youthnovels
Wise Old Thumper
So here's the situation. Leo and Lois had a fight which has resulted in stitches (their second blood drawing fight) after being bonded happily for over a year. They went back to the rescue to be rebonded for a week, there were no problems at the rescue centre and they were confident they could go back together. For some unknown reason they then proceeded to have another fight on their return home.
Since then they have obviously been separated. I've spoke to the rescue centre where Lois came from originally and explained the situation. They've now said that they've heard from the lady who bonded them that they're in excellent condition and that the set up we have is great as well. So as a result of that they don't really want us to return her (which obviously I don't want either!) since they feel she is in good hands. Thing is, they were in a double tier 5ftx2ft hutch with a 7x8ft run attached. Now that they're separated they are dividing their time between the run and only getting a 5ft hutch the other time. I simply do not have room for another set up though.
The rescue has mentioned (as Lois is older and it appears to be Leo causing all the problems) of us taking on another older rabbit if one comes along, that won't be as highly strung as Leo as they don't like having single rabbits. Then if for whatever reason it doesn't work out they would take said rabbit back (to be honest though, I can't see any problems).
I explained the set up situation and that too has stumped them as it seems that they want to keep her with me but obviously the accomodation for 50% of the time won't be ideal.
I'm just stumped now as myself nor the rescue really know what to do for the best. Can anyone give me any ideas? Ideally I do not want to give up Lois, she has been to countless homes and abused in the past so I really do not want to fail her. .
Since then they have obviously been separated. I've spoke to the rescue centre where Lois came from originally and explained the situation. They've now said that they've heard from the lady who bonded them that they're in excellent condition and that the set up we have is great as well. So as a result of that they don't really want us to return her (which obviously I don't want either!) since they feel she is in good hands. Thing is, they were in a double tier 5ftx2ft hutch with a 7x8ft run attached. Now that they're separated they are dividing their time between the run and only getting a 5ft hutch the other time. I simply do not have room for another set up though.
The rescue has mentioned (as Lois is older and it appears to be Leo causing all the problems) of us taking on another older rabbit if one comes along, that won't be as highly strung as Leo as they don't like having single rabbits. Then if for whatever reason it doesn't work out they would take said rabbit back (to be honest though, I can't see any problems).
I explained the set up situation and that too has stumped them as it seems that they want to keep her with me but obviously the accomodation for 50% of the time won't be ideal.
I'm just stumped now as myself nor the rescue really know what to do for the best. Can anyone give me any ideas? Ideally I do not want to give up Lois, she has been to countless homes and abused in the past so I really do not want to fail her. .