Those rabbit rescues that PTS bunnies that need dentals....

[parsnipbun]

just to add, I know some people will take on dental bunnies, but those people are few and far between and in the past we have ended up with a number of permanent dental bunnies, or rabbits with other issues be that behavouiral or health..( at present we have, aswell as the dentals, Honey-bee who looks to have cancer. We are keeping a close eye on her and she will stay with us as long as she is not seen to be suffering )
Once an animal comes to us, i have held it, named it, groomed and fed it, I cannot look into it's face and think " you have to die to make room for one I haven't met yet" I just cannot do it
But some rescues can, and they decide to help a larger number to find homes, it is worth it.

and to those criticising that decision, how many dental rabbits have you willingly adopted? and please get in touch when you want another rabbit as I'm sure there will be rescues with dentals needing a home. and if you cannot afford it..well perhaps rescues can't either. Rescues pick up the mess created by others...blame the source not the person trying to help.

I do not personally support the pts of treatable animals but I do understand why some do.

As outlined above - I have several buns I have adopted with known on going health issues -ranging from dentals, to fits (from birth - EC related), malformation of genitals/anus, - I just took on Lucy (a dental and almost certainly internal adhesions) from Jemma after Jemma had to very very sadly decide that she could not longer devote the time/money that Lucy needed - so I cant take in any more at present.

However I WOULD have taken on the wildies/x-wildies that I hear (from a reliable source) the Blue Cross in Burford recently put to sleep at two years old as they had 'behavioural destructive issues' - if only they had taken the trouble to make contacts through places like this forum/facebook/Blue CRoss members they have email listing for/ etc before taking that final step. I shall NEVER donate to them again - never - after years of support.:evil::evil:

 

[BB Mommy]

We also have a non- pts policy, but we have never rehomed any of the dental rabbits that came to us - they became a sanctuary resident.
This decision Was made to ensure that any rabbit or piggies that had known medical issues would always be guaranteed proper care forever by ourselves. This wasn't' t an arrogant decision, however, but was based on how poor veterinary services can be for some animals. We have a vet who specialises in dental work so we know they will get the best treatment available.

It's very sad that rabbits are pts for dental issues.
On the other hand it's very sad when a rabbit is rehomed with dental issues and doesn't get the right care....the results can be horrific

 

[Sky-O]

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[Michelleox]

All very sad. i really do feel for these rescues. You do an amazing job.

I didn't know about the two buns at Blue Cross at Burford :shock: I am 10 minutes from them.

I reserved a bun from a rescue a few years ago and was told his teeth were a mess after he went for his vet check. I said i would still have him as it wasn't his fault but the poor little lad passed away from an unknown cause before i could meet him

Totally agree with the point of rescues having a range of animals not knowing about bunny dental care. They may not be a dental bun with the right diet which maybe the previous owner didn't give.

 

[Julia123]

As outlined above - I have several buns I have adopted with known on going health issues -ranging from dentals, to fits (from birth - EC related), malformation of genitals/anus, - I just took on Lucy (a dental and almost certainly internal adhesions) from Jemma after Jemma had to very very sadly decide that she could not longer devote the time/money that Lucy needed - so I cant take in any more at present.

However I WOULD have taken on the wildies/x-wildies that I hear (from a reliable source) the Blue Cross in Burford recently put to sleep at two years old as they had 'behavioural destructive issues' - if only they had taken the trouble to make contacts through places like this forum/facebook/Blue CRoss members they have email listing for/ etc before taking that final step. I shall NEVER donate to them again - never - after years of support.:evil::evil:

What!!!?? When and why did this happen!!??? How could they!!!?