A fresh load of Oregon orchard grass has arrived at Friendly Farms, but Inspector Sherbet clearly doesn't have any zeal for the job today. Enter Deputy Inspector Red to get the job done correctly! ❤️🌾🐈 ... See MoreSee Less
Do you have a new rabbit or guinea pig family member? ❤️🐰🐹 Congratulations! Here are a few basics you’ll need to know:
- Rabbits and guinea pigs are prey animals and you will need to earn their trust over time. Give them their own safe space, and keep the loud noises and rough play elsewhere. Hand feed them their greens to help the bonding along. 🥬
- A grass hay based diet keeps their teeth and digestive systems in top shape. Add some leafy greens and a few plain pellets to round out their nutritional needs. A small piece of fresh fruit makes a nice treat. Timothy and orchard grasses are excellent choices. 🌾
- Avoid harsh cleaners, fabric softeners and scented dryer sheets for their habitats and linens. Vinegar breaks down the calcium in their urine and makes a great cage cleaner and laundry additive. 🧽
- Common items offered at pet stores that you should NOT buy include treats or foods with sugar, honey, nuts, seeds, or yogurt, salt licks, clumping or clay litters, exercise wheels, and soft-sided carriers. 🚫
- Your new friend will need plenty of run time. Bunny or piggy-proof a room or two, or invest in an exercise pen large enough for them to dash around in. An hour or two in the morning before you leave, and several hours in the evening after you get home works well for many families. Be sure to closely supervise all outside time and any interactions with other animals or small children. 🧒
- Rabbits should be spayed or neutered between the ages of 4 and 6 months, ideally. Your rabbit-savvy vet can tell you when they are old enough. This is critical for the prevention of reproductive cancers and unwanted behaviors such as spraying, marking, and false pregnancies. Vaccinate against RHDV-2, a deadly virus. 💉🦠
Tuesday vet day. 🩺 Rex had his checkup. Thankfully the hole in his cheek looks good. It appears to be a laceration, and not due to dental issues. Dr. Thomas neutered him and gave him a dental under anesthesia to make sure his teeth are good going forward. Thankfully there wasn’t much to do there. He’s resting after his big day. 🧡🐹
Bubbles has a recurring patch of irritated skin on her chin. It seems to be behavioral in origin, but we haven’t figured out how to prevent it yet. Hopefully it will once again clear up quickly with treatment. 🤎🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
Yesterday we picked up our order of supplies from Stone’s Pet Shop in Pacific Grove. Thank you to Erica, Riley, and everyone else who helps keep our stock up to date for the many who depend on us.
We’ve named this sad little guy Rex. I picked him up at Hitchcock Road Animal Services today. He arrived there a couple of weeks ago with a cheek abscess and a festering anal impaction. They got him cleaned up and started on antibiotics. He has an appointment with our vets on Tuesday, with surgery time reserved for what we determine to be needed at the exam. 🩺
Poor little Rex has been through a lot lately. Hopefully his cheerful nature will come through soon. We’ll work on that this weekend. 🫐
Donations toward his care can be made to the Friendly Farms Medical Fund at the Avian and Exotic Clinic of Monterey by calling 831-647-1147. Thank you! ❤️🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
The amazing Ms. Sparkle has gone to the next world. 🌈
Sparkle came to Monterey County Animal Services in May of 2017 as a little girl, with 3 boys who may have been her brothers. She was surrendered to us that October with the boys and 2 other girls, and gave birth to Pixel and Rae Thanksgiving morning.
Rae was adopted with Wilma’s boy BamBam by a wonderful family. Sparkle and Pixel eventually became part of the Wild Bunch, with Sparkle as the undisputed queen. 👑 When she became disabled a few months ago, she finally had to surrender her crown to Suzy.
She loved her supplementary syringe feedings and fluffy bedding and tolerated her baths. Sadly, the number of issues she was having eventually grew beyond our ability to keep her comfortable, and Dr. Thomas helped her on her final journey. 💔
Good news! 🥳 Sweet Mr. Softy is lonely no more! Biscuit and Butters have joined him to make a lovely little family. ❤️🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
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Love this! ❤️
That’s great news! Happy little furries
Tomi is feeling maternal this Mother’s Day. 💕🪿 ... See MoreSee Less
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Aw, beautiful
💋💋💋💋💋💋💋
A fresh load of Oregon orchard grass has arrived at Friendly Farms, but Inspector Sherbet clearly doesn't have any zeal for the job today. Enter Deputy Inspector Red to get the job done correctly! ❤️🌾🐈 ... See MoreSee Less
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Cool!
