Patrick...Abandoned

This little fellow was abandoned by his family when they returned to the UK. As they were leaving they told the owner of the property that there was a rabbit in a hutch in the backyard. The property owners asked us if we would take him as they knew little about caring for him.

He is not a young rabbit and we didn't even know his name, but as he came to us on St. Patrick's Day it seemed that he should be named Patrick, or Paddy. His fur has been hacked with scissors by the original family, probably to help remove signs of neglect, but he is getting over his initial nervousness and I even managed to score a little bunny kiss on the nose on the second day.

He has an appointment with the bunny vet next Thursday for a check up. We didn't want to take him any earlier to avoid some stress as it is a 40 minute trip each way. I have a few concerns about his rear legs, they seem either under developed or wasted, or possibly even arthritic. I don't think he has ever been allowed much exercise as he was confined to a fairly small leaking hutch, which may also be a contributing factor. Weaning him off alfalfa hay onto timothy and meadow is challenging, although he is starting to eat some Oxbow pellets.

poor little man. im glad he now has a chance to enjoy the rest of his life.

Oww, Norm, he's lovely
So glad he will get to live out his days with you in a loving, knowledgeable bunny home. Best wishes with getting him on track, I'm sure he will flourish with you.

He's gorgeous and I'm so pleased he has landed on his paws. Please keep us updated on is progress :wave:

He is very hansom!! And it sounds like he's fallen on his feet xx

Awww he's gorgeous

Awh bless him!

Hes beautiful

what a lovely bun!

he is lovely!

what a lovely little bunny. glad he is with you xxx

Oh he's gorgeous, how can people walk away and leave them it's so cruel