Shyla & Twyla
Shyla and Twyla guinea pigs were brought to sanctuary after their young owner was found to have severe allergies. Shyla was purchased by her previous family from a pet store and was soon found to be pregnant!
After Twyla came along they needed a safe place to land and we happily offered them a space in our bunny barn. They soon met our elderly male guinea pigs and quickly made new lifelong friends.
These girls are still learning that humans are safe and fun to interact with, and have even made a trip to local schools to teach children about proper care for their species.
Shyla & Twyla, like all of our guinea pig and rabbit friends, enjoy safe, secure time in the sunshine and grass during the spring and summer months. They like nibbling the clover, sniffing the smells, and watching the goings' on at Sanctuary.
After Twyla came along they needed a safe place to land and we happily offered them a space in our bunny barn. They soon met our elderly male guinea pigs and quickly made new lifelong friends.
These girls are still learning that humans are safe and fun to interact with, and have even made a trip to local schools to teach children about proper care for their species.
Shyla & Twyla, like all of our guinea pig and rabbit friends, enjoy safe, secure time in the sunshine and grass during the spring and summer months. They like nibbling the clover, sniffing the smells, and watching the goings' on at Sanctuary.
Remi
Through Duncan bunny’s speed-dating experiment, we found Remi. At first, she and Duncan made a connection. But when we brought her home, we soon realized that they were not a match.
Remi was rescued from a hoarding situation with a serious eye infection. Though the infection was treated, she was found to have extensive vision loss. Subsequently, she struggles with chronic eye infections that are treated by our awesome vets.
Remi now lives in the bunny barn and is surrounded by other rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas.
Remi was rescued from a hoarding situation with a serious eye infection. Though the infection was treated, she was found to have extensive vision loss. Subsequently, she struggles with chronic eye infections that are treated by our awesome vets.
Remi now lives in the bunny barn and is surrounded by other rabbits, guinea pigs and chinchillas.
Dottie
Dottie bunny was found on the side of the road in Port Orchard. A Good Samaritan picked her up and immediately brought her to us. We took her in and tried to find her family. After no one came forward, we got her checked by our vet and made her forever home in the bunny barn.
Dottie is the softest bunny you will ever touch. She is also sweet and loves soft caresses and grooming. Dottie loves when visitors come to sanctuary and comes out of her cage to greet all.
After the passing of Copper's friend Sunny, we introduced Dottie to Copper in the hopes they would become companionable. And after several months, they have! They now choose to spend time together and have developed a lovely friendship.
Dottie is the softest bunny you will ever touch. She is also sweet and loves soft caresses and grooming. Dottie loves when visitors come to sanctuary and comes out of her cage to greet all.
After the passing of Copper's friend Sunny, we introduced Dottie to Copper in the hopes they would become companionable. And after several months, they have! They now choose to spend time together and have developed a lovely friendship.
Picchu & Mika
Picchu and Mika (chinchillas) came to us separately. Picchu was found loose by animal control and brought to our local humane society. She has some missing hair in places and needed to be seen by an exotic animal vet.
We took her in and provided specialty care for her skin condition. Knowing that chinchillas are highly social, we started to look for a friend for her. We stumbled upon Mika on Craigslist. She was being offered for free after her child owners lost interest in her. As soon as we introduced these two, they became instant best friends.
They often sleep cuddled together. When we provide their dust bath bin, Picchu always jumps in first. Mika happily bathes in the dust outside the bin that Picchu spilled. Through their work with young clients, these gals have found that humans are pretty awesome. Instead of being held and cuddled, they prefer to stand on your palms and touch noses. Watching them eat is a favorite pastime for all. They enjoy chewing sticks by eating them like corn on the cob!
We took her in and provided specialty care for her skin condition. Knowing that chinchillas are highly social, we started to look for a friend for her. We stumbled upon Mika on Craigslist. She was being offered for free after her child owners lost interest in her. As soon as we introduced these two, they became instant best friends.
They often sleep cuddled together. When we provide their dust bath bin, Picchu always jumps in first. Mika happily bathes in the dust outside the bin that Picchu spilled. Through their work with young clients, these gals have found that humans are pretty awesome. Instead of being held and cuddled, they prefer to stand on your palms and touch noses. Watching them eat is a favorite pastime for all. They enjoy chewing sticks by eating them like corn on the cob!
Boo
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We took in several Polish bunnies ranging in ages from 2 - 9 in 2016. They had not experienced a bunny life or the life a loved bunny living with humans. Living in small, individual cages, they had not been able to be social, or to race around, bucking, standing, and being joyful. As products of the breeding industry, they had spent their life as potential producers of the "perfect specimen" for show and competition. Our goal is to transition them from producers to part of the family.
They were provided with potty boxes, a bed, regular meals, and they all learned about fresh fruit and vegetables. It is quite surprising to give bunnies fresh greens, or sweet peas, a strawberry or banana, and watch them not know what to do with it. They learned that good things happen when people come around; they get yummy food, cuddles and loves, and carried outside to spend time on grass in enclosures big enough for bunnies to exercise their bodies and then flop on the grass and take a nap. Boo suffered some trauma and her coping mechanism is to become invisible. When she came to One Heart Wild, she literally shrunk into the corner of her cage if we looked at her and when we picked her up to take her outside. She was scared to death, and we could feel the tension in her body when she was held. As her personality emerges, she is curious and quite a character. In time, we expect her to fully recover and enjoy her new life free from the fears of her past. |
Bruce Bunny
Bruce is a 4-5 year old Angora boy who was found in Bremerton. He was underweight and covered in mites. A woman took him in, gave him medical care, and hoped he would be welcomed by their other male bunny. Unfortunately, that was not the case.
Since Bruce is so connective and still in need of some medical care, we made the decision to bring him to sanctuary. Bruce is sweet and friendly and loves human affection. He is quickly becoming a staff and volunteer favorite and we are so glad he's found his forever home at One Heart Wild. Welcome to Sanctuary, Bruce!
Since Bruce is so connective and still in need of some medical care, we made the decision to bring him to sanctuary. Bruce is sweet and friendly and loves human affection. He is quickly becoming a staff and volunteer favorite and we are so glad he's found his forever home at One Heart Wild. Welcome to Sanctuary, Bruce!