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Speaker Series Meeting, June 2009

June Speaker Series Meeting's Star
"Enriching Your Rabbit's Life," was presented by volunteers Alison Giese and Judith Pierce, but Barnaby was the star.

Judith's presentation
Judith Pierce presented a fun slide show that showed great bunny toy ideas and creative ways to set up their areas.

Attendees enjoyed the presentation
There was a good turnout, and everyone enjoyed the fun tips for enriching their bunnies' lives.

Alison Giese gets ready for the clicker-training demo
Alison brought her bunny Barnaby to show off the fun tricks he recently learned. (White bunny is Angel, his companion.)

Come on out... it's show time, Barnaby!
Barnaby plays in the Cottontail Cottage before his demonstration.

Barnaby gets a treat
Barnaby quickly learned his new skills through a reward system.

Barnaby goes through the hoop
After he touches the "target" (yellow ball on stick, but anything can be used as a target), he gets a reward.

Through the hoop again...
He'll do anything for those treats!

Alison is training him to hop on the box
(This is a new trick for him, not practiced at home)

He considers it, but isn't quite sure...
Oh well, let's move on to a new trick...

Barnaby runs through a tunnel
That was an easy one for him... he picked that up right away.

Trying the box one more time...
He had fun doing his tricks for everyone, and is looking forward to learning more.

Door prize winner!
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Spring Education Events, 2009

Spring Garden Festival, 4/25/09
Volunteer Catherine Cranford Estante and spokesbunny Katie

Encinitas Environment Day, 6/7/09
Everyone enjoyed meeting "spokesbunny" Katie

Encinitas Environment Day, 6/7/09
"Spokesbunny" Katie

Encinitas Environment Day, 6/7/09
HRS Booth

Encinitas Environment Day, 6/7/09
"Spokesbunny" Katie

San Diego Fair, 6/18/09
Volunteers Scott Shalon and Sue Paul

San Diego Fair, 6/18/09
"Spokesbunny" Katie

San Diego Fair, 6/18/09
Volunteers Mary Stoxen, Catherine Cranford Estante and Ginger Lyons (holding bunny)

San Diego Fair, 6/18/09
Volunteers Mary Stoxen and Catherine Cranford Estante

Chula Vista Pet Festival, 6/20/09
HRS Booth

Chula Vista Pet Festival, 6/20/09
Volunteers Pandora Moore, Ginger Lyons, Shelly Meszaros and Blanca Unguez

Chula Vista Pet Festival, 6/20/09
Pandora and Ricky Moore's bunny, Luci, won the "Biggest Pet" award

Chula Vista Pet Festival, 6/20/09
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Open House, May 2009

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
No rain, no rainbows! A little bit of rain didn't bother us a bit... around 70 people came out for the fun!

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Jennifer Sudor and Cathy Cranford greeted people while volunteering at the sign-in table

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Cathy Cranford and Ginger Lyons

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Marie Milliner (middle) and friends

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Phyllis McLaughlin and Denice Writesel share a laugh

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Mary Ann Galliher and Amy Spintman

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Bob Casey buys dinner for the bunnies

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Diana Lubin and Sylvia Wachtler shop for cool bunny toys

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
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SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
People visit with bunnies inside

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
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SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Foster bunnies, Molly & Sammy

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Foster bunny, Bumper

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Sue Paul with her great Flopper's Garden products

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Guests purchased tasty Flopper's Garden gifts for their bunnies

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
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SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Patricia Mulcahy trims nails

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
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SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Great raffle prizes

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Phyllis McLaughlin and Tina Otis check out the raffle items

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
KW Cages new deluxe "Bunny Villa"

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Christina and Adam Puplava arrive with their bunnies, Belle and Winston

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Patricia has an audience as she trims nails

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
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SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Heather Christian and Maria Modde calls out for door prize winners

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
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SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Heather holds up another door prize

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Heather hands Kathie Garis her door prize

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Cute Winston

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Rita and Ed Gee

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Amy Spintman and Sidney

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Children enjoy the craft corner organized by Maria Modde

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Children decorated cookies in the craft corner

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Cookie decorated as a bunny

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
A proud cookie decorator

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
And they're tasty, too!

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Can we eat them now?

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Phyllis McLaughlin and Mary Stoxen

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Paul and Veronique Krenitsky

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
A bunny arrives with his two canine buddies...

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
... in a stroller!

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Proud bunny and dog mom

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Baby bunny tranced

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Is there anything cuter than baby bunnies??

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
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SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Another door prize drawing

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Patricia Mulcahy wins a prize

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Patricia Mulchahy is happy about her prize

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Sabrina Peters also volunteered for a shift at the sign-in table

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
A pair of bunnies arrive in a stroller

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
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SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Time for the raffle drawing!

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Amy Spintman and Judith Pierce draw winning raffle prize tickets

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Amy Spintman wins the first raffle prize!

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Rita Gee wins a prize

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Phyllis McLaughlin wins a prize

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Raffle prize winner

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Mary Stoxen with Sandy and Bob Casey

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Raffle prize winners

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Raffle prize winner

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Winston hopes to win something (and boy does he ever!)

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Someone is about to win one of Amy's Cottontail Cottages...

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Christina and Adam win the Cottontail Cottage

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Christina and Adam win the Alison Giese photo cards

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Christina and Adam won Chandra Beal's bunny massage DVD! Lucky Winston!

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Mary Ann Galliher wins a nice pet carrier

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Raffle drawing

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Mary Ann Galliher wins another raffle prize

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Raffle prize winner

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
A bunny enjoys going for a walk on a leash

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
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SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Amy Sommerville

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Maria Modde snuggles with foster bunny, Lyle

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Patricia Mulcahy snuggles with foster bunny, Lyle

SDHRS Open House, 5/30/09
Bob Casey takes out the trash at the end of the day

Speaker Series Meeting, May 2009

Dr. Harrison gave a presentation on VOM
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

There was a great turnout for the meeting
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Veterinary Orthopedic Manipulation (VOM) Presentation
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Dr. Harrison demonstrates the equipment on Pat Mulloy
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

We also tried it out on each other!
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Dr. Harrison uses a rabbit skeleton as a visual aid
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

He shows how VOM works on a rabbit's spine
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Dr. Harrison treats Angel, an actual patient
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Angel is volunteer Ginger Lyons' bunny.
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Angel enjoys her treatment
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Hornsby, Angel's companion, watches, too
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Hornsby snuggles with his former foster mom, Diana Lubin
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

VOM treatment demonstration at HRS
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

The end of the presentation, time for door prizes!
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Judith Pierce shows off a beautiful Japanese bowl, gifted to her by Dr Harrison
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Close up of Judith's bowl
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Sue Paul wins two VOM treatments
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

A new visitor to HRS wins a nice pet carrier
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Diana Lubin wins a bunny leash
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Deborah Moses wins a book on rabbit care
Speaker Series Meeting, 5/16/09

Bowling for the Animals, April 2009

Team "Bun City Bowlers"
On April 26, the team of bunny lovers participated in the 2009 Bowling for the Animals fundraising event for SNAP.

Before the bowling, we enjoyed a delicious lunch
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Yummy chocolate fountain!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Enjoying the lunch before the bowling begins
Pat Mulloy, Patricia Mulcahy, Carol Chaney, and Judith Pierce. Pat, Carol and Judith were team cheerleaders, and Patric

Debra Doerfler and Sylvia Wachtler
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Jennifer Suder, Sylvia Wachtler, Debra Doerfler
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Stan & Jennifer Suder
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

George & Alison Giese
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Mark & Sylvia Wachtler
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Debra Doerfler & Bill Bashor
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Linda Knox, DMV
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Our cheerleaders
Four of our cheerleaders: Sue Paul, Pat Mulloy, Judith Pierce and Carol Chaney

Sylvia & Alison... ready to strike!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Stan fills out his raffle tickets
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Showing off all our raffle tickets
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Jennifer is a half-lop
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Patricia is up...
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Close, but no cigar
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Patricia goes for a split
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Yea! Knocked 'em all down!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Patricia gets a strike!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Sylvia's turn...
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Yea, a strike!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Another strike!!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

And yet ANOTHER strike!!!!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Mark's turn "at bat"
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Must get those pins!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Yes! Got 'em!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Mark doing his "disapproving rabbit" face
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Alison is up...
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

What form, what style....
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Such determination...
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Can she pick up the spare?
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09
Yes!!!

Yes!!!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

So happy!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

George is up...
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

How many pins did you knock down, George?
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Maybe he can get the split with two balls!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Goal! (The ball went between the pins)
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

George decides he may do better wearing bunny ears
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Bowlin' Bill...
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Bill makes a funny face after his turn
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Debra is one of our devoted cheerleaders
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Linda is ready to bowl...
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Linda looks like a pro...
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Darn, ALMOST a strike...
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Linda is up again...
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Looking good.....
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Steeerrriike!!!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

The bowling was very exciting to watch!
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

George checks out the raffle prizes
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

More great raffle prizes
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Judith wins a door prize
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Judith wins a raffle prize...
A dog-themed gift basket!

Judith wins another raffle prize!
A cat castle and other cat toys... of course, bunnies will be the ones enjoying it all!

Alison wins a raffle prize!
It's a painting of her own bunny, Scooter! The artist is HRS volunteer, Cathy Cranford (www.catherinecranford.com).

Alison wins another raffle prize!
A very pretty necklace!

Sylvia wins a raffle prize!
It's a gift basket of bunny toys!

Carol wins a raffle prize!
Yea! Bunny stuff! (Donated by HRS)

Pat wins a raffle prize!
A knitted matching hat, scarf and doggie sweater!!!

Pat models her prize!
And her new "pet"...

The doggie is now wearing bunny ears
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

The Top Ten Fundraiser Prizes
Bowling for the Animals, 4/26/09

Judith wins a Top Ten Fundraiser prize!
Judith was the #2 fundraiser! She chose a beauty package.

Alison wins a Top Ten Fundraiser prize!
Alison was the #3 fundraiser. She chose a two-night stay at the Casa Cody, a dog-friendly B&B, in Palm Springs.

Sylvia wins a Top Ten Fundraiser prize!
She got a surf package... soon Sylvia will be hanging ten!

Earth Fair, Balboa Park, April 2009

San Diego House Rabbit Society Booth
Earth Fair in Balboa Park, 4/19/09

Bob & Fenella of Wee Companions
Wee Companions Booth next to San Diego HRS. Wee Companions rescues guinea pigs, rats, chinchillas, and other small anima

HRS Volunteers Nancy, Pandora, and Ricky
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A view of the booth from behind it
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Spokesbunny Luci hanging out in his pen
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Pandora is educating the public
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Luci being "iced" down by Pandora. It was hot!
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Luci gets some lovin'
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That's a big bunny!
This little girl was really scared of Luci!

We like the Wee Companions Booth!
These kids were afraid of Luci. The rat was more to their liking.

Pandora trances Luci
This really freaked some people out!

Luci says, "I could totally take that dog!"
Probably true! Luci's bigger than the dog.

Nancy snuggles with Luci
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All Pets Open House, April 2009

All Pets Open House
On 4/18/09, All Pets Animal Hospital in Encinitas held an Open House, inviting the public to meet the staff and tour the

SDHRS at All Pets Open House
San Diego HRS was invited to set up at the Open House and talk to guests about rabbits.

Volunteer Alison Giese and Barnaby
Alison Giese volunteered to represent HRS at the event, and brought her HRS foster bunny, Barnaby, to be the "spokesbunn

HRS Volunteer Gerry Streff
Gerry Streff also volunteered to represent HRS. We set up our display of educational material and our "spokesbunny" in a
Surgery

Surgery "patient"
A big stuffed dog was set up as a "patient" in the surgery room. A hole was cut in his belly and candy and toys were ins

Dr. Brian Loudis performs "surgery" on the dog
Dr. Loudis demonstrates how to extract the candy from the stuffed dog.

Endoscope demonstration
Using a bell pepper as an "organ," a vet tech shows how an endoscope (a small camera and light) can visualize organs, ta

Dr. Jennifer Nissen does an ultrasound
Using a plastic bag filled with fluids, Dr. Nissen demonstrates how an ultrasound will reveal that there is a foreign ob

A real ultrasound image
This is an image of a bunny's liver with a mass in it.

Dr. Nissen with Barnaby
Dr. Nissen hangs out with foster bunny, Barnaby.

