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February 8, 2019

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Tuesday, we had to say goodbye to my first bun and

Tuesday, we had to say goodbye to my first bun and greatest teacher, Zuzu. This precious, darling boy caught my heart during my shelter days. I had been looking for awhile and he arrived and that was it. I was smitten. I knew nothing- so much so, I thought hutches, and water bottles, and yogurt drop treats, and hard, painted pieces of wood masked as 'chews' were good for him.

Gosh, what a newbie I was. I quickly learned proper rabbit care and promised him I would continue to learn and advocate, as well as apologized for the mistakes I had unknowingly made in his husbandry the beginning. This boy was patient, kind and tolerant. His gentle disposition befriended the myriad of guinea pigs and rabbits we then began to help over these years. He loved his mate, Fala (a beautiful, gentle Netherland Dwarf who spent the first 5 years of her life in a shelter, after she was found in a mass group out west.)

Watching Fala grieve him was heartbreaking. She nosed, sniffed, groomed and then pawed at him. If people ever wondered, don't, they absolutely grieve.

We estimate Zuzu was between 10 and 11 and with age came kidney issues and ultimately failure. We did all we could for him.

God Speed Zuzu. You are one of my greatest gifts and blessings.

Mr Basil had a great session with Doc today too. H

Mr Basil had a great session with Doc today too. He was able to bear weight on his right leg for a longer period of time, which made us happy! His left leg has some weakness that we are working on, and, he wagged his tail! And that tail swished right to left proudly! It too, was magical.

We had a scheduling change from last week, making

We had a scheduling change from last week, making today Tippy's first treatment with Dr Weaver.

I have always shared what a healer Doc is. You have to watch him in action. The way he tilts his head as he glides his hands up her spine feeling every vertebrae and listening to what the energy tells him whether flowing or not. When doc zoned in and found the blockages and began her adjustment- simultaneously, Tippy had sparks in her eyes as energy started to flow. She lit up, and her foster 'felt' the difference in her stature while supporting her. You have to witness this experience as its magical. Once doc finished with Tippy today, she stood, bearing weight on her 2 back legs unassisted for a bit, which is the first time since her episode in March. Her acupuncture treatment had her lower back full of needles to open those blocked meridians.

Today, was a great day. We have begun her herb remedies and some gentle physical therapy treatments too. Back to Michigan in 2 weeks.
THANK YOU to everyone who donated so generously for Tippy's care. We are ever grateful for your support! It is truly making a difference in this special pup's life.
#lovetheunderdogs

March 31, 2024 was Easter Today is April 25. 25 d

March 31, 2024 was Easter
Today is April 25. 25 days since Easter.

This rabbit is stray number 39. The 39th stray caught in 25 days since Easter. Thank you to the good Sam who found and is temp fostering.

*we also have a mom guinea pig, 2 male pups born April 1st, and the dad. And most likely mom is pregnant again and, she is a petstore baby herself.

I seriously pray for the day this cycle ends.

Buddy. This boy is amazing and one of our original

Buddy. This boy is amazing and one of our original crew.. His calm demeanor is wonderful with special abled dogs. He is 9 and still fearful of going to the vet, so we keep him comfortable with medication. We are ever grateful for Dr Sullivan who has treated him his whole life, and just "knows", this gift makes life less stressful for us too ❤️

And thankfully all of his lumps were non cancerous too.

Friends, we need your help- The Moon Dog Farm ha

Friends, we need your help-

The Moon Dog Farm has agreed to take on one of our biggest yet. A few weeks ago, we were asked to save a dog that was URGENT. With her back end paralyzed, her options had expired, Tippy’s time had run out as no one was coming for her. Medical cases like Tippy’s are the mission of MDF and we stepped up to help. It may be a long shot, but we are going to see if we can get her to walk. We always believe in keeping faith.

Tippy needs additional medical testing/treatments/therapies to assess her spine, hips and legs as well as supplies (diapers, incontinent pads, foam cushions, drag bag) . Since Tippy is not a small dog, picking up or carrying her is difficult and not realistic for long term. She is being trained to use a new wheelchair but getting her to walk is our ultimate goal. She is a stoic and brave, sweet girl who deserves a second chance at a happily ever after. Tippy never gave up and neither are we!

The Moon Dog Farm would like to thank everyone that has rooted for Tippy since she was confiscated as an abuse case at The Anti-Cruelty Society. While it may not seem like it now, she is one lucky pup.

We will continue to keep you updated as her new journey unfolds.

