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Boarding & Grooming
Our Milo is a man of discerning taste. He will be very quick to let us know when we are sorely lacking.
So naturally, his lordship was not impressed about coming home after his week long stay with “Aunty Jen”.
This was the first time we had placed Milo into a boarding situation, and I’m so glad we did.
We were immediately reassured that our little man was going to be loved as much (if not more) than we do, and he got a wonderful groom as well.
Jen, thank you. You made the whole process a breeze. Your communication and expertise helped us feel so comfortable to leave our little man in your hands.
He has been HUGELY spoiled by the expectation of having his own personal fan when the day is warm …. And one also prefers multiple water bowls over a single bottle!
Thank you Jen, for caring for our little man, as if he was your own.
— Shelley Fields
Grooming
Jen has been doing regular grooms on my rabbits for about 2 years now.
My lop rabbits all have medium length coats and are difficult to maintain. Jen gave me grooming tips plus gives the buns hygiene trims. These are absolutely invaluable. It meant they no longer get cecotropes stuck in their fur and keeps them cool plus matt free. They are groomed and given hygiene trims every 8 weeks. It has been an absolute game changer.
I now have a rescue angora bun Sebastian. He is fully clipped every 5-6 weeks. This means he stays matt free and is clipped safely and by someone very experienced . Seb is never tranced, is held safely and clipped with the utmost care. He came into care in appalling condition but is now learning that clipping isn't really scary and is much better than having painful matts. It also means very minimal brushing if any is needed in between grooms. Much less stress on bun and bun Mum. Auntie Jen has been a grooming life saver ❤
— Janine Wadham
Boarding & Grooming
The buns were placed in Jens care while I was away on a business trip and I couldn’t have been more assured leaving them with her for the week. Jen has such a wealth of knowledge regarding rabbit care and has given me so many useful tips and suggestions just from observations she made by watching the bunnies behavior during their stay. And I had thought I know these bunnies inside out having been roommates with them for nearly their entire 4 years of life! Marshmallow and Buttercup were also utterly spoiled with additional healthy treats (willow wreathes, apple branches etc.) that Jen generously provided during their stay. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend anyone to board their bunnies with Jen because I know she has the experience, skills and care required to take care of any bunny.
— Lisa Xing
Grooming
Two nervous bunny parents were well impressed with Jen’s grooming. She lead us through the process and handled Thumpa with such care that he didn’t even fret. On the down time she gave us a tour and fed us loads of helpful information. She was understanding about my tight budget this week and still gave 110%. So pleased to have found someone to make our regular.
Recommend for anyone (even those a little anxious) looking for a rabbit groomer.
— Dana Pritchard
Grooming
“Wow, just wow that is all I can say about Jen and her ability to groom bunnies. As a bun Mum I was extremely nervous to have my babies groomed as they aren’t massive fans of me doing it at home, but Jen has a way with these beautiful creatures. Filled with knowledge and technique she had these two babies completely groomed in under two hours.
She never once made me feel bad for their fur condition. She was very reassuring and open to me seeing her craft at work, all while explaining what she was doing and why. We will definitely be coming back Jen.
Thank you so much for changing our lives,
Umbi and Espi”
— Nayda Rogers
Grooming
Jen is a fantastic groomer, always trying new tactics and tools to try and improve her service. She is very helpful with tricks to help with rabbit behaviour and grooming in your own home.
I highly recommend her especially if you have a long haired rabbit like myself!
— Benjamin West
Boarding
My bunny Doug stayed at Westley's World for 3 days during the ANZAC weekend. He had a cosy place to stay and an insulated area for sleeping when it got cold at night. He was well taken care of and spoiled! Jen has lot of experience with rabbits so I knew that I don't have to worry at all while leaving Doug in her care.
Jen trimmed Doug's claws and removed matted fur from his feet. He was his happy, healthy self when we picked him up
— Rida Noor Malik
Boarding
As a first-time bun mum, I was on a mission to learn as much as I could about how to take proper care of my Hazel, who came to us after becoming an unwanted Easter bunny. I found Jen through her website, which has the most extensive collection of rabbit resources in New Zealand. I reached out to Jen to ask for post-op guidance in preparation for Hazel's upcoming spay, and learned that Jen offers medical boarding. This is a comprehensive service which covers everything from Jen coordinating with her rabbit-savvy vet (the awesome Dr. Gabe!) to bringing Hazel back to her "hospital" room and taking extremely conscientious care of Hazel for 3 nights after her procedure.
I am beyond relieved that Jen offers this service, as I was highly stressed out by all the risks a female bunny faces after getting spayed. The thought of possibly having to force feed Hazel, wrestling to get medication down her throat, and/or dealing with stitches that she may pull out--it was all so daunting! Knowing that Hazel would be well looked after by Jen, who has over 30 years of experience with rabbits, immediately erased all my stress and paranoia.