Barnaby gets a visitor
"Did you bring food?"

Yummy parsley!
"Yea! You DID bring food!"

Like most bunnies, he LOVES to eat!
"Got any more food?"

Barnaby makes lots of new friends
"Do you all have food, too??"

Food and snuggles...
... it doesn't get any better than this!

Gerry and friends
Gerry talks to the children about bunnies.

Everyone loves Barnaby
Barnaby got lots of attention, which he loved.

Mmm... carrots....
Somebody brought in carrots from one of the veggie trays... he's in hog heaven.

Where'd everyone go?
"Must have more food, please..."

Oh good, a new friend... with food!
Dr. Nissan's little girl LOVES Barnaby.

Look, Ma, a bunny!
"Can I keep him?"

Oh boy, a box!
The kids enjoyed Barnaby's box almost as much as Barnaby!

Parkway Plaza Easter Education Event, April 2009

SDHRS Easter Education Event, Parkway Plaza, 4/4/09
This girl was great with the rabbits. The family is thinking about adopting.

SDHRS Easter Education Event, Parkway Plaza, 4/4/09
This event was a great way to educate the public that those cute little baby Easter bunnies grow up to be BIG bunnies re

SDHRS Easter Education Event, Parkway Plaza, 4/4/09
How many New Zealand Whites can fit into a Hopper Hideaway House? (Answer: 4, with butts sticking out)

SDHRS Easter Education Event, Parkway Plaza, 4/4/09
The bunnies attracted lots of people!

SDHRS Easter Education Event, Parkway Plaza, 4/4/09
A little girl feeds the bunnies some parsley.

SDHRS Easter Education Event, Parkway Plaza, 4/4/09
The children loved seeing the bunnies.

SDHRS Easter Education Event, Parkway Plaza, 4/4/09
Patricia holds up a bunny for the children to pet.

SDHRS Easter Education Event, Parkway Plaza, 4/4/09
All in all, a great day of sharing information and rabbit care and advising against ??easter bunny?? impulse-buying with f

Escondido Paws in the Park, March 2009

The HRS Booth at EHS Paws in the Park
Cathy Estante and Mary Stoxen talk to people who stopped by the HRS booth at EHS Paws in the Park on March 29. Many of t

HRS booth volunteers talk to visitors
Volunteer Cathy Estante chats with visitors about house rabbits, as does volunteer Ginger Lyons (in purple shirt behind

Volunteer Ginger Lyons also chats with visitors
Many people don't realize that rabbits and dogs can live peacefully together, so this event is a great opportunity to ed

This HUGE dog checks out the bunnies
Spokesbunnies Darla and Randy are totally unconcerned. They live in a home with dogs, so they are used to them.

Solana Beach Paws in the Park, March 2009

The HRS Booth
HRS set up a booth at the Solana Beach Paws in the Park event on March 15, where volunteers spoke with lots of visitors

Mary Stoxen and visitor
Mary lets a visit pet one of Patricia Mulcahy's spokesbunnies, Darla.

Chatting with fellow volunteers
Ginger Lyons and Mary Stoxen chat with HRS volunteers Bob & Sandy Casey, who were volunteering at the Wee Companions boo

Speaker Series Meeting, March 2009

Heather Christian begins the meeting
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Lots of people came... more people than chairs!
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

And lots of yummy snacks!
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Some people brought their bunnies
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Judith Pierce was this meeting's speaker
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Judith's topic was Bunny Bonding
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Judith had everyone's attention, even the bunnies'!
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Judith explains the bonding process
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Lisa and Nicole enjoy the presentation
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Another pair on their "first date"
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Nicole and one of her bunnies
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

We love bringing our bunnies with us!
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Amy & Nicole draw for fun door prizes
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

A bunny browses goodies in the Bunny Supply Store
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Daffodil hangs out on a Cottontail Cottage
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

The view is great from up here!
HRS Speaker Series Meeting, 3.21.09

Holiday Party 2008

Guests arrive at the HRS Holiday Party
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Lisa and Karen greet guests
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08
The

The "Bunny Wishing Tree" brought in gifts for fosters
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

A delicious vegetarian potluck
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Dinner tables beautifully decorated
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Everyone enjoyed the food
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Karen shows off the great raffle prizes
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Drawing for the first raffle prize...
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Jackie & Jenna call out raffle #s
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Raffle prize winner!
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Jenna has fun at the raffle
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Phyllis wins a door prize!
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

George & Alison win a door prize!
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Guests hang out with bunnies
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

A bunny visits Sir Lopsalot
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

A bunny in a stroller!
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Patricia & Sir Lopsalot
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

A guest with her cute bunny
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Nicole & Grace
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Carol & Lily
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Close-up of Lily's sweet face
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Pandora & Ricky with Luci
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Judith & Sir Lopsalot
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Michelle & Hippity Hop
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Nicole & Bentley
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Amy & Hippity Hop
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Amy & Luci
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Harry Hein and Nicky
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Judith visits with Harry and Nicky
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Jackie & Simba
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Rachel & Sir Lopsalot
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Guests and bunnies
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Simba munches on hay
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Luci checks out the toys
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Amy with some great bunny toys
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Deb buys supplies for her bunnies
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Mary & Debra
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Mary's cute "Gray Hares" sweatshirt
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

John & Mary enjoy the party
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

John's playing with his food again...
HRS Holiday Party 12.20.08

Bunnyfest 2008

Bunnyfest 2008
It was a gorgeous day at Bunnyfest 2008.

Cottontail Cafe
Lori Ng and Mary Ann Galliher volunteered at the popular Cottontail Cafe.

Cottontail Cafe
Rita Otero buys some treats from Lori Ng.

Cottontail Cafe
Rex Oliver prepares delicious boxed lunches.

Cottontail Cafe
Phyllis McLaughlin also buys some tasty goodies.

Cottontail Cafe
Customers enjoy the seating area of the Cafe.

Cottontail Cafe
Volunteers Shelley Threan and Lori Ng

Cottontail Cafe
Shelley, Lori and Mary Ann

Cottontail Cafe
The Cafe gets lots of hungry customers.

Cottontail Cafe
Young volunteers Kelly Cowles and Rebecca Klein walk around Bunnyfest selling treats from the Cafe.

Cottontail Cafe
Cheryl Oliver was one of three volunteers who coordinated the Cottontail Cafe.

Cottontail Cafe
Shelley Thraen and Tamara Swanson were the other two Cafe coordinators. Great job, ladies!!

Cottontail Cafe
Tamara Swanson serves up the salads at Bunnyfest, including her popular sun-dried tomato and pine nut cous cous.

Cottontail Cafe
Cheryl Oliver, Rex Oliver and Tamara Swanson served lots of delicious goodies.

Cottontail Cafe
Cheryl Oliver, Rex Oliver and Tamara Swanson

Cottontail Cafe
Mary Ann Galliher, Bonnie DeBouter, Shelley Thraen and Lori Ng show off the Cottontail Cafe menu.

Cottontail Cafe
Mary Ann Galliher, Bonnie DeBouter, Cheryl Oliver, Shelley Thraen and Lori Ng show off the Cottontail Cafe menu.

HRS Info Booth
Patricia Mulchahy and Barbara O'Carroll talk to a couple of Bunnyfest guests about rabbit care.

HRS Info Booth
Barbara O'Carroll with a Bunnyfest guest and HRS foster "spokesbunny," Pebbles.

HRS Info Booth
Patricia Mulcahy and Judith Pierce teach about rabbit care.

HRS Premiums
Tina Otis, Meg Spratley and Stephanie Durso volunteer at the HRS Premiums booth. Marie Milliner shops with her dog, Missy.

HRS Premiums
Lisa Schenk cheerfully sells great HRS merchandise at the Premiums booth.

HRS Premiums
Tina Otis and Lisa Schenk at the Premiums table.

HRS Info Booth
Patricia Mulchahy, Barbara O'Carroll, Larry Dudus, Michelle Wilhelms and Judith Pierce all volunteered at the HRS Info Booth.

Lagomorph Lounge
The Lagomorph Lounge volunteers care for visitors' rabbits and provide nail trims, grooming and care advice.

Lagomorph Lounge
Volunteers Mary Stoxen and booth coordinator, Sandi Stewart.

Lagomorph Lounge
Sandi Stewart and Mary Stoxen with the guest bunnies.

Lagomorph Lounge
Sylvia Wachtler helped out with nail trims.

Lagomorph Lounge
Debra Doerfler trims a bunny's nails.

Lagomorph Lounge
Lots of people and bunnies visited the Lounge.

Lagomorph Lounge
Several cute baby bunnies visited the Lounge.

Lagomorph Lounge
Several cute baby bunnies visited the Lounge.
Raffle

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An expanded raffle was held this year in lieu of the silent auction.
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Lots of great prizes were donated.
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Volunteers Kate Simpson and Jeanne Chick helped out guests at the raffle.
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Bonnie DeBouter explained the different prize categories to guests.
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Bonnie DeBouter always had a big smile on her face as she sold raffle tickets.
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Bonnie DeBouter with raffle hopeful, Steve Casey.
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Lots of people visited the raffle.
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Amy Sommerville volunteered at the raffle, too, always with a friendly smile.
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More great prizes
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Gerry Streff hopeful drops a ticket in a raffle prize cup.

Raffle Prize Winner
Mary Ann Galliher wins a gift certificate from Pet Emergency & Specialty Center.

Raffle Prize Winner
Alison Giese wins a cute bunny mug set.

Raffle Prize Winner
A guest wins Margo De Mello's book, "Why Animals Matter."

Raffle Prize Winner
This guest won a nice pet gift basket donated by PETCO.

Raffle Prize Winner
Mary Ann Galliher wins another prize... a couple cute photo holders. (The sample photo that was displayed in it is her own foster bunny!)

Raffle Prize Winner
This lucky raffle winner won a prize that included this antique stuffed rabbit...

Raffle Prize Winner
... as well as a fun Vacation Villa for bunnies and a free exam certificate at the Pet Emergency & Specialty Center.

Raffle Prize Winner
Renee Pullano came all the way from Arizona to attend Bunnyfest!

Raffle Prize Winner
Fenella Speece jumps for joy when she wins her raffle prize!

Raffle Prize Winner
Fenella Speece won a "Baby Bunnies" calendar and handmade greeting cards donated by Alison Giese.

Raffle Prize Winner
This guest wins a $100 gift certificate from Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital.

Raffle Prize Winner
Andrea Bratt Frick wins a nice cage donated by KW Cages.

Raffle Prize Winner
Renee Pullano wins another prize... a pet stroller for her bunnies.

Raffle Prize Winner
This lucky winner won an exercise pen.

Photo Contest
Guest enjoyed viewing and voting on the photos entered into the Photo Contest, coordinated by Alison Giese.

Photo Contest
Two boards displayed the 158 photos entered into the contest into four categories.

Photo Contest
350 votes were cast at 50 cents each

Photo Contest - Winning Photo
"Favorite Pastime" Category. Cordi's favorite pastime is imitating garden statuary around the house. Here he is imitating an alligator. Submitted by Lor Ng.

Photo Contest Winner
Lori Ng wins the "Favorite Pastime" category. The prize for the photo contest was a Baby Bunnies 2009 calendar, donated by Alison Giese.

Photo Contest - Winning Photo
"Me & My Bunny" Category. Megan holds Humperdink. Submitted by Heather Eastty.

Photo Contest Winner
Heather Eastty wins the "Me & My Bunny" category.

Photo Contest - Winning Photo
"Extremem Ears" Category. Tigger tries to get a signal. Submitted by Amanda De Mattos.

Photo Contest Winner
Amanda De Mattos wins the "Extreme Ears" category.

Photo Contest - Winning Photo
"Favorite Photo" Category. Punky demands his attorney! Submitted by Gordon & Dreda Lutz.

Photo Contest Winner
Gordon Lutz is the winner of the "Favorite Photo" category.

Margo DeMello's Book Signing
Margo DeMello signed copies of her new book, "Why Animals Matter."

Clicker Training by Andrea Bratt Frick
Andrea Bratt Frick demonstrates how to clicker train bunnies.

Clicker Training by Andrea Bratt Frick
Zodee gets a "click" and a treat after he performs a trick.

Clicker Training by Andrea Bratt Frick
Zodee goes through a tunnel.

Clicker Training by Andrea Bratt Frick
Andrea is going to show how she trained Zodee to jump into the basket using a clicker.

