Lily-Hope Our Big Brave Girl - *WARNING* graphic pictures

Our beautiful Lily-Hope, Our Big Brave Girl was helped to the Bridge 2 years ago yesterday, I still can't believe she is gone and it breaks our hearts to know that we couldn't help her,

Lily-Hope was one of the most amazing bunnies ever, she was rescued from an horrendous situation and came in to our care, sadly because she had been so neglected and abused, as well as her injuries she was emaciated and severely underweight, there was nothing that could be done for her, although we tried for nearly 6 weeks and sought specialist advice and treatment it just wasn't to be. I know many of you will remember her story, she touched most people on here, but for those of you who don't know here are her pictures when she arrived

















This is her Rainbow Bridge thread

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/showthread.php?244207-Our-Big-Brave-Girl


The worst part of Lily-Hopes story is that she was let down by the very people who should have been protecting her, the neglect and abuse was caused by her owner, a breeder who owned quite a few rabbits, he was even trying to breed from Lily-Hope in that condition. A local rescue removed ALL the rabbits from his premises and because the conditions were so bad the RSPCA were involved and witnessed the removal, no action was taken at the time, however because of the condition and injuries on Lily-Hope our vet and the specialist vet both wrote extensive reports and together with xray proof sent them in to the RSPCA, they were both prepared to stand up in court and testify against this breeder but the RSPCA decided that no action was necessary, the breeder wasn't even spoken to, to say we were devastated is an understatement, she was so badly let down by everyone. That breeder filled his hutches again and is breeding to his hearts content safe in the knowledge that he can do whatever he likes and get away with it because the RSPCA don't care.

Lily-Hope you were a trusting, lovable bunny, we still miss you every single day, I hope you are at peace now and happy at Rainbow Bridge where nobody can ever hurt you again

Oh beautiful Lily-Hope....I think of you often gorgeous girl...you touched so many people and perhaps also made people look properly when seeing bunnies...really learning how bunnies should be ...their weight, health, and care....Theo...you were her angel...I still cry sometimes at what she went though...and only wish i could have met this special girl.....thankyou for saving her...for giving her your whole self...she was loved at the end...respected and now I also pray she is healthy, strong and happy...I will never forget Lily-Hopes story...and the toy bunny I won in her fundraiser...named after her is a constant reminder to me to use my voice...thankyou Theo and Lily-Hope...xxxshe will always be remembered: and because she was beauitfullove:

I remember Lily-Hopes story well too, definitely one that stuck with me..

I dont remember seeing many pictures though because at the time i think you couldn't due to trying to prosecute I think... But I'm truly shocked and saddened that a bun has to get in that state! It's awful and horrendous that no one was made accountable for it.
Imagine if a child was found in that condition? I see no difference! The RSCPA should have done more, a lot more ...they had everything in place and still nothing! Disgusting!

Poor bunny

I can't grasp how people can allow that to happen to a beautiful creature

I'm glad her last days were in your care, binky free big girl x

Can't believe over two years have gone by since we met Lily-Hope.
All of RU hoped that she could make it but sadly it was not to be.
At least she got to feel the grass under her feet & your love for her.
If there is such a thing as karma then that breeder will get what's due!

I wonder if a private prosecution could be made? I had never realised the RSPCA had never gone through with the prosecution. That somehow makes a bad situation a whole lot worse.

Binky Free little Lily-Hope who captured the hearts of everyone who heard her story. xxx

I cant believe it's been two years since Lily-Hope passed

Oh my god, that's so awful poor Lily-hope she was so beautiful xx

is it realy 2 years ... . such a sad story ... it still brings tears to my eyes .

Poor girl Binky free Lily-Hope xx

Sleep tight brave girl

Just awful and even worse that nothing was done about it

RIP beautiful girl x

Thank you for your comments, it's just heart breaking, we do everything within our power and there arre others who just simply don't care

What a terrible story!

I'm glad to know that she spent her last days with a loving person!

This girl and her story affected lots of us here on RU.Is it really 2 years??
I hope shes up at the Bridge, partying hard.Lord knows, she deserves to.

Those pictures 2 years on, still choked me up.

The saddest thing, she should still be here.You tried so hard Theo.And so did she.

Yes, it really is 2 years and it seems like yesterday, I remember the day so well, I just wish it could have been different, I only hope and pray that she is at the bridge partying hard with all the other bunnies, she was such a gorgeous girl and did not deserve the way she was treated

Snowy said:

Yes, it really is 2 years and it seems like yesterday, I remember the day so well, I just wish it could have been different, I only hope and pray that she is at the bridge partying hard with all the other bunnies, she was such a gorgeous girl and did not deserve the way she was treated

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Another example of how the nicest buns seem to be the ones that have come from the worst situations. She was let down badly before you came along... binky free beautiful, gentle girl

Binky free in Heaven little girl xxx
I hope those who betrayed you will one day regret their actions.

Oh god, I cannot believe it. So heartbreaking and horrifying. I cannot believe the breeder was not dealt with. I don't know if I could contain myself. Makes me so angry.

What a beautiful girl and how anyone could do that defies belief. How can people be so so cruel.

I remember Lily-Hope.
I feel so sick that no one was prosecuted for this.
I feel even more sick they were trying to breed from her.
And I feel sicker still they have rabbits and are breeding again.
How I wish I could destroy some people.