Bunny Help !! **Update**

[bibliothecary]

Yeah, he's a pet. Do you want a bunny, or are you looking for who to call to take him?

[27alex]

Poor thing. People who get pets and don't think out the commitment of having a pet make me ragey.

Id be keeping him.

[bibliothecary]

Well, you can call local vets, animal shelters, that sort of thing. I'd start there. Maybe someone lost a beloved pet.

[bibliothecary]

Jul 11, 2015 14:52:18 GMT -5 @wickedcandy said:

Jul 11, 2015 14:43:32 GMT -5 bibliothecary said:

Well, you can call local vets, animal shelters, that sort of thing. I'd start there. Maybe someone lost a beloved pet.

I just called the city & they won't do anything , and when I asked if there was anything I could do, she said just leave it... 

Bastards. Looks like you've got yourself a bunny.

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Jul 11, 2015 14:52:18 GMT -5 @wickedcandy said:

Jul 11, 2015 14:43:32 GMT -5 bibliothecary said:

Well, you can call local vets, animal shelters, that sort of thing. I'd start there. Maybe someone lost a beloved pet.

I just called the city & they won't do anything , and when I asked if there was anything I could do, she said just leave it... 

You could take it to the humane society or call animal control. They'll probably just take it to the human society anyway. Or you could take it in and post ads online.

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Jul 11, 2015 14:52:18 GMT -5 @wickedcandy said:

Jul 11, 2015 14:43:32 GMT -5 bibliothecary said:

Well, you can call local vets, animal shelters, that sort of thing. I'd start there. Maybe someone lost a beloved pet.

I just called the city & they won't do anything , and when I asked if there was anything I could do, she said just leave it... 

Maybe call a vet office, then. I am not surprised the city wasn't very helpful. You're a good person for trying to figure out something! Maybe post on FB about it, too (if you have one)?

[DanaScullyX]

Our local shelter takes in bunnies and adopts them out.

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Jul 11, 2015 15:15:16 GMT -5 @wickedcandy said:

Jul 11, 2015 15:11:07 GMT -5 @rutherily said:

You could take it to the humane society or call animal control. They'll probably just take it to the human society anyway. Or you could take it in and post ads online.

I already called.... They won't do anything. 

You might have to take it in if you really want to help it. You could post ads on Craigslist. Both of my dogs were adopted off Craigslist. Or keep it and have a new furry friend!

[jags8]

Jul 11, 2015 15:15:16 GMT -5 @wickedcandy said:

Jul 11, 2015 15:11:07 GMT -5 @rutherily said:

You could take it to the humane society or call animal control. They'll probably just take it to the human society anyway. Or you could take it in and post ads online.

I already called.... They won't do anything. 

What?!?!

[joy]

I read your post thinking "yeah, it was a wild bunny..." until I got the end :-) Haha.

Honestly, I'd take care of him (separated from other animals and with minimal contact) until I could get him to a vet or find a shelter to take him. Minimal contact because I'd want to make sure he was healthy before handling him/playing with him a ton. I don't have a lot of experience with rabbits so maybe I'm off base on that one, though.

Poor little guy.

[bunnyfungo]

This is not what I thought this was about....

[rablissful]

Paging SheilaTheTank since she has a bunny.

Not sure how much help she'll be. But at least she has I've!

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[emilie]

Are there other animal rescues or shelters in your area? Might sound silly, but there actually are rabbit rescue organizations out there. Any that might be nearby?

[SheilaTheTank]

I have a bunny and I can recommend a couple of things.

If you want to keep him.
1. cats and bunnies actually get along surprisingly well. Just supervise them and introduce slowly. My bunny has absolutely no fear of my cats and they play together. Usually the bigger the breed of bunny the more social and docile it is.
2. you should call around for a vets office that treats small animals. Bring him in for a tooth and nail check, that's as much as you need to do. No vaccines or anything is required.
3. Bunnies need to have food available at all times. If they stop pooping or eating CALL THE VET IMMEDIATELY. They could have gut stasis and it can be deadly.
4. Provide fresh Timothy hay and bunny pellets daily. Stay away from alfalfa because it has a high fat content.
5. Bunnies need to chew to keep their teeth the right length. If they don't have anything they'll chew on the bars of the cage or in my case my damn furniture. Chew toys for small animals can be found anyplace that sells pet supplies.

If you don't want to keep it and no shelter will take it then I recommend Craigslist. Try to find someone who is NOT looking for a pet for their child. Bunnies don't usually like being held and can hurt their backs easily. They are also prone to heart attacks from severe freight. They are prey animals and act like it. Children move too fast and can easily drop a bunny injuring it. My friend sees several cases of injured bunnies monthly because kids have dropped theirs.

You can PM me if you want more info. I hope the little guy finds a forever home soon.

[icaughtfire]

Jul 11, 2015 15:59:48 GMT -5 bunnyfungo said:

This is not what I thought this was about....

There you go again, all up in my brain.

[JustJudy]

Poor little guy! We had two bunnies growing up and they were great with our cats. It is definitely a low key and low maintenance pet. Basically just feeding, giving them carrots for treats, checking water and making sure they were put back in their cage every night.

Looks like you're on the right track calling local rescues. They should definitely be able to help. If the ones you've already called can't help maybe search petfinder for bunnies and see if there are any local small animal only rescues who are willing to help you.

[minae01]

I had bunnies growing up. I even got a pair after college because my boyfriend at the time was allergic to cats (which is what I really wanted). I eventually did get a cat and they were all fine together. The cat was actually a little freaked out by the bunnies!

When I was younger, we'd let our bunnies run around our fenced-in backyard. Occasionally, they would escape. We usually found them (one time we didn't - a car did ). Maybe that's what happened. That's what I'd like to think anyway - not that some asshole let it go to be eaten (or run over). Maybe ask a few neighbors if they know anyone with a rabbit.

If you decide to keep it, they are pretty easy to take care of and make sweet pets!

[mosdub]

This could be your new reality, just saying:

[bibliothecary]

I hope his family found him.