Organizations ask people not to buy animals for Easter holiday

Easter is near, and animal-rescue outfits are cringing even before the influx begins. Their common plea: Don’t buy those fuzzy bunnies, ducklings or chicks that start their lives tucked inside Easter baskets or adorning Easter tables. “Don’t buy live Easter animals of any sort unless you’re willing to make a commitment to the life of […]

East Valley Tribune: Gilbert Area Sees Glut of Rabbits

June 14, 2005 – The white and light beige balls of fur look out of place in the desert pasture of a county island surrounded by Gilbert. They should — they never were supposed to be there. The rabbits are the descendants of three unwanted pets Cyndi Bauer saw someone drop off a couple of […]

My Scotty, My Love

In early April, Erika Smith of Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue called me and told me about a bunny rescued by the AZ. Humane Society after being burned. He would need a lot of TLC and medical care. Would I be able to take him? I instantly said yes. My life changed a little that day. […]

Arizona Foothills Magazine: Bunny Love

You’ve heard of the Human Society of Arizona, now meet BRAMBLEY HEDGE RABBIT RESCUE. This bunny-loving establishment now only cares for unwanted and abandoned rabbits, it also educates the public about properly handing and maintaining the cuddly creatures. Because there are more bunnies than Brambley Hedge can house, they’re always up for adoption. The organization […]

East Valley Tribune: Group Rescues Abandoned Rabbits

JUNE 3, 2000: It’s becoming an increasingly common scene – young rabbits bred to become Easter gifts are dumped around the Valley as animal brokers try to rid themselves of their unsold stock. “This happens pretty much every time about this time of year when we start seeing the dumps of rabbits,” said Erika Smith, […]

I Chew . . . Therefore I Am

by Deidre Miller April 7, 1999 — Hi! My name is Deidre and I’m a Dwarf-Hotot mix. In my six years of life I have learned much about being a house rabbit and dwelling with humans. I love my humans very much, but I have to admit they were slow to catch on to “rabbit-speak” […]

In Loving Memory

After a lengthy battle with cancer, Bonnie Faust, DVM passed away in January. She treated many Brambley Hedge rabbits over the course of the last eleven years. She was a great friend, an exceptional vet, and will be missed by all who knew her. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family at this time. […]