Clicker Training by Andrea Bratt Frick
Zodee first inspects the basket.

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Still checking it out...

Clicker Training by Andrea Bratt Frick
Zodee decides the basket is safe to climb into.

Clicker Training by Andrea Bratt Frick
Zodee gets a treat for climbing into the basket.

Clicker Training by Andrea Bratt Frick
Tired from all that training...

Kissing Booth
Bunnyfest guests got smooches from bunnies at Andrea's Kissing Booth.

Kissing Booth
A Bunnyfest guest gets a smooch from Zodee at Andrea's Kissing Booth.

Kissing Booth
Where'd she go? I want to do some more smooching!

Kissing Booth
Andrea gets a smooch from her own bunny.

Kissing Booth
Axel the bunny is lying down on the job!

Kidz Korner
The Kidz Korner booth was a big hit with children who got to participate in activities and arts & crafts.

Kidz Korner
Rebecca has fun at Kidz Korner.

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Kelly enjoys being crafty at Kidz Korner.

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Rachel and Katherine got creative at Kidz Korner.

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Pandora Moore helped out at Kidz Korner.

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Another happy "Kid" at Kidz Korner.

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Rachel with Rachel and Katherine.

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Rachel Ciolli volunteered at Kidz Korner.

Kidz Korner
Maria Modde, Shelly Snyder and Ben Mead all helped out at he booth. Maria has already volunteered to coordinate this booth next year!

Kidz Korner
The Kidz Korner booth was a big hit with children who got to participate in activities and arts & crafts.

Kidz Korner
Connor decorates a Cottontail Cottage at Kidz Korner.

Kidz Korner
Connor got bunnies painted on his face at Kidz Korner.

PETCO Foundation's Prize Wheel
Susan Rosenberg of PETCO Foundation brought a wheel that guests got to spin for prizes donated by PETCO.

PetCo Foundation's Prize Wheel
Spinning the wheel..

PetCo Foundation's Prize Wheel
Yea! They won a prize!

PetCo Foundation's Prize Wheel
Picking out their prize.

SNAP Booth
Spay Neuter Action Project

Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
Dr. Jenkins along with his family and a few members of his staff set up a booth at Bunnyfest.

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The Jenkins family brought their Sno Cone machine to sell Sno Cones to guests and donated the money earned to HRS.

Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
Dr. Jenkin's daughter, Victoria, made the delicious Sno-Cones!

Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
Avian & Exotic earned $300 in donations for HRS selling Sno Cones!

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center
Dr. Cecil set up a booth where people could read fascinating information on his "Rabbit & Exotic Mammal Medicine" display.

Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital
Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital had a booth with interesting medical information on rabbits.

Rancho San Diego Animal Hospital
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Wee Companions
Wee Companions booth where you could meet some adorable, rats, guinea pigs and hamsters, and buy supplies for small critters.

Wee Companions
A Wee Companions volunteer holds a cute guinea pig.

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Rats having fun climbing in their cage.

Wee Companions
Cute rats...

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Please adopt me...

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A sweet guinea pig

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Cats & Rabbits & More
Guests could buy lots of fun bunny toys and gifts at Amy Spintman's CRM booth.

Cats & Rabbits & More
Amy & Amy

Flopper's Garden
Sue Paul sells a great selection of healthy bunny treats and gifts at her booth.

Flopper's Garden
Sue and Arlo Paul.

Seams to Be
Sisters Heidi and Andrea sell beautiful hand-painted shirts, bunny supplies and more.

Seams to Be
Guests could purchase premium hays and clicker training supplies for their bunnies at this booth.

Seams to Be
Bunnies love the Dancing Rabbit hay (at least mine do!)

Garden Statuary
Suzanne Hughes sells her always popular gardens statuary.

KW Cages
KW Cages offers many selections of habitats and supplies for rabbits.

Tigertail Foods
Lindsey and Michelle of Tigertail Foods sell healthy, delicious homemade bunny treats.

Tigertail Foods
Yummy bunny treats for sale...

Bunnies & People
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Bunnyfest 2008 Photo Contest

Bunnyfest 2008 Photo Contest
Following are the photos submitted to the Bunnyfest 2008 Photo Contest, in four categories...

First Category: Favorite Pastime
What does your bunny like to do for fun? Play with toys? Pull all the books off your bookshelf? Watch TV? Catch a photo of your bunny doing what he likes to do best.

P01_Favorite Pastime
Destiny says, "I know how to shred!" Submitted by Doug Faber

P02_Favorite Pastime
Terry loves chewing timothy blocks. Submitted by Marguerite Rice-Erwine

P03_Favorite Pastime
Buster is yawning after a long nap. Submitted by Celeste Wong

P04_Favorite Pastime
Sangria loves chewing on her peoples' shoes. Submitted by Deborah & Darren Cole

P05_Favorite Pastime
Truffles, the Lionhead, is ready to pounce! Submitted by Deborah & Darren Cole

P06_Favorite Pastime
Sangria loves to hide behind the curtains. Submitted by Deborah & Darren Cole

P07_Favorite Pastime
Sangria loves to eat! Submitted by Deborah & Darren Cole

P08_Favorite Pastime
Nutmeg doing what she loves. Napping! Submitted by Chad & Tracy Solomon

P09_Favorite Pastime
Zorro and Ozzie in "Are you ready for some Football?" Submitted by Renee Pullano

P10_Favorite Pastime
Belle loves to tunnel through the hay! Submitted by Christina Alzona

P11_Favorite Pastime
Giant Lagamorph Storms the Castle! (Really, it's Rini.) Submitted by Cheri Feria

P12_Favorite Pastime
Rini goes to a tea party. Submitted by Cheri Feria

P13_Favorite Pastime
Angel's favorite pastime is rolling in the dirt! Submitted by Honor Brush

P14_Favorite Pastime
Angel naps in her freshly-dug hole. Submitted by Honor Brush

P15_Favorite Pastime
Ahhh.... cool dirt and warm sun. Life is good! Submitted by Honor Brush

P16_Favorite Pastime
Looks like Angel needs a bath now! Submitted by Honor Brush

P17_Favorite Pastime
Parker loves taking a nap. Submitted by Honor Brush

P18_Favorite Pastime
This is Herbert sticking out his tongue again. Seems to happen every time we get the camera out! Submitted by Julie Averett

P19_Favorite Pastime
Cordi's favorite pastime is imitating garden statuary! Imitation #1: Alligator. Submitted by Lori Ng

P20_Favorite Pastime
Cordi's favorite pastime is imitating garden statuary. Imitation #2: A Bunny. Submitted by Lori Ng

P21_Favorite Pastime
Cordi's favorite pastime is imitating garden statuary. Imitation #3: Another Bunny. Submitted by Lori Ng

P22_Favorite Pastime
Frankie doing what he does best -- pigging out! Submitted by Rachel Trugillo

P23_Favorite Pastime
Frankie pigging out again! Submitted by Rachel Trugillo

P24_Favorite Pastime
Chilling with his homies. Submitted by Laura Sirikulvadhana

P25_Favorite Pastime
Prince Kirby hogs the bed. Submitted by Laura Sirikulvadhana

P26_Favorite Pastime
Smokey's favorite past time is playing with his toys. Submitted by Debra Doerfler

P27_Favorite Pastime
Eleanor's favorite pastime is hanging out with her companion, Spottie. Submitted by Debra Doerfler

P28_Favorite Pastime
Cinnamon Varmint doing her favorite thing....eating! Submitted by Roslyn Lamb

P29_Favorite Pastime
Pino's favorite pastime is snuggling with his wife Zippity. Or really, anytime she's not biting him! Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler

P30_Favorite Pastime
Prince & Mojita's joint favorite pastime: snuggling! Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler

P31_Favorite Pastime
Zippity's idea of a good time: shred stuff, then loaf up for some hearty disapproval. Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler

P32_Favorite Pastime
Mojita's all-time favorite pastime: hay thievery! Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler

P33_Favorite Pastime
Mojita's other favorite pastime: shredding phonebooks. This is the aftermath of one shredding session. Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler

P34_Favorite Pastime
Prince LOVES his hay! Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler

P35_Favorite Pastime
One of Hippity's favorite activities is checking on Nicky (the dog) when he's lying down. Submitted by Gerry Streff

P36_Favorite Pastime
Magoo (aka "Magoofy") loves eating roses. Submitted by Gerry Streff

P37_Favorite Pastime
Babs is playing peek-a-boo in her tunnel. Submitted by Won Lee

P38_Favorite Pastime
Nilah & Sierra chillin' in the recliner, listening to the iPod. Sierra (8 yr) was adopted in July to be a companion to Nilah (2 yr) and Murphy (10-1/2 yr). Submitted by Cathy Pavley & Jennifer Giuliano

P39_Favorite Pastime
Thumper playing soccer. Submitted by Amanda

P40_Favorite Pastime
Sunshine LOVES his naptime. Submitted by Amanda

P41_Favorite Pastime
Bernie loves to do agility tricks -- for treats, of course! Submitted by Alison Giese

P42_Favorite Pastime
Izzy loves to chew on her little wooden house, and turn it into a pile of splinters. (Her nickname should be Wood Chipper!) Submitted by Alison Giese

P43_Favorite Pastime
Hoppin likes hanging out with his "stuffie" friend. Submitted by Michelle Deiss

P44_Favorite Pastime
Humperdink likes hanging out in the pumpkin patch. Submitted by Heather Eastty

P45_Favorite Pastime
Humperdink enjoys spying on his people from behind the curtains. Submitted by Heather Eastty

And the Winner Is...
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Winner of "Favorite Pastime"!
Cordi's favorite pastime is imitating garden statuary! Imitation #1: Alligator. Submitted by Lori Ng. Congratulations, Lori!

Second Category: Extreme Ears
Does your bunny have extra long ears? Tiny ears? No ears? Funny-looking ears? Take a photo of those crazy ears!

E01_Extreme Ears
Buster is posing to show off his little ears. Submitted by Celeste Wong

E02_Extreme Ears
Chloe with her extremely beautiful ears! Submitted by Renee Pullano

E03_Extreme Ears
Crede says, "My ears are bigger than Me!" Submitted by Renee Pullano

E04_Extreme Ears
Theo's extreme ears. Submitted by Honor Brush

E05_Extreme Ears
Theo's extreme ears. Submitted by Honor Brush

E06_Extreme Ears
This is Herbert emerging from the plants... if you squint, he looks like the jolly green lop! Submitted by Julie Averett

E07_Extreme Ears
Frankie's helicopter ears! Submitted by Rachel Trugillo

E08_Extreme Ears
Kirby heard something and his long floppy ears went up. Submitted by Laura Sirikulvadhana

E09_Extreme Ears
Hogan has extremely tiny ears. Submitted by Debra Doerfler

E10_Extreme Ears
Bitsy's helicopter ears. Submitted by Debra Doerfler

E11_Extreme Ears
Nutmeg Varmint showing off his ears (and doing his best Furbie impression). Submitted by Roslyn Lamb

E12_Extreme Ears
Magoo's extreme ears... or are those wings? Submitted by Gerry Streff

E13_Extreme Ears
Tiny-earred Babs is tasting the birthday balloon. Submitted by Won Lee

E14_Extreme Ears
Alex with his extreme ears. Submitted by Jan Durso

E15_Extreme Ears
Tigger trying to get a signal. Submitted by Amanda

E16_Extreme Ears
Judah has extremely long ears! Submitted by Serena Halpern

E17_Extreme Ears
Judah might trip over those ears! Submitted by Serena Halpern

E18_Extreme Ears
Are those Ozzy's ears, or are they headlights? Submitted by Alison Giese

And the Winner Is...
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Winner of "Extreme Ears"!
Tigger trying to get a signal. Submitted by Amanda. Congratulations, Amanda!

Third Category: Me & My Bunny
Share a photo of you with your bunny. (Or another person with your bunny is fine, too.)

