Tinkerbell

Tinkerbell first came into our care in June 2022 after being caught as a stray. She had a severe eye injury that ultimately required the enucleation of her left eye. Once she healed, she was ready for a fresh start, and in August 2022 she was adopted into what we believed would be her forever home. Her new family were experienced with rabbits and even adopted her to bond with their existing bunny. Sadly, 3.5 years later, her friend had passed and Tinkerbell was returned to us in November 2025.<br/><br/>We always take back any animal adopted from us, just asking for 2-4 week to find a foster home, but when we saw Tinkerbell's intake photos we sped up that timeline and brought her back immediately. Tinkerbell looked healthy overall but some discharge on her nose raised concern. When we asked about veterinary history, we learned she had not seen a vet since her adoption because she had been healthy. This is why we stress the importance of an annual wellness exams with a rabbit-savvy veterinarian even if rabbits "seem" healthy. They are experts at hiding illness!<br/><br/>We hoped the nasal discharge was only a respiratory infection that could be treated quickly so Tinkerbell could be adopted again. Several friends of the rescue even expressed immediate interest in her. Unfortunately, the issue was more serious.<br/><br/>Tinkerbell was diagnosed with advanced dental disease. Her molar roots were overgrown and causing infected pockets in her gums. Due to unethical breeding practices, dwarf breeds are predisposed to dental issues. Tinkerbell's left side was the most severe, but all molars on both sides ultimately need to be removed. In November she underwent extraction of her entire upper and lower left arcades. After a 2-3 month recovery period, her right side will need to be extracted as well.<br/><br/>Tinkerbell will not be available for adoption until her treatment is completed and she is fully healed, but she is looking for a sanctuary home or foster-to-adopt home. Experience with dental disease is a plus. <br/><br/> must be located in West Palm Beach or Broward County, or be willing to drive to our vet in Wellington for future rechecks and treatments.

Tinkerbell first came into our care in June 2022 after being caught as a stray. She had a severe eye injury that ultimately required the enucleation of her left eye. Once she healed, she was ready for a fresh start, and in August 2022 she was adopted into what we believed would be her forever home. Her new family were experienced with rabbits and even adopted her to bond with their existing bunny. Sadly, 3.5 years later, her friend had passed and Tinkerbell was returned to us in November 2025.

We always take back any animal adopted from us, just asking for 2-4 week to find a foster home, but when we saw Tinkerbell's intake photos we sped up that timeline and brought her back immediately. Tinkerbell looked healthy overall but some discharge on her nose raised concern. When we asked about veterinary history, we learned she had not seen a vet since her adoption because she had been healthy. This is why we stress the importance of an annual wellness exams with a rabbit-savvy veterinarian even if rabbits "seem" healthy.

Tinkerbell first came into our care in June 2022 after being caught as a stray. She had a severe eye injury that ultimately required the enucleation of her left eye. Once she healed, she was ready for a fresh start, and in August 2022 she was adopted into what we believed would be her forever home. Her new family were experienced with rabbits and even adopted her to bond with their existing bunny. Sadly, 3.5 years later, her friend had passed and Tinkerbell was returned to us in November 2025.

We always take back any animal adopted from us, just asking for 2-4 week to find a foster home, but when we saw Tinkerbell's intake photos we sped up that timeline and brought her back immediately. Tinkerbell looked healthy overall but some discharge on her nose raised concern. When we asked about veterinary history, we learned she had not seen a vet since her adoption because she had been healthy. This is why we stress the importance of an annual wellness exams with a rabbit-savvy veterinarian even if rabbits "seem" healthy. They are experts at hiding illness!

We hoped the nasal discharge was only a respiratory infection that could be treated quickly so Tinkerbell could be adopted again. Several friends of the rescue even expressed immediate interest in her. Unfortunately, the issue was more serious.

Tinkerbell was diagnosed with advanced dental disease. Her molar roots were overgrown and causing inf