MAY 8, 2012, Woburn, MA—The House Rabbit Network (HRN) was the recipient of an emergency relief grant from PetSmart Charities® in the amount of $4,890. This generous emergency relief grant will help HRN provide care for the 91 rabbits rescued from a large-scale hoarding situation in Lempster, NH, last year and the 13 babies born in the aftermath.
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The rabbits were found living in a dark shed with urine and feces piled high on the floors. They were thirsty and plagued with numerous injuries and parasites. Despite this, the bunnies have been remarkably resilient. They are sweet, gentle bunnies still in need of good homes.
The PetSmart Charities grant will help HRN provide sterilizations for the rabbits, medical care for several sick and injured rabbits, and food and other supplies for their continued care. Of the 104 rabbits rescued, 32 have been placed in area shelters for adoption; 72 rabbits went to HRN foster homes. Most are still available for adoption through HRN and are waiting for loving permanent homes.
HRN is an all-volunteer 501(c)3 organization specializing in rabbit education and adoption in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut. Volunteers are always needed and donations to care for the rabbits are always appreciated. For more information on adopting rabbits or volunteer opportunities, contact HRN at either 781- 431-1211 or info@rabbitnetwork.org. To make a donation, send your support to HRN P.O. Box 2602 Woburn, MA 01888.
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The House Rabbit Network
The House Rabbit Network is a Massachusetts-based 501 ©3 non-profit, all-volunteer organization dedicated to saving and adopting out unwanted bunnies and educating the public about rabbits. HRN provides rabbit education and adoption in Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Vermont, and Connecticut.
About PetSmart Charities
Established in 1994, PetSmart Charities, Inc. is an independent, nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization that creates and supports programs that save the lives of homeless pets, raise awareness of companion animal welfare issues and promote healthy relationships between people and pets. The largest funder of animal-welfare efforts in North America, PetSmart Charities has provided more than $165 million in grants and programs benefiting animal-welfare organizations and has helped save the lives of nearly 5 million pets through its in-store adoption program. To learn more about how PetSmart Charities is working toward its vision of a lifelong, loving home for every pet, visit petsmartcharities.org or call 1-800-423-PETS (7387).
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