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the ACME Cash Back Program once again lets you help a rabbit while you fill your hopper. Save your receipts and get them to us by March 25, 2006.
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our foster homes have welcomed new favorites, and we'd love to pass them on to you -- Carrot Top (Topper) loves nose pets, while Sebastian is standing on tiptoes for a little affection. Sally is a pick-me-up rabbit just waiting for you, and we offer a new photo of the very patient and lovable Mabel.
March 2005
warm your heart with Frosty, or play a game with Rugby (you'll want him on your side)
take advantage of another Petsmart opportunity to meet and talk with our volunteers -- in the Cincinnati area on Saturday, March 26. Details in Our Upcoming Events.
Cinder, no longer shy and timid, is exploring her new home with Tricia and Dave and is basking in all the cuddles and attention. Melody (now Ivy) is enjoying the affections of Joyce and family in Mayfield Heights. Klaus provides hours of entertainment with his jumps, twists, binkies, and other acrobatic moves for Jessica and Matt of Cleveland Heights. Sprite (now Coco) has found companionship with Bun, her new bunny friend who's smaller than she is! They are the center of attention at Nicole's home in Orrville. You'll find them munching hay in our Adopted Gallery.
January 2005
help at home by giving a home -- Melody, Harlan, Francisco, Klaus, Pierre, Sprite, Comet, Allie, Cinder, and Powder are looking for a kind and gentle hand
visit us at Petsmart Days in the Cincinnati and Cleveland/Akron areas. See Upcoming Events for details.
we have all felt When Only the Love Remains ... Emily Stuparyk has written a book of poems on the loss of her pet rabbit. Find her homepage in our Links.
three cheers for Clarence, who was adopted very quickly by Cammy and her family in Mentor [no photo available]. Soleil gets more attention and freedom than she ever dreamed possible with Leeanna and Wendy of Lakewood. DQ (now Fiona) stars nearly daily in a webcam appearance with her new best friend, Bennett. DQ traveled all the way from Cleveland to Columbia, SC, to live with Emily, Emily's husband, and Bennett. The Elchert's of Tiffin, OH, have chosen Dusty (now Kuddles) to be a part of their family. Etana has a wonderful new home and is enjoying lots of attention from Janet. Join them for coffee and carrot cake in our Adopted Gallery.
December 2004
end the year with a new beginning for Delilah, Coal, or Jessie
Flower has lots of room to run and play in her brand new home with Stacy Murphy. Amy (now Hazel) has a new bunny pal, Cedar, in the home of Amy Kangus. Christie Tung has welcomed Carrot into her home and introduced her to a new bunny companion, Digby. The Schroeder family, of Perrysburg, is enjoying the company of their very first house rabbit, Bucky! Big Joe has made his way into the home and the hearts of the Beck Family. Doc has a wonderful home with Wendy Bailys and his bunny friend, Daisy. You're invited to their celebrations in our Adopted Gallery.
November 2004
Harley would love to rev up your engine
we've had many recent successes ... Courtney is the center of attention at the Roberts home in Clinton, Schroeder has his own room and is being showered with pets by Paul Joseph & family in Solon, Marisol enjoys her spacious new apartment with Felicia in Cleveland, Fozzie is happily settled into his new home with Mandi, and Reno is now loving living with the Gregg family. Each of our new adopteds also have a permanent home in our Adopted Gallery. Why not visit them there?
October 2004
can you identify your next heartthrob in our line-up? Take a look at Courtney, Fozzie, Sylvia, Reno, and Tahoe.
PetapaZOOla is returning to Akron! Come and visit us on November 27th and 28th. Directions are available via Our Upcoming Events.
Petsmart Adoption Days feature our rabbits and our reps in the Cincinnati area soon. Our Upcoming Events will give you details.
Perfect Scents Candles and Gifts will be donating 50% of proceeds on sales of room fresheners. Visit their website for waxed animals and other fragrant gift ideas. They've even added a carrot cake scented candle, just for us.
congratulations to the Krusling family for opening their home and hearts to Cookie. Cookie has been such a joy they may add another rabbit friend to the family. Congratulations as well to Beth Cunningham on her adoption of Felix. We wish them a long and happy life together. Elizabeth Potter and Bell have included Ringo in their family. Bell and Ringo are now great companions. Buckles, now Admiral Wigglesworth Hiccup, is soaking in tons of love and attention from Tamra, Poetry, Austin, and several four-legged companions. See them in our Adopted Gallery.
