Hen with pink eye

[redfrock]

.... by my husband!

 

Went to the rescue place to look for a boyfriend for Bibble - didn't like the place - you were stood on the doorstep - they slammed the gate in your face & brought out a single bunny for you to look at. He also didn't look too well.

 

Came home via P@H to get some rabbit food. Cut very long story short - they now have a small adoption area. I didn't know this. They were clipping a rabbit's nails & I went to ask them some questions. I stroked 'it' and it felt like velvet. I offered to hold 'it'. It was a girl. A beautiful Rex. 2 years old. She had been dumped on them because she couldn't breed . They had to go and do something and 20 minutes later I was still holding this rabbit, by which point we had an inseparable bond Andy said no way - we were getting a boy - they did so happen to have a boy. He made me put her back. (big tears on my part particularly as kids were banging on her glass etc - I hate that place). I was allowed the boy. He is called Smudge and is a beauty. I get him tomorrow as he is in quarantine - standard practice for 3 days apparently. He was dumped on them because they got 'bored' . He is a year old

The thing is - Andy eventually relented - and the Rex came home with me that day - Sunday She is indoors at the mo until she has her jabs (disappointed they didn't do those) and is spayed. That is booked in for the 9th - as is Smudge.

Andy is thrilled we have her now - I caught him cooing to her last night I just have to find her a name now - she does have one - but get this - it is Orla - the same as my chook, so she will be rechristened to go with her new life. We think she has been badly treated. P@H kept her in quarantine for a month in case she had babies. Now she has a forever home, as does Smudge.

 

So I guess now you see why I am banned from anywhere that has animals If she had been at a proper rescue place I would have walked away (honest! ) but I couldn't leave her there having her glass banged etc

 

Photos will of course follow!

 

 

PS - sorry - not as short as I thought!

Edited July 31, 2007 by Guest

[pepe]

Well done Claire for giving two bunnies a new home and lovely life I could'nt go to anywhere with bunnies without wanting one, but I have two and they get on so well, I would'nt want to upset things. But I would always get a rescue bunny any day, rabbits are the most cruely treated animal, it makes my blood boil but I think now the message is getting through that they are not the best pet for very young children. Can't wait to see photos

[Happy-Mama]

Awww, they sound lovely, can't wait to see the photos (hopefully you will have less drama posting them than I did )

 

What lucky bunnies getting a great new home and a new start

[theherd123]

Claire that is wonderful news!

 

Congratulations to you all, esp your husband for giving in!

[The Dogmother]

Great news Claire You have my sympathies, I'm exactly the same

[bronze]

You do realise you'll have to go and get her a boyfriend now

[chelsea]

You must be very persuasive !

 

She sounds adorable, and no, you couldnt have left her there could you?!!

 

cant wait for the pics.

 

Your signature is going to look like a zoo under your posts soon,....its getting longer and longer

[Couperwife]

what a lovely story, i'm sure that hubby was only tesing when he said that you couldnt have any more rabbits

 

he obviously loves tham as much as you do.

 

you must be a saint in the bunny world

[Karen & co.]

Well done you for rescuing them both They are lucky bunnies

 

karen x