Tinytoez
Warren Scout
I went to take Honey for her VHD tonight, she was a little star, and literally jumped into my arms from the table, however, I mentioned that her lump seemed to be less of a marble shape and more flattened, Dr Mark had a look and said it seemed like it had grown to him, so he wants me to bring her in on Friday to have it removed and sent off to be tested, at the same time he would check her teeth and shave her belly to check for a spay scar and either spay her or open her up to see if all her bits had gone, and this was going to cost £160 - £180 - my first thought was jeez I hope I dont loose my baby under the GA.
But here is my problem.
Ive had her almost 3 weeks now, but she isnt just my rabbit, she is my cousins too as she lives with them, I told her what the vet planned, and her first reaction was basically "how much?", then the battery on my phone died, so I went home and told my mum and brother who both told me it wasnt worth it as she was a rescue and I hadnt had her long anyway.
Dr Mark said she isnt in pain, and it could be a cyst, and possibly a tumour but he didnt think that was likely at her age, but as it had grown he wanted it checked.
My cousin told me she spent £300 on her Guinea Pig which subseqently died after 3 months, and if she wasnt in pain I would leave her, and thats what my mum said too.
I agree in a way as shes been through so much it doesnt seem fair to stress her out anymore.
Im just frustrated as this isnt 100% my decision - if it was then fine I would take responsibility and do it, but its not, as they would be the ones having her inside to recouperate.
I know this really shouldnt be a factor but it is, I have an MOT due on Saturday on my 12 year old car and I cannot afford to pay for this alone on top of that, and this is why I told my cousin how much it would cost, so that she might pay half.
What do I do now? I feel guilty about not doing this for her as we took her on to give her a better life, I feel frustrated that its not my decision to make.
And what makes it worse is that people have said shes only a rescue, and you have only had her 3 weeks, you could get an adoption for free at P@H.
I dont want some adoption - I want her!!!!
I wouldnt have rescued her if I didnt want her.
Yes I would love another baby, but I want her as well.
Am I a bad new bunny mum??
Im almost in tears here.
But here is my problem.
Ive had her almost 3 weeks now, but she isnt just my rabbit, she is my cousins too as she lives with them, I told her what the vet planned, and her first reaction was basically "how much?", then the battery on my phone died, so I went home and told my mum and brother who both told me it wasnt worth it as she was a rescue and I hadnt had her long anyway.
Dr Mark said she isnt in pain, and it could be a cyst, and possibly a tumour but he didnt think that was likely at her age, but as it had grown he wanted it checked.
My cousin told me she spent £300 on her Guinea Pig which subseqently died after 3 months, and if she wasnt in pain I would leave her, and thats what my mum said too.
I agree in a way as shes been through so much it doesnt seem fair to stress her out anymore.
Im just frustrated as this isnt 100% my decision - if it was then fine I would take responsibility and do it, but its not, as they would be the ones having her inside to recouperate.
I know this really shouldnt be a factor but it is, I have an MOT due on Saturday on my 12 year old car and I cannot afford to pay for this alone on top of that, and this is why I told my cousin how much it would cost, so that she might pay half.
What do I do now? I feel guilty about not doing this for her as we took her on to give her a better life, I feel frustrated that its not my decision to make.
And what makes it worse is that people have said shes only a rescue, and you have only had her 3 weeks, you could get an adoption for free at P@H.
I dont want some adoption - I want her!!!!
I wouldnt have rescued her if I didnt want her.
Yes I would love another baby, but I want her as well.
Am I a bad new bunny mum??
Im almost in tears here.