It’s no secret that Bunny’s Buddies is seen as a “controversial” rescue for not operating like a “normal” rescue. But, as uncomfortable as some of the things we say here can be, there is a much bigger agenda at hand and that is to get people to realize...⁣ ⁣ That WE are the problem! Including myself a few years back. It takes a deep love for animals to really sit with the words I say here as most people just unfollow us and call me crazy but, once in a while, someone emails us a follow up on how we have changed their entire outlook.⁣ ⁣ These emails mean SO much as they confirm to us we are on the right track. It’s great to get a dog into a home but do you know how much better it is to truly CHANGE a heart, mind and soul? 🙏🏻⁣ ⁣ “I have followed you for over a year and even inquired about a dog once. I was one of those who couldn’t understand why asking if a dog was good with other dogs was an issue. ⁣ ⁣ What was the problem with that I wondered?⁣ I now get it. ⁣ ⁣ I became a rescue volunteer last February. There was one dog that was shut down who didn’t leave his kennel for 7 weeks, he was that terrified.⁣ ⁣ One day, I decided I couldn’t watch him suffer one more day, it was killing me. I brought him home to foster, even though I knew he was extremely reactive to other dogs, had extreme anxiety, etc. ⁣ ⁣ I kept him in a separate room from my dog for three weeks. I slept on my kitchen floor with him for a month, and then did an incredibly slow and controlled introduction with my other dog. Fast forward to today, I adopted him because I knew I could provide exactly what HE needs - a dog friend to help him with confidence, a yard to play in, a solid routine, and a peaceful home. ⁣ ⁣ Now, him and my other dog are inseparable. He was diagnosed with TVT cancer after I adopted him and is getting chemo now (treatable). There is nothing that would ever make me quit him. I have 0 expectations of him and everything I do is to give him the life he deserves. He is doing so well!⁣ ⁣ So now, I agree whole heartedly with everything you say and now get what rescue means. Thank you for all you do.”⁣ ⁣ Speaking up saves lives. Thank you to everyone who lets my words in 💖