September 2004
Romper, Bizzy, and Flower are perfect house-warmers, waiting for their party
Buckeye HRS reps will be at the Petsmart in Fairlawn (just north of Akron) to answer questions about rabbit care three times this fall. Check Our Upcoming Events for dates and times.
the ACME Cash Back Program once again lets you help a rabbit while you fill your fridge. Save your receipts and get them to us by March 31, 2005.
the Cleveland Animal Protective League has recently saved eight rabbits from a neglect case, and they already have fifteen or so. All their rabbits are spayed/neutered. We've added a permanent link to their site, and encourage you to take a look now.
Lilo has found her perfect match with our fosterers Mark and Jann Kuntavanish of Dayton. Missy is enjoying her loving new home with Donna Hatch. Lynn Ahlers has welcomed Rosco into her family. See them in our Adopted Gallery.
August 2004
Felix waits to win your heart with his soft touch
Lyle and Patches have entered our care as sanctuary bunnies. Visit them (and consider sponsoring a brave critter) in our sanctuary rabbits section.
thanks to all your wonderful support, Finn has a new, happy, mobile life. See the upbeat outcome in our Update on Finn.
come see us at the Fairlawn Petsmart for National Adoption Days on September 11 and 12
"Seize the Hay" tee-shirts have arrived in our giftshop, another Rabbit Wisdom item inspired by our foster buns
Our Favorite Photos features a new classic -- Big Bun, Small Box
Charlotte was adopted by one of our Buckeye volunteers, Christine! Charlotte has a wonderful new home with lots of freedom to run around and play. She also keeps toddler Matthew and Holly bunny company, and they like to lie next to one another at naptime. Jackson has been taken in for good by another of our own -- Jennifer Wolfe in Cincinnati. They've joined our Adopted Gallery.
July 2004
Schroeder and D.Q. (who may be Finn's sister) would like nothing more than to be at home in your home.
Lila has moved into her new home with Natalya and has become a pal to former HRS foster rabbit Carl. Take a look in our Adopted Gallery.
visit our giftshop to view three 2005 calendars filled with photo-friendly bunnies, and check out our reduced prices on notecards, sweatshirts, polos, baseball jerseys, and rubber stamps (Gift Shop)
June 2004
Luna now spends her free time playing and snuggling with Wendy Powell and family in Streetsboro. It was love at first sight for Allie when she met her pal Omar at the Pasternack home in Rocky River. Wez (now Sterling) is now living happily in North Olmsted with his new bunny mom, Cookie Dobro. Natalie Lee and daughter, Amanda, have added Marge to their family in Wauseon, OH. Margie has been waiting a long time in foster care and is very happy to be in a permanent loving home!Congratulations to the Roth family on the adoption of the cute and adorable Diego. Diego has already become extremely attached to his new family and showers them with bunny kisses. Ann Bell is the lucky new companion for Pooh. Here's wishing them both a long lifetime of happiness. Bunny, the Herrell's rabbit family member, has found a new companion in Socks. Socks not only has a new bunny friend, but also enjoys getting pets while watching TV with his new humans. Good things come in small packages and this small package, Wilbur, is now getting lots of love from his new family. And Gigi makes three! Suzanne Ainsworth of Cleveland and bunnies Vinnie and Jupiter have welcomed Gigi into their home, making the bunny pair a trio. Simba has a great new home in Michigan with Tara & Rick Galda and new bunny pal, Thumper. Louise is happily getting to know Shannon and Marlin -- and Cooper, her look-alike. Visit them in our Adopted Gallery.
three photos have been added to our Update on Finn. Good luck, girl!
May 2004
our Greater Cleveland area garage sale faced some weather difficulties last weekend, and will be held again at the same place on Saturday, the 29th
we have a new update on Finn's surgery ...
Bam-Bam, Missy, Patches, and Pebbles hope to find a family soon
Tootsie has been adopted by the Plastow family and is looking forward to living in her new bunny fort. Mooshka and Gonzo have moved in with Paula and her family and are enjoying their new room. Scampy has been adopted by Courtney and is now getting settled into her new home, learning to explore her very own living room. See them in our Adopted Gallery.
VIA NET.WORKS has agreed to continue to host our website as a public service, thanks to Patrick Gaul, President and Managing Director of U.S. Operations. This generosity continues a seven-year sponsorship that has helped place many of the rabbits found in the entries below.
