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For more information, contact Suzanne Trayhan, suzanne@rabbitnetwork.org

 

‘Feb 15, 2024 Westford, MA – House Rabbit Network is pleased to announce that it was awarded $20,000 by the Felicia Rose Grant Program to assist with general operating costs of food, bedding and enrichment at the shelter located in Westford, MA. 

“We are thrilled to have been selected as a recipient of these funds to help us cover the costs required to care for the more than 80 adoptable rabbits currently in our care.” said Suzanne Trayhan, president. 

House Rabbit Network appreciates this recognition as a testament to the impact the organization has in helping rabbits in need. House Rabbit Network provides shelter, food, medical care and pre-adoption spaying and neutering for rabbits awaiting permanent adoption.

 

About the House Rabbit Network:

The House Rabbit Network is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer organization. We are dedicated to saving and adopting out bunnies in need and educating the public about rabbits, placing an average of 400-500 rabbits each year into loving indoor homes. Donations of any amount are always welcome and are used to support our efforts to find loving, forever homes for each and every bunny. Volunteers are needed too. Thank you for your continued support. You can connect with our rabbit community by visiting www.rabbitnetwork.org or following us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

About the Felicia Rose Grant Program:
The Felicia Rose Grant Program is a program available through the Cummings Foundation with a mission to support animal welfare nonprofits that work to strengthen the human-animal bond, promote respect for and kindness toward animals and help animals in need through sheltering, adoption, education and medical care. 

 

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

For more information, contact Suzanne Trayhan, suzanne@rabbitnetwork.org

‘Jan 16, 2024 Westford, MA – House Rabbit Network is pleased to announce that it has begun hosting vaccine clinics to protect rabbits from Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHD), a highly contagious and fatal virus that can affect both wild and domestic rabbits. RHD is spread through direct or indirect contact with an infected rabbit, or through contaminated food, water, and insects that may have interacted with an infected rabbit.

At this time there has not been a reported case of RHD in Massachusetts, but there have been two confirmed cases in domestic rabbits in nearby states. “We expect local cases to increase as the disease spreads in wild populations and were relieved to learn of the vaccine’s authorization recently granted in Massachusetts” said Suzanne Trayhan, Executive Director of the House Rabbit Network; “We recommend all rabbits receive the vaccination as soon as possible to prevent spread of the disease.” To schedule an appointment to have your rabbit vaccinated, please visit the House Rabbit Network website.

Besides vaccination, the risk of contracting RHD can be reduced by limiting exposure of domestic rabbits to sources of infection including other domestic or wild rabbits, rabbit excrement or items other rabbits have used such as toys, bowls, food and water.

Symptoms of RHD may include loss of appetite, lethargy, high fever, seizures, jaundice, bleeding from the nose, mouth, or rectum, difficulty breathing, and sudden death. If you suspect a case of RHD in a domestic rabbit, please notify your veterinarian IMMEDIATELY. Do not bring your rabbit into their office, wait for their instructions.  If you suspect a case of RHD in a wild rabbit, please notify your veterinarian and your state wildlife officials (Massachusetts- http://www.mass.gov/orgs/department-of-fish-and-game).  

About the vaccine:

The RHDV2 vaccine made by Medgene is still classified as experimental but was granted Emergency Use Authorization by the US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Center for Veterinary Biologics (CVB) in September 2021. That Emergency Use Authorization has now been granted in Massachusetts to combat the likely possibility of the disease spreading. To achieve maximum protection, rabbits should receive two doses of the vaccine, including a booster administered 21 days following the initial dose. 

About the House Rabbit Network:

The House Rabbit Network is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer organization. We are dedicated to saving and adopting out bunnies in need and educating the public about rabbits, placing an average of 400-500 rabbits each year into loving indoor homes. Donations of any amount are always welcome and are used to support our efforts to find loving, forever homes for each and every bunny. Volunteers are needed too. Thank you for your continued support. You can connect with our rabbit community by visiting www.rabbitnetwork.org or following us on Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.

About Medgene Labs:

Medgene Labs is the world’s leading Immunological Services ProviderTM. As an Immunological Services Provider, Medgene Labs monitors the production environment for new viruses, continuously updates its virus sequence and vaccine construct bank to rapidly address health risks, and serologically monitors animals for vaccine effectiveness. Medgene Labs provides these immunological services to its ISPRIME® community of animal owners and their veterinarians in support of delivering consistent and reliable health management tools. 

 

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For more information, contact Suzanne Trayhan, suzanne@rabbitnetwork.org.

‘Dec 1, 2023 Westford, MA – House Rabbit Network is pleased to announce that it was selected by Oxbow Animal Health to receive a 2023 Rescue Grant. $5,000 in grant funds was awarded to assist with general operating costs of food, bedding, and enrichment at the shelter located in Westford, MA. 

“Winning this Oxbow grant will allow us to provide our shelter rabbits with high-quality pellets to improve the health of our bunnies.” said Suzanne Trayhan, president. 

House Rabbit Network was one of twelve organizations nationally that received funding from Oxbow and the only New England-based organization to be awarded.

House Rabbit Network provides shelter, food, medical care, and pre-adoption spaying and neutering for rabbits awaiting permanent adoption.

 

About the House Rabbit Network:

The House Rabbit Network is a Massachusetts-based 501(c)(3) non-profit, all-volunteer organization. We are dedicated to saving and adopting out bunnies in need and educating the public about rabbits, placing an average of 400-500 rabbits each year into loving indoor homes. Donations of any amount are always welcome and are used to support our efforts to find loving, forever homes for each and every bunny. Volunteers are needed too. Thank you for your continued support. You can connect with our rabbit community by visiting www.rabbitnetwork.org or following us on Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.

About Oxbow’s KINDSWELL Rescue Program:
Through our KINDSWELL Rescue Program and Rescue Grant Program, we help organizations that rescue, rehabilitate, and home small animals. We provide emergency and disaster relief. We donate free and discounted products. And we sponsor education, capital improvements, and operating expenses to support rescues on a limited budget. We do what we can to ensure that small pets receive the care they deserve and live happy, healthy lives.

About Oxbow Animal Health
For more than 30 years, Oxbow Animal Health has dedicated each day to growing good in the lives of small pets and the people who love them.  Oxbow Animal Health’s mission is to celebrate and inspire the love and care of small animals with quality products, sound education, a supportive network, and a groundswell of good deeds.  Learn more about how we are growing the good.