Craig 1965
Warren Veteran
Thank you for all your lovely comments. I am honoured that you have all taken the time to follow the early beginnings of Leo and his new adventures.
A very brief update for you on this thread about Leo. We got all his notes and stuff in a pack from the Blue Cross. Very thorough.
But something puzzled me very much about Leo which I thought from day one when I observed him. I felt that Leo didn't seem to have good muscle mass. When you stroked him or felt him, he appeared lean despite the paperwork saying he was 3kg and slightly overweight. I just didn't quite get that. So I was puzzled. Leo was very clearly well looked after in foster care and he's been well cared for in his previous care. But something just didn't sit right. And it really bugged me.
I've spent the last 4 days with Leo and each day I have seen a change. A difference. His coat has become much sleeker, looks healthier. After 4 days? Is this possible?
I've groomed him every day. But it is his movement that I've noticed. He is much more flowing, running. I think he's actually quicker.
And then we got news back from the blue cross that having reviewed his notes, it would seem that Leo was previously kept in a hutch - possibly not much access outside, and was then handed over to Blue Cross following a house move which 'unsettled him'.
So my theory about lack of muscle mass proved correct. Poor little Leo. he is such a loving, selfless trusting rabbit that adores being near humans without any hesitation. He follows me all over the garden. Watching him, you can see his soul open up to the freedom of the garden and it's no wonder he's excited. I know he's in a hutch here for safety - but he's not going to be cooped up in the hutch. He'll have garden time every day - only exception will be weather right now, but also once (hopefully) we get a bond with Lillian, he can then make the transition indoors if he wishes.
I'm quite surprised that I could identify the muscle mass issue - I'm not medically trained. It was just so obvious. But I've seen a big change in Leo in only a few days and it's all positive as far as I can tell. He loves grass - loves eating it and he's doing a bit of digging. He's not a hay eater - some rabbits aren't. But I hope he feels that this is his second chance and feels happy here.
Will keep posting vids and photos as much as I can and thank you for following this journey.
Craig x
A very brief update for you on this thread about Leo. We got all his notes and stuff in a pack from the Blue Cross. Very thorough.
But something puzzled me very much about Leo which I thought from day one when I observed him. I felt that Leo didn't seem to have good muscle mass. When you stroked him or felt him, he appeared lean despite the paperwork saying he was 3kg and slightly overweight. I just didn't quite get that. So I was puzzled. Leo was very clearly well looked after in foster care and he's been well cared for in his previous care. But something just didn't sit right. And it really bugged me.
I've spent the last 4 days with Leo and each day I have seen a change. A difference. His coat has become much sleeker, looks healthier. After 4 days? Is this possible?
I've groomed him every day. But it is his movement that I've noticed. He is much more flowing, running. I think he's actually quicker.
And then we got news back from the blue cross that having reviewed his notes, it would seem that Leo was previously kept in a hutch - possibly not much access outside, and was then handed over to Blue Cross following a house move which 'unsettled him'.
So my theory about lack of muscle mass proved correct. Poor little Leo. he is such a loving, selfless trusting rabbit that adores being near humans without any hesitation. He follows me all over the garden. Watching him, you can see his soul open up to the freedom of the garden and it's no wonder he's excited. I know he's in a hutch here for safety - but he's not going to be cooped up in the hutch. He'll have garden time every day - only exception will be weather right now, but also once (hopefully) we get a bond with Lillian, he can then make the transition indoors if he wishes.
I'm quite surprised that I could identify the muscle mass issue - I'm not medically trained. It was just so obvious. But I've seen a big change in Leo in only a few days and it's all positive as far as I can tell. He loves grass - loves eating it and he's doing a bit of digging. He's not a hay eater - some rabbits aren't. But I hope he feels that this is his second chance and feels happy here.
Will keep posting vids and photos as much as I can and thank you for following this journey.
Craig x