April 2004
our foster homes are filled with new arrivals -- it's that time of year again! Meet and greet Diego, Pooh, Simba, Merlin, Alfonso, Soleil, Marisol, Harriet, Mini Cinni, Mooshka, Tootsie, Scampy, Gonzo, and Fozzie. We've also added more photos of Jessie.
for your viewing pleasure, we submit two new shots of Wally, cozy with Tabitha, in Our Favorite Photos, Album 4
our annual advice reappears on what to do If you find baby Wild Bunnies
Mini Cinni (now called Cinnamon) has been adopted by Lorelei & Jonas and is getting spoiled and becoming pals with former HRS foster bunny Bailey. Every day, Bailey is bringing a smile to her new human companion, Lorelei. Bailey is living in Oxford where she now explores, entertains, and gets & gives lots of love. Sheba (now Beba) has a wonderful new home with Erin and Bear Johnson of Akron. She is enjoying the company of her new animal "siblings" -- dog, Hunter, and kittens, Fred & George. Gunnar (now called Pangpang) is well loved at his new home with Wei & Jerry and is making progress with being a pal to current rabbit, Tutu. Cassie has a brand-new home with Jennifer Granchi of Cleveland. Whitby has leapt into the lives of David and Herta, and continues to surprise them with his vigor and intelligence. Take a tour of our gallery of Adopteds.
March 2004
please help us out with items for our Greater Cleveland area garage sale -- and mark the date (May 22) on your calendar for some very special shopping!
Finn's surgery was successful, and she's well on her way to recovery. We've added an Update on Finn, along with the wonderful card from the folks at Lagomorph Lounge.
Congratulations to Theresa Sommerville and her family with their adoption of Wally. Wally is already part of the family and now has a beautiful girlfriend named Tabitha. Carl has now joined with Natalya and they are enjoying getting settled into a new apartment. Visit our gallery of Adopteds to see all our successes.
February 2004
do we ever have a BUNDLE of rabbits for you! ... take a look at Cookie, Ringo, Jessie, Socks, Wilbur, Carl, Wally, Charlotte, and several of the rescues from Portage County -- Gunnar, Etana, Malachi, Jonah, and Daisy. Mabel has recovered her health and is now ready for a home. We're also turning a Spotlight on Finn, in the hopes that her minutes of fame will help her benefit from some special surgery.
watch for updates on the Portage County rescue
member Jocelyn Robbins writes to us about Rosie's winning ways (From Our Members)
we're pleased to announce that Daisy is now living with Hal & Angela and has Hal wrapped around her adorable little paw. She hopes to become friends with Mushy real soon. Malachi and Jonah have joined the Wadsworth family and are happily settling in to their new home. Chuck went to his new home with Christine where he is getting lots of love and attention. We now have a photo of Sebastian, who is bonded to Penelope and they just love being together. Enter our gallery of Adopteds to see them all.
January 2004
a large number of rabbits have been rescued from a house in Portage County. Some have burns and most are in poor health. The local shelter is overwhelmed. Please help if you can. PHOTOS HAVE BEEN ADDED
Buckles, Marshall & Mellow, Jackson, Wez, and Bailey wait to warm your heart. Hercules is our New Year first arrival -- let's give him a home before the year is old (and you have! -- see the next item).
Hercules is now living with Jammie, having cuddle time on the couch and having lots of fun in his new home. Stevie is now happily living with the Coverts and trying to win over Lola as his new pal. Cooper settled into his new home with Nick and Sara just in time for the holidays. Maisy and Willow (now Chrysm and Vaysh) got the best Christmas present of all -- a loving home with the Gambrell family in Hamilton, Ohio. They're members now of our alumni in Adopted: THANK YOU!
December 2003
Gus is now the star of the Hagedorn household where his fan club members, Dawn and Danielle, shower him with attention. Maureen O'Neil's home is even sweeter now that Cupcake has Rootie as a new companion. Since adopting Houdini in June, the Joseph's have decided to expand their family once again by adopting Lucy (no photo) as his companion rabbit. You can see the happy hoppers in Adopted: THANK YOU!
November 2003
check out our price reductions in the Bunny Boutique
they want to be your loved bun -- Lila, Luna, Cooper, Louise, Allie, and Elsie. In addition, Patty, Granny, Amy, Annie, Carrot, and Gigi are all beauties, all girls ... and all rescued this August. Each of them would love a special home.
Thelma was welcomed into the home of Karen Schroedel and family of Broadview Heights. Dewey (who had the broken leg) joined her recently, and now they are working on becoming friends. Venus has accepted the invitation to share a home with Christeen and David of Mentor-on-the-Lake. Yay, Venus! We knew your day would come! Fiona and Bruiser (sorry, no photo), both HRS foster rabbits, were adopted by Janet of Mayfield Heights. They have a very large new area to explore, complete with tunnels and hideaways. Sebastian was adopted by Karen Salvagno and quickly became pals with Penelope. Daniel is now happy at his home with the Gallaghers and is making friends with his new rabbit pal, Sugar. Cody has a new home with Laura & Jim Gills of Mentor. They've joined our adopted successes in Adopted: THANK YOU!
the first Cincinnati-area Petsmart adoption day was a huge success ... see it in our Recent Events
if you are thinking of buying or selling a house, think of house rabbits! Buckeye House Rabbit Society member and realtor, Dennis Zelesnik, will make a donation in your name if you close the deal with his help.
