We have a New Site!
Visit us at:
http://www.heartlandrabbitrescue.org
We will be maintaining both sites until the transition is complete.
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Heartland Rabbit Rescue is a nonprofit, no-kill rescue and shelter devoted to providing rescue and care for abandoned and neglected domestic rabbits. It is the only shelter dedicated to rabbits in the state of Oklahoma.
Heartland actually began eight years ago when Jeannie Patterson, founder and director for Heartland, rescued a young rabbit. In researching the needs of the domestic rabbit, she learned that Oklahoma had no facility for their care.
In 2003, Jeannie and her husband Brad designed and built two buildings (called 'warrens') outside Blanchard, Oklahoma. One warren provides shelter for adoptable rabbits, and is always at full capacity. The other warren is our infirmary and houses rabbits who are ill or recovering from illness.
Rabbits are the third most popular pet, after dogs and cats. But most of us know much less about their personalities, communication styles, or care. Heartland is committed to spreading the word - rabbits are wonderful friends if we take the time to understand them.
We hope you will join us in changing the future for all rabbits - for the better!
- to increase public awareness, support and involvement in rabbit welfare; and
- to find permanent loving homes for all abandoned and homeless rabbits.
Our beloved Murphy died on Friday, November 5. Charming and gregarious, Murphy was truly an ambassador for Heartland, meeting and greeting every human as a friend. Murphy didn't reach his second birthday, but he lived every moment of his life in joy and anticipation. We loved him, and mourn his departure from our lives.
In October we were able to purchase a cart for Murphy. Sadly, he did not have a chance to use it. We extend a warm thank you to all who donated freely to help us get Murphy his "wheels" - his friends at the Festival of the Pet, Jackie Koger, Dan and Candi Boone, and Ralph and Jeanette Doty.
Heartland has established a memorial fund in Murphy's name to provide on-going medical care for others, like Murphy, whose fragile health prevent them from being on our adoption list. Please help us by donating to this fund. And share his story with your friends.
PO Box 224 . Blanchard, OK 73010
(405) 830-4646
