I went into a certain Pet Shop and noticed an unwell looking Doe with a litter of 5 three week old Rabbits. I pointed out my concerns about the Doe.
On returning to the shop a few days later I saw the kits but no Doe. She had been found dead
One of the Kits was really poorly and I eventually got the store Manager to allow me to take him to my Vet. I had to leave my Driving Licence at the shop as proof that I would not abscond with him..........
After much ongoing negotiation I eventually got a relief Manager to agree that the welfare of the kits would be better served off the shop floor and at home with me where my Vet had agreed to come over and check them all.
One remained very poorly for a while and she still has some brain damage. They all required a milk substitute feed, but they were all able to lap from a dish so I did not need to bottle feed all five !! They were also eating hay and pellets.
Thankfully they all survived and they are all still with me. Two were rehomed initially, but they were returned due to a change in circumstances for the person who adopted them. They will never be rehomed again.
