As early spring arrives, the earth awakens with the songs of birds. Their chorus grows louder as the air warms and nature comes alive with budding trees and emerging insects. These seasonal shifts remind us to stock up on Claritin, Allegra, and Benadryl as we brace for the pollen that May brings to our beautiful mountain community.

Like clockwork, we start noticing our pets experiencing their own allergic reactions. However, unlike our predictable sneezing and itchy eyes, their symptoms can be more subtle and mysterious. Just like us, our pets can suffer from allergies, and understanding the signs can help us keep them happy and comfortable.

Every year after Easter, rabbit rescues and shelters see a surge in surrendered rabbits and other small mammals. Research shows that 80% of bunnies bought as Easter presents die or are abandoned within a year. Many are even inhumanely released into the wild, where domesticated rabbits struggle to survive.

The past five months have been a whirlwind—navigating uncharted territory, building community, fostering resilience, and leaning on flexibility, understanding, and teamwork. Through it all, we’ve been incredibly grateful for our wonderful pet parent community, whose support has meant the world to us.

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, we’ve been focusing on the essentials—prioritizing mental health, cutting expenses while we recover, and continuing to provide professional, reliable, and compassionate pet care. 

A huge THANK YOU to everyone who donated to our GoFundMe! Your generosity directly supported our team members, and they’ve shared how much those contributions helped them through the rebuilding process.