MightyMax
Banned
So you aren't actually getting *two* rabbits in May? Just one is yours? :?
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- Thread starter BunnyBunBunBun
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So you aren't actually getting *two* rabbits in May? Just one is yours? :?
BunnyBunBunBun
Warren Scout
Well they will live together but we just get to choose one in a way!
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MightyMax
Banned
So your choice could be a rescue bunny?
BunnyBunBunBun
Warren Scout
William
Wise Old Thumper
That can in a way make it all more tricky that one will be your dad's girlfriend's. Maybe if she sees that you're getting a baby bun from a rescue she might agree to get one from there as well, if say there's a litter to choose from.
Like I said on the other thread, it's ok, I often forget the stuff I'm researching too as it's a lot to take in and remember. I just had to ask is all :lol: I wanted to yesterday but couldn't figure out how to without sounding really blunt but then decided I'd just be blunt :lol:
Like I said on the other thread, it's ok, I often forget the stuff I'm researching too as it's a lot to take in and remember. I just had to ask is all :lol: I wanted to yesterday but couldn't figure out how to without sounding really blunt but then decided I'd just be blunt :lol:
BunnyBunBunBun
Warren Scout
That can in a way make it all more tricky that one will be your dad's girlfriend's. Maybe if she sees that you're getting a baby bun from a rescue she might agree to get one from there as well, if say there's a litter to choose from.
Like I said on the other thread, it's ok, I often forget the stuff I'm researching too as it's a lot to take in and remember. I just had to ask is all :lol: I wanted to yesterday but couldn't figure out how to without sounding really blunt but then decided I'd just be blunt :lol:
Hi! I am also considering 'rescuing a bunny from a breeder if you know what I mean (bunnies that are bred and treated badly) what would you think about that?
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William
Wise Old Thumper
I imagine that would only fuel the demand, allowing the breeder to breed more. It'd help that one bunny but not the situation at large. Same as buying from a pet store - saves one bunny but causes the pet store to keep breeding rabbits in bad conditions. Unless the breeder decided to stop breeding and sell all their stock, but I guess you can't ever really be sure if they're telling the truth or not.
You could however adopt a rabbit off free ads e.g. gumtree that is being given away. You know, like the 'my kids got bored so now I'm getting rid of the rabbit' type ads. The downside of that is that the rabbit won't be health checked like they would be if they came from a rescue. Or neutered or vaccinated.
There's also the possibility of adopting from the P@H adoption section. I know some people on this forum have done that.
Overall I do think it's just most convenient to go to a good rescue. Folks on here can point you to a good one - there's plenty of awful rescues.
BunnyBunBunBun
Warren Scout
tabithakat64
Mama Doe
My bunnies were 12 weeks old when I adopted them from a rescue, so rescues absolutely do have babies. Depending on where you live their might be a larger rescue with lots of bunnies for your dads girlfriend to pick from too.
Older rabbits from a rescue will be vaccinated, neutered and health checked so this will save you money and also mean you're getting a rabbit that is healthy...
Older rabbits from a rescue will be vaccinated, neutered and health checked so this will save you money and also mean you're getting a rabbit that is healthy...
BunnyBunBunBun
Warren Scout
I do realise that there are babies but they don't realise that, she has her heart set on a certain breed of rabbit as well. And she wants a baby bunny...
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honeybunny
Wise Old Thumper
Sorry but some of the comments have made steam come out of my ears
If you and your dads girlfriend haven't owned bunnies before please don't go and buy two..buying won't gurantee health or character
Two from a rescue will be health checked and assessed so you will know what you're getting..they will also be neutered which will stop territorial beahvious developing and any unwanted babies as buying doesn't guarantee sex either.
what breed is she after? Most breeds can be found in rescue.
If you and your dads girlfriend haven't owned bunnies before please don't go and buy two..buying won't gurantee health or character
Two from a rescue will be health checked and assessed so you will know what you're getting..they will also be neutered which will stop territorial beahvious developing and any unwanted babies as buying doesn't guarantee sex either.
what breed is she after? Most breeds can be found in rescue.
Crunchie
Warren Veteran
Yeah this. Dunno why anyone would want to go through the hassle of buying from a breeder or pet shop. We've had three rescue bunnies and one that was given to us and getting him neutered was an extra stress and expense we could have done without.
Liz47
Wise Old Thumper
You can definitely find most breeds/colours and babies in rescues! I volunteer for the RSPCA and in the space of a few months saw a Belgian hare, dwarf lops, English spot, netherland dwarfs and lots of other lovely rabbits such as harlequin colours, and many babies! I understand its not your decision though, but you could try explain this to her. Lots of people don't realise how many rabbits are in rescues.
BunnyBunBunBun
Warren Scout
If we already had a neutered rabbit and wanted to adopt one from th rspca could we bring them in for bonding? Just wondering
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Liz47
Wise Old Thumper
Some rescues will do bonding for you for a donation, the RSPCA I volunteer at sadly doesn't have the staff/volunteers available to give up that much time. And even then the move from the centre to your accommodation may disrupt the bond. It is a very delicate and can be hard process! The best way to get around it is get a neutered pair together that are already bonded
I'd defo go for rescue - I got my two lionhead brothers from a rescue, they were 6 months old! They are as cute as buttons
It's so much easier to get a neutered pair. It's also ridiculously cheap too! Considering neutering is £60+ for male and £80+ for female. Where as you could get two already neutered from a rescue for about £60.
It's so much easier to get a neutered pair. It's also ridiculously cheap too! Considering neutering is £60+ for male and £80+ for female. Where as you could get two already neutered from a rescue for about £60.
BunnyBunBunBun
Warren Scout
Oh my gosh!!!! Might have huge news!
I think I'm actually getting somewhere convincing them to adopt a pair!!!!!!! [emoji847]
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I think I'm actually getting somewhere convincing them to adopt a pair!!!!!!! [emoji847]
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