn Phippen
John and Yvonne G. in memory of Gwendolyn Phippen
James B. and Harriet W. in memory of Gwendolyn Phippen
Carl and Marilyn B. in memory of Gwendolyn Phippen
Laura M. in memory of Gwendolyn Phippen
C. Jayne Phippen-Hunt in memory of Gwendolyn Phippen
Enid L.
A. Franks in loving memory of Rini and Emily
Andrea E.