CrazyGal330
Warren Scout
Hi guys, i previously posted a while ago http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?t=245782 i went back out of curiosity to see if it had improved and I left before my friends and was shaking with anger and nearly crying at what I witnessed.
Below is the letter I wrote them, i know i should probably have let myself cool down but it is done now. I will be ringing the RSPCA tomorrow morning as I do really think they are violating one or more of the 5 freedoms.
It breaks my heart to see them in such terrible conditions. A friend offered to "liberate" them for me, hah! i generally disagree with the idea but in an angry moment it seemed almost like the best idea. sigh
anyway heres the letter.
I am writing as I was disappointed not to receive a reply to my previous letter regarding your rabbits welfare.
Today I visited your pub and was dismayed by the lack of improvement to your rabbits living conditions. I was pleased to see that they were being allowed free roam of the garden however there was a lot wrong with the way this was conducted.
I noticed that here are trees of the pine family in your garden, these are poisonous to rabbits! They can and will try to eat them and this could be very dangerous to their health.
I also saw people several times picking up your rabbits incorrectly and dangerously. Firstly i saw someone pin the poor lop eared bun to the ground to then lift him with little support into the air. I cannot imagine the fear of the poor fellow at this point. Several others picked up the buns in ways that did not offer proper support at the bunnies showed obvious signs of fear.
I will quickly mention that the food you are currently supplying your rabbits with is not appropriate, and that they really need a hay based diet, with 80% hay and 20% solid pellets, straw is not appropriate as it doesn’t contain the best possible nutrients and can be sharp and injure their eyes.
I have included another leaflet and have taken the liberty of highlighting the passages I feel are particularly relevant. I previously mentioned that their hutch should be 6ft by 2ft, and wish to add that, by RSPCA standards, they should be able to perform three unhindered hops across the length of their home. your current hutch does not meet this area.
On a less important note, your ginger bunny is of the rex variety and his feet will need careful looking after, as they are particularly prone to sore hocks, a condition once contracted is very difficult to treat and look after.
I apologise if this letter seems abrupt or rude, but I left your pub nearly in tears at the nature of your bunnies welfare and think there are many issues that need immediate addressing. Please be that I will be getting the RSPCA to look into your rabbits welfare as I believe they deserve a better home than you are currently providing them with.
I do hope you will reply to my letter,
Below is the letter I wrote them, i know i should probably have let myself cool down but it is done now. I will be ringing the RSPCA tomorrow morning as I do really think they are violating one or more of the 5 freedoms.
It breaks my heart to see them in such terrible conditions. A friend offered to "liberate" them for me, hah! i generally disagree with the idea but in an angry moment it seemed almost like the best idea. sigh
anyway heres the letter.
I am writing as I was disappointed not to receive a reply to my previous letter regarding your rabbits welfare.
Today I visited your pub and was dismayed by the lack of improvement to your rabbits living conditions. I was pleased to see that they were being allowed free roam of the garden however there was a lot wrong with the way this was conducted.
I noticed that here are trees of the pine family in your garden, these are poisonous to rabbits! They can and will try to eat them and this could be very dangerous to their health.
I also saw people several times picking up your rabbits incorrectly and dangerously. Firstly i saw someone pin the poor lop eared bun to the ground to then lift him with little support into the air. I cannot imagine the fear of the poor fellow at this point. Several others picked up the buns in ways that did not offer proper support at the bunnies showed obvious signs of fear.
I will quickly mention that the food you are currently supplying your rabbits with is not appropriate, and that they really need a hay based diet, with 80% hay and 20% solid pellets, straw is not appropriate as it doesn’t contain the best possible nutrients and can be sharp and injure their eyes.
I have included another leaflet and have taken the liberty of highlighting the passages I feel are particularly relevant. I previously mentioned that their hutch should be 6ft by 2ft, and wish to add that, by RSPCA standards, they should be able to perform three unhindered hops across the length of their home. your current hutch does not meet this area.
On a less important note, your ginger bunny is of the rex variety and his feet will need careful looking after, as they are particularly prone to sore hocks, a condition once contracted is very difficult to treat and look after.
I apologise if this letter seems abrupt or rude, but I left your pub nearly in tears at the nature of your bunnies welfare and think there are many issues that need immediate addressing. Please be that I will be getting the RSPCA to look into your rabbits welfare as I believe they deserve a better home than you are currently providing them with.
I do hope you will reply to my letter,
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