Community Conversations: Deschutes County’s only dedicated bunny rescue is in desperate need of volunteers
Lynsey Harris
REDMOND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Central Oregon’s only dedicated bunny rescue, Embers Wildflower Bunny Rescue, is helping abandoned and surrendered bunnies find loving homes. Founder Lindsey Provost joined KTVZ to share how the community can get involved.
Provost introduced to us two of the sanctuary’s residents, Malachite and Crystal, who have been patiently waiting for their forever homes.
Malachite was found in the wild as a baby, far from where a domestic bunny should be, highlighting the importance of rescue efforts.
Embers Wildflower Bunny Sanctuary was inspired by Provost’s own bunny, Ember.
“He showed me how special bunnies are,” Provost said. “We take in bunnies that need new homes, and our goal is to find homes for as many as possible. Some will live out their lives here in sanctuary.”
The sanctuary is in need of volunteers to provide proper care and attention for the bunnies. Provost emphasized that adopting a bunny is a serious commitment: “They are a 10-year commitment and require more than just a small cage. There’s a lot to learn about taking care of them properly.”
The adoption process begins with a questionnaire on the sanctuary’s website, followed by sharing pictures of a potential home setup. After that, prospective adopters can schedule a visit to meet the bunnies.
Currently, Embers Wildflower Bunny Sanctuary has more than 41 bunnies ready for adoption.