M01_Me and My Bunny
Celeste and Buster taking their first picture together. Submitted by Celeste Wong

M02_Me and My Bunny
Sangria goes for a ride on Darren's back. Submitted by Deborah & Darren Cole

M03_Me and My Bunny
The Proud Bunny Family. Submitted by Renee Pullano

M04_Me and My Bunny
Michelle, Aniah & HunnieBunnie. Submitted by Michelle Magers

M05_Me and My Bunny
Naylen Feria & Abbi. Submitted by Cheri Feria

M06_Me and My Bunny
Lunch Date: Jaden & Naylen Feria with Rini. Submitted by Cheri Feria

M07_Me and My Bunny
John with his foster bunny, Clyde Burrow (Clyde is available for adoption!). Submitted by John Koivula

M08_Me and My Bunny
Frankie and Rachel, having a snuggle. Submitted by Rachel Trugillo

M09_Me and My Bunny
Amanda and Piglet are the subjects of the photo (Amanda is the tall one). Submitted by Jon Larson

M10_Me and My Bunny
Kirby gets a kiss from Laura. Submitted by Laura Sirikulvadhana

M11_Me and My Bunny
Laura is a bunny, too! Submitted by Laura Sirikulvadhana

M12_Me and My Bunny
Debra and Bunz. Submitted by Debra Doerfler

M13_Me and My Bunny
We gave our two-year-old nephew some broccoli to feed to the to Prince & Mojita (he loves the bunnies). They didn't get much of it as he ate most of the broccoli himself! Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler

M14_Me and My Bunny
Ricky and Pandora with their bunny, Lucy. Submitted by Pandora Woods

M15_Me and My Bunny
Ricky and Pandora with their bunny, Lucy. Submitted by Pandora Woods

M16_Me and My Bunny
Remy gives Colin a kiss. Submitted by Carisa Hammons

M17_Me and My Bunny
Poohkins with friend Yanahi. Pooh was adopted from the South Bay shelter in 2003 after being removed from a house in National City along with 30 other rabbits. Submitted by Leslie Speakes

M18_Me and My Bunny
Leslie and Bunny Andy. Submitted by Leslie Paoletti

M19_Me and My Bunny
Jan and Alex snuggle. Submitted by Jan Durso

M20_Me and My Bunny
Lori snuggles with a baby bunny. Submitted by Lori Olson

M21_Me and My Bunny
Chloe holds her bunny, Smudge, in front of the Christmas tree. Submitted by Chimena Campbell

M22_Me and My Bunny
Michelle gets a kiss from her bunny, Hoppin. Submitted by Michelle Deiss

M23_Me and My Bunny
Megan holds Humperdink. Submitted by Heather Eastty

M24_Me and My Bunny
Humperdink and Heather rafting in Yosemite. Submitted by Heather Eastty

M25_Me and My Bunny
Humperdink and Heather at Windansea Beach. Submitted by Heather Eastty

M26_Me and My Bunny
Celebrating Humperdink's 3rd birthday. Submitted by Heather Eastty

M27_Me and My Bunny
Scooter kisses my nose. Submitted by Alison Giese

And the Winner Is...
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Winner of "Me and My Bunny"!
Megan holds Humperdink. Submitted by Heather Eastty. Congratulations, Heather!

Fourth Category: Favorite Photo
Your favorite photo of your bunny(s) that does not fit into any of the above categories.

F01_Favorite Photo
Destiny says, "Hey! Open me next!" Submitted by Doug Faber

F02_Favorite Photo
Rex (visiting Muppet's house). Submitted by Mark & Michelle Harris

F03_Favorite Photo
Out of the clear blue western sky comes... Sky Bun! This bunny's name is Skylar and he's an SDHRS foster bunny available for adoption! Submitted by Marguerite Rice-Erwine

F04_Favorite Photo
Buster playing Peek-a-Boo with the curtains. Submitted by Celeste Wong

F05_Favorite Photo
Isn't Isabelle gorgeous? Submitted by Deana Mae Nelson

F06_Favorite Photo
Sangria crashes in her cage. Submitted by Deborah & Darren Cole

F07_Favorite Photo
Sangria and Truffles enjoy a treat together. Submitted by Deborah & Darren Cole

F08_Favorite Photo
Nutmeg enjoys being hand-fed his pellets. Submitted by Chad & Tracy Solomon

F09_Favorite Photo
Ginger relaxing. Submitted by Chad & Tracy Solomon

F10_Favorite Photo
Former SDHRS Foster Bunnies, Nutmeg & Ginger. Submitted by Chad & Tracy Solomon

F11_Favorite Photo
Nutmeg & Ginger chowing down together. Submitted by Chad & Tracy Solomon

F12_Favorite Photo
Digby & Randi - Digby is asking for more food! Submitted by Jenny Beyer

F13_Favorite Photo
Digby & Randi (Digby is on top). Submitted by Jenny Beyer

F14_Favorite Photo
Thumper doesn't like having his picture taken! Submitted by Shauna Chambers

F15_Favorite Photo
Da Bunny on her Royal Throne! Submitted by Renee Pullano

F16_Favorite Photo
Zorro and Ozzie are best buddies. Submitted by Renee Pullano

F17_Favorite Photo
Zorro, Ozzie & Crede in "Kissin' Cousins!" Submitted by Renee Pullano

F18_Favorite Photo
Samson the Lionhead! Submitted by Renee Pullano

F19_Favorite Photo
Chevy and Cisco in "Just Checking you Out!" Submitted by Renee Pullano

F20_Favorite Photo
Crede in "How do you do that, are you for Real?" Submitted by Renee Pullano

F21_Favorite Photo
Crede in "Stealing Kisses" Submitted by Renee Pullano

F22_Favorite Photo
Crede, Samson, Da Bunny, Cisco, and Zorro in "The Bunny Pack." Submitted by Renee Pullano

F23_Favorite Photo
Cisco in "Wanted--Cisco the Kid." Submitted by Renee Pullano

F24_Favorite Photo
Sitting Pretty for our Favorite Snack.....Raisins!!! Submitted by Renee Pullano

F25_Favorite Photo
Rini in MY bed. Submitted by Cheri Feria

F26_Favorite Photo
Rini Double (her favorite friend!). Submitted by Cheri Feria

F27_Favorite Photo
Nacho & Nancy Cute snuggle together. Submitted by Honor Brush

F28_Favorite Photo
Dot Razberry, blowing a "raspberry." Submitted by Honor Brush

F29_Favorite Photo
Jack takes a nap. Submitted by Katie Atwood-Wheeler

F30_Favorite Photo
Herbert chillin' under a tree in the backyard, doing a Gene Simmons impression. Submitted by Julie Averett

F31_Favorite Photo
Piglet in a bag. Submitted by Jon Larson

F32_Favorite Photo
Simba stands up tall for a treat. Submitted by Jackie Logsdon

F33_Favorite Photo
Chizzy very firmly insists that he ain't food!!!!! Submitted by John Koivula

F34_Favorite Photo
Frankie after he pulled an empty food bag out of the trashcan. Submitted by Rachel Trugillo

F35_Favorite Photo
Kirby is playing with his food. Submitted by Laura Sirikulvadhana

F36_Favorite Photo
Kirby is praying for it to be over. (He hates being held.) Submitted by Laura Sirikulvadhana

F37_Favorite Photo
Kirby enjoys interrupting his mom when she's trying to study. Submitted by Laura Sirikulvadhana

F38_Favorite Photo
Cute photo of Kirby just waking up. Submitted by Laura Sirikulvadhana

F39_Favorite Photo
Shadow sitting in her litterbox. Submitted by Debra Doerfler

F40_Favorite Photo
Closeup of Eleanor. Submitted by Debra Doerfler

F41_Favorite Photo
Closeup of the Koivula's foster bunny, Clyde Burrow. Submitted by Debra Doerfler

F42_Favorite Photo
The Varmints relaxing last winter in their favorite spot in front of the fire. Submitted by Roslyn Lamb

F43_Favorite Photo
Prince "breaking and entering." During a rainy spell we left an open hay box in the kitchen instead of in the outdoors storage bin. In no time at all Prince & Mojita had "remodeled" the box with a new "back door" through which to enter the box. We caught them munching contentedly. Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler

F44_Favorite Photo
This picture is worth 1,000 words -- inquisitive, feisty, adorable Zippity. Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler

F45_Favorite Photo
Zippity being loved on. She usually doesn't like to be touched but tucked in between my legs she was enjoying her massage. Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler

F46_Favorite Photo
Babs is going on a date with my girlfriend's bunny, Buster. Submitted by Won Lee

F47_Favorite Photo
Nilah is a beautiful, yet hairfully challenged, 2 yr old mini lop/lionhead mix. She was adopted Nilah in February to be a companion to 10 1/2 yr old male mini lop, Murphy. Submitted by Cathy Pavley & Jennifer Giuliano.

F48_Favorite Photo
Another bad hare day for Nilah! Submitted by Cathy Pavley & Jennifer Giuliano.

Winner of "Favorite Photo"!
"I want my attorney!" This pic of Punky was taken just after he was dumped at a shelter in San Gabriel. He was adopted from Zooh Corner by volunteers Gordon and Dreda. Submitted by Gordon and Dreda Lutz. Congratulations!

F50_Favorite Photo
Evie thinks she should be nesting! (Sorry, Evie... no need, you've been spayed!) Submitted by Laura Perez

F51_Favorite Photo
Savannah getting a bath! Submitted by Carisa Hammons

F52_Favorite Photo
Chewy's new friend. (Chewy was found by Tamiko in her yard, and now she is involved in rabbit rescue with Zooh Corner) Submitted by Tamiko Murai

F53_Favorite Photo
Got Hay? Submitted by Tamiko Murai

F54_Favorite Photo
Nolan gives his "stuffie" a kiss. Submitted by Christina Levenson

F55_Favorite Photo
Anke kicks back. Submitted by Steffen Reichert

F56_Favorite Photo
Fire evacuees. Submitted by Steffen Reichert

F57_Favorite Photo
I am the man! Submitted by Steffen Reichert

F58_Favorite Photo
Anke in Sphinx pose. Submitted by Steffen Reichert

F59_Favorite Photo
Relaxing dude. Submitted by Steffen Reichert

F60_Favorite Photo
Bookshelf bunnies. Submitted by Steffen Reichert

F61_Favorite Photo
Joe Cool. Submitted by Steffen Reichert

F62_Favorite Photo
Padres Fan. Submitted by Steffen Reichert

F63_Favorite Photo
New Starbucks flavor... talk about foam! Submitted by Gerry Streff

F64_Favorite Photo
Hey Waiter, there's a hare in my salad! Submitted by Gerry Streff

F65_Favorite Photo
Melody (guinea pig) loves Bentley (bunny) and enjoys being close to him during exercise time. Melody was adopted from Wee Companions and Bentley from North County Animal Shelter. Submitted by Lisa Arvanaghi

F66_Favorite Photo
Scooter tries to eat a piece of hay bigger than he is! Submitted by Alison Giese.

F67_Favorite Photo
One of my foster babies looking out the window of their Cottontail Cottage. Submitted by Alison Giese.

F68_Favorite Photo
Hoppin is a Superbunny!!! Submitted by Michelle Deiss

And the Winner Is...
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F49_Favorite Photo
"I want my attorney!" This pic of Punky was taken just after he was dumped at a shelter in San Gabriel. He was adopted from Zooh Corner by volunteers Gordon and Dreda. Submitted by Gordon and Dreda Lutz

San Diego Fair 2008

SDHRS Fair Volunteers
Scott Schalon, Nancy Fain, Jennifer Goodhue and Patricia Mulcahy (holding her bunny Darla).

SDHRS Fair Volunteers
Jenny McLaughlin, Nancy Fain and MaryAnn Galliher

Jenny McLaughlin
Jenny McLaughlin gives presentation on SDHRS

Spokesbuns Randy & Darla
Patricia's bunnies Randy and Darla got lots of attention from Fair goers.

Fair attendee admires Randy.
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Children love petting Randy
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Encinitas Environment Day 2008

Encinitas Environment Day 2008
SDHRS Volunteers Alison Giese, Mary Stoxen and Patricia Mulcahy

Encinitas Environment Day 2008
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Encinitas Environment Day 2008
The SDHRS Booth

Encinitas Environment Day 2008
Patricia's spokesbunnies Darla and Randy

Encinitas Environment Day 2008
Darla and Randy snuggle

Encinitas Environment Day 2008
The bunnies draw people in

Encinitas Environment Day 2008
Mary and Patricia with spokesbunnies

Encinitas Environment Day 2008
Patricia hugs Randy

Encinitas Environment Day 2008
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Encinitas Environment Day 2008
Alison holds Randy while a he gets attention from fair-goers.

