This is probably a very silly post I just need to get this off my chest. For those of you who have rescued rabbits in the past, how on earth do you make the decision?!
Over the last couple of weeks I've been to see a few of Starlight's bunnies, took a road-trip to BARC, and stopped by Anna's to meet Evie over the weekend. I'm still due to stop by HoneyBunnies, but not even sure I can add more to the mix that I currently have going on in my head. It's heartbreaking quite honestly.
I think my problem is I'm letting their stories get to me. Evie's a classic example because I've spent all weekend trying to think of someone who may be able to have her if I don't, I almost feel responsible if she's left with Anna for a bit longer due to me saying no By the looks of threads on here, she's been homed once or twice but hasn't bonded so keeps going back. As for Chiff-Chaff and Chough.. they're 5 bless them and if I don't have them, who will?? But neither of those reasons are solid reasons to pick that specific rabbit(s) are they???
I don't want to be one of those people who has to take a bunny back to the rescue because s/he didn't settle at mine / wasn't happy / we didn't have that bond, which is why I want to be totally sure. However it's so so hard to really be sure when meeting them for a few minutes, especially when not all bunnies take to new people just like that (I understand you can't expect them to, especially in some cases depending on their backgrounds). It doesn't mean they WON'T take to you given time does it? People have said they choose you, but what if none of them choose me?! :shock: How can I tell they're not just approaching the hutch door because they like attention or are being nosey, and it might not be due to a 'connection' with me at all?!
Because s/he/they will be indoors, I really want a people-bunny (or bunnies) who will look forward to my company & cuddles when I'm home from work, who will want sofa time & attention, are happy to chill out on the rug while we watch a film!
I don't want a bunny-bunny who is just happy to be a bunny and be fed & cleared up after by me and left to their own thing. Part of me even wonders if I'm describing a dog when I say all that! I've had to leave my girl with my parents as I live in a flat and work all day, and would never separate her from my mum's dog. A happily single rabbit, or a pair, was the natural trail of thought since living on my own.
I can't be the only person who is in, or has been in this situation before, can I? :?
Urgh, somebody help me. Choose for me even! It'd be much appreciated.
And OMG I've just realised how much I've waffled there!!!!
Sarah xx
Over the last couple of weeks I've been to see a few of Starlight's bunnies, took a road-trip to BARC, and stopped by Anna's to meet Evie over the weekend. I'm still due to stop by HoneyBunnies, but not even sure I can add more to the mix that I currently have going on in my head. It's heartbreaking quite honestly.
I think my problem is I'm letting their stories get to me. Evie's a classic example because I've spent all weekend trying to think of someone who may be able to have her if I don't, I almost feel responsible if she's left with Anna for a bit longer due to me saying no By the looks of threads on here, she's been homed once or twice but hasn't bonded so keeps going back. As for Chiff-Chaff and Chough.. they're 5 bless them and if I don't have them, who will?? But neither of those reasons are solid reasons to pick that specific rabbit(s) are they???
I don't want to be one of those people who has to take a bunny back to the rescue because s/he didn't settle at mine / wasn't happy / we didn't have that bond, which is why I want to be totally sure. However it's so so hard to really be sure when meeting them for a few minutes, especially when not all bunnies take to new people just like that (I understand you can't expect them to, especially in some cases depending on their backgrounds). It doesn't mean they WON'T take to you given time does it? People have said they choose you, but what if none of them choose me?! :shock: How can I tell they're not just approaching the hutch door because they like attention or are being nosey, and it might not be due to a 'connection' with me at all?!
Because s/he/they will be indoors, I really want a people-bunny (or bunnies) who will look forward to my company & cuddles when I'm home from work, who will want sofa time & attention, are happy to chill out on the rug while we watch a film!
I don't want a bunny-bunny who is just happy to be a bunny and be fed & cleared up after by me and left to their own thing. Part of me even wonders if I'm describing a dog when I say all that! I've had to leave my girl with my parents as I live in a flat and work all day, and would never separate her from my mum's dog. A happily single rabbit, or a pair, was the natural trail of thought since living on my own.
I can't be the only person who is in, or has been in this situation before, can I? :?
Urgh, somebody help me. Choose for me even! It'd be much appreciated.
And OMG I've just realised how much I've waffled there!!!!
Sarah xx
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