Fifibutton
Wise Old Thumper
This is so sad. The rescue situation is already dire here and they only alternative is the SSPCA and they don't neuter or vaccs.
Buddies Bunny Rescue to close :(
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
Oh gosh that is a blow 
But I can understand that there has to come a time when a person/people feel unable to continue doing Rescue. I would imagine that it could easily take over your life and that could be detrimental to the rest of your family. Especially if you have children.
But I can understand that there has to come a time when a person/people feel unable to continue doing Rescue. I would imagine that it could easily take over your life and that could be detrimental to the rest of your family. Especially if you have children.
Fifibutton
Wise Old Thumper
Oh gosh that is a blow
Me too its just so sad. They are the only decent rabbit rescue and in fact the only rabbit rescue I know of near Edinburgh. Now we shall have to rely on the SSPCA who are similar to the RSPCA in their standards. As far as I know the rescuers don't have children but funds have been dwindling. There was a skydive done recently which did not raise as much as expected and in fact we never heard anymore about it after it happened. And they have been inundated with bunnies this year and had to close their doors to newcomers. The pressure must be enormous. I wonder what they will do their their branded van and all the super bunny enclosures.
Fifibutton
Wise Old Thumper
Another blow to rabbit welfare in Scotland.
There will be enormous pressure on Fairly Beloved now as the only independent rabbit rescue in Scotland (that I'm aware of).
Yep, that is exactly what it is, a big blow. And the pressure will be enormous. Buddies took on rabbits from Fife Rescue and Paws Here when they closed down. But now they want to rehome their 40 odd rabbits by the end of July and I can't see that happening tbh. I wonder if Fairly Beloved will step in.
Fifibutton
Wise Old Thumper
Just seen this comment, so I think the situation is actually worse than previously thought. I assumed they owned the cottage and land but now I am guessing not. That is really bad if even the permanent residents have to go. All the people who ran it were so pro bunny so I am struggling to understand their decision
weedug
Mama Doe
This is so upsetting. I used to foster for them a couple of years ago and know that the decision definitely won't have been taken lightly. I expect there will have been a lot of tears shed of it .
There isn't another dedicated rabbit rescue on this side of Scotland that I know of. It's a worry what will happen to the buns needing homes now
.There isn't another dedicated rabbit rescue on this side of Scotland that I know of. It's a worry what will happen to the buns needing homes now
Fifibutton
Wise Old Thumper
This is so upsetting. I used to foster for them a couple of years ago and know that the decision definitely won't have been taken lightly. I expect there will have been a lot of tears shed of it
There isn't another dedicated rabbit rescue on this side of Scotland that I know of. It's a worry what will happen to the buns needing homes now
It is devastating
I have three Buddies bunnies and wish I could take on more but we don't have the space anymore.iiisecondcreep
Alpha Buck
Saw this on their FB this morning, very sad news. Buddies do such an amazing job, not just for the rabbits that pass through their care but for so many others with the hard work they do to raise awareness.
natsusakura
Warren Veteran
Very sad, fbrc are tight for space but have said they will help in whatever way they can.
Fifibutton
Wise Old Thumper
I have been selfish speculating about why it is happening but I know why and I completely understand. Buddies are the best rabbit rescue near Edinburgh and they really set the bar for quality care and rehoming standards. They will be sorely missed. I have been talking with my family and we think we can help out by adopting a bunny or two for our eldest male who is lonely now his friends have passed away. We just have to hope he will meet somebun he likes and then we will have been privileged to help Buddies once more.
Fee
Wise Old Thumper
... Oh No....... i am gutted..They have been especially helpful to me, My wee Smudge is a Buddies Bunny..
The girls, especially Nats enthusiasm has been astounding, I just dont know where she got her energy from...?
Poor wee bunnies i hope they do get their forever homes before the door finally closes.
Gutted...
I think its only Fairly Beloved now and they are usually full..as they are the only one in the West of Scotland...
Terrible news but i'd like to wish the girls all the best...
Fee xxxxx
Since they are a registered charity I believe they are legally required to transfer their net assets (ie after paying down any debts and similar) to another charity in the same or a closely allied field. In other words, to another rabbit rescue; failing that to another rescue working with small animals. I don't know whether it would specifically need to be a Scottish charity or whether the assets could be transferred to one south of the border, but it would definitely need to be a registered animal charity of some sort.
Am really sorry to hear this I assume most people running rescues do it in addition to their jobs and I often wonder how they manage to do it . I suppose there must come a time when you have to look after yourself or you could drown in hopelessness and despair and the worry of the ones you can't help
I assume most people running rescues do it in addition to their jobs and I often wonder how they manage to do it . I suppose there must come a time when you have to look after yourself or you could drown in hopelessness and despair and the worry of the ones you can't help 
rabbitapril
Mama Doe
Such dreadful news that this rescue is to close.
MimzMum
Wise Old Thumper
This is such sad news.
I'm glad to hear you're thinking of possibly bringing home a few, Fifibutton.
We could really use a place like this here in Alaska. But I understand it can be such a drain, emotionally and financially. We once thought of opening a rescue after Mimzy came to live with us, but after realizing the enormous responsibility and cost we knew we could not maintain it, especially with our winters.
I hope a suitable place or homes can be found for all the bunnies. It must be so devastating for all involved.
I'm glad to hear you're thinking of possibly bringing home a few, Fifibutton.
We could really use a place like this here in Alaska. But I understand it can be such a drain, emotionally and financially. We once thought of opening a rescue after Mimzy came to live with us, but after realizing the enormous responsibility and cost we knew we could not maintain it, especially with our winters.
I hope a suitable place or homes can be found for all the bunnies. It must be so devastating for all involved.
weedug
Mama Doe
I hope your bun meets someone he likes. I have reserved a pair. So excited about them.
Buddies not being there any more will be a huge loss to the Edinburgh area. Since they were always inundated with buns, and helped some with quite a lot of problems, I worry what will happen to the buns who will need help in the future.
weedug
Mama Doe
There are some photos of them on Buddies facebook page, but I emailed them without seeing photos.
