This morning I did something...potentially reckless. I went by the house of the people I got Plumpkin from. I wanted to know how her babies and husbun were doing, if they were still alive.
I apologised to intrude on their time and explained that since taking Plumpkin, she had been very sick and today she must be put to sleep. The woman who I saw last time showed me her husbun. He was running around and seemed healthy enough but it still just loose in the garden. The tiny hutch that Plumpkin used to live in was open on the floor. No bedding in there. Pellets and bread in a bowl in the cage.
I explained that we have spent over £2000 on Plumpkin's vet care this past year and that I felt morally obligated to check that the others are doing okay. Then, what happened next was unexpected - her partner (who I had not met previously) began having a go at me 'You spent £2000 on a rabbit? You do know that humans are superior to animals right? Why don't you give that money to humans instead?'
I was a little gobsmacked but held my ground. I told him that I don't earn a lot, less than the minimum wage a year for a woman my age, but that I would give my savings to my animals, my children (if I ever have children), my parents - I give food and money to the homeless often. I support many charities through Patreon. I also told him I believe that we are ALL equal, and if we have pets it is our RESPONSIBILITY to give them the best life possible.
I hope that I made the right decision in doing this. It felt like something I have to do. Now I can only ask myself if it is necessary to call the RSPCA. I don't believe that the rabbit's basic needs are being met. He is not even shut in at night for his safety.
Anyway, let me know if you think I'm a reckless fool or brave. I hope it's the latter.
Oh P.S, I've sent an email to the RWAF to see if they think I should contact the RSPCA. I have told them the exact condition of the rabbit and the innappropriate accomodation.
I apologised to intrude on their time and explained that since taking Plumpkin, she had been very sick and today she must be put to sleep. The woman who I saw last time showed me her husbun. He was running around and seemed healthy enough but it still just loose in the garden. The tiny hutch that Plumpkin used to live in was open on the floor. No bedding in there. Pellets and bread in a bowl in the cage.
I explained that we have spent over £2000 on Plumpkin's vet care this past year and that I felt morally obligated to check that the others are doing okay. Then, what happened next was unexpected - her partner (who I had not met previously) began having a go at me 'You spent £2000 on a rabbit? You do know that humans are superior to animals right? Why don't you give that money to humans instead?'
I was a little gobsmacked but held my ground. I told him that I don't earn a lot, less than the minimum wage a year for a woman my age, but that I would give my savings to my animals, my children (if I ever have children), my parents - I give food and money to the homeless often. I support many charities through Patreon. I also told him I believe that we are ALL equal, and if we have pets it is our RESPONSIBILITY to give them the best life possible.
I hope that I made the right decision in doing this. It felt like something I have to do. Now I can only ask myself if it is necessary to call the RSPCA. I don't believe that the rabbit's basic needs are being met. He is not even shut in at night for his safety.
Anyway, let me know if you think I'm a reckless fool or brave. I hope it's the latter.
Oh P.S, I've sent an email to the RWAF to see if they think I should contact the RSPCA. I have told them the exact condition of the rabbit and the innappropriate accomodation.
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