October 2003
photos from both summer picnics, including the winners of the photo contests, can be viewed in Our Past Events section
the 2004 'Rabbits' Calendar, featuring HRS foster bunnies, is now ready to bring you month-by-month pleasure
September 2003
Rootie and Daniel are waiting for a home, hopping and hoping
we are asking for special help for Dewey's broken leg (you've helped, thank you!), and Lazlo has found permanent shelter with our other sanctuary rabbits. Please help by Sponsoring a Sanctuary Rabbit.
once again this year you can save your grocery receipts in the ACME Community Cash Back Program and give them to us by the end of May
Buddy is now happily living with the Kozy family. It has been an exciting time for Fawn, who has a new name (Rosie) and a new family. She is now loved by her human, Maria, and her rabbit companion, Sammy. Carly is happily settling in to her new home with the Urban family where she has plenty of room to explore. Lisa, now Ebony, is having a great time with Cherrie and Ed Kompik of Westerville. Snoopy is "top dog" in Millbury, OH, where Vickie Pesina, husband Tim, and son Dustin have welcomed him into their family. Dan and Renee Molzon have welcomed Buggs into their home where he is enjoying the company of his new bunny pal, Sid. After a long stay in foster care, bunny Bobbi, now Lily, has a new home with Jody Santos and family. Check them out in Adopted: THANK YOU!
August 2003
Sara and Carly bring double-Dutch charm to our fosters-in-waiting, joining our new buns Thelma & Louise (bonded), Belle, Maya, Sheba, and Verde
we're trying out a new feature for ohare -- a video presentation of Jennifer Wolfe's interview on Cincinnati television about Easter and rabbits. This video clip inaugurates the Buckeye Specials part of our website, where we hope to bring topical and targeted information to you. It assumes that you have a media player on your computer that is already set up and ready to go.
Blue's new home is in Akron with Sara. He has lots of space to explore and run while Sara studies! Darby is queen at her new home with Andrea in Pittsburgh. She will gets lots of attention and snuggling there. Lindsay is happily settled in her new home with Tina and new rabbit pal, Max. Fez is now happily living with the Romero family. Parker has made himself at home with the Lefflers and is befriending Smokey, another pretty grey rex rabbit. Roman and his new pal Roxie now share domestic bliss with Maureen and her family near Strongsville. Check them out in Adopted: THANK YOU!
July 2003
Fiona, Spanky, Fez, and Darby await your kindness, and take a look at Fawn (you'll want this little dear)
Maggie now lives with another former Buckeye HRS foster bunny, Fidget, at the Gup's in Pepper Pike. Milo was adopted by Beth of Akron. He loves to play Hide n' Seek with his new girlfriend, Inky. Freckles is now settled in her new home with Jill and her other rabbits. Palmer & Yvonne (now called Bonnie) are happily settling into their new home with Steve and Ivy. Check them out in Adopted: THANK YOU!
Frosty opens Album 4 in Our Favorite Photos
we reprint an article from Harelines Spring/Summer 2001 that is, unfortunately, perennial -- What Peter Cottontail Won't Tell You. In it, you will find advice on what to do if you find Baby Wild Rabbits.
June 2003
Parker and Roman have joined our foster family hoping for homes
once again Houdini has pulled a disappearing act. This time he has disappeared from his foster home and is now with his new family, the Josephs. We hope they have a magical life together. Richie has found a wonderful new home with Jann and Mark and new roommates Sammy, Woody, and Lily. Check them out in Adopted: THANK YOU!
we have shots of Joey and Buddy's domestic bliss that we can share ...
May 2003
our new buns include Richie, Lindsay, and Houdini -- just see if you can resist them!
we're introducing additional views of our adoptables with three bonus shots of Gus (look for "See more of Gus"). As photos become available, our other Newest Bunnies will show off their stuff for you.
