HRRN PFLUGERVILLE SHELTER
SPRING CLEANING Schedule

FRIDAY STARTING AT NOON- It’s a Prep Work Party- get ready by pulling plastic items out of the cages and cleaning them.
SATURDAY STARTING AT 9- The Big Clean begins. Split into two days this year to make it easier.
SUNDAY AT 1200 NOON- The Final Push to the Finish Line!
We will move cages outside, power wash and sanitize them..
Teams will remove the bunnies and they all will have a mini spa day with nail clipping and hair grooming. Water bottles and food bowls will be sanitized and cleaned. We scrub the walls and fixtures. Then we put it all together again.

RSVP ON THE HRRN WEBSITE- HRRN@rabbitresource.org or talk to any board member.
Wear clothes you can get dirty, closed toe shoes, and bring work gloves if you have them.
Lunch provided by HRRN on Saturday.
GIVE BACK TO THE BUNNIES AND COME HELP US SPRING CLEAN THE SHELTER!

By Mary Lempert, founder and manager of The Rabbit Advocate
February is Adopt-A-Rescued Rabbit Month, and, in honor of it, these are my top 10 reasons rescued rabbits make great pets:

1.Rabbits are the perfect pets for those who may not have time for daily walks, but still seek the social quality of a dog-like companion. And, like cats, rabbits can be litter box trained very easily. Best of both worlds!

2.Many people who are allergic to dogs and cats may not be allergic to rabbits.

3.Rabbits are uniquely talented comedians. Binkies (little hop-spins and kicks they do when they’re happy), bunny flops (flopping over and playing dead) and bunny 500s (think the Indy 500, but with bunnies) are just some of the quirky and amusing habits of the house bunny.

4.Rabbit schedules match up with people schedules. Our furry friends are crepuscular, meaning they are most active at dawn and dusk, which corresponds wel l w ith the times most of us are starting our day or getting home from work and ready for some couch snuggling or binky watching.

5.Rabbits help you get healthy. As herbivores, rabbits mesh wel l w ith vegetarian and vegan lifestyles. Generally speaking, though, having a pet who encourages you to stock your fridge with fruits and vegetables is good for everybody — vegetarians and meat-eaters alike.

6.Rabbits make great pets for city dwellers. They happily stay in large cages or puppy pens during the day when you’re gone and love to come out to romp around in rabbit-proofed rooms when you’re home.

7.Rabbits have long lifespans compared to other small animals. They can live 10-12 years or more if provided with a proper diet and care.

8.Rabbits are heroic. In the wild, rabbits communicate with each other about perceived dangers by thumping their back legs; astute house bunnies will provide you with a similar security system. Who needs a German Shepherd when you can have a fierce guard bunny? (Clearly I’m joking on this one, but there are many stories of rabbits alerting their people to danger. In 2008, an Australian pet rabbit alerted his people to a house fire in the middle of the night and undoubtedly saved their lives. The lesson — never underestimate a bunny!) (Read our blog post: Hero bunny saves his family.)

9.Rabbits are great listeners (just look at those ears!). They also make excellent snugglers with their extra-soft fur and loving nature. What more could you ask for from a friend?

10.Rabbits need homes too. Perhaps one of the best reasons to adopt a bunny is that there are so many waiting for forever homes. In fact, after dogs and cats, rabbits are the third most abundant adoptable pet, with more than 5,500 listed for adoption on Petfinder. Search Petfinder to find some bunnies at a shelter or rescue group near you!
Mary Lempert is the founder and manager of The Rabbit Advocate. She has served as a rabbit behavior and rehabilitation consultant for the House Rabbit Society, House Rabbit Network and the MSPCA in Massachusetts and, most recently, for the Almost Home Humane Society in Lafayette , IN. She lives in West Lafayette , IN , with her rabbits Graysie and Willoughby and any number of foster bunnies.

When: February 16, 2013 from 1 p.m. to 4:30 pm
Where: Austin Pets Alive-formally Town Lake Animal Center – 1156 W. Cesar Chavez, Austin TX.

Entrance Fee Required. HRRN members fees are $15.00 for the first rabbit and $12.00 for each additional rabbit. Non-members fees are $17.00 for the first rabbit and $15.00 for each additional rabbit.

We highly recommend bringing your rabbit/rabbits for grooming and advice. This is a great opportunity to meet other rabbit people if you are new to HRRN. We’ll have supplies and other goodies for sale as usual. Refreshments for you and Buntanicals for the buns, of course! Look forward to seeing you there!
 

Owner Rochelle Rae and her bunny Baby Rae welcome all bunny lovers to the Rae cosmetic studio on International Rabbit Day. They will donated 10 percent of their sales to HRRN!

Rochelle was just named Austin’s Best makeup artist. Rae is a mineral-based cosmetics line that’s heat and perspiration-resistant design won’t crease, cake or smear while at work or play.

Rae is a fresh and versatile cosmetics line ideal for everyday performance during exercise, travel or for those that simply lead a busy lifestyle.

Since 2006, Macy’s Shop For A Cause Event has partnered with non-profit organizations nationwide to raise more than $42 million for their ongoing charitable efforts. This is your chance to be part of this monumental event on Saturday, August 25, 2012.
Shop For A Cause gives you the opportunity to give back to your community and to help our organization. Purchase a $5 Shopping Pass* for exclusive savings in every Macy’s store on Saturday, August 25, and we keep 100% of the proceeds. Plus, you can enter to win a $500 Macy’s Gift Card.
Find the magic of giving back, as Macy’s celebrates a national day of support for our community.

Join us July 4 from 9-11 am at Northwest Hills
Bring your buns and join us as we muster up another “21 Bun Salute” entry in the 2012 Northwest Austin Civic Association’s 4th of July Parade. We’ve been invited back to the North West Hills neighborhood parade location! This parade ends at Doss Elementary School where we’ll have our HRRN information table and pens set up to relax and enjoy the festivities under a tent. This association is hoping to have us join them again this year! They said we were the highlight of the parade last year and they intend to use photos to promote their parade!
So…find a pet stroller or borrow a child’s wagon and decorate your rabbit ride.
These 4th of July parades are tons of fun and we’d love to show this neighborhood that bunnies are the coolest pets around! We’re hoping for 21 (or more) HRRN rabbits and their owners to come out for this event! Start collecting your decorations now!
See flyer (PDF) for details.

HRRN board members Katie Moore and Penny Evans gave a presentation to Pflugerville business leaders on March 30th. HRRN is a proud new member of the Pflugerville Chamber for 2012. Many thanks to Katie and Penny for getting up early on a Friday morning. Special thanks to Gretchen Blackburn for creating a beautiful new tabletop trifold display explaining what HRRN does and featuring pictures of HRRN volunteers and bunnies. Great job!

HOW YOU CAN HELP HRRN
1. Can you work at this event?
2. Link to our Facebook page. We have flyers you can post. We only succeed if we get lots of shoppers into the store.
3. Can you or someone you know donate a prize for the Easter egg hunt? The prizes don’t have to fit in an egg. Several businesses have donated cash for us to buy prizes. Current donations include restaurant gift certificates, wine, and goodies from Saks. You will do something good for the bunnies and get recognition at the event. Appropriate documentation provided for these tax deductible donations. We can email you an info sheet you can use when talking to businesses.

Contact Sherry at 512-657-2485 or sherry.neyman@centexobgyn.com for details

Title: Hop into Saks Fifth Ave. and Support HRRN
Location: Saks Fifth Ave. (on Great Hills Trail in the Arboretum)
Directions: Click here
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2012-03-31
End Time: 19:00