George&dillon
Mama Doe
Can someone advise me on what is required? A bit unsure of taking a stranger in especially when i've got a rabbit? Everything you can think of would be great x
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Fostering
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Linzielegs
Warren Scout
We just took on two foster buns over weekend. I believe each rescue has their own specifications for the size of den/hutch/run set up you would need and some rescues will help you find or pay towards finding suitable accommodations but bear in mind they work on donations so do try to provide what you can.
Once they arrive it is just like having your own buns, you feed, water and play with them, worm them, nail trim etc basically everything you would normally do. Only difference is that the rescue pay for vet fees so the annual vet checks and jabs are paid for and any illness is covered too, obviously at some point they would hopefully go to their forever home and so you would need to be prepared to give them up. Also remember they are rescue buns and may have come from unpleasant backgrounds so they might be a bit nervy or even aggressive while they get used to you.
Bear in mind you might only have them for a week before they get a forever home or it might take years. If you already have your own buns it would be sensible to make sure any foster buns are housed away from them incase they come in with any communicable diseases.
Contact a local rescue and ask them for details they will give you much better information about their requirements and then will arrange for a homecheck of some sort and vets references. This is the first time I have fostered in 15 years, things used to be very different and it is the very first time for my son and OH so I am sure people will come along with much better advice but didn't want to leave you without a reply
Once they arrive it is just like having your own buns, you feed, water and play with them, worm them, nail trim etc basically everything you would normally do. Only difference is that the rescue pay for vet fees so the annual vet checks and jabs are paid for and any illness is covered too, obviously at some point they would hopefully go to their forever home and so you would need to be prepared to give them up. Also remember they are rescue buns and may have come from unpleasant backgrounds so they might be a bit nervy or even aggressive while they get used to you.
Bear in mind you might only have them for a week before they get a forever home or it might take years. If you already have your own buns it would be sensible to make sure any foster buns are housed away from them incase they come in with any communicable diseases.
Contact a local rescue and ask them for details they will give you much better information about their requirements and then will arrange for a homecheck of some sort and vets references. This is the first time I have fostered in 15 years, things used to be very different and it is the very first time for my son and OH so I am sure people will come along with much better advice but didn't want to leave you without a reply
HS
Wise Old Thumper
I've fostered for Honeybunnies before. We had one bunny for about 6 weeks, and another for over a year. It was very hard to let him go to his forever home, but it was the best thing for him as he got to have a wifey bun.
It's worth ringing some rescues, as Linzielegs suggests to talk it through with them.
We found it was just like having another of our bunnies, and we loved 'socialising' Sonny in particular as he was a grumpy, snarly bunny when he arrived, and loved headrubs when he left.
It's worth ringing some rescues, as Linzielegs suggests to talk it through with them.
We found it was just like having another of our bunnies, and we loved 'socialising' Sonny in particular as he was a grumpy, snarly bunny when he arrived, and loved headrubs when he left.
George&dillon
Mama Doe
Thats alot of info thanks My main concern is my own bun and him getting something the others might bring in, dont' think i'd forgive myself
My main concern is my own bun and him getting something the others might bring in, dont' think i'd forgive myself I have fostered 6 rabbits and 3 guinea pigs in the past year, it's great to be able to help out if you have the time and space. I managed to let all of them go except one who was the sweetest bunny in the world so I ended up keeping him! As long as you bear in mind that they will go one day, it's not too hard when they do and they are usually replaced with other fosters very quickly.
Some rescues will provide you with everything you need in the way of bedding and food, others ask you to provide your own. You will certainly need your own accommodation to meet their minimum guidelines.
Good luck!
Some rescues will provide you with everything you need in the way of bedding and food, others ask you to provide your own. You will certainly need your own accommodation to meet their minimum guidelines.
Good luck!
