Help Us Beat the Heat
A nonprofit fundraiser supporting
Rocky Mountain House Rabbit RescueHelp Us Raise $10,000–$15,000 for a New Split AC System
$14,875
raised by 145 people
$15,000 goal
New update
We're excited to share that our first mini-split unit is expected to arrive this weekend! This is a huge milestone toward creating a safer, more comfortable environment for the rabbits in our care.
As we move forward, we've encountered a few unique challenges due to the electrical needs of our facility. We want to give a special shout-out to Jeff Bishop Electric for their willingness to work through those challenges, think outside the box, and help us find a solution. We truly appreciate your patience, expertise, and commitment to helping our rescue.
At this time, there are still many unknowns regarding the electrical requirements and the overall cost of that portion of the project. We're actively working through those challenges and gathering the information needed to move forward. As soon as we have more details, we'll be sure to share another update with everyone.
Thank you to everyone who has donated, shared our fundraiser, and supported this project. Every contribution brings us one step closer to creating a climate-controlled environment where our rabbits can stay safe and comfortable year-round. We would not have made it this far without you.
Skip One Pizza Day. Keep a Bunny Cool.
Our rabbits are facing one of the hottest weeks of the year without reliable air conditioning, our aging cooling system has failed, leaving us without reliable climate control during one of the hottest times of the year.
Inside the shelter, temperatures are already reaching the upper 70's, creating an uncomfortable environment for both our rescued rabbits and the dedicated volunteers who care for them every day. With outdoor temperatures expected to climb well into the 90-100's this week, keeping the shelter at a safe temperature is becoming increasingly difficult and urgent repairs are needed.
Unlike people, rabbits cannot sweat to cool themselves. They rely almost entirely on their ears to regulate body temperature, making them especially vulnerable to heat stress. Once temperatures rise above 78°F, the risk of overheating increases significantly, and prolonged exposure can quickly become life-threatening, especially for our special needs rabbits.
Right now, our volunteers are doing everything they can to keep the rabbits comfortable. We rotate frozen water bottles and cooling tiles, run fans, provide fresh water around the clock, and closely monitor every rabbit throughout the day. These efforts help, but they are temporary solutions. Our rabbits need a permanent one.
That's why we're raising funds to install a split air conditioning system in the shelter.
Not only will it provide reliable cooling during the summer, but it will also serve as an efficient heat source during the winter, giving our rabbits a comfortable environment all year long.
Our goal is to raise at least $10,000, with a stretch goal of $15,000, to purchase and install the new system.
🍕 Can you donate your Pizza Day?
Instead of one pizza night this month, would you consider donating $45 to help keep rescued rabbits safe and comfortable?
If just 225 people donated the cost of a pizza night, we'd reach our $10,000 goal. Every gift brings us closer to providing dependable, year-round climate control for the hundreds of rabbits who rely on us each year.
Trade one pizza for a cooler shelter. Your $45 donation will help provide comfort, safety, and a healthier future for rescued rabbits while they wait for their forever homes.
Will you donate your Pizza Day to provide comfort for a shelter rabbit?