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The Plumpkin Thread - Spay Tuesday 12th
- Thread starter Beapig
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Leannean27
Alpha Buck
Oh poor Plumpkin, sounds like you had a really rubbish day. Keep your chin up, give her a little fuss and pat yourself on the back - your doing a great job x
TheThreeB's
Mama Doe
Oh dear, I'm so sorry to hear this. All the best for tomorrow xx
willow and squiggles
Mama Doe
Thinking of you and plumpkin and tons and tons of vibes went for her up tomorrow. You are an amazing person and I'm really routing for plumpkin to sail through her ok and start enjoying being loved and cared for.
orangediva
Mama Doe
I’m so sorry to read this - poor Plumpkin. I really hope your usual rabbit savvy vet can get her through the operation with her teeth in better condition so she can start eating properly. She’s had an awful life but she’s lucky now that you found her and are giving her a chance.
I’m disgusted with the woman who had her and has the other poor bunnies - ignorance is bad enough but not bothering to do the right thing when someone’s taken the trouble to educate you (and you have a BMW on your drive so lack of money might not be a consideration) is unforgivable.
Whereabouts are you? If I live anywhere near you I’d be prepared to go and look in her garden and report her to the RSPCA for having a loose rabbit without proper shelter. I could say I’ve seen it over the fence. I’ll happily do it and give them my name if you want me to? It’s easier for me, she doesn’t know me.
I’m disgusted with the woman who had her and has the other poor bunnies - ignorance is bad enough but not bothering to do the right thing when someone’s taken the trouble to educate you (and you have a BMW on your drive so lack of money might not be a consideration) is unforgivable.
Whereabouts are you? If I live anywhere near you I’d be prepared to go and look in her garden and report her to the RSPCA for having a loose rabbit without proper shelter. I could say I’ve seen it over the fence. I’ll happily do it and give them my name if you want me to? It’s easier for me, she doesn’t know me.
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Poor Plumpkin
Yet another sad tale of how neglect can cause such suffering I really hope that she can pull through and have the chance of a happy life, despite the fact that she is likely to have ongoing life long problems. I would ask the Vet for a print out of all of Plumpkin's clinical notes. If you do make a Report to the RSPCA the notes can be submitted as evidence x
Ruthyjones89
Mama Doe
Topping up the vibes and have everything crossed everything goes okay for her xxx
CometLucy195
Alpha Buck
More vibes from me for a successful op today. Im sorry you have all this worry with poor Plumpkin. Let us know how she gets on today. Xx
orangediva
Mama Doe
Huge vibes for today Plumpkin and Beapig xx
Thank you so much everyone. I'm feeling overwhelmed by the support and love you've shown Plumpkin and myself <3 She was dropped off at 9.00am this morning and we should be collecting her some time after 3.00pm. I'm really hoping that the surgery goes well and that she's feeling a lot better once her teeth are sorted. I'm dreaming of the day that she's in great health and living with Ham and Bea in their lovely big setup.
Craig, OrangeDiva, Jane (and anyone else who has mentioned the RSPCA situation) - I definitely think the right thing for me to do is contact them at this point. I texted the previous owner last night, asking if she'd seen my last message (which she had not replied to days before) and telling her the extent of Plumpkin's disfigurement as a result of her neglect.
The response I got was something like 'I'll take better care in the future' - it was halfhearted and unapologetic.
The problem is that I actually live quite close to this person (not that they know this), so I'm admittedly selfishly worried about a potential backlash towards me if I get the RSPCA involved. It's hard for me to know if she has taken my advice on board - for all I know the buck is still living unsheltered in the garden and the babies are still locked up in a tiny hutch.
I asked my vet if he thinks I should get them involved and he said I could try, but that in his experience they probably won't do very much for them
What do you guys think?
Craig, OrangeDiva, Jane (and anyone else who has mentioned the RSPCA situation) - I definitely think the right thing for me to do is contact them at this point. I texted the previous owner last night, asking if she'd seen my last message (which she had not replied to days before) and telling her the extent of Plumpkin's disfigurement as a result of her neglect.
