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Fosters
Mar 11, 2009 17:57:07 GMT -4
Post by Dezzi on Mar 11, 2009 17:57:07 GMT -4
So SARSBC has asked if I could foster two bunnies they rescued. I will post more info later (I'm headed out the door to an appt with the college) but I was just curious as to any info on care and space? I need to present the argument to my dad, as he has final say in whether or not I'm allowed to bring more animals into the house. We need him to say yes (as they are in desperate need of a home) so I need as much info as I possibly can so it's not just a "hey can I get a bunny" type thing.
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Fosters
Mar 11, 2009 19:26:57 GMT -4
Post by Die Fledermaus on Mar 11, 2009 19:26:57 GMT -4
Rabbits come in different sizes. Besides wooden chews (wired to the bars), some kind of plush thing or similar as a toy, daily hay, and a suitable bottle (obviously), a typical cage for an average rabbit would be 47Lx22Dx35H" for one, approximately. Note: rabbits use litter pans. Get a small one, such as for a cat, fill it halfway with cat litter, put it in a corner of the cage, and the bunny will poop and pee there only. Mine does. keeps things cleaner for the rabbit, and easier for us. I use aspen bedding. Feed rabbit mix; I use LM and Sun Seed mixed together - 5 or 6 ounces of that early, and 12 hours later some chicory, green pepper, escarolle, amd a little carrot. Some other stuff too, but no lettuce. Depending on the rabbit, "out" time is good, unless they just hide (as mine does) or chews things. www.rabbitcare.org/www.rabbit.org
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Fosters
Mar 11, 2009 22:21:40 GMT -4
Post by Die Fledermaus on Mar 11, 2009 22:21:40 GMT -4
BTW, let me vent. I can easily get a cat or dog spayed for $20 via the ASPCA mobile clinics. With my work with feral cat groups, I can get it done for nothing! But there appears to be no low cost clinics for even a rabbit neuter, and very few vets familiar with rabbits. It stinks. Does SARS have good rabbit vets in BC?
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Fosters
Mar 11, 2009 22:21:57 GMT -4
Post by Dezzi on Mar 11, 2009 22:21:57 GMT -4
They are dwarf bunnies of some sort. Apparently they have eye issues as they "tend to scan like rats do when looking at something" (quote from the lady who rescued them). They were rescued in the middle of a blizzard. Their previous owner had been taken to the hospital and was probably never coming out. They weren't in very good condition, but I'm told they've been doing much better now. These were the pictures posted on the SARSBC forum: Snowdrift and Blizzard Gah, I want to take them in so much!!!! >>Does SARS have good rabbit vets in BC?<< Yes, they have a vet in Vancouver that does all the spaying/neutering of their animals. (from what I know) The boys are waiting their turn in line for their neuterings.
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Fosters
Mar 11, 2009 22:27:27 GMT -4
Post by Die Fledermaus on Mar 11, 2009 22:27:27 GMT -4
Ha! Reply #2 and 3 above were posted simultaneously!! Check it out. Never saw that before. See what I said about neutering. Cutie rabbit, the first one. Obviously, they can make do with smaller cages. The other image did not come out. >> Their previous owner had been taken to the hospital and was probably never coming out. << Sad. >> they have eye issues as they "tend to scan like rats do when looking at something" << No idea what that means, compared to "normal" rabbits.
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Fosters
Mar 11, 2009 22:50:56 GMT -4
Post by Dezzi on Mar 11, 2009 22:50:56 GMT -4
>>No idea what that means, compared to "normal" rabbits.<< Neither do I? Oh well, they're still absolutely and totally adorable. (I re-did the link for the second image, it's working fine for me and from my brother's computer as well.)
There are a LOT of reputable vets I know of in BC that work with rabbits and small animals. In my town alone there are four vets that deal with small animals, two of whom I trust completely. One of the other ones I haven't heard enough about to have an opinion on (and I've never dealt with that clinic before).
The last vet that deals in small animals I am boycotting. I had gone in there years ago when my hamster got wet-tail. (I didn't know what it was at the time, and I was about 6 or 7) Know what the guy told me? He had the audacity to tell me to "break it's neck and put it out of it's misery". I, of course, burst into tears and he took it out of my hands and brought it into the back room. (my parent's didn't stop him, they have different views on animals than I do) I have NEVER EVER taken any of my pets back there, and I never will.
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