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sudden additions (personal rescue)

lenslady

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As the thread states, yes I kind of rescued 2 Buns yesterday. I don't really want to go into the reasons as its quite personal and heartbreaking for their previous owner and I don't want to break her confidence in me but yesterday afternoon I was contacted and asked if i knew anybody who would take 2 Rabbits, urgently. I was told they were male and female, single buns and both are around 1-2 years old. I stated i didn't know of anybody, especially if the buns were not neutered and spayed. So the conversation went on and I offered to take them in and get them away from what is a difficult circumstance, the previous owner had a lot! and I mean a lot of Rabbits and I think she was needing some help. So I went to view them yesterday and there was no way I could have left them there, again I don't really want to slate anyone or say nasty things on here but it was clear they needed to get out of there and quickly.

Im not quite sure how this is going to go but these rabbits have had many homes already!:cry:in such a short time in their lives :( I have made a promise to to them that they will never be rehomed again. Its really quite heartbreaking because they are so beautiful and friendly although the female is extremely fearful and shy and doesn't look in the best condition.

They are named Talis and Troy and I suspect they might have been a breeding pair but the lady said they weren't. Anyway booking Troy in for a neuter and both in for check ups next week. I will spay Talis when she has calmed down. They both flinch when you stroke them as if they are scared so not sure what has gone on.

I need to get another 6-7ft hutch and run as at the moment i am using spare hutches.

Troy is enormous! and Talis not far behind him.

So i now own 4 rabbits and will have 5 next week when we pick our baby up.

How can I settle and stop them being so scared of us? I will need to build up their trust as they are quite fearful.

This is Troy



this is Talis

 
As the thread states, yes I kind of rescued 2 Buns yesterday. I don't really want to go into the reasons as its quite personal and heartbreaking for their previous owner and I don't want to break her confidence in me but yesterday afternoon I was contacted and asked if i knew anybody who would take 2 Rabbits, urgently. I was told they were male and female, single buns and both are around 1-2 years old. I stated i didn't know of anybody, especially if the buns were not neutered and spayed. So the conversation went on and I offered to take them in and get them away from what is a difficult circumstance, the previous owner had a lot! and I mean a lot of Rabbits and I think she was needing some help. So I went to view them yesterday and there was no way I could have left them there, again I don't really want to slate anyone or say nasty things on here but it was clear they needed to get out of there and quickly.

Im not quite sure how this is going to go but these rabbits have had many homes already!:cry:in such a short time in their lives :( I have made a promise to to them that they will never be rehomed again. Its really quite heartbreaking because they are so beautiful and friendly although the female is extremely fearful and shy and doesn't look in the best condition.

They are named Talis and Troy and I suspect they might have been a breeding pair but the lady said they weren't. Anyway booking Troy in for a neuter and both in for check ups next week. I will spay Talis when she has calmed down. They both flinch when you stroke them as if they are scared so not sure what has gone on.

I need to get another 6-7ft hutch and run as at the moment i am using spare hutches.

Troy is enormous! and Talis not far behind him.

So i now own 4 rabbits and will have 5 next week when we pick our baby up.

How can I settle and stop them being so scared of us? I will need to build up their trust as they are quite fearful.

This is Troy



this is Talis




Could Talis be pregnant ? That could account for her demeanour. But she may just be stressed from moving to a new environment and it may be that neither of the Rabbits have had much handling/human contact.

I would keep them both in strict quarantine from your other Rabbits for at least 2 weeks. Hopefully during that time they will settle down a little. I hope that their Vet check ups go well.

Good luck with the new additions :D
 
Could Talis be pregnant ? That could account for her demeanour. But she may just be stressed from moving to a new environment and it may be that neither of the Rabbits have had much handling/human contact.

I would keep them both in strict quarantine from your other Rabbits for at least 2 weeks. Hopefully during that time they will settle down a little. I hope that their Vet check ups go well.

Good luck with the new additions :D

Omg I really hope not :( ! How can you tell? I thought she felt a bit tender around the belly so I monitored her all day yesterday and eventually we had healthy poo's and I made her run around a bit to get things moving. She reminds me of a tired old lady in the face, so hopefully she can relax now. I don't know much about their history because the previous owner stated that she had rescued them from a bad situation so god knows what they have been through. You can feel her spine but her belly looks well fed so I don't suspect they are under weight but maybe just a bad diet. Troy is in the better condition out the 2 and the most confident but he desperately needs neutering because he is chinning everything but he is to scared to come out of his hutch. I currently have his hutch open but he isn't venturing out.

She also lifted them up by the neck with no other support! and i think Talis has a sore neck because if you try and touch her there she gets scared. xx
 
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Thank you, My head was telling me I can't really have them but my heart said yes and I know I have taken on such a large, challenging responsibility, especially as they are already adults but I would have had a conscience about where they might have ended up. I need to bond with them too and get to know them but I guess it's all going to take time. xx
 
As the thread states, yes I kind of rescued 2 Buns yesterday. I don't really want to go into the reasons as its quite personal and heartbreaking for their previous owner and I don't want to break her confidence in me but yesterday afternoon I was contacted and asked if i knew anybody who would take 2 Rabbits, urgently. I was told they were male and female, single buns and both are around 1-2 years old. I stated i didn't know of anybody, especially if the buns were not neutered and spayed. So the conversation went on and I offered to take them in and get them away from what is a difficult circumstance, the previous owner had a lot! and I mean a lot of Rabbits and I think she was needing some help. So I went to view them yesterday and there was no way I could have left them there, again I don't really want to slate anyone or say nasty things on here but it was clear they needed to get out of there and quickly.

