Hoppy Endings for Silly Rabbit
In July 2011, HSSF humane officers seized 76 animals with a court ordered search warrant for a property in Loomis. Subsequent to that seizure, HSSF cared for and found homes for all the animals. Sadly, for some of the animals, we were too late, and they succumbed to their long standing neglect.
In February of this year, the Placer County District Attorney's office filed seven felony and three misdemeanor counts of animal neglect. (see Justice for Neglected Animals below.)
After the seizure, our humane officers continued their investigation and found that the defendant began accumulating additional animals. Those animals were sick and malnourished. Once alerted, the court responded by ordering the defendant not to own or possess farm animals, or cats or dogs and gave the defendant two weeks to find new homes for the animals.
But when our humane officers returned after the two-week period, they found the defendant was still in possession of animals. Again, obtaining a search warrant, our officers seized one hen, one rabbit and a mixed-breed puppy in April. Both the hen ("Henrietta") and the puppy ("Bella") found fantastic homes.
Silly Rabbit now known as "Tuon" was spayed and placed for adoption. Just a few weeks ago she too found her forever home and forever love in "Hank" a dapper Himalayan rabbit.
Tuon's new guardian's Kathryn and Adam write:
"She has been very sweet and affectionate! We've both had her in our laps several times, and she likes to sit beside us on the couch eating hay and being petted. Tuon has gently nudged me a few times to let me know when she wants more petting".
"Tuon has not been afraid to explore, and nothing seems to phase her, even landing on a cat's back while jumping off the couch (the cat took it in stride, too). We've scaled back Tuon's access to the family room until I can move all of my plants out of her reach. She seems to think I am providing her with an all-you-can-eat salad bar! Everything seems to interest her, so we'll also be getting some other things bun-proofed, too".
As you can see, HSSF is dedicated to turning bad situations into happy endings.