It you would like to help sponsor Tippy’s on going expenses as she will require life time care, we would be grateful.

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Last week our friends at Petsmart called. These ti

Last week our friends at Petsmart called. These tiny pups were dumped in a box at their store with a sign that said 1 for $15, 2 for $20. We agreed to take them and juggled some space and thankfully had adoptions.

3 little boys and 2 little girls. They are babies

Welcome peanuts, we got you!

Thank you for fostering Gianna

HOORAY for Adoptions! Momma Petunia's baby girl A

HOORAY for Adoptions!
Momma Petunia's baby girl Alice, was adopted to a Emily, a friend of ours from PetSmart who had helped us for years with adoptions. It was wonderful to hear from her as their resident pig's partner had passed and they were ready to welcome another.
Daisy was one of the 13 we took with Critter Coral, she was adopted to bond with MDF alum Bella Donna, and as you can see, is settling in lovely.
Penelope went to a foster to adopt home to bond with MDF alum, Kirby and to also live with MDF alums Cauliflower and Kale, she is so spoiled by our friend Dr. Rupp
After much decompression and additional attempts, Hera and Monty broke their bond. While we are sad for that broken bond, Hera (now Maggie) was adopted by MDF friend Erin who speaks Diva when it comes to rabbits. Erin had MDF alum Lola. Lola was a total diva and Hera is a diva in training. Hera has shown much interest in MDF alum Gus. We hope with time, they will have a bond too. (Gus speaks Diva too).
Dolly and Stella were adopted by an amazing family who did their homework, attended a talk we were honored to participate in at the Niles Library, and waited patiently for the perfect match of pigs. These girls are loved by a darling human named Stella who wants to be a veterinarian when she grows up, and she will be an exceptional one, we have no doubt. Stella was all in with decisions with mom and dad and is an amazing pig guardian already.
John Lennon + Paul McCartney were adopted by an amazing family who saw our post and welcomed these senior gents into their hearts and home and are loving their new lives. Thank you Joddi for saying yes as first time pig adopters to an older pair. They are perfect and we are ever grateful.
Loki is part of the Marvel group. He was adopted by a lovely couple who had lost their male rabbit and had a grieving female. He is settling in well and the bonding process will begin!
God Speed Sweethearts!
as always, THANK YOU to our fosters Lisa and family, Linda and Lauren, and Gianna, without you, we wouldn't be able to help nearly as many. You have all proven #fosteringsaveslives time and again.
Thank you to all of you for your support, shares and prayers

How cute is this prezzie we recieved?! The second

How cute is this prezzie we recieved?! The second photo is a close up to the detail, talent and patience in this fantastic piece. I am delighted! I seriously told Scott we need more guinea pig art for the rabbit and pig area. Thanks to our dear friend Ruby ❤️

9 carriers with 10 precious lives are under these

9 carriers with 10 precious lives are under these blankets. ❤️

Hank, Oliver and Harvey- the 3 male pigs found in a tub all are in great shape and ready for adoption

Momma Petunia is pregnant she was part of the 13 we partnered with our friends at Critter Coral to save

Sweet Pea's hocks are healing, however, she is obese and will need to be shedding weight

Jelly bean is gaining weight and really is a little miracle

Snowy needed a tooth trim as a lethal white they need regularly as he has no bottom teeth

Dolly +Stella, Poppy are great and off to adoption!

#fosteringsaveslives #adoptdontshop

Update on Miss Jellybean. This dollbaby is doing g

Update on Miss Jellybean. This dollbaby is doing great given her spinal issues. She loves her hay, greens and pellets, and will hop right over for an oxbow treat. We have spaced her brushing sessions so that we don't stress her too much. Despite all she has been through she is an absolute love ❤️

Upwards from here sweetheart!

HOORAY for Adoptions!! In February, Hannah arrive

HOORAY for Adoptions!!

In February, Hannah arrived to a local shelter so scared, she was pancaking in the carrier. She had a rough beginning. Fast forward - after lots of patience, care and love in her foster home with Linda + Lauren, she was ready for adoption!

During that time, Angella + family have MDF alum Smores and knew it was time to get her a friend and reached out.

The rest, as we say is history! Here is Hannah getting adjusted in her new home! The girls are starting meet and greets next week.

These stories make rescue worth it!

God speed Hannah! ❤️

Angella and our family, thank you for welcoming this most deserving pig a new life. Linda + Lauren, thank you for fostering as always!

