Photo Contest Results

Congratulations to our 2019 Buckeye Bunny Photo Contest winner with 138 votes: Ashton Rodriquez! 🏆

Her winning picture of Charlie in her pink cowgirl hat is the clear winner and she won a beautiful set of bunny glasses.

Congrats to our runners up who will receive a Starbucks gift card and bunny treats:

⭐️ 2nd: Ashley Chesnut with photo of Tux, and Bow with 77 votes.
⭐️ 3rd: Tracy Wiczer with husbun and wife, Babbitty and Dexter with 75 votes.
⭐️ 3rd: Megan Metzger’s photo of Emmy, also with 75 votes.

Thank you all for your contributions and for participating!

Charlie
The prize
Tux and Bow
Dexter and Babbitty
Emmy

Click to see the original announcement with the contest description.

2019 Buckeye Bunny Photo Contest

Click to see the winners!

For a donation of $5 per photo, you may enter a pic of your bunny for a chance to win one of three fabulous prizes. Enter as many photos as you wish. Submissions will be posted to our Facebook photo album. Vote on your favorite photos by giving them a like! The owner of the winning photo will receive a set of four rabbit-themed glasses. First and second runners up will each win a Starbucks gift card and rabbit treats.

Enter your photo:

1. Take a high quality photo of your bunny!
2. Make a $5 donation per photo using our donation page
3. Email your photo/s to .img@.img

Submissions will be accepted through Friday, July 26, 2019.

Voting will begin as soon as the first photo is uploaded and will continue through August 3rd.

To Vote:

1. “Like” the Buckeye House Rabbit Society Facebook page.
2. “Like” your favorite photos to place your vote. You may vote for as many photos as you wish.
3. “Share” our contest on Facebook to help spread the word!

The winner will be notified via email and announced on Facebook and Twitter.

Photo Guidelines:

Photos must be in .jpg or .png format with a file size of no less than 300 KB; 1 MB or larger is preferred. Photos should be at least 1200 pixels on the longest side. Photos must be in focus and of good quality (specifically in terms of brightness and contrast) and must not appear grainy. We maintain the right to reject any photo for not following the guidelines. Entries must be submitted by the original photographer. Your submission of the photo/s is your guarantee that you are the author and copyright holder. Contestants retain the copyright to their photographs, however, with your submission you agree that Buckeye HRS may display your photo/s on our website, social media, and in our printed newsletter. Photo credit will be provided in the photo description.

Our 13th Holiday Raffle

We’ve pulled a name out of our “hopper” and our Holiday Raffle Winner is Hope Smith of Toledo OH!!!  Congratulations, Hope, and sincere thanks to everyone who bought raffle tickets.  Our foster bunnies have a brighter future because of your generosity ❤️

For our thirteenth annual holiday raffle, we proudly present two handmade stone tiles by Ohio artist George Carruth.

Deck the halls with these two beautiful original sculptures featuring frolicking rabbits.

  • Bramble Bunnies – Hook on back to hang.
    • Weight: 2 lbs. Dimensions: 2.5″ x 11.5″ x 1.25″. Composition: hand-cast concrete
  • Leaping Bunny – Can stand alone.
    • Weight: 3 lbs. Dimensions: 9″ x 5″ x 2″. Composition: hand-cast concrete

For more information about George Carruth visit www.carruthstudio.com.

All proceeds will go directly to our foster program and will help ensure that needy bunnies have a safe and happy holiday season while they await the ultimate gift, a permanent home.

You can order tickets here (minimum 5 tickets), or by mail.  Tickets cost $1 each and you may buy as many as you wish.  If you are sending by mail, all entries must be postmarked no later than December 10, 2018.  Please include your phone number and email (if available) with your check or money order and indicate it’s for the raffle.  Mail your request to:  Buckeye HRS, P.O. Box 61, Vickery, OH  43464.

The lucky winner will be notified mid-December and will receive the prize in time for holiday gift-giving.

Our 12th Holiday Raffle

And our raffle winner is … Gary Savage of Alliance, OH! Congratulations to Gary and many thanks to all who supported the Buckeye HRS through the purchase of raffle tickets. Proceeds are allowing us to make 2018 brighter for more homeless bunnies in Ohio.

For our twelfth annual holiday raffle, we proudly present this stunning, hand-crocheted afghan by our very own educator, Dr. Diana Cron!  Peace, Love, Buckeyes, and Bunnies is a one-of-a-kind creation featuring twelve adorable bunnies and a cluster of buckeyes.

Each bunny is different – you’ll find up-ears, lops, lionheads, inquisitive bunnies, and relaxed ones. The rabbit shades of grey, tan, cream, and rust along with contrasting highlights complement any room’s color scheme. Measuring approximately five feet by five feet, this cozy blanket will be large enough to wrap yourself in rabbits or use as a decorative accent on a bed. Easy care 100% acrylic.

All proceeds will go directly to our foster program and will ensure that needy bunnies have a safe and happy holiday season while they await the ultimate gift, a permanent home.

You can order tickets here (minimum 5 tickets), or by mail.  Tickets cost $1 each and you may buy as many as you wish.  If you are sending by mail, all entries must be postmarked no later than December 11, 2017.  Please include your phone number and email (if available) with your check or money order and indicate it’s for the raffle.  Mail your request to:  Buckeye HRS, P.O. Box 61, Vickery, OH  43464.

The lucky winner will be notified mid-December and will receive the prize in time for holiday gift-giving.