About Rascally Rabbit Rescue
Rascally Rabbit Rescue and Critter Haven of Arizona, Inc. was founded and given 501(c)(3) status August 28th, 2006. Since that date, RRR has rescued 19 rabbits, 9 gerbils, 2 guinea pigs and 3 hamsters. A total of 3 rabbits were transferred to another rescue and 7 rabbits, 1 guinea pig and 4 gerbils have been successfully adopted to their forever homes as of December 2009.
Our rescue, though small, is slowly growing. We now have 3 directors, 3 foster homes and a few volunteers who attend events. We always need foster homes to keep our rescue growing and allow current foster homes to only foster a few at a time. Anyone interested in fostering is encouraged to apply.
We keep all of our rescue pets in foster homes so they are properly rehabilitated and learn to trust humans again. Keeping them in foster homes doesn't allow us to rescue hords of animals, however it allows us to keep each animal happier and healthier with plenty of food, exercise and loving care.
We follow House Rabbit Society guidelines and policies for keeping and caring for our rabbits and hope to, one day, become the first Arizona HRS Chapter. All three of the direcotrs are HRS Educators; one of which has a HRS Sanctuary Home for rabbits otherwise not adoptablbe due to disability, illness or behavioral issues. Some of these rabbits are adoptable as "Special Needs Rabbits", which allows the rescue and HRS the ability to keep a close eye on these rabbits and their well-being, as well as have a "say" in their medical care. However, most will live out their lives in the Sanctuary Home.
Unfortunately, we are not currently accepting any surrenders from pet owners. We ask that you first reconsider giving your family member upWe are more than happy to discuss the many reasons why you should keep your pet, including the fact that so many are euthanized daily, rabbits, gerbils, guinea pigs, and hamsters included, because there are not enough loving homes for all of them. However, if you feel you must give up your loved one, please contact other rabbit rescues or take your pet to the
Board of Directors
Currently out of town. Please contact Laurie or Claudia with any questions. Thank you.
Deana is the rescue's founder and creator and owner of Critter Cookies with 4 years experience as a veterinary technician. She has a BS in Geology from Texas Christian University and a big love for little animals. Founding the rescue in 2006 was a small step in a long-time dream of helping these precious pets find perfect homes. She is a strong believer in education as being necessary to any good cause, including caring for rabbits, guinea pigs and other pets. She enjoys rock hunting and camping in her spare time (when the rabbits allow it!) She also sells Avon and tutors to help support the pets she fosters.
Education Director: Laurie Gigous
laurie@rascallyrabbitrescue.org
Laurie is a long-time member of the House Rabbit Society as a Sanctuary Home for disabled rabbits, Educator, and she is a member of the national board. She cares for several sanctuary rabbits in her home and is dedicated to educating others about these special animals. In her spare time she makes lotion, soap, and jewelry to help pay for her masters’ care (those house guests are really the home-owners!).
Publicity Director: Claudia Vargas (speaks Spanish)
915-274-6225
Claudia@rascallyrabbitrescue.org
Claudia currently lives in El Paso, working for Texas Tech's medical school. She received her Bachelor of Science in Las Cruces, NM at New Mexico State University, majoring in Biology. She has two bunnies named Applesauce and Jacobi, who make life fun and interesting at home. Both buns were adopted from local rescues; Jacobi was one of the Rascally Rabbits, from RRR. In her spare time, she enjoys watching T.V., scrapbooking, beading, hikes on a nice day, and coming back to AZ to visit friends and help with rescue events.
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