Have you lost a cute rabbit? Do you want to adopt a cute rabbit?

When North Shore residents noticed a gorgeous bunny visiting their gardens in late March they worried that dogs or cats might harm him. When Tracey’s husband captured him, she contacted us. Tracey is pictured with the bunny in her arms. With all of our enclosures full, we asked her to look after him for a week… and fortunately she agreed. He is now with us and is a delightful boy!

We are sure someone must be looking for this rabbit, so please share this post if you live in Auckland. Meanwhile we have given him a vaccination, inserted a micro-chip and named him Sammy after our wonderful long-term volunteer, Sam, who is closely involved in his care. (Sam is pictured with Sammy and vet Greg from Bayvet).

If no-one comes forward for him, Sammy will soon be available for adoption. Early applications are welcome at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

NOTE: If you find a stray rabbit, please don’t expect it to survive without human intervention. Keep it safely contained with food and water, phone vet clinics in the area, put leaflets in letterboxes and make posters, advertise on Pets on the Net, Trade Me and the Pet Rescue Site. The rabbit may be micro-chipped so please ask your local vet to scan it.

Do you need more animals in your life? Why not give volunteering a go? Here are some photos of just a few of the things Animal Re-homing volunteers get up to. At the moment we especially need more regular dog walkers to take the shelter dogs out for fun and adventurous exercise! If you're interested, send an email to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. with your availability and any experience.

Today we acknowledge the kindness and dedication of Carla Bryan Beardshaw for regularly growing, donating & delivering cat grass to our shelter. Grass is an essential part of a cat’s diet and, because all of our rescued cats remain indoors until they are adopted, we must provide it for them. We can never have enough... so please contact us if you are also a green fingered soul.

In 2012 Carla and her son George offered to volunteer for Animal Re-homing, so we have shared many experiences. We have been the happy recipients of her delicious vegan baking; she has transported animals and their paraphernalia; dropped food scraps in our letterbox for our various rescued birds; fed at-risk geese every day until we trapped them for relocation; fostered a rehabilitating dog and hedgehogs for us at short notice; attended rallies & protests; and helped us move a previously homeless woman and her three dogs into new accommodation - a major undertaking! (See the last photo taken when the house move was complete).

Thank you so much Carla – we recognise your very special qualities and appreciate all the assistance and support you continue to give us. You are an exceptional woman!

We are outraged by cruel farming practises in New Zealand! The inhumane colony cages for egg laying hens, that have already been banned in more progressive countries, are being phased-in in NZ. What a joke! If you don’t want to be part of the animal abuse, check out the Vegan Food Fair 2016 in Auckland this coming Sunday. Taste delicious cruelty-free food and learn why veganism is becoming such a popular lifestyle.

You can also check out the The Vegan Society of Aotearoa, New Zealand for more info about living compassionately.

Let Countdown know you won't be shopping there while they continue to sell eggs from caged hens. It's time they followed in their Australian counterpart's footsteps and banned them for good. Click here