I’m so sad…

[SophieBun]

Hey guys, I am just really really sad..for the past days now. Tomorrow I gotta give the babies up for adoption Every time I think about it I start crying like crazy..I am just too worried. And today I called Sophie’s vet, remember he said he would take the babies? Well I talked to the receptionist and she said the fire marshall had been there for inspection and that he thought that the space were they kept the rabbits was a fire hazard so they don’t have rabbits up for adoption anymore…I wasn’t mentally prepared to handle that since no one called me and told me that. In my mind, the vets were gonna take care of the babies and screen potential candidates and I would know they’d be fine. SO now I have to take them to the WIldlife Center or the House Rabbit Society, the latter one I don’t know the phone number. The Wildlife I called and left a voicemail cause nobody answered…so now I’m even more worried even though the receptionist at the vet said that at the Wildlife center they really screen people and that for them it’s a big deal when someone wants to adopt a rabbit, and that she’s seen them turn people down because they weren’t suited to adopt a bunny..so I don’t know. Now I’m waiting for Sophie’s vet to call me back to confirm me he cannot take the babies, and the Wildlife to call me back and I gotta find the house rabbit society’s phone number…well that’s it for my post, I’m just really sad and worried and mad because I can’t afford to give the babies the lifestyle they so deserve…now I’m crying again..sorry guys for the long post

 

[Monkeybun]

Oh no! Hopefully the wildlife place really does check good about the bunnies they adopt out. Monkey will keep her ears crossed for luck in finding good homes! *snuggles*

[Barbie]

Oh no! I wish I lived closer to you so I could take one… or all! Leroy will keep his ears crossed for the babies finding good homes too. (((hugs!)))

[SophieBun]

Thanks guys n buns

The vet called me! He said he was sorry, he felt really bad about it, but that he was going to talk to his boss to see if there was something he could do. Anyway, he told me they always work with the Wildlife Center and that he highly recommends them! He said they take care of their bunnies really well and that even if I don’t take them there for adoption that I should still visit the center because they are really nice and take great care of their animals. I was so relieved when he said that. I was worried because of the babies’ diet of lettuce, hay, and pellets. I didn’t know if over there they would offer them vegetables, but he said that they do. So, he’s gonna call me back tomorrow and I have to wait for the center to call me back!

[luvmybunny]

OH that is good news for you and the babies! I am glad your vet is helping you

[MooBunnay]

I’m so glad that everything seems to be OK- I know how stressful it can be when you have to adopt out your babies I was a foster mom for a couple baby bunnies and it was really hard to let them go, but in the end I knew that it was better for them to go to their own home and have their own families.

[MarkBun]

[jerseygirl]

I was wondering if this time was coming close. They grow so fast!
Hugs to you – this I imagine would be VERY hard.
(((((((((((((((((((Happy Home Vibes for Sophies babies))))))))))))))))))))))))

[SophieBun]

they called me back from the wildlife center..they have no space..I don’t know what i’m going to do

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

*HUGS*

I know how you feel-just had to part with kittens and it was sad and exhausting

..I don’t know what i’m going to do

I have a bad memory, but these buns were an oops litter right? Like they technically belong to you? Why don’t you rehome them yourself, using kijij or craigslist-it will be work but we can help you make screening questions and adoption contracts!

[SophieBun]

thanks kk

I called the humane society on griffin road, I’ve been there a bunch of times before to visit dogs and cats with my mom. They said they have space for the buns and I asked them if they gave them veggies and she said yes, and that I could bring them in today or tomorrow. She didn’t give me much info or was very friendly..has anyone adopted from a humane society? Know how they take care of bunnies or something? Should I just keep them and look for homes? In the vet they said I could put up fliers there so people can see them and maybe adopt them. What do you guys think I should do? Oh and Brownie is a boy, and they are 8 weeks, should I separate them now?

[SophieBun]

This is their website: http://humanebroward.com/

 

They only have ONE  bunny up for adoption O_O is that a good sign or bad?

http://showyourhumaneside.com/viewrabbits.html

 

[RabbitPam]

Giuly,

I apologize for not checking in with your post sooner. I completely forgot that you are in Broward County, FL.

The Wildlife Center is the one in Ft. Lauderdale, right? Well, no longer relevant, but I have a suggestion.