#adoptdontshop #fosteringsaveslives

King of the whippersnappers ❤️ #specialabledp

King of the whippersnappers ❤️

#specialabledpets

HOORAY for Adoptions! Nora was surrendered to us w

HOORAY for Adoptions!
Nora was surrendered to us with her pups, one boy, one girl. Once weaned, the boy pup went on to bond with another male, and the girl pup went into a great home too, with a promise to adopt another female when we had one ready.

Nora had suffered a trauma prior to her arrival here so we wanted to make sure she was in a home with a quiet, gentle friend. We called MDF alum Susan and family to see about bonding Nora with Pearlie, (Pearlie is blind in one eye) Susan said yes! and the girls bonded.

Fast forward, Nova (Nora's sister) became available as her owners wanted what was best for her and that was a friend. We circled back to Nora's pup Pepper's family and they said YES!
Simple edited version: Nova is Pepper's auntie and they have bonded too!

My heart is bursting as this entire little family are all living their best lives bonded with guinea pig friends. Thank YOU to all our adopters for helping these worthy pigs have their happily ever after.

#adoptdontshop

We want to thank all of you who have shared our po

We want to thank all of you who have shared our posts, commented, prayed, supported, and donated to the creatures who come through our doors. we get by with the help of our friends and we are ever grateful! Thank you friends! <3

With love,
Jill, Scott and crew

Choli BOOP

Update on Jellybean. The good news: she is eatin

Update on Jellybean.

The good news: she is eating all she can, drinking and we have seen the tiny dehydrated poops increasing in size as her body is rehydrating. She was given sub q fluids, pain meds and a supplement for joint flexibility. Thankfully no fleas or ticks were found, however Doctor Valdes applied an anti parasitic as a precaution (we do this with all stray rabbits). Her eyes were flushed of the material build up and thankfully too, the tear ducts are normal.

The not so good news: we had xrays taken and there are some old injuries to the right side of the ribs and also the spine, significantly the spine. There are two 90 degree angles in the spine compared to what is expected for the spine. This indicates an old injury. Thankfully, this injury didn't did not sever the spinal cord. This little girl has sustained alot of trauma in her life- and that was prior to being left outside to fend for herself, where she would have died.

She is comfortable and is resting on a towel with a warm bottle for the night to help keep her temperature regulated. We want to give BIG thank our friends at Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital for all they did today, Dr Valdes and team jumped right in to assisting this precious girl and getting her on the road to healing.

To Jelly Bean's finder, Annette-- we believe many are put in places for the right moments, and you certainly were today in finding her. Thank you collecting her and getting her to CE for urgent care. We know you understand as you rescue yourself.

Today, is one more example of the village it takes to rescue an animal. Gosh, we are so blessed and grateful for all of you in ours. ❤

And these 3 are on their way in too. Abandoned in

And these 3 are on their way in too. Abandoned in this tub in Harvey except the tub had turned over and 1 was on the outside staying close when found by a good sam. Thank God for fosters. Once we know more about them we will post.

This gorgeous girl is Sweet Pea. She just arrived

This gorgeous girl is Sweet Pea. She just arrived to us from our friends Michiana Humane Society. She has sore hocks and requires additional veterinary treatment. Sore hocks can and will occur when kept on metal, wire and in environments that have hard bottoms with no cushion or plastic cage types with bottoms. (contrary to those who have said in groups that rabbits are "fine" on said surfaces.)

This week alone we have committed to 5 additional rabbits in our program. If you would like to help contribute to their care, we would be ever grateful.

Thank you for being a part of our village friends, and thank you for supporting the work we do ❤

www.themoondogfarm.com/donate

Here is another example of what happens when you a

Here is another example of what happens when you abandon your rabbits outside.
This girl was found in a park in downtown Chicago by a good sam, thanks Annette! She rushed her to our friends at Chicago Exotics Animal Hospital. She is very thin as she was starving, has an accumulation of feces on her back leg, crusty eyes, points on her teeth (we are hopeful that is due to her not having enough food to grind down) and she is cold, we are hoping now that she is stabilizing she will be able to regulate temperature. We will update later. THANK YOU to CE for always being there for us!

Scott named her Jellybean. she is a mini lop.

welcome sweet girl. only upwards from here.

Occasionally we take owner surrenders, we would li

Occasionally we take owner surrenders, we would like to take more- however, the number of strays makes that difficult and we always want to support the shelter system in helping keep space open. Penelope just arrived after a considerable wait on our list.

Welcome sweetheart ❤️

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