Encinitas Environment Day 2008
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Open House 2008

SDHRS Open House 2008
Bunny friends gathered on May 31, 2008 at the SDHRS Bunny Supply Store to celebrate HRS's 20th anniversary.

Let them eat cake!
To celebrate the anniversary, of course we had to have a cake!

Cheryl & Rex Oliver
Cheryl & Rex Oliver came all the way down from Murrieta to coordinate our Refreshment Table.

Judith Pierce
Judith Pierce greets guests with a big smile.

Jenny McLaughlin & Bob Casey
More big smiles from HRS volunteers!

Marie and Holly
Marie writes up a name tag for Holly and enters her name in the door prize drawing

Holly Herring
Holly helping out at the sales desk

Patricia Mulcahy trims nails
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Foster bunnies draw a crowd
Some of the SDHRS foster bunnies were available for everyone to meet and "ooh and ahh" over!

Foster bunnies meet visitors
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Visitors hang out with fosters
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Simba and his mom, Jacque
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Simba the Lion Head bunny
Simba represented our Bunnyfest last year... he starred on the ads and flyers!

Simba checks out Hannah
Simba reads foster bunny Hannah's description.

Lisa sits with foster bunnies
Tinker Bell and her girls entertain Lisa Arvanaghi.

Foster mom, Mary Ann
Foster mom, Mary Ann, cuddles one of her foster bunnies.

Foster bunnies, Craig & Morgan
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Jennifer pets Craig & Morgan
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Ron & Crystal with the boys
Ron and Crystal were enchanted by the very entertaining Craig & Morgan.

Craig & Morgan kick back
Being this cute is exhausting!

Nicole and Grace the bunny
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Ryan, Donna and baby Nathan
Nathan is a future HRS volunteer!

Cute bunny blouse, Claudia!
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Michelle Wilhelms & Larry Dudus
Michelle and Larry are SDHRS founding members.

Marie Milliner and Sandi Stewart
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Paul & Veronique Krenitsky
They score some great toys for their bunny boys!

Tina, Marie & Lisa
Tina Otis, Marie Milliner & Lisa Schenk enjoy the food and the beautiful day.

Judith's presentation
Judith gives a short speech, honoring HRS and it's 20 years of rescuing rabbits.

Attentive listeners...
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Visitors applaud
Visitors applaud the 20th Anniversary remembrance.

Judith cuts the cake
Yummy!

Door prize drawing
A helper holds the bucket for the door prize drawing.

Door prize drawing
Judith and Tina draw for door prize winners.

Jacque wins a door prize!
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Jacque and her mom, Jennifer
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More door prize winners!
Sylvia Wachtler and Marie Milliner win door prizes.

Kelsey wins a door prize!
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Loot for her bunnies
Great gifts for her bunnies, Domino and Millie!

Kelsey Bankert
Kelsey Bankert, our cheerful raffle ticket volunteer!

The Raffle table
Lots of fun prizes!

Raffle prizes
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More raffle prizes
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Metro Condo prize
This great Metro Condo was donated by KW Cages for the raffle.

Raffle winner hopefuls
Deciding where to place their tickets.

Raffle winner!
Antonella wins a wellness visit for Acacia.

Raffle winner!
Holly wins a cute bunny purse! Will your rabbits fit in there?

Raffle winner!
Ann Marie was very excited to win the Metro Condo... congratulations!

Raffle winner!
Christina and Adam wins a carrier bag for their bunnies, Winston & Belle.

Shopping at the Bunny Store
Kristi Koivula shops for her spoiled bunnies.

Enjoying the day
Open House visitors enjoying each others' company

Mary, Kristi, John and Sandi
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Chatting with bunny friends
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Pandora and Lucy
Pandora cradles her big Flemish Giant, Lucy.

Isn't Lucy handsome?
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Lucy strikes a pose
Lucy poses for the camera; he "knows" he looks good!

Tired from all that posing
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Lucy in the Cottontail Cottage
Lucy wonders if this bunny on the second floor of the Cottontail Cottage is about to attack...

Judith snuggling with Lucy
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Happiness is a BIG bunny!
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Pandora and Kayle
Pandor'as other bunny, Kayle, is Lucy's companion. Kayle has head-tilt, but it doesn't slow her down any!

Kayle has an admirer
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Kayle with her new friend
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Monica and her Precious Bugsy
Monica Levias-Osuna and her bunny Precious Bugsy (aka Sweet Pea).

Precious Bugsy's cute bunny behind
Monica works with shelter animals.

Kelly & Richie and bunny Nefra
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Richie and Nefra
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Nefra walks Kelly & Richie
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Isn't she sweet?
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Ron & Crystal and Honey Bunny
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We love our bunnies!
Open House visitors pose with their bunnies.

Are there any sodas left?
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Cute bunny, Belle!
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Belle's getting cuddled!
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Bye! Thanks for coming!
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Escondido Paws In the Park 2008

Sandi, Mary and Patricia volunteered for the Paws in the Park event held in Escondido on March 30, 2008.

Because of the number of dogs at this event, a stuffed bunny was brought in lieu of live ones.

The SDHRS Booth
Thanks to Sandi, Mary and Patricia for coming out on such a chilly day!

Solana Beach Paws in the Park

Volunteers Mary and Patricia
Mary & Patricia ran the SDHRS booth at 2008 "Paws in the Park" in Solana Beach with Patricia's bunnies, Randy & Darla.

Randy waves at the camera

Patricia wuvs her bunny-wunny

"Demo Bunnies" Randy & Darla
Randy & Darla were unfazed by the dogs at the event.

The SDHRS Booth

Randy checks out the dogs

"Big Air" Bella Catches Frisbee

Another Talented Dog
A dog balances on his handler's feet during the frisbee freestyle demonstration.

Flyball Competition
Foster (that's his name) jumps over the flyball hurdles during the race.

Foster runs back with the ball
To see a video clip of Flyball, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E1XbGTinMQM

Wildlife Exhibit
There was a very interesting presentation on a few wild animals, including a hedgehog, alligator, snake and this monkey.

Mojo the Monkey
To see a video of Mojo's presentation, go to: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBQGVI57HyA

Earth Fair 2008

We had quite a crowd!

Peter & Cristina Soutowood, Nancy Fain & Marie Milliner w/her "special rabbit"!!

Rachel Chilton, Marie Milliner, Denise Rosenthal & her boyfriend, Peter, Nancy Fain & Jennifer Goodhue.

The late shift: Rachel Chilton, Denise Rosenthal, Nancy Fain (who stayed all day!), Patricia Mulcahy, & Jennifer Goodhue

HRS Holiday Party 2007

The Greeters
Shelley and Phyllis welcome party-goers and sell raffle tickets.

The Raffle Table
Great prizes were raffled off later during the party.

Guests check out the prizes

What's up there?

Hoping to win a raffle item...

The Premiums Table

Amy sells fun toys at CRM table
(www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com)

Everyone enjoys the food

Some guests brought their bunny

Deb pets a bunny

Kristen says hello to a bunny

Petting foster bunny, Woody

Foster bun Barnaby w/new friend

Strelka with his people

Strelka grooms himself

Barnaby grooms Strelka
Barnaby was adopted at the holiday party to be Strelkas's companion!

Barnaby with his new dad

Holding a relaxed bunny

Kristen holds foster bunny Woody

Gerry with her bunny, Magoo

Separated at birth?
Patricia holding Gerry's Magoo, and Carol with her bunny, Lilianna (aka Lily). They could be twins!

Magoo & Lily

Couldn't resist Photoshopping Santa hats!
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Gerry kisses Magoo

Larry and Judith

Volunteer Serena & her parents
Look at all those raffle tickets... Serena plays to win! :-)

George enjoyed his dinner

John & Robert

The raffle drawing begins!

Calling the number...

Raffle Winner!

The winner models her new hat!

Raffle Winner!

Raffle Winners!

Raffle Winner!

Raffle Winner! (again!)

Bunnyfest 2007

Bunnyfest 2007
Bunnyfest 2007 was held at Heritage Park in Old Town on September 23.

Bunnyfest 2007
It was a gorgeous day and we had a great attendance.

Bunnyfest 2007

Bunnyfest 2007
Some guests found a shady spot to hang out with their bunnies.

The Auction

The Auction
Phyllis McLaughlin, Auction Coordinator

The Auction
Kate Simpson with her Bunnyfest bunny ears.

The Auction
Sue Wykes always has a big smile on her face as she helps bidders.

The Auction
Auction volunteers Kate Simpson and Gerry Streff

The Auction
Jo Boyer admires the auction artwork.

The Auction
Bob Casey wins a fun framed print.

The Auction
"I'll take this!"

The Auction
Sylvia Wachtler, Serena Moseman and Kathy Burke check out the auction items.

The Auction
Ali, Rudy, Hannah, Gretchen and a friend enjoy the auction.

The Auction

HRS Information Booth
The HRS Information Booth provided valuable information to bunny caretakers.

HRS Information Booth
SDHRS now has a Spanish version of the "Did You Know?" poster, translated by volunteer Mharsela Iniguez.

HRS Information Booth
Larry Dudus and Larry Nixon talk to visitors about proper rabbit care.

HRS Premiums Booth
Tina Otis and her team sold a lot of t-shirts, caps, totes and more.

HRS Premiums Booth
Volunteers Tina Otis, Lisa Schenck and Denice Writesel

HRS Premiums Booth
Jan Durso supports the Premiums Booth.

HRS Premiums Booth
Premiums Booth volunteer Karen Callow models an HRS jersey.

Cottontail Cafe
Lori Ng, Marisa Castro & Shelley Thraen sell goodies to hungry Bunnyfesters. Great job organizing the Cafe, Shelley!

Cottontail Cafe
Sandi Stewart enjoys a treat from the Cafe.

Lagomorph Lounge
At the Lagomorph Lounge, volunteers (like Candy here) bunnysit visitors' bunnies, trim nails and give bunny care advice.

Lagomorph Lounge
Sandi Stewart organized the Lounge. Her team of volunteers was Candy Garner, Mary Stoxen, Honor Brush & Sylvia Wachtler.

Lagomorph Lounge
Candy Garner with a guest bunny.

Lagomorph Lounge
Sylvia Wachtler gives advice to a Bunnyfest guest.

Photo Contest
140 photos were entered into the photo contest by 45 contenstants into 6 categories. 270 votes were cast.

Photo Contest
Bunnyfest visitors enjoyed viewing and voting on all the great photos.

Photo Contest
Kathy Burke votes for her favorite photo.

Photo Contest

Photo Contest
To see all the photos entered in the photo contest, go to: www.catsandrabbitsandmore.com/sdhrs_events_photos.

Photo Contest
John & Kristi Koivula enjoy the photo contest.

Photo Contest
Serena Moseman and John Koivula hang out at the popular photo contest.

Bunnyfest Raffle
Volunteer Jeanne Chick shows off one of the raffle prizes.

Bunnyfest Raffle
Lori Ng checks out the raffle prizes.

Bunnyfest Raffle
Oscar and Sandra Mitchell help out at the raffle table, selling tickets and answering questions.

Bunnyfest Raffle Winner
Barbara O'Carroll, bunny mom of two (Bosco and Bambi) and a volunteer at Escondido Humane Society

Bunnyfest Raffle Winner

Chandra Beal Massage Therapy
Chandra gives a relaxing massages to a tired Bunnyfest goer.

Kidz Korner
Amy Spintman donated Cottages and Hideaways to be decorated by the kids, later to be donated to shelter/foster bunnies.

Kidz Korner

Kidz Korner
This young artist decorates a Hopper Hideaway while her bunny enjoys playing in it.

Kidz Korner

Kidz Korner
Shelly Snyder paints a bunny on a boy's face at the face painting booth in Kids Korner.

Kidz Korner

Kidz Korner
Check me out!

Kidz Korner

Kidz Korner
Diana Snyder shows off the cute bunny painted on her face.

Kidz Korner

Wee Companions
Wee Companions Small Animal Rescue educates visitors on the joys of living with and caring for small animals.

Wee Companions
Fenella Speece, founder of Wee Companions Animal Rescue.

Wee Companions
An adorable pair of hamsters!

Wee Companions

Wee Companions
The hamsters show how cute they are as they play.

Wee Companions
A Wee Companions volunteer teaches a Bunnyfest guest about hamster care.

Wee Companions

Ask-A-Vet
Dr. Jenkins of Avian & Exotic answers questions about rabbit health.