Im not quite sure how this is going to go but these rabbits have had many homes already!:cry:in such a short time in their lives :( I have made a promise to to them that they will never be rehomed again. Its really quite heartbreaking because they are so beautiful and friendly although the female is extremely fearful and shy and doesn't look in the best condition.

They are named Talis and Troy and I suspect they might have been a breeding pair but the lady said they weren't. Anyway booking Troy in for a neuter and both in for check ups next week. I will spay Talis when she has calmed down. They both flinch when you stroke them as if they are scared so not sure what has gone on.

I need to get another 6-7ft hutch and run as at the moment i am using spare hutches.

Troy is enormous! and Talis not far behind him.

So i now own 4 rabbits and will have 5 next week when we pick our baby up.

How can I settle and stop them being so scared of us? I will need to build up their trust as they are quite fearful.

This is Troy



this is Talis


Those rabbits have really really sad faces :( I think it's an amazing thing you've done, although will it put added strain on you to find hutches etc for them?

Did you see any of the others that were left behind? PM if you don't want to talk in public and if you think there's any way I can help.

The vet should be able to tell you whether he thinks Tails may be pregnant. Don't worry about that now - what's done is done.

I think allowing them to just 'be' and offering your hand or a little stroke now and again will begin to build up trust. Rabbits who haven't had a lot of freedom will find it very difficult to deal with having space initially.

Good luck Lenslady. You have a heart of gold xx
 
I would hold back on neutering for a while and let them pick up strength physically and in their spirit. It takes time. Well done for taking them on!
 
Good luck with your new additions, you are very kind to have taken them on. I don't think my conscience would have allowed me to leave them in a far from ideal situation either.

I thought the same as MightyMax, they both look quite sad don't they. I'm sure in time they will come round and learn to trust you x
 
Oh they have such sad eyes :( Poor, poor rabbits :( You are really wonderful to have taken them on. As others have said just try to keep them calm and quiet for now. I hope the vet's visit goes well for them both. Sending vibes for them. I hope they soon realise how safe they are now. Please let us know how you get on.
 
Both are absolutely stunning. I agree that they both have sad faces. You did a very good thing rescuing them. You can tell from their faces that they have not had a great life.

Well done for rescuing them :)!
 
Sadly I have had some real bad aggression from the female this afternoon :cry: she really did turn on me, i was quite shocked. We now have Troy indoors due to him being intact and I don't want to upset my boys. He seems to like it indoors so he will have to stay indoors whilst the neutering process is going on. But talis really is an upset girl. I feel so angry! Not friendly at all but sheer fear! I got a nose rub earlier but that was after a nasty bite earlier. I do not hold it against her poor baby. I suppose it will take time. xxxx
 
As you say it will take time. My latest boy just has a lack of socialisation so nothing to the same extent, but I will need to spend a lot of time with him to make him comfortable with people again.


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She reminds me so much of my late Gypsy, my Rainbow girl and deep down I feel she was sent to me. I was so very hurt earlier! but i guess that is just human ego. She is here to stay. Troy, which we would like to change to to Van is doing ok too. Talis and Van :) xx
 
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Aww those poor bunnies! :( but well done you, your doing an amazing job and I'm sure in the long run they will soon realise you are offering them the loving home they truely deserve.

I know this is personal and I'm sorry to ask but is there lots of other bunnies in the same predicament? Xx
 
Thank you for the lovely replies. We had a good night. Van, AKA Troy also had a good night indoors although he doesn't really leave his dog crate but the option is there for him to free roam when he is ready. Moved Talis into a 6ft hutch, sadly no run attached at the moment as its being used for Burb but I do let her out into the enclosed garden area and have let her out this morning. She did growl but she didn't lunge at me when feeding her so maybe she is feeling a bit more settled. Van is spotless clean and has been using his litter tray for wee and poo. If he likes it indoors then I might keep him as a house rabbit but we will see. xxx
 
Thank you for the lovely replies. We had a good night. Van, AKA Troy also had a good night indoors although he doesn't really leave his dog crate but the option is there for him to free roam when he is ready. Moved Talis into a 6ft hutch, sadly no run attached at the moment as its being used for Burb but I do let her out into the enclosed garden area and have let her out this morning. She did growl but she didn't lunge at me when feeding her so maybe she is feeling a bit more settled. Van is spotless clean and has been using his litter tray for wee and poo. If he likes it indoors then I might keep him as a house rabbit but we will see. xxx

Can you contact the person you got Talis from and ask her if she is 100% certain that there is no chance that Talis is pregnant? Whilst an entire Doe can be territorial/aggressive, it is usually much worse in a pregnant Doe
 
What sad and poor looking bunnies they are, :( those poor souls :(



I hope that they settle in soon, and learn to trust you just take it slowly, I'm sure they'll learn they are safe sooner or later xx
 
Thank you for the lovely replies. We had a good night. Van, AKA Troy also had a good night indoors although he doesn't really leave his dog crate but the option is there for him to free roam when he is ready. Moved Talis into a 6ft hutch, sadly no run attached at the moment as its being used for Burb but I do let her out into the enclosed garden area and have let her out this morning. She did growl but she didn't lunge at me when feeding her so maybe she is feeling a bit more settled. Van is spotless clean and has been using his litter tray for wee and poo. If he likes it indoors then I might keep him as a house rabbit but we will see. xxx

I have found unspayed does can be very territorial and aggressive. She is lucky to have your unconditional love :D
 
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