Big December Update!

Wow, what a month! It's been so busy, in so, so many ways. Linda and I are both kind of down for the count right now. Linda has a terrible cold, and I've got a "bun" in the oven! This holiday season has just been treacherous on both of us, as I know it is for most people. I have to clean my bunnies first thing in the morning or I don't have the energy to do it at night, and Linda has had many cancellations due to the Holidays, though we have had many people throw in a wonderful helping hand to pick up a lot of that slack! We both appreciate it immensely!

Our Christmas Party this year was wonderful. We had over 75 people attend, and I believe with the fundraising letter that went out on top of the party, we raised over $2,000 much needed dollars. It went fast since a check for $1,900 went straight out to one of our vets! We had over 80 spays/neuters this year! WOW! With an average of $150 an alter, we have really been cruising along, and there is no way that we could do this without the help of our very, very many volunteers and contributors. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts!

We have many bunnies we are currently trying to help families to place. Sadly we do not have the capabilities of taking on personal pets. There are so many other in desperate need that those are the ones we must help out first. We are, however, trying hard to educate anyone who calls us with rabbit problems in ways to tend to their problems and understand their little furry friends more!

We had several adoptions this month including Cleopatra! We are just thrilled that she has found a home after her long stay here and her long illness. We have someone coming in this week that seems to be interested in Bay, which would be wonderful! We adopted out Diamond, Dumbo, Martin & Evie, Venus, (I know I'm missing more buns!) 2 guinea pigs, 2 gerbils, and several hamsters this month as well. We still have a Dumbo Rat looking for a forever home as well as a few more gerbils and piggies. We did a fundraiser at Petco on the 15th and moved Captain and Morgan into our Hex at Petco. We are now officially in the Petco, Norwalk location! We are excited to see where this will go.

From Linda:

First, Leo the beautiful, gentle White Lop passed away today. He had been adopted out almost a week ago. His panic stricken owners called me at 5:30 AM this morning. They had just found him laying still in his cage. I had him by 6AM but he was far along and there didn't appear to be much hope. Leo passed away at South Wilton Vet hospital around 11AM. I am heartsick as Leo deserved better. Bunnies are such delicate creatures. Seeing this happen to Leo has made me realize that I have to emphasize all the more how urgent it is to watch for stasis. All new adopters will now be getting a letter detailing the symptoms and how quickly a bunny dies if it is not caught in time as well as verbal instructions. I have learned that verbal instructions are just not enough, in the excitement of getting a new bunny it can get missed.

The good news......Martin (our 3 legged-amputee) and Evie just left for their new home!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Much happiness to them. It's been a very long wait for Evie. Linda

Ok, I don't know what I'm missing, but I'm sure it's something, but now that it's almost 8pm, I've stayed up late enough to sleep through most of the night, I have been going to bed by 7pm! Wishing you all a very Happy Holiday Season from all of us at the Hollow! Thank you all for your continued support!

Brandee :o)