Regina Lizik of BarkPost has written a compelling article about compassion fatigue, the emotional exhaustion caused by the stress of caring for traumatized or suffering animals or people. In her article, she describes the devastating effect that compassion fatigue, or secondary-traumatic stress disorder, can have on people. Most notably, the suicide of Dr. Sophia Yin, […]
Month: April 2015
Binky in Peace, Cinnamon Blue
Binky In Peace and in Joy, Cinnamon Blue. Cinnamon Blue was Kevin’s girl and she knew it. She loved her daddy and loved to cuddle with him. Even while hospitalized she perked up when he came into the room. And then she met Clark Gable… and it was NOT love at first sight for our […]
Cinnamon Blue
Cinnamon Blue came to Zooh Corner in April, 2013. She was abandoned by her humans when they vacated their home. We got a call that a rabbit was left unattended in a cage outdoors, and was in need of immediate rescue. When she first arrived, Cinnamon Blue was a bit nervous, but settled right in. She loved her […]
Myxomatosis Hits Australian Rescue; Petition for Vaccine
The Mercury reports on a myxomatosis affliction that has hit Big Ears Sanctuary, an Australian no-kill animal rescue and sanctuary. Myxomatosis is a painful disease that has been used in Australia as an attempt to control wild rabbit population due to the apparent lack of natural predators. This inhumane attempt has proven to be ineffective, and […]
Cinnamon Blue is Bloated
Our Sanctuary Bunny, Cinnamon Blue, has been having gastrointestinal issues lately, and is now suffering from bloat, a life-threatening emergency situation. We’re treating her with IV fluids and medication, hoping we can avoid surgery. When it rains, it pours… This recent turn of events is going to need cash that we do not have. With […]
Wings of Rescue for Dogs and Cats
The Huffington Post reports on Wings of Rescue and Pilots N Paws, organizations of pilots who rescue dogs and cats facing euthanasia. These volunteers pull animals from shelters and fly them to their new homes in rescues or adopting families. From their post: More than 4 million U.S. pets are euthanized every year. Both pilot groups encourage […]
Luigi’s Dental Complications
Our little Sanctuary bunny, Luigi the Lemon went in for a required dental procedure. Although he did well with the anesthesia, he had a bad reaction to the anesthesia reversal medication. The EKG and radiographs didn’t show any obvious problems, but he had low blood pressure, was very lethargic, and pale. He is on oxygen, […]
Mr Fuzz’s Condition Declining
Please send positive thoughts for our recent Sanctuary Bunny, Mr. Fuzz. He has not been eating on his own, and is showing signs that his time may be sooner than we would like. After spending a whole life neglected in a back yard hutch, and arriving at Zooh Corner in such terrible condition, we want […]
Support Bobby
Phyllis O’Beollain, friend and supporter of Zooh Corner, has written an article on examiner.com regarding our sanctuary bunny Bobby. He lost his leg a few years back due to a blood clot, and has been getting by quite well as a tripod bunny. That is, until recently when the strain on his remaining legs are starting […]
Robbie Toothbrush – Rescued April 16, 2015
Robbie Toothbrush was found on Craigslist looking for a new forever-home. His family had fallen on hard times and had to move to smaller accommodations. Truly caring about about Robbie Toothbrush, they wanted to make sure to find him the best forever-home. Zooh Corner Rabbit Rescue offered to help, and he will live out his […]