Sanctuaries

Some of the rabbits we rescue come to us with known medical or behavioral issues. Some of them can recover from their medical issues and many behavioral issues are really just expressions of fear which can be overcome with patience and understanding. If not adoptable, they will have a home with us as Sanctuary Bunnies for the rest of their lives. Despite their disabilities our Sanctuary Bunnies have a good quality of life; they have other bunnies as neighbors and many human friends. We keep them front and center with lots of attention, and well, maybe just a few extra toys and treats than the other rabbits.

Let us introduce you to these special rabbits:

Sawyer

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Sawyer came to Safe Haven Rabbit Rescue after spending time as a Stow-A-Way. His mother and several other rabbits were abandoned in a nearby neighborhood and I received a call requesting help catching them.

His birth along with 3 other siblings was quite the surprise to the couple who had taken in the mother when they arrived at 10 pm on July 1, 2022.

Sawyer was diagnosed with glaucoma in the left eye at just 9 weeks old. We were able to save the eye, but unfortunately, he had already lost the vision. The right eye was diagnosed with glaucoma a few weeks later.

With treatment started early, we hope to save the vision in that eye. It is hard to tell how much vision remains, but Sawyer is one courageous bunny! He has no trouble zipping up and down the hallways. He loves tearing up cardboard and grass mats.

Sawyer continues to receive eye drops 3 times a day which he is not exactly happy about, but are necessary to control the eye pressure. He also requires frequent vet checks to be sure we can keep that pressure stabilized.

Sawyer would love if you would choose him to sponsor!

Reggie

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We were alerted by a concerned pet store rescuer that one of her bunnies was not doing well. He was drinking excessively and continually covered in urine. He was said to be deaf and blind.

Reggie was brought into our rescue on July 19, 2026 as a special needs sanctuary so he could receive the veterinary care that he so obviously needed. Special thanks to Cheryl B. for offering to foster this medical needy bun.

We were hoping that most of his issues were related to his previous environment and crowded confinement. He adjusted quickly in Cheryl's care and seemed in disbelief about the cozy, soft and clean floor for his feet. No more wire cages. His personality blossomed, and it became clear that he definitely could see as well as hear. And he is the sweetest little boy ever!

Unfortunately, his blood test results are showing signs of liver dysfunction as well as a continuing infection. Treatment so far, has not improved his values. And while he has not lost weight, he has not gained weight as we would expect on a much improved diet. His excessive water consumption also continues.

Under our vet's guidance, we will continue with further testing to help determine the underlying causes of both concerns. Reggie is scheduled for an ultrasound on Sept 29th.

Reggie would love your Sponsorship!

Merry Lee

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Merry Lee was found sitting on a street corner. A passer-by was kind enough to scoop her up and bring her inside. It was the end of December 2020 and very cold outside.

We do not know anything about her background or why she was dumped on a busy street, but it seemed she had a rough start in life.

Whatever happened before left its mark on her. Merry Lee quickly became known as a fear biter. Being so tiny, it is her way of protecting herself from expected harm. Even though she has been away from that environment for several years, she still always seems to be in on guard.

Merry Lee is very good about being groomed. She really does seem to like be fussed over and she likes for her fancy coat to be kept tidy. She likes to tear up her paper bags and cardboard boxes.

She would love to have you sponsor her so she can show you how pretty she is!

Forever in our hearts

Rest in Peace sweet Ursula