Back in November, Tilly came into Hamilton Animal Services as a “stray”, but no owner came forward to claim her. Being that she has a head tilt, the chances that Tilly broke out of her home and ran away are very slim. It’s more likely Tilly is one of the hundreds of rabbits being dumped outdoors by their owners when they grow tired of the amount of work it takes to care for a rabbit, and the rabbit has become an inconvenience. Domestic rabbits do not have the survival skills that wild rabbits do, and many domestic rabbits do not survive being abandoned outdoors – especially in winter. We’re glad Tilly made it through her ordeal and was brought to the safety of the shelter.

During her time at the shelter, Tilly became a staff favourite. She was spayed, vaccinated, and she had xrays to try to diagnose the tilt, which was thought to be a severe ear infection. We’re happy we could get Tilly out of the shelter and into a loving foster home when one opened up.

Tilly had a vet visit on her rescue day, and she was started on a month’s worth of medication. During the month, she did very well in her foster home. She was eating well and could get around just fine. The medication didn’t make any difference to the tilt, but the tilt doesn’t cause her any discomfort. Rabbits can live happily with a head tilt, so after a follow up visit, our vets advised that Tilly was ready for her forever home.

Here’s a note from Tilly’s foster dad:
“Tilly is a happy-go-lucky, curious and outgoing bun. Her favourite activities include receiving a good head massage and hopping along atop boxes like Super Mario. She’s still a little nervous about the process of being picked up but loves being held once she’s comfy, and she’ll even hop right up onto your lap for a cuddle. She loves treats of many kinds and enjoys when they are hidden around so she can hop all over and slink her loooong body under obstacles to get them.
Tilly has a slight head tilt, which the vet has determined to be permanent, but it doesn’t slow her down any. She continues to enjoy life, just at a 15° angle! And as long as you are patient and gentle she will likely warm up to you very quickly!”

Please adopt Tilly!

* Tilly has been vaccinated against Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease (RHDV).

Want to help?

Donations of Oxbow brand rabbit food, timothy hay, newspaper based litter, Oxbow rabbit treats, and chewable small animal toys are always appreciated!
Options for donating items:
🐾 Dundas Pet Valu – 86 Main Street, Dundas, Ontario. Purchase items in-store and leave in the donation bin.
🐾 Amazon Wish List – Purchase items and have them delivered directly to us!
* SUPPORT SMALL ONLINE BUSINESSES *
Order items from any of these Ontario based businesses, let them know your order is for Ladybird and they’ll send your donation to us!
🐇 TINY PAWS EMPORIUM
🐇 GREEN BUNNY STORE
🐇 ZOEY and LILO’s TOYBOX
🐇 MISCHIEF STITCHES
🐇 HOPPY’S HAY