The response I got was something like 'I'll take better care in the future' - it was halfhearted and unapologetic.
The problem is that I actually live quite close to this person (not that they know this), so I'm admittedly selfishly worried about a potential backlash towards me if I get the RSPCA involved. It's hard for me to know if she has taken my advice on board - for all I know the buck is still living unsheltered in the garden and the babies are still locked up in a tiny hutch.
I asked my vet if he thinks I should get them involved and he said I could try, but that in his experience they probably won't do very much for them
What do you guys think?
CometLucy195
Alpha Buck
I think that a conversation with the RSPCA would be good. They will then tell you whether they will act or not. The babies being shut in a tiny cage would probably not trigger a visit as many people keep rabbits in small cages and as we know, there is no legal minimum size as yet. The male running round the garden may do, but why don’t you just ring them for a discussion? If they say they won’t do anything, at least you know. In that case, perhaps text the woman again and suggest she rehome the bunnies through a rescue. After that, there’s probably not a lot you can do, unless you offer them all homes but that’s a big commitment. You’ve taken on one of her rabbits, and now you’re giving her the care she needs. Xx
Craig 1965
Warren Veteran
I had to contact rspca a few years ago after witnessing awful rabbit cruelty with my direct neighbour - they were picking bunnies up by ears and carrying round garden and chucking them in inadequate cages. Reduced me to tears and I made the call to the rspca on the spot and they paid a visit the next day. I can't pretend that I wasn't then isolated by the neighbour (she was also abusing her kids and I got social services into that) but I had to make that call because the rabbits can't and I just couldn't sit back knowing there was abuse of rabbits. As hard as it is you just have to do the right thing and know that you are saving more animals from harm.
Sending more vibes for plumpkin and here if you need me x
Sending more vibes for plumpkin and here if you need me x
Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Thank you so much everyone. I'm feeling overwhelmed by the support and love you've shown Plumpkin and myself <3 She was dropped off at 9.00am this morning and we should be collecting her some time after 3.00pm. I'm really hoping that the surgery goes well and that she's feeling a lot better once her teeth are sorted. I'm dreaming of the day that she's in great health and living with Ham and Bea in their lovely big setup.
Craig, OrangeDiva, Jane (and anyone else who has mentioned the RSPCA situation) - I definitely think the right thing for me to do is contact them at this point. I texted the previous owner last night, asking if she'd seen my last message (which she had not replied to days before) and telling her the extent of Plumpkin's disfigurement as a result of her neglect.
The response I got was something like 'I'll take better care in the future' - it was halfhearted and unapologetic.
The problem is that I actually live quite close to this person (not that they know this), so I'm admittedly selfishly worried about a potential backlash towards me if I get the RSPCA involved. It's hard for me to know if she has taken my advice on board - for all I know the buck is still living unsheltered in the garden and the babies are still locked up in a tiny hutch.
I asked my vet if he thinks I should get them involved and he said I could try, but that in his experience they probably won't do very much for them
What do you guys think?
Sadly going on my past experiences I have to agree with your Vet. I dont know if you feel able to try to engage with the previous owner on an ongoing basis and perhaps try offering some 'friendly' advice about things that she definitely needs to improve on regarding her Rabbits care. I know that you have already done this but maybe you could get some literature together for her and drop it off. The RWAF have lots of information Leaflets that you could print out
https://rabbitwelfare.co.uk/
If money is a big problem for the person then you could suggest that she may be able to access Veterinary care for the Rabbits she still has via the PDSA
https://www.pdsa.org.uk/taking-care-of-your-pet/eligibility
The RSPCA may offer help with the cost of neutering via their Voucher Scheme. Your local RSPCA Branch would be the best place to contact for details of what might be available
https://www.rspca.org.uk/whatwedo/yourlocal
I really hope that all will go well for Plumpkin today xx
MightyMax
Banned
I'm glad to hear you had a positive result from the R.S.P.C.A. Craig. It's not always the case though by any means, and it seems their funds and resources are quite limited.
