Hello,
Just looking for thoughts from other rabbit owners
I have owned rabbits my whole life and current have 2 rabbits (large enclosure, vaccinated, neutered- loves of my life!)- just so you know I am a serious owner and I care a lot about welfare.
I have seen a few ads on various websites (gum tree, free ads, preloved) for rabbits for sale from people who don't want the rabbit. The rabbits are usually on their own and in tiny hutches and are clearly not attended to as reasons for sale include "i never wanted the rabbit" and "my daughter has lost interest and i can't care for it anymore" "am getting rid of rabbit because...".
Do you think it is a good idea to buy these rabbits for a few pounds in order to care for them instead of rehoming through a rescue? I am thinking that at least rescues can vet new owners, give a rabbit a health check and ensure good welfare before and after rehoming. I wouldn't ever buy babies because it may encourage breeding etc. I am also thinking in some ways at least I know the poor thing wouldn't continue to be neglected until it is sold (could be months or years) or won't go to another owner who may not care for it well?
I am not sure my own opinion on the matter but wondered what other people thought?
Sophie
Just looking for thoughts from other rabbit owners
I have owned rabbits my whole life and current have 2 rabbits (large enclosure, vaccinated, neutered- loves of my life!)- just so you know I am a serious owner and I care a lot about welfare.
I have seen a few ads on various websites (gum tree, free ads, preloved) for rabbits for sale from people who don't want the rabbit. The rabbits are usually on their own and in tiny hutches and are clearly not attended to as reasons for sale include "i never wanted the rabbit" and "my daughter has lost interest and i can't care for it anymore" "am getting rid of rabbit because...".
Do you think it is a good idea to buy these rabbits for a few pounds in order to care for them instead of rehoming through a rescue? I am thinking that at least rescues can vet new owners, give a rabbit a health check and ensure good welfare before and after rehoming. I wouldn't ever buy babies because it may encourage breeding etc. I am also thinking in some ways at least I know the poor thing wouldn't continue to be neglected until it is sold (could be months or years) or won't go to another owner who may not care for it well?
I am not sure my own opinion on the matter but wondered what other people thought?
Sophie