The Duchess
Wise Old Thumper
Had a phone call this morning from a woman who said she had found out that she wasn't allowed animals under her lease and had to get rid today or she'd be evicted.
To cut a long story short, the animals were at risk of injury for various reasons and despite being full, I went to get them.
By the time I got there she had 'found a home' for the rabbit (who had been living with a guinea pig in a 3 1/2 foot cage) to a friend. I managed to persuade her that is wasn't going to be a good solution but that if her friend wanted to adopt, then she should send her to me and I could help her do it right.
The rabbit was purchased from a local pet shop late October so only 4 months from purchase to getting rid.
When asked how long she'd known about not being able to have pets - thinking it was this week or something, she said recently. At least the rabbit and the guinea pig (who was being bitten by the unneutered male bun) are both safe and well now. The piggie (I've called him Pootle) has found a rescue space and the boy rabbit, who is now named Byron is going to stay and be rehomed by us. Neither animal had a name as she hadn't gotten around to it.
I feel sad if the lady was really at risk from being evicted, but it doesn't excuse the animals not being housed correctly.
Both animals are very scared indeed - whether it's from the fighting or from the 2yr old (or thereabouts) child I have no idea.
Meet Byron the magpie harlequin dwarf lop. He's got the most beautiful eyes.
Both animals are currently in quarantine. I'm hoping that Byron's pinkness around his eyes is due to the sawdust/shavings she was using and not infection, but he looks pretty healthy apart from his awful tiny poos.
To cut a long story short, the animals were at risk of injury for various reasons and despite being full, I went to get them.
By the time I got there she had 'found a home' for the rabbit (who had been living with a guinea pig in a 3 1/2 foot cage) to a friend. I managed to persuade her that is wasn't going to be a good solution but that if her friend wanted to adopt, then she should send her to me and I could help her do it right.
The rabbit was purchased from a local pet shop late October so only 4 months from purchase to getting rid.
When asked how long she'd known about not being able to have pets - thinking it was this week or something, she said recently. At least the rabbit and the guinea pig (who was being bitten by the unneutered male bun) are both safe and well now. The piggie (I've called him Pootle) has found a rescue space and the boy rabbit, who is now named Byron is going to stay and be rehomed by us. Neither animal had a name as she hadn't gotten around to it.
I feel sad if the lady was really at risk from being evicted, but it doesn't excuse the animals not being housed correctly.
Both animals are very scared indeed - whether it's from the fighting or from the 2yr old (or thereabouts) child I have no idea.
Meet Byron the magpie harlequin dwarf lop. He's got the most beautiful eyes.
Both animals are currently in quarantine. I'm hoping that Byron's pinkness around his eyes is due to the sawdust/shavings she was using and not infection, but he looks pretty healthy apart from his awful tiny poos.
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