Jen is a treasure trove of rabbit knowledge--there wasn't a single question I asked that she didn't know the answer to (and I peppered her with questions for 3 full days!) Jen and her hubby Chris (a rabbit expert in his own right) were such a pleasure to hang out with (yes, they let me hang out with them so I could be with Hazel during her recovery!) If I lived in Hamilton, I would hang out with them all the time, if they'd let me. They are just the nicest and most generous people, and their love for rabbits is so wonderful to experience.
During my visits, I toured the boarding facilities and saw first-hand how happy all her rabbit guests were in their clean and spacious enclosures, with toys, ramps, and the greatest amount of green hay I've ever seen in my life. A few guests were taking part in Bunny Boot Camp, and though they were getting healthier and losing weight, none of them were anything less than happy, active rabbits! Jen has a large garden full of rabbit-friendly weeds and plants, so all her guests benefit from eating the freshest greens during their stay (in addition to the sweetest-smelling Timothy hay that she generously provides every day).
Hazel's recovery was so quick, with absolutely no issues for me to fret over. This is a testament to Jen's vet's surgical skills, but also to Jen's fastidious attention and care for Hazel. Jen even knew exactly what type of soft toy Hazel would love! I enthusiastically recommend Jen if your rabbit needs medical boarding (or boarding, in general) and am so glad I found her--I will not hesitate to drive from Taupo to Hamilton to board Hazel again with Auntie Jen, Hazel was really fond of her and gave her lots of licks before we left for home.
On a side note: I observed Jen's excellent grooming skills during Hazel's stay, and her rabbit clients' before and afters were mind blowing! She treated each rabbit with such gentleness and patience, and I could clearly see how happy and free the rabbits felt after their grooming session (some had really thick mats that limited their movements, but there wasn't any mat too thick or large for Jen to handle!) Jen's Facebook page shows some of her grooming clients, in case you'd like to see some before and afters.
Last side note: Jen has an online shop that sells so many great things that it's really hard to choose what to get! From seeds to toys to medical supplies, Jen's got your rabbit needs covered. If you're picking up your rabbit from boarding or grooming, you can get them directly from Jen, otherwise she is super fast in responding to online orders. I'm really excited to start my own rabbit garden this spring, as fresh is best!
— Wendy Lu
Boarding
As doting owners of two precious bunnies we have always had whānau and friends take care of them when we are away. However, we recently booked them into WW boarding for a long weekend. Our anxieties regarding leaving our bunnies was quickly alleviated when we saw the wonderful whare (The Red Shed!) that they were to be housed in during their stay which they were quickly off to explore. We were grateful to receive a video update on route to our destination, it was clear that our bunnies were very comfortable and well settled. Our sister in-law collected the bunnies for us, we were so pleased to hear that they had been great to care for, our Lumi boy is very assertive and has no problem communicating if he is unhappy with something, so the fact that he was so settled is a true testament to the love and care they experienced at Jen’s. We have now found a safe place out of their home for our darling bunnies. Thank you so much.
— Mina Rolleston
Boarding & Grooming
We boarded our sweetheart Nibbles (4+ y.o. Netherland Dwarf cross bunny) with Jen for around 2.5 weeks during the last school holidays. Nibbles' our only pet and is very precious to us. I am f
eeling so happy about the experience as Jen has a remarkable understanding of bunnies' behaviour and needs, knowledge and experience, she also loves them!
When we brought our bunny in, it actually turned out that Nibbles was quite overweight (we thought that her "roundness" was ok) and also she had slight digestive problem. So Jen put her through a gradual and gentle diet change while boarding, a healthier one, excluding bunny treats and "sugarish" herbs and hay... She called it a Bunny Boot Camp, haha, but it is an exaggeration though as Nibbles had a lot of attention and pets!
As a result, our bunny lost some weight, looks younger, brighter, more active and happier and has no more digestive problems.
We've been given a set of instructions about what and how much to feed her the best following her individual needs, to support our little princess' health and wellbeing.
While boarding, Nibbles had her claws clipped, had a but bath (at the beginning) and a hygiene trim.
I really do believe, Jen is the safest hands to leave your bunny in.
We live in Mt Maunganui, so a bit of driving was involved, but it absolutely worth it!
Thank you Jen!
— Alla Stewart
Grooming
Lopsy has very thick fur and free ranges in our back yard. He's getting older and sometimes gets a bit of matting and poop stuck to his fur. We can manage the basics at home but it's a relief to be able to have Jen give him a thorough groom and trim every few months. Jen is gentle, thorough, kind and takes her time to do a good job. She trims all the tricky places that we're nervous about doing at home.
Photo is Lopsy cuddling with his wife bun Speckles. Lopsy is on the right.
— Melanie Wilson