monkeypuzzler
Mama Doe
After the link was posted yesterday for these three bunnies free to a good home in Peterborough, I just knew we had to go and get them and make sure they made it to a good home, couldn't bear the idea of them ending up as snake food.
So, we have three new foster bunnies, and once they've settled in and we've got to know them a bit better, we'll be looking for loving forever homes for them.
I've never rung up an ad like this before, and was shocked by how quick the whole process was. I called the number, and after less than a 90 second conversation with the woman, she had agreed that we could take them and could pick them up right away. No questions about the living situation they'd be going to, or anything about us, she didn't even ask my name.
We hopped straight in the car and headed over. The buns were in 3 foot hutches stacked on top of one another in a shed at the back of the garden, there was no run anywhere and the garden certainly wasn't bunny proof.
One of the girls she described as having been rescued, and said she was pregnant when she arrived, the woman showed me another of the buns in the shed who was one of that litter - he had siamese smoke markings. Apparently, because the first litter was so cute, they decided to breed her again, but "only got plain white ones" :? :evil:
What saddened me was that she is only rehoming three of six rabbits, and I think the others will continue to live as these little darlings were. At least we were able to help some. The trio are now in our back garden in hutches with runs, getting a chance for a bit of exercise. One is still being very shy, and I'm a bit worried about her to be honest.
My only problem now is whether to get them neutered before rehoming, I'd like to, but don't have money for three unexpected ops to hand. Will have to think about that one some more. Would be better if I can get them done, as I am sure they'd be happier bonded together.
Anyway, here they are, the just named buns...
First is a two year old female, seems to be a nethie/lionhead cross
CLAUDIA JANE
This 8 month old boy is her son
COOPER
This girl seems to be a little overweight, and is much more easily stressed than the other two. She's also around 2.
WILLOW
Roo
So, we have three new foster bunnies, and once they've settled in and we've got to know them a bit better, we'll be looking for loving forever homes for them.
I've never rung up an ad like this before, and was shocked by how quick the whole process was. I called the number, and after less than a 90 second conversation with the woman, she had agreed that we could take them and could pick them up right away. No questions about the living situation they'd be going to, or anything about us, she didn't even ask my name.
We hopped straight in the car and headed over. The buns were in 3 foot hutches stacked on top of one another in a shed at the back of the garden, there was no run anywhere and the garden certainly wasn't bunny proof.
One of the girls she described as having been rescued, and said she was pregnant when she arrived, the woman showed me another of the buns in the shed who was one of that litter - he had siamese smoke markings. Apparently, because the first litter was so cute, they decided to breed her again, but "only got plain white ones" :? :evil:
What saddened me was that she is only rehoming three of six rabbits, and I think the others will continue to live as these little darlings were. At least we were able to help some. The trio are now in our back garden in hutches with runs, getting a chance for a bit of exercise. One is still being very shy, and I'm a bit worried about her to be honest.
My only problem now is whether to get them neutered before rehoming, I'd like to, but don't have money for three unexpected ops to hand. Will have to think about that one some more. Would be better if I can get them done, as I am sure they'd be happier bonded together.
Anyway, here they are, the just named buns...
First is a two year old female, seems to be a nethie/lionhead cross
CLAUDIA JANE
This 8 month old boy is her son
COOPER
This girl seems to be a little overweight, and is much more easily stressed than the other two. She's also around 2.
WILLOW
Roo