Rabbits Waiting for Homes at RSPCA Ipswich

Sky-O · Nov 5, 2010

Today I went down the RSPCA Centre for the first time in a long time. I went because a few people who adopted from them when I was involved had asked me if there were any bunnies there that they could potentially bond with their single rabbit.

So off I went with my camera. I have a lovely time! I may get reinvolved again, but in a different way.

But here are some of those bunnies currently looking for homes.

Marko (the fluff ball) and YinYang (they have a home to go to, thankfully, and are being collected within the next week, hopefully).

Pixie (the yellow dutch) and Daffodil. They are super cute and snugly, but Pixie does like to bite. They are a gorgeous pair and are very close with each other.

Sky-O · Nov 5, 2010

Kyle (The harlequin) and Mary. Kyle and Mary have been at the centre for a while and they managed to bond themselves when Kyle leapt the divide. They bonded super easily, thankfully, and are very happy. Mary has come on a treat since I was last down there. Must less hand shy now.

Tuffle (the agouti) and Cinders. They were a trio and have been at the Centre since last Christmas when they were dumped at the gates. They have rex in them, but whilst their fur is short, its not full rex fur.

Yule (agouti rex) and Rose. These are not a happy pair and are due to be split. I don’t think Rose is very well, so this is probably why the bond is a bit awry at the moment. Yule is a lovely chap, but he’s gotten so fat!

Sky-O · Nov 5, 2010

Tonic (Chincilla butterfly giant) and Vanilla Ice. These are a new couple and are both lovely bunnies. Vanilla Ice is a right cheeky chappy, but totally loves snuggles and fuss and laps it up. Tonic is more wary of hands, but once you have her, she loves strokes, and relaxes much more.

Having a snuggle

Avoiding a snuggle

Much happier after a snuggle. I even got a raised ear

Blinky (agouti buttefly) and Daisy. Their water bottle wasn’t working so all they did for me today was try to drink, and when it finally did work, they both drank for England. Daisy used to be super shy but has come out of her shell so much. Blinky is just very confident. He got his name because when he came in he had an eye injury so kept one eye mostly shut.

Mungo (tort) and Draughts. Draughts is another one who came in very hand shy but as come on a bundle. Today she looked to me like she has right rear leg weakness, but it doesn’t seem to cause her pain or a problem, but she reminds of my Rosie in the way she moves. Mungo is going to make someone a very soppy, but crazy pet (He reminds me of GrahamL’s Biccy, but he’s easier to handle).

Sky-O · Nov 5, 2010

Zap. Zap is not very well right now but the Centre are doing their best. I suspect she will be bonded with Yule before long.

Frodo. He is the only single male around. He was a bit skittish at first but when you hold him he snuggles right into you like a baby. He stopped being skittish when I put him down too. He looks horrendous, but he seems to be some sort of agouti lionhead with fluffy fur (not straight lionhead fur) and is moulting, which makes him look even worse.

Sky-O · Nov 5, 2010

The Babies! These have a variety of names, but I have no idea which is which. They are lovely, and so, so friendly, but inherently, I think they are fundamentally flawed. They had a sister who died for an unknown reason (currently we believe these are all boys), and at five-six months some of these (the two blues in particular) are significantly smaller and not growing. Only two have any semblance of testicles (two of the butterflies). The other two appear to have testes in the wrong place. The two blue ones show nothing. They show very little hormonal behaviour. They remind me a lot of my foster litter and suspect these will show a series of problems, especially the two blue ones.

He is the smallest, but has bags of energy and pops about in a similar way to how my Wish does.

This little chap likes to wear his hay all over him, all the time.

Those in quarantine (I’m unsure of names).

Sky-O · Nov 5, 2010

And that's about it :lol:

Kittykat23uk · Nov 5, 2010

My goodness! I see what you mean about Wingnut's siblings, they really haven't grown much at all! :shock: So has Treacle got a new home too?

Zap too!

All the best

Jo

Sky-O · Nov 5, 2010

Kittykat23uk said:
My goodness! I see what you mean about Wingnut's siblings, they really haven't grown much at all! :shock: So has Treacle got a new home too? Zap too!

All the best

Jo

Hi Jo,

One of the rabbits in quarantine was called Treacle. She has mites currently. She's the fluffball in the last picture in the last post. She's the one on the right

puppyjess12345 · Nov 5, 2010

Oh so many cute bunnies

biscandmatt1 · Nov 5, 2010

they're all lovely

hope they all find their forever homes soon x

Domino27 · Nov 5, 2010

OMG marko is a mini version of my padfoot...... I WANT

Debster · Nov 5, 2010

You know if I was looking there for more buns, I honestly wouldn't know which to choose, they just all look so loveable.

Sad about the babies (the litter) - are they likely to get homes or will the centre keep them?

Georgeypudding · Nov 5, 2010

Sky-O said:

She looks so sad

abi2047 · Nov 5, 2010

Georgeypudding said:
She looks so sad

Agree

I am sure she will find a loving home.
Sky-O - How long has she been in the centre for?

Sky-O · Nov 5, 2010

Georgeypudding said:
She looks so sad

She probably is sad. She doesn't get on well with her 'friend' and she's not very well. But she was perky and out and about until I opened the door because she doesn't like hands, and then she went and hid (and then was very unimpressed when I opened her hutch doors).

She's been in the Centre since about April/May, so not as long as many of the others.

She came in with Daisy and they were happily bonded, but they were split so each bunny could be bonded with somebunny else.

Sky-O · Nov 5, 2010

Debster said:
You know if I was looking there for more buns, I honestly wouldn't know which to choose, they just all look so loveable.

Sad about the babies (the litter) - are they likely to get homes or will the centre keep them?

The Centre can't keep them. I am trying to find the most vulnerable two a home because otherwise I fear they will die at the Centre (because they are that vulnerable). If I wasn't full I would have brought them home. I suspect the other four may be ok more longer term.

helgalush · Nov 5, 2010

Wow, such beautiful bunnies!!!

Did you sneak any in your pockets??

abi2047 · Nov 5, 2010

Sky-O said:
She probably is sad. She doesn't get on well with her 'friend' and she's not very well. But she was perky and out and about until I opened the door because she doesn't like hands, and then she went and hid (and then was very unimpressed when I opened her hutch doors).

She's been in the Centre since about April/May, so not as long as many of the others.

She came in with Daisy and they were happily bonded, but they were split so each bunny could be bonded with somebunny else.

Is there a reason why her and Daisy where split? Could they not be re-bonded? x

Sky-O · Nov 5, 2010

abi2047 said:
Is there a reason why her and Daisy where split? Could they not be re-bonded? x

Because they were a pair of girls. It was done before I could stop it happening, although hopefully it won't be happening again. Daisy is now bonded with Blinky.

I hope Rose finds a loving friend soon.

Jenson · Nov 6, 2010

How cute are Kyle and Mary

Poor babies too, I hope turns out well.

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