Ask-A-Vet
Dr. Amanda Landis-Hanna, VCA Paradise Valley Animal Hospital also takes questions from Bunnyfest visitors.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Andrea Bratt Frick brought a few of her bunnies to demonstrate clicker training.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Sam (black bunny) and Basil (brown bunny) are ready to show off their skills.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Sam jumps through a hoop.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Sam demonstrates how he can go stand on a mat (the "target") on demand.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Sam is asked to touch the toy soccer ball, but he sticks his tongue out at Andrea instead... how rude! ;-)

Clicker Training Demonstration
Sam plays basketball.

Clicker Training Demonstration
High five for a good job!

Clicker Training Demonstration
Basil is more interested in burrowing under the blanket.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Basil balances a ball on his head.

Clicker Training Demonstration
The Bunnyfest crowd enjoys the demonstration.

Clicker Training Demonstration
A new bunny, Maybelline, makes her debut.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Andrea shows how to train a bunny to go through a hoop by first training them to focus on a target.

Clicker Training Demonstration

Clicker Training Demonstration
Maybelline focuses on touching the target for a reward.

Clicker Training Demonstration
"Yum! This is fun!"

Clicker Training Demonstration
Now she shows how to train a bunny to stand on a stool.

Clicker Training Demonstration
First Step: Put paws up on stool.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Second Step: Lean forward for treat.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Third Step: Fall off. Oops!

Clicker Training Demonstration
Fourth Step: Beg for treat anyway!

Clicker Training Demonstration
Trying again with the stool trick.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Getting a treat.

Clicker Training Demonstration
OK, so she didn't get all four feet on the stool yet, but it's a great start!

Clicker Training Demonstration
You can use almost anything as a target, such as this toy soccer ball.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Maybelline touches the new target.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Maybelline sticks her tongue out at a spectator.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Maybelline greets her adoring fans.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Georgie (black and white bunny) joins in for the second demonstration in the afternoon.

Clicker Training Demonstration
A very young bunny fan!

Clicker Training Demonstration

Clicker Training Demonstration
Maybelline prepares to jump through the hoop... and get the banana reward on the other side!

Clicker Training Demonstration
She's a fast learner!

Clicker Training Demonstration
Maybelline jumps over a stick.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Maybelline shows how she knows to touch the target.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Maybelline gets a reward for touching the target.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Georgie decides he wants to join in on the fun.

Clicker Training Demonstration
Reward time!

Clicker Training Demonstration
High five!

Clicker Training Demonstration
Andrea holds Maybelline, who turned out to be the star of the clicker training demonstration.

Kissing Booth
Lisa Gutierrez Kaufmann gets a kiss from Maybelline at the Bunnyfest kissing booth.

Kissing Booth
Alison Giese also gets a kiss from Maybelline.

Kissing Booth
Maybelline started feeling shy, so this sweet little girl gave HER a kiss instead!

Heidi's Hobbies & Seams to Be
Sisters Heidi and Andrea sell beautiful hand-painted shirts, knitted angora booties and more.

Cats & Rabbits & More (CRM)
Amy Spintman sells a great selection of rabbit toys, treats and more.

Cats & Rabbits & More
Debra Doerfler helps out at Amy's booth.

Cats & Rabbits & More
Rosanna Maher with Amy. Rosanna drove all the way from San Fernando Valley just to attend Bunnyfest!

KW Cages
Vendor KW Cages offers great housing options for bunnies.

KW Cages

Mouse Creations
Linda Ruschat's sells bunny-theme books and toys for children at Mouse Creations.

AK Specialties
Amy Sommerville sells beautiful etched glass pieces and jewelry to Bunnyfest goers.

Garden Variety
Suzanne Hughes decor is always a favorite at Bunnyfest.

Garden Variety
Sandi Stewart checks out the cute garden decor at Garden Variety.

Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital
Avian & Exotic's vets and staff were on hand to answer questions about rabbit health.

Bunnies & People
Jacqueline with former HRS foster bunny, Simba. (Simba starred on this year's "Bunnyfest or Bust" flyers and ads.)

Bunnies & People

Bunnies & People
Admiring each other's Lionheads.

Bunnies & People

Bunnies & People
Bunny Meet-n-Greet

Bunnies & People

Bunnies & People
Munching on a carrot

Bunnies & People
Carrot juice lips

Bunnies & People
Washing off the carrot juice

Bunnies & People

Bunnies & People
Kate & Kaylee with their bunny, Cookie.

Bunnies & People

Bunnies & People
Kelly Cross with her bunny.

Bunnies & People
Kelly's bunny obviously loves her... climbed right up onto her lap for snuggles.

Bunnies & People

Bunnies & People
Seiko and Melodie Davis with their bunny, Oreo.

Bunnies & People

Bunnies & People
Richei Bermudez with his bunny.

Bunnies & People

Bunnies & People
Nani & Turbo were adopted them from Rancho Coastal Humane Society. (Formerly Scarlett & Leonardo)

Bunnies & People
Turbo with his mom

Bunnies & People
Nani with his dad

Bunnies & People

Bunnies & People
HRS volunteer Marisa Castro

Bunnies & People

Bunnies & People
June the bunny. (Her name was Junior until they found out "he" was a she!)

Bunnies & People
Cindy and Daniel with their bunny, June.

Bunnies & People

Bunnyfest Photo Contest 2007

Bunnyfest 2007 Photo Contest
The following slideshow contains all 113 photos entered in this year's photo contest, and announces the winners. Enjoy!

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Marie Milliner: Diesel (cat) and Logan

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Marie Milliner: Sky (cat) and Logan

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Wendy Bemis: Floppy and ceramic statue "twin."

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Rachel Trujillo: Frankie with Toejam (guinea pig).

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Rachel Trujillo: Frankie with his human, Rachel

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Leslie Speakes: Donnie (bunny) and Angel (cat)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Mary Wrighton: Meg (bunny) and Linus (dog)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Valerie Sax: Zippity with Teddy (cat)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Carol Jackson: Lily (bunny) with Tara Sue (Chi-mix)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Carol Jackson: Lily (bunny) with Junior (Sheltie)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Scott Wiro: Bridget with her stuffed animal friends

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Lisa Ponfick: Stevie with his Guinea Pig friend

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Debra Doerfler: Eleanor with KC (cat)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Debra Doerfler: Spottie with KC (cat)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Judith Barnett: Sundae (harleguin bunny) & Pogo (cat)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Judith Barnett: Beezer (bunnny "Mr. B") & Pogo (cat)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Kathy Burke: Rudy (bunny) with Ellie (cat)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Kathy Burke: Rudy (bunny) with Nik (cat)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Kathy Burke: Tootsie (bunny) with Ellie (cat)

"Bunny's Best Friend" Entry
Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler: Storm courting his stuffed doggie

Valerie Sax!
Winner of the "Bunny's Best Friend" category with her photo of Zippity with Teddy the cat.

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Marie Milliner: Cuppy & Beau

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Julie Arndt: Honey & Muffin

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Roslyn Lamb: Cinnamon & Nutmeg

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Jenny Beyer: Digby & Randi

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Cindy Lowe: Bun buns & Hops

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Amanda DeMattos: Thumper & Tigger

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Jan Durso: Alex & Rocky

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Lisa Ponfick: Cuddles & BunBun

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Judith Barnett: Beezer & Sundae

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Amy Peetz: Reeses & Peanut

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Eliza Kiy: Willow & Pepper

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Cristy Alcorn: Zin & Zoe

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Kathy Burke: Rudy & Gabe

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Kathy Burke: Gabe & Rudy

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Shawn McKibben: Kona & Mailani

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler: Martini & Olive

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Barbara Brush: Cilantro ("Cili") & Basil

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Judith Pierce: Bess & Rugby

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Shelly Thraen: Cocoa & Brady

"Cutest Couple" entry
Submitted by Shelly Thraen: Shelter Boys

Eliza Kiy!
Winner of the "Cutest Couple" category with her photo of Willow & Pepper.

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Marguerite Rice-Erwine: Terry

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Kate and Kaylee Lorson: Cookie

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Pam Hall: Earnest

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Roslyn Lamb: Cinnamon

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Carol Jackson: Lily

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Debra Doerfler: Nobel

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Judith Barnett: Beezer

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Eiza Kiy: Willow (funny face) and Pepper

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Cristy Alcorn: Zoe

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Cristy Alcorn: Zin

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Kathy Burke: Gabriel

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Amanda De Mattos: Tigger

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler: Zippity

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler: Lenard

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Wendy Bracken: Pancake

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Lori Ng: Cordi

"Funny Face" entry
Submitted by Judith Pierce: Rugby

Eliza Kiy! (again!)
Winner of the "Cutest Couple" category with her photo of Willow (with the funny face) and Pepper.

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Honor Brush: Bailey

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Honor Brush: Malibu

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Mark Harris: Bunny Love

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Roslyn Lamb: Cinnamon

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Kerisa Morrison: Merlin

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Rachel Trujillo: Frankie

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Cindy Lowe: Hops

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Lisa Ponfick: Cuddles

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Debra Doerfler: Eleanor

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Judith Barnett: Beezer

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Amy Peetz: Reeses

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Sandy Hoffman: Betsy

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Brenda Potts: Phoenix

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler: Toby

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler: Scarlett

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Lori Ng: Cordi

"Biggest Ham" entry
Submitted by Shelley Thraen: Coal

Mark Harris!
Winner of "Biggest Ham" category with his photo of Bunny Love. And...

Lori Ng!
Winner of "Biggest Ham" category with her photo of Cordi.

"Unique Markings" entry
Submitted by Roslyn Lamb: Nutmeg

"Unique Markings" entry
Submitted by Jill Hollingsworth: Nike

"Unique Markings" entry
Submitted by Leslie Paoletti: Andy

"Unique Markings" entry
Submitted by Jan Durso: Alex

"Unique Markings" entry
Submitted by Shawn McKibben: Clover

"Unique Markings" entry
Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler: Spike

"Unique Markings" entry
Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler: Diamond

"Unique Markings" entry
Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler: Blaze

"Unique Markings" entry
Submitted by Judith Pierce: Rugby

Sylvia Wachtler!
Winner of "Unique Markings" category with her photo of Blaze.

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Marie Milliner: Dexter

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Marie Milliner: Ellen, Munch, Taylor & Dexter

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Marie Milliner: Ellen & Taylor

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Marie Milliner: Ellen

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Roslyn Lamb: Cinnamon

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Steve Bui: Mitch

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Jenny Beyer: Digby & Randi

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Cindy Lowe: Bun buns & Hops

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Amanda De Mattos: Sunny

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Leslie Paoletti: Andy

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Carol Jackson: Lily

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Judith Barnett: Beezer

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Jackie Benjamin: Choobie

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Kathy Burke: Harry

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Brenda Potts: Woody with Snowball the guinea pig

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler: Zippity

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler: Prince & Mojita

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Wendy Bracken: Pancake & Henwen

"Pigging Out" entry
Submitted by Shelley Thraen: Brady

Steve Bui!
Winner of the "Pigging Out" category with his photo of Mitch. And...

Jackie Benjamin!
Winner of the "Pigging Out" category with her photo of Choobie.

San Diego Fair 2007

On the Agri Building Stage
We had a nice spot on the stage of the Agri building. We set up foster bunnies Cotton & Thomas in pens on the stage.

We're on stage with an audience!
Well, actually those people are watching the prune pit spitting contest next to us, but whatever. :-)

Kelly, Patricia and Phyllis
They worked the 1st shift, which included setting everything up. Kelly holds Cotton and Phyllis holds Thomas.

A Fair attendee pets Cotton

A child pets Thomas

Alison works the 2nd shift
Phyllis and Patricia also worked the second shift, with Judith and Larry joining us towards the end of the shift

Children checking out Cotton

What a cute bunny!

Cotton & Thomas are stars!

Change of bunnies
Judith and Larry brought foster bunnies Sam and Bobby, who took over as "ambassador bunnies."

Sam enjoys being petted

Sam is popular!
Judith holds Sam while the children pet him.

Scott mans the booth, 3rd shift

Sam and Bobby Snuggle

Ya'll Come Back Now!
Handsome Bobby

Encinitas Earth Fair 2007

Encinitas Earth Fair, June 2007
Alison, Debra, Mary and Sandi volunteered for this event.

