The Bunday Evening Thumps

Gus, "Thump!"

Hoomin, "We'll get back in the studio to art and cookie before you know it, Charlie."

Bun evening, Everybun!

Charlie continues to improve. It's a slow slog, but at least we're heading in the right direction. We have pellets coming; her temperature is stable, and she nibbles herbs. We even scored a dandelion leaf each! I know, I didn't have to share!

Of course, Charlie can only recover at her own pace, and the waiting is a little maddening. But that's how those things go, and not any faster.

The big question my hoomin has now is how to tell a UTI is coming before GI Stasis sets in? 

Tomorrow, Charlie will get more sub-q fluids at the v.e.t., so maybe we'll sneak some questions for the good doctor. 

And thank you everybunny for all the healing vibes <3 

Good night and good luck!
- Gus 

Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Thanksgiving night, grateful for every moment.

Friday, waiting for Dr. Teed.

Friday, waiting for Dr. Teed.

Bun afternoon, Everybunny!

Charlie is in the middle of fighting a UTI. She continued declining through Thanksgiving, and by nighttime, my hoomin thought that this was looking like a UTI. Shortly after, my hoomin talked it over with Buntie Susan and realized we still had some Orbax on paw, so  Charlie got the normal 1.3 ml for her weight. Buntie Susan was doing all she could to help save our keesters, like we were her warren! 

Charlie saw Dr. Teed at Keystone in Bradenton, and the good doctor confirmed the UTI. Talk about getting "lucky."

Charlie's bloodwork looked great, though, so the kidney was doing OK.

This morning, Charlie went to see Dr. Zellner at Avian in Largo for a previously scheduled bladder expression. The sludge was ugly, and the bladder was inflamed and painful. Charlie also got a proper belleh massage and extra sub-q fluid on top of that. So they did everything they could to fit us and provide care well beyond what we planned for.

We're going back on M*nd*y for more fluids. And every time we get Charlie anywhere near Dr. Zellner, it's a good thing.

It's only been a little more than forty-eight hours since all this started, but it feels like an eternity.

I finally got to see Charlie today. My hoomin tried to keep me away to keep an eye on her pellet production, but then decided, "Thump it." So we're going to loaf, and my hoomin will just let her be for the day so she can get some rest.

We'll keep you posted!
- Gus 

Locket

Nice propeller hat ya got there. Too bad the prop ain't balanced, eh!?

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: Can you believe it? Locket, the bunderful, handsome fellow, is still looking for his forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/locket/

Born: 2022
Weight: 4.5 lbs
Breed: English Spot/Hotot Mix
Color: Black & White
Gender: Neutered Male
Litter Box Habits: Good

NOTES: Contact us for more information.

BHRR: http://bhrabbitrescue.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bhrabbitrescue 
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue   

Hoppy Thanksgiving!

Hoppy Thanksgiving, Everybunny!

And if the holiday is not in the cards today, here's to a day off, a long weekend, or time for yourself "just because."

I think we're doing well. My hoomin is not sure Charlie is OK, but he's trying not to freak out. Something about how she behaved this morning set him off. Now it's still hours before coming out of our usual pattern of mostly napping, and it's going to gnaw on his last two brain cells.
She had her treats this morning, eats willow if you offer her a leaf, and had an extra treat. Even some normal-looking pellets came out. Does any of it help him? Nooo. Of course not. Maybe that's where we are at this point - constant vigilance and anxiety. Sigh.

Other than that, the mood is festive. He cleaned up our rooms, and that always feels like a proper holiday. Every morning feels like Thanksgiving. And yes, it's a long weekend too. 

We'll keep you posted. No news will be good news. Isn't that the best-case scenario most of the time?
- Gus

Tramper and Baby

Of course, every day is a Thanksgiving round here. You give us hay, we give you round little thanks. By the bin - and you're grateful!

- Thank you, Jen, and SFHRR

P.S.: Curious, affectionate, like brushing, being held, and looking for their forever home. https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=1991844&name=Tramper+and+Baby

Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
FB: https:https://www.facebook.com/respectforrabbits
Home:  https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
Wagtopia:: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/org?id=1865035&page=1&sort=default

Opal

Yes, all ears, always, point to treat o'clock. And it's always treat o'clock. Why?

- Thank you, Jen, and SFHRR

P.S.: Opal would like nothing more than to find her forever home, preferably with one of her brothers. Gentle soul, she loves to interact with hoomins. https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2534453&name=Opal

Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
FB: https:https://www.facebook.com/respectforrabbits
Home:  https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
Wagtopia:: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/org?id=1865035&page=1&sort=default

Devon

OK, "Handsome Devon." How about "Devon the Dandelion Destroyer!?" Bring me one and I'll show ya...

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: Do you know what beats slaying dandelions? Slaying dandelions in Devon's forever home. He's looking for one. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/devon/

Born: 2025
Weight: 4 lbs
Breed: Black Satin
Color: Black
Gender: Neutered Male
Litter Box Habits: Good

NOTES: Contact us for more information: http://bhrabbitrescue.org

FB: https://www.facebook.com/bhrabbitrescue 
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue