Fluffers
Wise Old Thumper
Had a woman (local to me) contact me asking about ways to fund raise, register as a charity etc etc. Gave her some info. Cut a long story short, turns out she's a breeder & was looking for ways to get discounts at vets etc :evil:
Having now seen some of her advertisements on Preloved for "baby rabbits and guinea pigs, ideal for breeding" I emailed her back & said how disappointed & upset I was. I also explained about the 35,000 rabbits per year in rescues etc and said that back yard breeders masquerading as rescues were what we're fighting against on a daily basis (she confirmed her inexperience & lack of knowledge regarding rabbit care by several things she said). She then replied & said that she understood my point but that she had massive financial problems and breeding from the rabbits and selling them was the only way to pay the vets bills for the sick ones :shock::roll:
Give me strength :roll:
I have replied again and pointed out that by breeding and adding to the number of animals in circulation she was effectively generating her own problem and creating her own vicious circle. Selling them at £5 each, un-neutered & un-vaccinated & with no information regarding diet or housing AND suggesting that people could breed from them. Great, just what need and only 6 miles away. It's no wonder re-homing in that area has gone quiet.
Having now seen some of her advertisements on Preloved for "baby rabbits and guinea pigs, ideal for breeding" I emailed her back & said how disappointed & upset I was. I also explained about the 35,000 rabbits per year in rescues etc and said that back yard breeders masquerading as rescues were what we're fighting against on a daily basis (she confirmed her inexperience & lack of knowledge regarding rabbit care by several things she said). She then replied & said that she understood my point but that she had massive financial problems and breeding from the rabbits and selling them was the only way to pay the vets bills for the sick ones :shock::roll:
Give me strength :roll:
I have replied again and pointed out that by breeding and adding to the number of animals in circulation she was effectively generating her own problem and creating her own vicious circle. Selling them at £5 each, un-neutered & un-vaccinated & with no information regarding diet or housing AND suggesting that people could breed from them. Great, just what need and only 6 miles away. It's no wonder re-homing in that area has gone quiet.