RSPCA Macclesfield
Warren Scout
Please can I have some input? So..as part of our adoption procedure we send out a 'Rabbit Pack' as soon as interest is expressed. Sadly, it's come to our attention that not everyone is bothering to read this. So in an attempt to make sure that everyone taking on our bunnies knows everything they should, they will soon have to undergo an online 'Questionnaire' after the Rabbit Pack has been received. Drastic, and we may lose homes to it - but if they can't spend half an hour doing this then we don't want them adopting our buns anyway!
It will be made clear that it will not have a bearing on whether or not they are able to proceed with the adoption (We all have to start somewhere) but the answers will be multiple choice and will be sent directly to me, so that any areas that aren't so good, we can talk through, I can clarify on an email etc. I am currently putting questions together, and whilst I don't want it to be overly basic, I also don't want it to overwhelm people and put them off when they are potentially good owners. Examples of some of the questions so far are :
What percentage of a rabbits diet should be made up by hay? Choose from - 15% , 30%, 50% or 90%
Rabbits are best kept - On their own, in same sex neutered pairs, in opposite sex neutered pairs, with a guinea pig
If your rabbit is not eating, or appears less interested in his food, you should - Starve for 24 hours, Ring your contact and the RSPCA if advice is required and Seek veterinary attention asap
All answers will be able to be found in the rabbit pack. All answers will be explained at the end of the quiz, what format this will take I am unsure as yet - whether it will be in an email etc. But an example will be 'Yes, thats correct. You should seek veterinary care asap as your rabbit may be in Gut Stasis. This means etc etc...'
Hope this isn't too long & boring to read - Sorry. So we do have a list of q's drawn up, but I was looking for some input from you guys on what you think might be good to have in there? What you wish someone had told you before you adopted? Other topics covered so far are vet bills, what and how much veg to feed, vaccinations, bedding, 'it is your legal duty to provide..' - Hit me with it!
It will be made clear that it will not have a bearing on whether or not they are able to proceed with the adoption (We all have to start somewhere) but the answers will be multiple choice and will be sent directly to me, so that any areas that aren't so good, we can talk through, I can clarify on an email etc. I am currently putting questions together, and whilst I don't want it to be overly basic, I also don't want it to overwhelm people and put them off when they are potentially good owners. Examples of some of the questions so far are :
What percentage of a rabbits diet should be made up by hay? Choose from - 15% , 30%, 50% or 90%
Rabbits are best kept - On their own, in same sex neutered pairs, in opposite sex neutered pairs, with a guinea pig
If your rabbit is not eating, or appears less interested in his food, you should - Starve for 24 hours, Ring your contact and the RSPCA if advice is required and Seek veterinary attention asap
All answers will be able to be found in the rabbit pack. All answers will be explained at the end of the quiz, what format this will take I am unsure as yet - whether it will be in an email etc. But an example will be 'Yes, thats correct. You should seek veterinary care asap as your rabbit may be in Gut Stasis. This means etc etc...'
Hope this isn't too long & boring to read - Sorry. So we do have a list of q's drawn up, but I was looking for some input from you guys on what you think might be good to have in there? What you wish someone had told you before you adopted? Other topics covered so far are vet bills, what and how much veg to feed, vaccinations, bedding, 'it is your legal duty to provide..' - Hit me with it!