I just got some too, it's so FRESH 🥳🤩😍
Where do you get your orchard grass? Glad to see the inspectors are working hard! 😉
lol, I love the way they check it in
Do you have a new rabbit or guinea pig family member? ❤️🐰🐹 Congratulations! Here are a few basics you’ll need to know:
- Rabbits and guinea pigs are prey animals and you will need to earn their trust over time. Give them their own safe space, and keep the loud noises and rough play elsewhere. Hand feed them their greens to help the bonding along. 🥬
- A grass hay based diet keeps their teeth and digestive systems in top shape. Add some leafy greens and a few plain pellets to round out their nutritional needs. A small piece of fresh fruit makes a nice treat. Timothy and orchard grasses are excellent choices. 🌾
- Avoid harsh cleaners, fabric softeners and scented dryer sheets for their habitats and linens. Vinegar breaks down the calcium in their urine and makes a great cage cleaner and laundry additive. 🧽
- Common items offered at pet stores that you should NOT buy include treats or foods with sugar, honey, nuts, seeds, or yogurt, salt licks, clumping or clay litters, exercise wheels, and soft-sided carriers. 🚫
- Your new friend will need plenty of run time. Bunny or piggy-proof a room or two, or invest in an exercise pen large enough for them to dash around in. An hour or two in the morning before you leave, and several hours in the evening after you get home works well for many families. Be sure to closely supervise all outside time and any interactions with other animals or small children. 🧒
- Rabbits should be spayed or neutered between the ages of 4 and 6 months, ideally. Your rabbit-savvy vet can tell you when they are old enough. This is critical for the prevention of reproductive cancers and unwanted behaviors such as spraying, marking, and false pregnancies. Vaccinate against RHDV-2, a deadly virus. 💉🦠
For more information, visit rabbit.org or www.guinealynx.info/ Or email us at getinfo@friendlyfarms.org 💻🐇 ... See MoreSee Less
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Good advice
Tuesday vet day. 🩺 Rex had his checkup. Thankfully the hole in his cheek looks good. It appears to be a laceration, and not due to dental issues. Dr. Thomas neutered him and gave him a dental under anesthesia to make sure his teeth are good going forward. Thankfully there wasn’t much to do there. He’s resting after his big day. 🧡🐹
Bubbles has a recurring patch of irritated skin on her chin. It seems to be behavioral in origin, but we haven’t figured out how to prevent it yet. Hopefully it will once again clear up quickly with treatment. 🤎🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
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They’re both so cute, and in such good hands
Yesterday we picked up our order of supplies from Stone’s Pet Shop in Pacific Grove. Thank you to Erica, Riley, and everyone else who helps keep our stock up to date for the many who depend on us.
❤️🐰🐹🐱🐓🦆🪿
Support your local independent pet store that does not sell animals! #AdoptDontShop ... See MoreSee Less
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That’s great
We’ve named this sad little guy Rex. I picked him up at Hitchcock Road Animal Services today. He arrived there a couple of weeks ago with a cheek abscess and a festering anal impaction. They got him cleaned up and started on antibiotics. He has an appointment with our vets on Tuesday, with surgery time reserved for what we determine to be needed at the exam. 🩺
Poor little Rex has been through a lot lately. Hopefully his cheerful nature will come through soon. We’ll work on that this weekend. 🫐
Donations toward his care can be made to the Friendly Farms Medical Fund at the Avian and Exotic Clinic of Monterey by calling 831-647-1147. Thank you! ❤️🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
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Praying for this cutie pie 🥰
Do you take donations via Venmo by chance?
I’m so pleased he’s safe with you and I hope so much he gets on ok
The amazing Ms. Sparkle has gone to the next world. 🌈
Sparkle came to Monterey County Animal Services in May of 2017 as a little girl, with 3 boys who may have been her brothers. She was surrendered to us that October with the boys and 2 other girls, and gave birth to Pixel and Rae Thanksgiving morning.
Rae was adopted with Wilma’s boy BamBam by a wonderful family. Sparkle and Pixel eventually became part of the Wild Bunch, with Sparkle as the undisputed queen. 👑 When she became disabled a few months ago, she finally had to surrender her crown to Suzy.
She loved her supplementary syringe feedings and fluffy bedding and tolerated her baths. Sadly, the number of issues she was having eventually grew beyond our ability to keep her comfortable, and Dr. Thomas helped her on her final journey. 💔
Rest in peace, sweet girl. ✨🐹 ... See MoreSee Less
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Thank you for helping care for her!
Sounds like she had one heck of a beautiful life with you guys <3 She's earned her wings <3
I’m so, so sorry. RIP beautiful little Ms Sparkle. Thinking of you
You guys are the best. She was so well loved ❤️ RIP Ms Sparkle ✨
She had a nice long life. RIP little one. ❤
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Little Basam melts for strokes. 🩷🐇 ... See MoreSee Less
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Awwww Bun Bun, give Basam extra lovings from us 💕
Aw, aren’t you beautiful