We have exciting news to share: Macaron, Bun Chia Burrow's certified Pet Partners therapy rabbit, is competing for the 2026 Pet Partners Pet of the Year title!
For those who haven't met Macaron yet, he's a 5.5-year-old Holland Lop who brings comfort and healing to hospitals, schools, senior centers, and community events throughout Southern California. As a registered Pet Partners therapy animal, Macaron represents the incredible impact therapy animals have on people facing illness, stress, and life's challenges.
About the Competition
Pet Partners' Pet of the Year is a nationwide six-week fundraising competition (March 2 - April 13, 2026) celebrating therapy animals and raising funds to support Pet Partners' mission. This organization:
Trains and registers therapy animal teams nationwide
Provides liability insurance for therapy visits
Expands access to animal-assisted interventions in healthcare, education, and community settings
Brings unconditional love and healing to millions of people each year
The pet whose team raises the most funds wins the national title of Pet of the Year—and we believe Macaron has what it takes!
Introducing: Charms for Macaron
To make supporting Macaron even more rewarding, we're launching a special fundraiser:
Donate $50 and receive:
One BCB charm (pick up in Long Beach, CA or can be mailed to you for $5)
8 complimentary nail trimming sessions at BCB Molt + Bolt on-site grooming clinics (April - December 2026 - that's a $200+ value!)
BONUS: 200% Employer Match
Your donation gets TRIPLED! We'll submit your $50 donation through our employer matching program, turning it into $150 for Macaron's campaign.
Example:
You donate $50 → You get charm + 8 nail trims
We submit for employer match → Your $50 becomes $150 for Macaron
Pet Partners receives $150 to support therapy animal programs nationwide
Can't Donate? You Can Still Help!
Not everyone can donate right now, and that's completely okay! Sharing Macaron's campaign helps just as much.
Share Macaron's fundraising page on social media, screenshot your post, and send it to us at info@bunchiaburrow.com. We'll send you a 10% off voucher for your next staycation as a thank you!
Every share helps spread awareness about therapy animals and the incredible work they do.
How to Support Macaron:
OPTION 1: Donate $50+ for the Charms for Macaron package
Step 1: Donate via:
Venmo: @bunchia
Zelle:bunchiaburrow@gmail.com
Check: Made out to "Bun Chia Burrow" (mail to 4103 N. Viking Way Ste. D, Long Beach CA 90808)
Step 2: We submit your donation through the 200% employer match (tripling your impact!) and schedule your nail trims (will email you separately)
OPTION 2: Donate any amount directly
Visit Macaron's fundraising page and donate any amount:
Link here →
Send us your donation screenshot so we can submit it for the 200% match!
OPTION 3: Share to support
Share Macaron’s page on your preferred social media platform, screenshot your post, and email it to us for your 10% off staycation voucher.
Important Deadline
The competition ends April 13, 2026 at 11:59 PM CT. All donations must be received by April 10 to allow time for processing and employer match submission.
Why This Matters
Therapy animals like Macaron (but especially as a rabbit) provide immeasurable comfort to people during some of life's hardest moments. Whether it's a child facing surgery, a senior experiencing loneliness, a student overwhelmed by stress, or a veteran coping with trauma—therapy animals offer unconditional love and presence when it's needed most.
By supporting Macaron's campaign, you're not just helping him win a competition. You're supporting the entire Pet Partners network, which trains thousands of therapy animal teams and makes healing visits possible in communities across the country.
We're so grateful to have you as part of the Bun Chia Burrow community.
Thank you for considering a donation, a share, or simply reading about Macaron's mission.