Rescue Bunnies Galore - Rescue Me!
Okay, this is getting ridiculous, we aren't allowing them to mate, but we keep getting more of them at an alarming rate! Just imagine the possibilities and how quickly we could have a full blown rabbit refugee camp.
I'm afraid the word is out that we are suckers for deserted animals.
HELP!! The TWO, yes you read it right, the two newest additions were rescued from a road.
Apparently abandoned and left for fox food, road kill, maybe an owl's dinner.
Saying no was never a truly entertained response, it was more a reflex.
I received a call at 9 pm from a life-long friend, saying, "Debbie, do you want two more bunnies?" My mind screamed, "NOOOOO, why are you calling me?????" But in actuality, I responded, "What is the story on them?" I can't stand these heartless people who abandon these adorable, gentle creatures and leave them open to a cruel and violent death.
These two little guys were obviously mistreated from birth.
One had a broken leg that has since healed, which doesn't seem to hinder or cause him pain.
It was an obvious fracture with the bone having healed at a distinctly different angle from the opposing leg.
They eat well, but doubtless trying to compensate for their malnourished bodies.
We can feel the bones all along their spines.
Since arriving they have developed abscesses, which are foreign to us but apparently common with rabbits.
We recently attended a country fair and I spoke with a rabbit breeder, hoping to uncover what these sores, and avoiding a trip to the veterinary, and was told that with cleaning they will go away.
I am pro prevention though, and will be delving into the cause of these abscesses, I am suspecting nutritional issues are the culprit.
These two little rabbits are obviously litter mates, no more than two months old.
They have experienced more than their share of cruelty in that short amount of time.
They are the same size, age, type, one a little darker, and one a little lighter.
They are from the floppy ear variety, so very sweet, cuddly and grateful.
We have named them "Salt and Pepper".
I know I must be insane, but how could I possibly refuse them refugee status.
I know that if I had turned them away I would have had a restless sleep; my conscience would have been haunting me.
After all how much of a difference will two more bunnies make? Donations to our wildlife fund are welcome!
I'm afraid the word is out that we are suckers for deserted animals.
HELP!! The TWO, yes you read it right, the two newest additions were rescued from a road.
Apparently abandoned and left for fox food, road kill, maybe an owl's dinner.
Saying no was never a truly entertained response, it was more a reflex.
I received a call at 9 pm from a life-long friend, saying, "Debbie, do you want two more bunnies?" My mind screamed, "NOOOOO, why are you calling me?????" But in actuality, I responded, "What is the story on them?" I can't stand these heartless people who abandon these adorable, gentle creatures and leave them open to a cruel and violent death.
These two little guys were obviously mistreated from birth.
One had a broken leg that has since healed, which doesn't seem to hinder or cause him pain.
It was an obvious fracture with the bone having healed at a distinctly different angle from the opposing leg.
They eat well, but doubtless trying to compensate for their malnourished bodies.
We can feel the bones all along their spines.
Since arriving they have developed abscesses, which are foreign to us but apparently common with rabbits.
We recently attended a country fair and I spoke with a rabbit breeder, hoping to uncover what these sores, and avoiding a trip to the veterinary, and was told that with cleaning they will go away.
I am pro prevention though, and will be delving into the cause of these abscesses, I am suspecting nutritional issues are the culprit.
These two little rabbits are obviously litter mates, no more than two months old.
They have experienced more than their share of cruelty in that short amount of time.
They are the same size, age, type, one a little darker, and one a little lighter.
They are from the floppy ear variety, so very sweet, cuddly and grateful.
We have named them "Salt and Pepper".
I know I must be insane, but how could I possibly refuse them refugee status.
I know that if I had turned them away I would have had a restless sleep; my conscience would have been haunting me.
After all how much of a difference will two more bunnies make? Donations to our wildlife fund are welcome!
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