Alison, Debra, Mary and Sandi

Debra, Mary and Sandi
Debra's holding her foster Scamper, Mary's holding Emily's pink stuffed pig, and Sandi's holding her foster bunny Emily.

Alison is holding Scamper

What is this??

Everyone admires Emily
I think the toddler is admiring Emily's big pink stuffed pig, though!

I'll be over here with Emily!

Checking each other out

Girl pets Emily

Boy pets Emily

Children petting Scamper

Sandi & Mary womanning the booth

Sandi snuggling with... a DOG?!?
Sandi is holding a family's dog while they go off and do other things. Sandi can't resist any adorable creature!

Debra generates electricity!
At one booth, an exercise bike was hooked up to lights and appliances to show how much energy is needed to run them.

Making a smoothie the hard way

Can this be today's workout?
I'm glad I don't have to do this to turn on the lights at home!

Open House 2007

SDHRS Open House, 2007
The SDHRS Open House was held on Saturday, June 2 at the Bunny Supply Store in Kearny Mesa.

There was a good turnout
The weather was nice... people hung out outside and light refreshments were served inside.

Marie with her foster, Fifi
(Fifi got adopted at the next adoption day)

Marie & Fifi

Fifi is so cute in this bag!
(My bunnies would never sit still like this... would yours?)

An adorable dwarf bunny

With Mom

What's Up Here?

What a cutie!
I took a lot of photos of this adorable bunny... I couldn't help myself...

You lookin' at me?

He started washing his face!

More cute face-washing pix...

And another...

Whatcha looking at, Paparazzi!

OK, last one!

He's so tiny!
(He is full-grown!)

Meg helped out selling supplies

Thanks, Meg!

Bunny checking out Fifi

Patricia & Judith enjoy snacks

Simba arrives
Patricia is happy to see her ex-foster, Simba.

Marie with Fifi
(Again! I can't help myself taking pix.. the bunny in the purse is too cute!)

Pretty Fifi

Jacqueline holds Simba

Simba peeking over her shoulder

Jacqueline & her Mom, Jennifer
Simba's new family loves him!

Jennifer, Jacqueline & Simba

Jacqueline give Simba a treat

Mmmm... that was yummy!

Phyllis by the door prizes

Amy is selling raffle tickets

Annette checks out raffle prizes

Elizabeth trims a bunny's nails

See how good I am!
Cool colorings on this bunny.

All done!

A snuggle before you go...

Thanks for the nail trim!

Checking out Fifi
A couple interested in adopting a bunny holds Fifi.

Bunny Holding 101
Patricia demonstrates how to hold a bunny on his back to Wahoo's people.

"Hold him like a football"

Thanks for the lesson, Patricia!

Foster buns Sam and Bobby

See how beautiful we are?!?!
Surely someone will adopt us soon!

Margarie and her brother, Mark
Margarie has her bunny, Amber, and her brother Mark is holding Fifi. (That Fifi, she gets around!)

Amber, the bunny, checks ME out
Be sure to get my good side, please!

Marie with Margarie and Mark

Marie & Margarie

Gift for Elizabeth & Keith Olson
Tina presents a gift to SDHRS volunteers, Elizabeth & Keith Olson, who are moving to Portland this month.

An SDHRS mug!

And a personalized handmade card
...with bunnies in a red convertible, and the background is a map of the area they are moving to (card made by me).

Showing everyone the card
Elizabeth asks how I knew they were getting a red car?! (Just a lucky guess!)

Best wishes, Keith & Elizabeth!
We'll all miss you, and hope you and Amelia love your new home! The shelter bunnies will miss you, too!

Patti and Denice hanging out

Patti and Katie, hay elves

Man with bird and baby bunny

Baby bunny

Denice hangs with Sam & Bobby

Patricia and Cindy
Hanging out with Patricia's foster bunnies, Cupid & Rocky.

Rocky is a real sweetie!
(He's available for adoption!)

What a great face!

He loves to be loved...

Two more bunny-lovers arrive

Claudia gives a bunny a manicure

Nancy won a door prize!
This book is excellent, but get your tissues out before reading it! Very touching stories...

Margarie wins a door prize, too!
Bunny slippers!!

Nice hairdo!
Margarie was going to prom that night, and her hair was already done in a nice up-do.

Serena sells more raffle tickets

Serena and her Mom, Tina
showing off the great raffle prizes!

Time for the raffle drawing!

Nancy wins the greeting cards!
A two-time winner today!

Tina wins a bunny statue!

Serena wins bunny ornaments!

Holiday Party 2006

Party Overview

Centerpieces

Meg at the Premiums Table

Claudia decorates stockings

Cats & Rabbits & More table

Bunnies in Basket

Patricia with Mortimer

Andrea & Mike with FuFu

Andrea & Mike witih FuFu

FuFu getting lots of attention

Sleepy Party Guest

Marisa with a Lionhead

Tina & Meg

Honey with her new people

Michelle & Honey

Michelle & Larry snuggle w/Honey

A kiss from her ex-foster Dad

Tina with Honey

George with Domino

Patricia and Domino

Alison and Domino

A kiss from Mom

Marisa & Mike

Marisa and bunny

Phyllis, Raffle Coordinator

Raffle Table

Great raffle prizes

More great raffle prizes

Time for the Raffle Drawing!

Patricia draws a winning number

A winner gets her prize

Excited to be raffle winners

Patricia calls out a winner

Another winner

Meg wins a prize

Amy wins a raffle prize

Patricia shows off a prize

Another winner

Tina wins a cute ceramic bunny

Judith shows her prize

Raffle winner

Rita wins a raffle prize

Amy wins another drawing

Halloween Hoppy Hour 2006

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The first annual Halloween Hoppy Hour was held at the Bunny Supply Store in Kearny Mesa. Some people came in costume...

Tina Otis - Rabbit Crossing Sign
Very clever!

Amy Spintman - Bunny in Cottage
Very appropriately, Amy came as a bunny in a Cottontail Cottage. (Amy is the creator of this popular bunny toy.)

Another cute picture of Amy

Alison Giese - Bunny Cow
Every Halloween I dress up as some sort of cow in this costume. This year I was a Bunny Cow! (Dutch Bunny Cow, actually)

Rita Otera - 50's Girl
Rita is wearing a poodle skirt - she made the poodle herself! She was going to another party after this one.

Lisa Echevarria - Bunny
Lisa hand-made this fabulous bunny costume!!

Lisa Shows off her Great Costume

Striking a Bunny Pose

Lisa Reveals Her True Self

Phyllis McLaughlin in Bunny Ears

Debra Doerfler
Not in costume, but wearing a cute Bugs Bunny t-shirt.

Yummy Snacks
We also had really good pizza, but I didn't get any pictures of that.

The Spooky Punch
Lisa Schenk made this very scary-looking punch! Fortunately, it tasted MUCH better than it looked! :-)

Cookies with Halloween Colors

Litter Box Cake
Phyllis McLaughlin made this very hysterical cake to look like a bunny litter box. It was as delicious as it was clever!

Enoying the Food
Amy Spintman, Phyllis McLaughlin, Tina Otis, Denice Writesel, Lisa Shenck, Rita Otero and Debbie Moses.

Taking her Show on the Road
Amy decides to go out to the road and do some bunny-promoting.

Amy Waves at Passing Cars
(No, really, the punch wasn't spiked!)

Not a busy road... too bad!

Meg feeds Bunny Amy
Meg Spratley feeds a baby carrot to Amy.

Thanks, Meg!

Yummy!

Yummy!

Bunnyfest 2006

Bunnyfest 2006
Bunnyfest 2006 was held on Sunday, Sept 24 in Heritage Park in Old Town, San Diego.

Beautiful Day
Bunnyfest 2006 was very well attended. It was a beautiful day, although in the afternoon, the winds really kicked in.

Clicker Training & Agility
A highlight of the day was this demonstration by Andrea Frick, volunteer with rabbit rescue, B.U.N.S., in Santa Barbara.

Agility Course - Easiest Level
Mattie comes down the ramp to do the first jump. (Andrea brought 3 bunnies to do the demo: Mattie, Muffy and Filbert.)

Mattie Easily Does First Jump
B.U.N.S. stands for "Bunnies Urgently Needing Shelter" Check them out at www.bunssb.org.

Approaching Pool with Life Guard

Muffy Jumping Over "Pool"
Muffy is a beautiful tan angora. All Andrea's agility bunnies were rescued.

Second Level - Muffy
Muffy jumps over the second jump, which now has a raised bar.

Second Level - Mattie
Mattie also clears the raised bar. Mattie is a black and white fuzzy lop mix.

Second Level - Filbert
And Filbert also easily makes the jump. Filbert is an agouti lop mix.

Filbert Dives Over Pool

Agility Course - Third Level
Mattie is ready to demonstrate the third level of the agility course.

Third Level - 2 Bars on 1st Jump
The jumps now have another bar added!

Yea! Made it!

Ready to Dive Over the Pool

Third Level - 2 Bars on 2nd Jump

Clears both bars on second jump!

Another great jump!
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Third Level - Filbert
Filbert also clears two bars.

Third Level - Muffy
Muffy gears up for the big jump over two bars.
Nope!

Nope!

Oops!

Muffy Stops to Sniff the Pool

Third Level - 2nd Jump
Muffy contemplates the 2nd jump with 2 bars.

Ending on a Humorous Note
Muffy actually ALWAYS refuses to jump two bars. Instead she knocks the lower bar out, then jumps under the top bar.

Animal Communicator Presentation
Brigitte Noel, of All-Ears Animal Communication, talks about animal communication in support of the human-animal bond.

Listening to Brigitte Noelle

People with Bunnies

People with Bunnies
This little girl was so cute, I couldn't decide which photo I liked better, so I included both.

People with Bunnies

People with Bunnies
Hey, that's not a bunny!

People with Bunnies

The Auction
Thanks to all the volunteers who worked so hard to make the auction a great success, especially Phyllis McLaughlin!

The Auction

HRS Information Booth
Patricia Mulcahy and Claudia LaRue engage in bunny talk in the HRS Information Booth.

HRS Information Booth
Patricia snuggles with Chaz, one of her foster bunnies.

Cottontail Cafe

Cottontail Cafe
Volunteers: Paul, Jackie Osborne, Ryan Nakawatase and Donna Choy. (Paul, friend of Jackie, was visiting from back East.)

Cottontail Cafe
Cafe volunteer, Allison (left), with the Cafe Coordinators, Liz Cardone (center) and Rita Otero (right). Great job!!

Rush Hour at the Cottontail Cafe

Lagomorph Lounge
A cool place for bunnies to rest while their people shop and walk around Bunnyfest.

Lagomorph Lounge
Jessica Bomyea, Gwen Bomyea and Shelley Thraen pamper guest bunnies in the Lagomorph Lounge.

Lagomorph Lounge
Shelley Thraen trims a bunny's nails.
Raffle

Raffle
Jeannie Chick shows off the raffle prizes.

Raffle Grand Prize
"Even My Hare Hurts" by Will Bullas. Framed beautifully by Yael Gmach of Once Upon a Frame (www.onceuponaframe.com)

Premiums Table
This table is organized by HRS Treasurer, Tina Otis. It's a big fundraiser each year for Bunnyfest. Thanks, Tina!

Premiums Table

Premiums Table
Rick and Linda Knorr drove all the way from Lake Arrowhed to volunteer with Tina Otis at the Premiums Table.

Photo Contest
Organized by me (Alison Giese) and special thanks to my hubby George for building the display!

Photo Contest

PETA Table
Sandy and Bob Casey provide information from PETA on making kind choices that help our animal friends.

Spay Neuter Action Project(SNAP)
SNAP provides low-cost spays/neuters for the community. (www.snap-sandiego.org)

SNAP Volunteers

Wee Companions
Run by HRS supporter, Fenella Speece, Wee Companions is a local, small animal rescue group.(www.weecompanions.com)

Wee Companions
They rescue hundreds of rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, bunnies and mice each year. They are awesome!

Wee Companions
This Bunnyfest guest has her own little human "wee companion."

Cats and Rabbits and More (CRM)
HRS Volunteer Amy Spintman sells her great bunny supplies and gifts.
CRM

CRM

A.K. Specialties
Amy Sommerville (on right) and her sister, Donna, sell Amy's beautiful etched glass and jewelry.

Seams to Be
Andrea Frick & her sister, Heidi, sell handmade bunny teepees, watercolor painted t-shirts, & knitted angora booties.

