GrahamL
Wise Old Thumper
thats a shame theres none running the scheme in that area, sorry it was no help
Thank you for your suggestion, its truly appreciated
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Dilemma - need the wisdom of RU
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Thank you for your suggestion, its truly appreciated
GrahamL
Wise Old Thumper
I think she should get the rabbits too
I don't earn much money but I manage to pay vets bills for my rabbits by living very frugally in other ways.
Vets will sometimes let you pay large bills off in stages if your explain your situation. I think a member of RU just pays a certain amount to her vet by DD every month, so sometimes she's slightly in credit and sometimes slightly in debt, but it all works itself out in the long run.
I've just text her to see if she's had any thoughts
Grin
Wise Old Thumper
The thing is, it's not really up to you to decide whether they should have rabbits or not and if you dont give the best advice, they may end up doing it alone. You can only help so much with their decision and i can understand your caution because of the vet fees that you've endured but they may be lucky and they may ehnd up finding a way to cope.
All you can do is give them the best advice and you have done what you can.
All you can do is give them the best advice and you have done what you can.
GrahamL
Wise Old Thumper
The thing is, it's not really up to you to decide whether they should have rabbits or not and if you dont give the best advice, they may end up doing it alone. You can only help so much with their decision and i can understand your caution because of the vet fees that you've endured but they may be lucky and they may ehnd up finding a way to cope.
All you can do is give them the best advice and you have done what you can.
I'm not saying its up to me. I'm saying she's asked if i think its a good idea. And i do, but i just wanted to see if people thought the same :wave:
dizzyg
Warren Veteran
If they're rescues and vacc'd and 'done', I don't see too much of a problem!
You've shown her the expenses, and if she can manage to set aside a bit of cash each month, or like someone said, sell some bits on ebay, she'll be ok.
I know it sounds silly, but my mum's the queen of small change saving and it really adds up. She has a money box for £2 coins (treats and holidays fund), one for 20p coins (car tax fund), an old whisky bottle for 5p coins (tv licence) and a £1 jar. It really helps because funds are then earmarked.
Don't know if that helps. But I can't wait to see piccies once her buns are settled!!
xxx
You've shown her the expenses, and if she can manage to set aside a bit of cash each month, or like someone said, sell some bits on ebay, she'll be ok.
I know it sounds silly, but my mum's the queen of small change saving and it really adds up. She has a money box for £2 coins (treats and holidays fund), one for 20p coins (car tax fund), an old whisky bottle for 5p coins (tv licence) and a £1 jar. It really helps because funds are then earmarked.
Don't know if that helps. But I can't wait to see piccies once her buns are settled!!
xxx
Alibunmum
Wise Old Thumper
As far as insurance goes, could she save that 20 a month and have it for emergencies. When I looked into it, it would be £240 a year for insurance, plus £50 excess each different ailment. Add to that all the small things, eg. £20 for antibiotics for a runny nose, vaccinations which aren't covered anyway and suddenly, it seems a fairly rare occurrence when insurance would actually cost out.
Don't get me wrong, if something major does occur then it is obviously a great thing to have. But I feel that saving the money instead means it would be of more practical use and could be used for vaccinations.
Don't get me wrong, if something major does occur then it is obviously a great thing to have. But I feel that saving the money instead means it would be of more practical use and could be used for vaccinations.
Elena
Wise Old Thumper
I personally feel that way too but I have backup of my parents help if anything major happened. So it's not all on my own bank balance. If I was alone without a big savings account of a couple of grand I would go with insurance. As it is if I had two rabbits I would likely get insurance.
Alibunmum
Wise Old Thumper
They certainly do! This is why I have my own pair of bunss and any extras are fosters. Couldn't afford vet bills for any more!
Graham - I think you are being a great friend trying to help her out. I didn't put this much thought into having children:shock: but i did into having rabbits:lol:
As long as the buns are in good condition, have no dental issues etc then I think she should go for it. She is getting into it with a lot of research into what's involved and will have a very experienced friend to help her out. That should save her a bit for all those vet visits in the early days where they say 'Yes, that's normal, they do that!' because she can just ask you!
:lol:
Sorry for the verbal diarrheoa, typing as I think!
"i hate people telling others they cant have a pet because of bloody money theres always a way to pay for vets fees even for those on minimum wage." Which way is it? If there isn't any money to make minimal payments on large bills (and some can be way into the hundreds with rabbits, excluding routine vaccinations), which method already increases the original amount, vets give their unpaid accounts to debt collectors; the original amount increases greatly and the bailiffs arrive. Bailiffs can take cages and even the pets if they think they can sell them to meet the bills and their costs.
Georgeypudding
Wise Old Thumper
what about fostering? :wave:
dizzyg
Warren Veteran
OOOOO...good plan! She gets love and can save up for her own pair!
clutterydrawer
Wise Old Thumper
If she can honestly find money from *somewhere* if the rabbits needed it - even if it ran into £1000s - then I don't see why she shouldn't.
If she thinks carefully and decides that if it came to it, she would be obliged to let the rabbits suffer pain because she couldn't find the money - then obviously not.
Some people don't have family of friends to borrow from, and can't get loans or credit cards. So there isn't always a way out.
But equally those who start off with plenty of money can end up penniless....you can't guarantee anything in this world.....so it comes down to making an honest assessment of the likely outcome.
If she thinks carefully and decides that if it came to it, she would be obliged to let the rabbits suffer pain because she couldn't find the money - then obviously not.
Some people don't have family of friends to borrow from, and can't get loans or credit cards.
So there isn't always a way out.But equally those who start off with plenty of money can end up penniless....you can't guarantee anything in this world.....so it comes down to making an honest assessment of the likely outcome.
Fluffers
Wise Old Thumper
She sounds like a very sensible person and the fact that she has gone to the effort of talking to you and working out a budget is superb
Just to throw another idea into the mix.... would she consider fostering?
That way she wouldn't have the worry of vet bills but would be able to make a real difference to some bunnies lives She would also get a chance some first hand experience of looking after buns without the long term commitment (to make sure it's what she wants). I'm sure there's a rescue not too far away from her that would love to have such a caring lady on the team :thumb:
Just to throw another idea into the mix.... would she consider fostering?
That way she wouldn't have the worry of vet bills but would be able to make a real difference to some bunnies lives
She would also get a chance some first hand experience of looking after buns without the long term commitment (to make sure it's what she wants). I'm sure there's a rescue not too far away from her that would love to have such a caring lady on the team :thumb:
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