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Rocky

  • Senior
  • Male
  • Medium
  • rabbit
  • Mini Lop

About Rocky

San Diego, CA

Species & Breed

rabbit
Mini Lop

Physical Traits

Senior
Male
Medium

Behavior

Personality
Likes Being Pet, Friendly, Low Energy Home Preferred, Medical Needs, Special Dietary Needs

Health

Spayed/Neutered:
Yes
Vaccinated:
Yes
Special Needs:
Yes

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Rocky's Story

Pellets: Unlimited Adult Oxbow Essentials <br/>Hay: Unlimited mixed hay (All day)<br/>Salad: 1x/day 1 cup spring mix, romaine lettuce, cilantro, parsley<br/>Stay away from Alfalfa<br/><br/>Named after the movie for his fighting spirit, this sweet rabbit was found as a stray and transferred to SDHRS. He's estimated to be around 8 years old - thin, frail, and clearly an older gentleman. When he first arrived at the local shelter, he was severely underweight and covered in feces - a heartbreaking sign of how much he had been struggling.<br/><br/>It's suspected that Rocky has dental issues and arthritis, adding to the challenges he's already faced. He was also diagnosed with E. cuniculi and placed on a regimen of medication. Despite everything, he continues to show incredible resilience and the gentlest spirit.<br/><br/>Rocky is now in a loving foster home where he's doted on and cared for with all the tenderness he deserves. We'll be having him checked by an ophthalmologist soon and getting him started with VOM therapy to help support his comfort and mobility.<br/><br/>Rocky's forever home will need to understand and be prepared to manage his ongoing medical care needs. With the right attention, patience, and love, this special boy will continue to thrive and enjoy the comfort he's fought so hard to find.<br/><br/><br/><br/>Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) is a highly contagious and deadly disease that affects both wild and domestic rabbits. The virus is causing deaths in rabbits and hares native to North America and is spreading rapidly. In addition to detection of RHDV2 in wild cottontail rabbits and jackrabbits, RHDV2 has been confirmed in domestic rabbits on 50 premises, including a detection in a feral domestic rabbit. Please make sure to vaccinate your rabbits every year. For more information, please visit our website at: https://sandiegorabbits.org/education/rhdv

Pellets: Unlimited Adult Oxbow Essentials
Hay: Unlimited mixed hay (All day)
Salad: 1x/day 1 cup spring mix, romaine lettuce, cilantro, parsley
Stay away from Alfalfa

Named after the movie for his fighting spirit, this sweet rabbit was found as a stray and transferred to SDHRS. He's estimated to be around 8 years old - thin, frail, and clearly an older gentleman. When he first arrived at the local shelter, he was severely underweight and covered in feces - a heartbreaking sign of how much he had been struggling.

It's suspected that Rocky has dental issues and arthritis, adding to the challenges he's already faced. He was also diagnosed with E. cuniculi and placed on a regimen of medication. Despite everything, he continues to show incredible resilience and the gentlest spirit.

Rocky is now in a loving foster home where he's doted on and cared for with all the tenderness he deserves. We'll be having him checked by an ophthalmologist soon and getting him started with VOM therapy to help

Pellets: Unlimited Adult Oxbow Essentials
Hay: Unlimited mixed hay (All day)
Salad: 1x/day 1 cup spring mix, romaine lettuce, cilantro, parsley
Stay away from Alfalfa

Named after the movie for his fighting spirit, this sweet rabbit was found as a stray and transferred to SDHRS. He's estimated to be around 8 years old - thin, frail, and clearly an older gentleman. When he first arrived at the local shelter, he was severely underweight and covered in feces - a heartbreaking sign of how much he had been struggling.

It's suspected that Rocky has dental issues and arthritis, adding to the challenges he's already faced. He was also diagnosed with E. cuniculi and placed on a regimen of medication. Despite everything, he continues to show incredible resilience and the gentlest spirit.

Rocky is now in a loving foster home where he's doted on and cared for with all the tenderness he deserves. We'll be having him checked by an ophthalmologist soon and getting him started with VOM therapy to help support his comfort and mobility.

Rocky's forever home will need to understand and be prepared to manage his ongoing medical care needs. With the right attention, patience, and love, this special boy will continue to thrive and enjoy the comfort he's fought so hard to find.



Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus (RHDV) is a highly contagious and deadly disease that affects bo

How To Adopt

Rocky was listed as Adoptable by San Diego House Rabbit Society
How can I adopt Rocky?
Click the Start Your Inquiry button, and share some preliminary details with San Diego House Rabbit Society. They may then ask for more details or an official application prior to an adoption. If you're a match, they'll reach out with next steps and timing.
When can I meet Rocky?
If you've submitted an inquiry, San Diego House Rabbit Society will review your information and may ask you to fill out an official application. If you're a good fit for Rocky, they'll reach out to set up a meeting.
What if I have more questions about the adoption process?
Just reach out directly to San Diego House Rabbit Society, and they'll be happy to help!
San Diego House Rabbit Society's Adoption Policy
Potential adopters must be screened in advance of adopting in order to best match them with rabbits who are appropriate for their home and family. Due to challenges brought on by COVID-19 and RHDV2, adoptions are by appointment only and virtual. SDHRS does not adopt to children. An adult or parent (21 or older) must contact us to complete the screening process, and an adult must be the primary caretaker of the rabbit. If a teenager is making the initial contact that is fine, but we will still require the parents to contact us and participate in the screening process. We require our adopted rabbits to be housed inside as indoor family companions. Please complete our online Adopter Application and an SDHRS representative will contact you via email with the next steps. ** When seeking a companion for your current rabbit, your rabbit must already be spayed or neutered and vaccinated for at least 14 days. Being spayed or neutered is necessary to be able to bond the rabbits without severe fighting due to hormonal issues. If you need recommendations for a rabbit vet, or a lower cost spay/neuter option, please let us know. We are happy to give you information on lower cost options in San Diego County. Please understand that we are fostering homeless and previously unwanted rabbits. The majority of our rabbits come from shelters when there was no more room, or the rabbit had a behavioral or health problem and was going to be euthanized if not taken in by a rescue. We are truly their last hope. The adoption process may seem a bit time-consuming but we are making every effort to ensure our rabbits are adopted into the "right" home for them and that you, and the rabbit, are happy with this adoption. All we ask is that you take your time to make an informed adoption decision, and that once you adopt you love and care for your new rabbit companion in a manner that will support their life expectancy of 8 to 12 years. Thank you for understanding our level of commitment to our foster rabbits. If you are thinking about getting a rabbit for your younger children, this often is NOT a good choice as proper rabbit care is too complicated for most children to manage. Contrary to many people's understanding, rabbits are NOT easy, inexpensive pets. Guinea pigs and rats, however, make much better pets for younger children and are much easier for them to manage - with your help. For information on adoptable guinea pigs and rats, please visit Wee Companions Small Animal Rescue at https://weecompanions.org/. Are you visiting our website in order to adopt a rabbit, but you are NOT located in Southern California? If so, please visit the National HRS website at www.rabbit.org to find an HRS Chapter or independent rabbit rescue near you.

Rocky is from San Diego House Rabbit Society

[San Diego, CA]

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