I was unsure where I should have posted this, so I apologise if it is the wrong place, but as it is more of a moral dilema, I opted for here.
Firstly, I know that the final decision has to be mine, but would appreciate any thoughts on how to reach my decision.
Not sure where to start but here goes....
Yesterday my pair of bonded brothers had an altercation & I posted my concerns in 'care'. This morning though things have taken a turn for the worse.
I let them out at 8am & they both seemed fine.
Later though whilst cleaning out their playhouse, I noticed a spot of blood when I moved a towel on the floor. I went to find them to check them both over & that's when I heard the squealling
I managed to seperate them but the damage was done. I took Roo straight to the vet & they admitted him for surgery.
The vet has said that under no circumstances can they be together again & here is my dilema. I can't keep them seperately so I have to decide which is to be returned to the rescue.
Tigger is my favourite (I know you shouldn't have one) although he can be a little aggressive at times, but is a character.
Roo is gentler (although a tease) & a poorly bun now.
My OH suggested that perhaps it might be better to return both & adopt another pair instead, to save me having to choose.
If I keep one without the other, I will always be thinking of & missing the other & wondering what happened to them & if they are being loved as much.....
I'm heart broken & don't know which way to turn...
Sorry for the lengthy post
Firstly, I know that the final decision has to be mine, but would appreciate any thoughts on how to reach my decision.
Not sure where to start but here goes....
Yesterday my pair of bonded brothers had an altercation & I posted my concerns in 'care'. This morning though things have taken a turn for the worse.
I let them out at 8am & they both seemed fine.
Later though whilst cleaning out their playhouse, I noticed a spot of blood when I moved a towel on the floor. I went to find them to check them both over & that's when I heard the squealling
I managed to seperate them but the damage was done. I took Roo straight to the vet & they admitted him for surgery.
The vet has said that under no circumstances can they be together again & here is my dilema. I can't keep them seperately so I have to decide which is to be returned to the rescue.
Tigger is my favourite (I know you shouldn't have one) although he can be a little aggressive at times, but is a character.
Roo is gentler (although a tease) & a poorly bun now.
My OH suggested that perhaps it might be better to return both & adopt another pair instead, to save me having to choose.
If I keep one without the other, I will always be thinking of & missing the other & wondering what happened to them & if they are being loved as much.....
I'm heart broken & don't know which way to turn...
Sorry for the lengthy post