Teepee from "Seams to Be"
This bunny is enjoying the shade provided by a handmade teepee purchased from Andrea Frick's booth.

Peek-a-boo!

Avian and Exotic Animal Hospital
Avian & Exotic Animal Hospital introduced their new vet, Armando Burgos, DVM.

Avian's Sno-Cone Machine
Avian provided a Sno-Cone machine... Bunnyfesters could enjoy a Sno-Cone for a small donation to HRS.

Victoria Jenkins Makes Sno-Cones
Dr. Jenkin's daughter, Victoria, made the delicious Sno-Cones!

Garden Art
Suzanne Hughes supports HRS every year with her beautiful garden statuary.

Mouse Creations
A booth offering a wide variety of bunny theme gifts and trinkets, from HRS supporter, Linda Ruschat.

The Rabbit Shop
This booth had a wonderful array of fun, bunny-themed gifts. Proceeds support LA area Rabbit Rescue, Inc.

Cute Little Lionhead
Judith holds a little Lionhead bunny whose "mane" is blowing straight up in the wind.

Bunnyfest Photo Contest 2006

Category: Cutest Lips
The following photos were entered in the "Cutest Lips" category.

Submitted by Melanie Simpson
Hunny Bunny

Submitted by Lori Ng
Cordi

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Cadbury "Bun Bun" wearing carrot juice lipstick.

Submitted by Alison Giese
Baxter sure loves his hay!

Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler
This is Bert post-yummy-carrot. It's bunny-approved lipstick!

Submitted by Lori Ng
Cordi

Submitted by Alison Giese
Calli and Oliver are very pleased with themselves for making it to the top of the Cottontail Cottage.

Submitted by Lori Ng
Cordi

Submitted by Cynthia Gustafson
Honey naps with Christina Gustafson.

Submitted by Rebecca Sindermann
Sunshine Bunny

Submitted by Elizabeth Olson
Amelia

Submitted by Cindy Kan
Hops

Submitted by Mharsela Gonzalez
Craig

Submitted by Elizabeth Olson
Amelia

Submitted by Alison Giese
Scooter

"Cutest Lips" Winner!
by Lisa Ponfick

Category: Biggest Binky
The following photos were entered in the "Biggest Binky" category.

Submitted by Debra Doerfler
Eleanor pounces.

Submitted by Alison Giese
Bernie must have springs in his feet!

Submitted by Alison Giese
Ozzy takes off.

Submitted by Alison Giese
Ozzy sticks the landing.

Submitted by Wendy Bemis
This cute photo is a frame capture from a video, not a still photo, so Wendy asked it not be entered in the contest.

Submitted by Wendy Bemis
Another cute video frame capture from Wendy.

Submitted by Wendy Bemis
Another adorable video frame capture from Wendy.

"Biggest Binky" Winner!
by Debra Doerfler

Category: Bunny Yawn
The following photos were entered in the "Bunny Yawn" category.

Submitted by Paul Halpern
Mimi

Submitted by Serena Moseman
Prescott (photo by Alison Giese)

Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler
Baby Liza's big yawn. This photo was taken at the North County Humane Society in Oceanside. Liza has since been adopted!

Submitted by Pam Hayhurst
Baby bunny at the South County Shelter

Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler
Jenni pretending to be a roaring lion. Jenni is currently in foster care for the North County shelter in Oceanside.

Submitted by Alison Giese
Izzy

"Bunny Yawn" Winner! (tie)
by Sylvia Wachtler

"Bunny Yawn" Winner! (tie)
by Alison Giese

Category: Sound Asleep
The following photos were entered in the "Sound Asleep" category.

Submitted by Christy Alcorn
Zin

Submitted by Cindy Kan
Bun buns

Submitted by Judith Pierce
Misty Dreaming

Submitted by Susan Law
Emma

Submitted by Elizabeth Olson
Amelia

Submitted by Alison Giese
Izzy crashed out.

Submitted by Debra Doerfler
Former foster bunny Justin takes a nap.

Submitted by Christy Alcorn
Zin

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Cadbury Bun Bun

Submitted by Alison Giese
Oliver sleeps in the goofiest positions.

Submitted by Joe Baloga
Humphrey Bogart and Georganne (Little Mom).

Submitted by Alison Giese
Baxter sleeps peacefully knowing that he has someone to watch over him. (His buddy Scooter.)

Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler
Adorable Bert and Ernie are available at the North County shelter in Oceanside. The brothers love to take power naps!

Submitted by Judith Pierce
Lazy Skye.

Submitted by Renee Pullano
Ozzie, Crede, and Zorro sleep after a busy day.

Submitted by Renee Pullano
"DA BUNNY" who is enjoying her morning to the fullest.

Submitted by Debra Doerfler
Former foster bunny Venus finds napping on the kitchen counter quite comfy.

Submitted by Michelle Stoner
Honey Bunny takes a cat nap with the cat.

Submitted by Alison Giese
Scooter uses the entertainment center as a pillow.

Submitted by Cynthia Gustafson
Christina and Honey Bunny take a nap together.

Submited by Judith Pierce
(Just for fun) Misty is drunk again. This photo wasn't eligible for the contest, but we wanted to include it anyway.

"Sound Asleep" Winner!
by Cynthia Gustafson

Category: Caught in the Act
The following photos were entered in the "Caught in the Act" category.

Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler
I wonder what's in here? (Hint: it's not oatmeal but don't tell Diamond!) She is currently in foster care for RCHS.

Submitted by Debra Doefler
Spottie finds the best way to the rabbit free zone is over the baby gate.

Submitted by Jan Durso
Biscuit shows Alex how much she loves him. (photo by Alison Giese)

Submitted by Debra Doerfler
Former foster bunny Valerie tries to hide that she's nursing her babies, but is caught in the act.

Submitted by Sandy Hoffman
Betsy bunny is caught in the act playing with Mom's newspaper.

Submitted by Alison Giese
Ozzy is caught surfing the internet for Playboy bunnies.

Submitted by Christy Alcorn
Zoe and a new toy.

Submitted by Renee Pullano
Zorro is caught whispering secrets to Crede.

Submitted by Henrietta Spencer
Milli found the Christmas presents, unwrapped them, and ripped them open. This is her mug shot, wearing the evidence.

Submitted by Helen Smith
Gracie Rose doing peek-a-boo with her blankie!

Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler
Diamond loves to play with her plastic cup. She tosses and kicks it...and sometimes she wears it as a mask!

Submitted by Alison Giese
Former foster baby Merlin is caught sitting in his food bowl. (He's young, he'll eventually figure out how it works.)

Submitted by Renee Pullano
Zorro holds the football for kick-off for Ozzie.

Submitted by Christy Alcorn
Caught in the act of love... Zin grooming Zoe.

Submitted by Michelle Stoner
Honey Bunny attempts to open the screen door.

Submitted by Renee Pullano
Ozzie invades bird Dusty's territory as he hisses at him.

Submitted by Alison Giese
Izzy is a tough opponent in this game of Upwords.

Submitted by Christy Alcorn
Zin and Zoe over a Busy Bunny Basket.

Submitted by Renee Pullano
Zorro bravely approaches the giant pez bunny!

Submitted by Cindy Kan
Bun buns begs for a burger!

Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler
Oops. Did anyone see me???

Submitted by Alison Giese
Bernie's favorite pastime is unrolling the toilet paper.

Submitted by Lori Ng
Cordi squeezed into the storage closet, which is off-limits and he knows it, as his guilty expression shows.

Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler
Diamond loves to climb on our shelves and uses our pots and pans as her musical playground.

Submitted by Debra Doerfler
Former foster bunny Crystal finds the best way to the hay is thru the baby gate.

Submitted by Alison Giese
Izzy's balancing act does not go well.

"Caught in the Act" Winner!
by Alison Giese

Category: Superman Bunny
The following photos were entered in the "Superman Bunny" category.

Submitted by Henrietta Spencer
Superbunny Clarence wipes away sadness just by looking at him, and can make you laugh and jump for joy on your worst day

Submitted by Elizabeth Olson
Amelia

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Bun bun and Cuddles

Submitted by Melanie Simpkins
It's a Bird! It's a Plane! It's Superbunny!

Submitted by Shelley Thraen
Brady

Submitted by Cynthia Gustafson
Honey, Super Bunny

Submitted by Debra Doerfler
Randi demonstrates the act of flying through the air . . . can you see the cape billowing behind her?

Submitted by Alison Giese
Baxter is faster than a speeding turtle, more powerful than a paperclip, and able to leap tall ants in a single bound!

Submitted by Shelley Thraen
Miles

Submitted by Susan Law
Ben and Emma, Superman Buns

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Bun Bun and Cuddles

Submitted by Debra Doerfler
Smokey dreams about being super bunny, paws outstretched flying through the air.

Submitted by Renee Pullano
Da Bunny

Submitted by Elizabeth Olson
Amelia

Submitted by Alison Giese
Scooter is a super bunny with a super cute bunny butt!

Submitted by Michelle Stoner
Honey Bunny

Submitted by Renee Pullano
Ozzie (left) and Zorro (right) doing their morning STRETCH.

"Superman Bunny" Winner!
by Alison Giese

Category: Men with Buns
The following photos were entered in the "Men with Buns" category.

Submitted by Sue Wykes
Keith and Rachel are spending some quality time together on her level.

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Peter and Cadbury "Bun Bun"

Submitted by Judith Barnett
Carl and Mr. B (aka Beezer), during a loving moment of snuggling!

Submitted by Cindy Kan
Daniel and Bun buns

Submitted by Debra Doerfler
Larry and a foster bunny share a quiet moment.

Submitted by Judith Pierce
The man in the photo wanted to know where to buy "motorcycle goggles" for his baby bunny. No lie.

Submitted by Leonard Humes
Dexter, man's best friend, gives Leonard a bunny smooch!

Submitted by Serena Moseman
Prescott and Robert share a chew toy.

Submitted by Joe Baloga
Ken and Opal, Christmas 2006

Submitted by Lori Ng
Cordi sticks his tongue out at Jay for not sharing his trail mix with him.

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Peter and Stevie

Submitted by Judith Pierce
Larry snuggles with baby bunny, Anya.

Submitted by Alison Giese
George and Calli

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Peter and Cadbury "Bun Bun"

Submitted by Sylvia Wachtler
Mark has an early morning conversation with Chippy, who is a very good listener!

Submitted by Lori Ng
Cordi rests on Jay's chest.

Submitted by Alison Giese
George and Izzy get silly together.

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Peter and Cadbury "Bun Bun"

Submitted by Rebecca Sindermann
Doug and Sunshine Bunny

Submitted by Elsa
Hung with the bunnies.

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Peter cuddles with Cuddles.

Submitted by Judith Pierce
Larry and baby Anya

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Peter cuddles with Cuddles.

Submitted by Alison Giese
No, George, "pocket pet" is not supposed to be taken literally!

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Peter and Cadbury "Bun Bun"

Submitted by Henrietta Spencer
Buddies Mike and Clarence watch a Cubs game. Clarence is always there to comfort Mike when his team is defeated...again.

Submitted by Lisa Ponfick
Peter and Cadbury "Bun Bun"

Submitted by Mharsela Gonzalez
Craig the bunny and Louie.

Submitted by Alison Giese
Uh, Steve, you've got something on your shirt... oh, it's just baby Mitzy!

"Men with Buns" Winner!
by Sue Wykes

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Speaker Series Meeting, June 2009

Spring Education Events, 2009

Open House, May 2009

Speaker Series Meeting, May 2009

Bowling for the Animals, April 2009

Earth Fair, Balboa Park, April 2009

All Pets Open House, April 2009

Parkway Plaza Easter Education Event, April 2009

Escondido Paws in the Park, March 2009

Solana Beach Paws in the Park, March 2009

Speaker Series Meeting, March 2009

Holiday Party 2008

Bunnyfest 2008

Bunnyfest 2008 Photo Contest

San Diego Fair 2008

Encinitas Environment Day 2008

Open House 2008

Escondido Paws In the Park 2008

Solana Beach Paws in the Park

Earth Fair 2008

HRS Holiday Party 2007

Bunnyfest 2007

Bunnyfest Photo Contest 2007

San Diego Fair 2007

Encinitas Earth Fair 2007

Open House 2007

Holiday Party 2006

Halloween Hoppy Hour 2006

Bunnyfest 2006

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