• Address: 60 Habig Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46217 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/04/09
• Age: Adult
• Gender: Female
• Offered by: Shelter

Californian - Medium - Adult - Female - Rabbit - Simon Snowflake

Simon and Snowflake are a bonded pair. Simon is a neutered male and Snowflake is a spayed female (petfinder does not allow us to list without declaring one gender or the other, thats why it is listed as female). During play time, we noticed they would hang out together. Once they were placed in the same hutch, they quickly became inseparable. They will only be adopted together and must remain together. They are litter box trained. Simon is a young male neutered rabbit. He was one of 4 juveniles that came from Indy Animal Control in June 2008 We have named him Simon (spin off of Siamese) since, like his sister Diamond, he had beautiful markings which appear to make them look Siamese. He was neutered with his siblings in late November 2008. Snowflake was found running loose in a neighborhood and captured by a concerned person who knew domestic rabbits cannot survive in the wild. She then brought her to us. She's a big girl who is very curious and very sweet. .All rabbits must have an adequate exercise area, whether it is an outside run or an enclosed area in the house. It is recommended that the rabbit hutch or cage be cleaned out weekly and any old food, bedding be removed every three days and special hutch disinfectants be used to prevent the spread of bacteria. Also, an earthenware food bowl and a drinking bottle will also be required to feed and water the rabbit. .Like the majority of rabbits, the most important component of the rabbit's diet is hay, a roughage that reduces the chance of blockages and malocclusion whilst providing indigestible fiber necessary to keep the gut moving. Grass hays such as timothy are generally preferred. It is recommended that rabbits receive a standard intake of 2 cups of chopped dark, green, leafy vegetables per 6 pounds of body weight (and up to 2 tablespoons of fruit or carrots per 6 pounds of body weight daily. Some of the vegetables that rabbits enjoy are romaine lettuce, escarole, turnips, collard, kale, parsley, thyme, cilantro, dandelion, and basil. The green, leafy tops of radish and carrots also are excellent sources of nutrientsmore than the vegetable itself. New vegetables should be introduced slowly due to the delicate digestive systems of rabbits. It is recommended that cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage be avoided, as they cause gas and can lead to gastrointestinal stasis, which can be fatal. Vegetables such as potatoes and corn should also avoided due to their high starch content. Rabbits also require an unlimited amount of fresh water, usually provided for in a water crock, tip-proof ceramic pet dish, or hanging water bottle.IndyCLAW Rescue is founded on the premise of "Creating Life-long Animal Welfare". We do have an adoption contract and do home visits to ensure that this pet will be achieving a life-long home. We do not adopt to breeders or resellers.

CHARACTERISTICS:
Breed: Californian [Mix]
Age: Adult
Size: Medium
Gender: Female
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 14470725

ADDITIONAL INFO:
Pet has been spayed/neutered

CONTACT:
IndyCLAW Rescue | Indianapolis, IN | 317-780-2287 | adopt@indyclaw.org.

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