On June 10, 2022, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency reported two cases of Rabbit Hemorrhagic Disease Virus-2 (RHDV2) in a household of domestic companion rabbits in Lambton County. In response, Rabbit Rescue has put together recommendations and Protocols to keep both foster rabbits and the rabbits in adoptive homes safe.

When bringing home your new adopted rabbit, we recommend quarantining the new rabbit for 14 days before introductions are made. You can find more information on the quarantine period and how to keep your own rabbit(s) safe at: www.rabbitrescue.ca/RHDV

Currently Rabbit Rescue rabbits are being vaccinated against RHDV as the vaccine is now available in some clinics in Ontario.

For Foster Homes:

Rabbit Rescue takes seriously the health and safety of both our foster rabbits and the other rabbits in the foster home. As such, we have put together a page on RHDV, and are requiring our foster homes to maintain quarantine procedures in their home effective immediately. Any rabbits in the home – including both personal rabbits and foster rabbits wtih other organizations – must be vaccinated in order to foster with Rabbit Rescue. If at any time a foster parent has questions about how to keep a quarantined home, please contact Brittany directly at brittany@rabbitrescue.ca.

RHDV & Maintaining Quarantine in Your Home: www.rabbitrescue.ca/RHDV