Our story began with ..

Penelope 🌈 (a.k.a. Penny) was originally fostered by one of our founders through another rescue organization. At the time, no one wanted to go near her because she had been labeled “aggressive.” In reality, all of Penny’s reactions were rooted in fear. After a few months of patience and consistent work, she began to open up and show her true, gentle personality.

Penny was one of many rabbits who are unfairly labeled as aggressive for behaviors that often stem from fear or trauma. Sadly, these labels can put rabbits at risk of being euthanized when they simply need time and understanding. Like many others, Penny became much friendlier once she felt safe.

We reserve a set number of spaces each year for rabbits who have been labeled “aggressive” so that we can help them heal, work through their behavior, and eventually find loving homes. Penny was an incredible rabbit, and her legacy lives on in every misunderstood rabbit we are able to save and support.

Wildflower 🌈 (a.k.a. Wild) was rescued by one of our founders six years before this rescue officially began. She came from a backyard breeding operation, which is why she had a tattoo in her ear. Wild, along with a few other rabbits, had been deemed “not good enough” for breeding and was about to be discarded. The conditions they were living in were appalling. They were kept in bare wire cages outside, eating pine cones, and surrounded by loose chickens.

Wild earned her nickname because of her unpredictable and defensive behavior. Everyone called her “wild and crazy,” but like Penny, her aggression came from fear, not malice. Within six months of being rescued, she had transformed into a sweet, affectionate, and cuddly bunny.

From the day she was rescued until the day she passed years later, Wild faced a series of medical challenges. She underwent more than four surgeries, several procedures, and many other treatments. Her resilience and spirit left a lasting impression on everyone who met her.

Wild is one of the reasons this rescue focuses so heavily on medical cases and why we have such a soft spot for discarded breeder rabbits. She was truly special and continues to inspire the work we do.