Success stories! -- JJ was adopted by the Sharkey family of North Olmsted. They are thoroughly enjoying his clownish antics. Andrea and Mike Markey tell us that Joey and Buddy are fully bonded! Buddy loves to clean Joey's ears, and they are so cute when they lay next to each other. PJ has a new home and a new life in Barberton. PJ has come out of her shell, thanks to Theresa and her son who have given her much one-on-one attention, as well as space to run around. Andrea and Mike Markey tell us that Joey and Buddy are fully bonded! Buddy loves to clean Joey's ears, and they are so cute when they lay next to each other. Kenji now resides with Bonnie of Cleveland and is becoming buddies with another HRS adoptee, Trevor. Wilma is now settled into her new home with the Cicozi family and is enjoying all the attention. Gizmo has joined the Gilpin family and has already smitten the humans. She hopes to befriend the resident rabbits there, too. Congratulations to David, Annie, and Buns. They have taken Sadie into their home where she has become a much loved addition to the Schmidt family (see Sadie's new parents in Our Favorite Photos). After spending over a year in foster care, Ivy's future is looking much brighter. She's settled into her new home with Chad and Betty in Cincinnati and is making friends with bunny buddy Feffer. See the happy ones in Adopted: THANK YOU!
don't forget to do your Northeast Ohio spring cleaning with our garage sale in mind, Saturday, May 17th, 2003, 9:00AM to 5:00PM in Solon, OH
April 2003
super-friendly rabbits are ready for super-loving homes -- Wilma, Gus, Gizmo, Maisy & Willow, Scarlet, Maggie, Maya & Verde, Milo, and Blue
our giftshop continues our "Rabbit Wisdom" series with a sturdy, new tote featuring an original design you won't forget
don't forget to do your Northeast Ohio spring cleaning with our garage sale in mind, Saturday, May 17th, 2003, 9:00AM to 5:00PM in Solon, OH
we've added a second Easter message pointing out an abuse of rabbits that many of us haven't thought about -- Not A Pretty Picture
Lorrie & Len Plut welcomed Eddie into their home and are enjoying his company. After a long stay in foster care, Jax has found a wonderful home with Deborah Musso of Shaker Hts. Perry is now living with Rachel and has a new female bunny pal. Camille is now living with Nathalie & Andy and meeting new rabbit and pet rat pals. Puck is now living with Karla and finding lots of new things to explore. The Solomon's of Beachwood have accepted Mitsu (now Tova) into their home as a companion for Chaim (formerly Hammett). Maurice enjoys afternoon naps with his new guardians Heather and Charles of Bowling Green. Trevor (Slim) now has plenty of room to stretch his long legs and kick up his heels in his new home with Bonnie in Cleveland. Bart happily resides with Julie Poe of Chelsea, MI. Homer (now Bruno) is enjoying his new home with Danielle and Michael Laci of Avon, OH. See them all in Adopted: THANK YOU!
March 2003
Palmer & Yvonne and Puck beckon, while Sadie is waiting in Cincinnati for a home in your heart
Benjamin is happily settled into his room with the Savage family. Check him out in Adopted: THANK YOU!
the Indiana HRS is presenting a TTouch seminar in Indianapolis, March 23. Check Events of Note for details.
February 2003
Easter is Not for Bunnies -- and Bunnies are Not for Kids -- we reprint an article by Bill Pryse, North Georgia HRS, that can save many rabbits from homelessness
eight rabbits have suddenly come into our care in a Toledo-area Rescue and need your special attention! If you have been considering welcoming a foster, think about it, talk it over, and ... help them out.
say "hello" (and "come on in, here's your new home") to Cody, Snoopy, and Joey
Upcoming Events include a Living with a House Rabbit class presented at three Cleveland-area libraries, a display at the Medina County Earth Day Celebration, and a Cleveland-area garage sale. See you there!
farewell to The Regal and Royal Freifrau Zosia in Switzerland
Ramsey is now feeling right at home with Audrey and Paige. Tina (now Emmy Lou) and Gina (now Peggy Sue) have won Lee's heart and are making themselves at home in Vickery. See them in Adopted: THANK YOU!
January 2003 HAPPY NEW YEAR!
our adorable adoptables now include Benjamin, Perry, Ramsey, Whitby, Maya & her Babies, Trevor, Bonnie, and Mitsu
we were so happy to offer the 2003 Rabbits calendar that we have too many!! Take advantage of our enthusiasm to get one for your wall at 50% off.
the Fremont foster home is proud to report its first official adoption with Buckeye HRS! Rascal was adopted on December 23 to Kathy Weaver and daughter, Jodie, of Van Buren, OH. He is doing great with his new family & everything is going well. See him in Adopted: THANK YOU!
Buckeye HRS is growing to meet the needs of rabbits in southern Ohio ... if you live in or near Cincinnati, please help us out (Cincinnati Help Wanted)
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