Contact Megan, owner of Luv a Bunny in Palm Beach County. http://www.luvabun.net/index.php

She’s been all over the news lately – articles in the Sun Sentinel and PB Post. Anyway, she doesn’t have a shelter site, just an organized foster set up to help with adoptions. I actually first heard of her here when a member had to adopt out her two buns Abbie and Rain (very serious family issues made it necessary.) Megan got them rehomed with a family that could take both together. She’s very good at networking via email and phone. I would suggest you call her or send her an email.

And yes, I think it would be best to separate out the boy.

[LittlePuffyTail]

I really feel for you. I would be crying too. They are so adorable.

I think if I was in your situation I would want to re-home the bunnies myself so I could make sure the potential adopters meet MY standards. You love the bunnies and you want to be sure they will be happy and well cared for and this is the only way to know where they will end up. You could always tell the adopters you really love the bunnies and hate to let them go and ask if you could exchange e-mails so they could update you once in a while on how the bunny is doing and they can contact you if they have any questions or concerns. If possible, you could always tell them that if they, down the road a bit, decide they no longer want the bunny that you will gladly take bunny back and re-home him/her.

[SophieBun]

RabbitPam-Thank you so much! I was actually checking out her website right before reading your post. I just called her and left her a message explaining my situation. I read she charges a $50 fee for every bun she fosters and I don’t have a very large fund since I didn’t expect babies in Sophie’s future O_o but if it has to be $150 for the three then I’ll pay it cause I prefer that they go to great homes where they will take care of them and love them. Can’t wait til she calls back! hope she has space

[SophieBun]

Thanks LittlePuffyTail I’m gonna wait until Megan contacts me and if she can’t take them I”m gonna try to re-home them myself.

[SophieBun]

okay..so megan from luv a bun doesn’t have space… and she gave me another number for another rescue and they’re full too…I called the vet again cause he hasn’t called me back, they said they could help me by putting ads on their facebook page, so I’m gonna put an ad on facebook charging a fee for serious people..wish me luck!

[SophieBun]

AAAAAAGGGGHHHHHHHH OMG I’M GONNA EXPLODE!! I can;t believe how mean people are. I call and ask rescues if they can take bunnies in for rescue and before I can explain them the situation they say “OH WE DON;T HAVE ANY MORE SPACE, IF YOU WANT TO ABANDON YOUR PET YOU HAVE TO LOOK FOR OTHER RESOURCES” O_O so I say “No I’m not abandoning my pet” and when I tell them about the babies they say “WELL FIXING HER WOULD FIX THE PROBLEM AND SHE WOULDN’T HAVE ANY MORE BABIES!” WHAT THE HECKKKKKKK!!!!!!!!!!!! They’re making me so mad, I’m doing everything I can for them and they treat me like that and not even knowing the rest of the story..Gosh I’m so frustrated.

[Lara]

Just forget it, Guily, and don’t take it personally. Is it rude and presumptuous? Absolutely. I would imagine that they’ve seen a lot of people abandoning pets, which can be disheartening and frustrating. They definitely should not have treated you that way, but you know that you’re doing right by the babies, so just let it roll off your back, if you can. It’s always insulting and upsetting to have people assume the worst of you. However, you know the truth, and we do, too. I hope you can find a place for the sweet little munchkins! If I were in Florida, I’d take one in a second!

[Monkeybun]

Do you ahve any friends that could use a cutiebun? >.>

[SophieBun]

Aw thanks Lara I let it kinda slip off because it was just so rude, she was even laughing with the other woman at the rescue O_o I guess they’re just mad at the people who abandon their pets? So anyway, no MB no one that wants to adopt one BUT the vet finally called back and he said to send him pictures and he’ll put them on their facebook page and to make an ad so they can post it in the vet. I thought more about taking them to the humane society but…they euthanize pets after I think it’s 3 months if they don’t get adopted, and when I give them up I have no right to take them back they said so that’s not an option.

[SophieBun]

I also talked on the phone with Dana Krempels, I didn’t know she lived in Miami! So close to where I live lol She sent me the adoption form that they use for H.A.R.E so I can give it to the potential bunny slaves and information on what to expect when you’re trying to re-home a bun. I’m gonna make the ad for the babies now to take to the vet tomorrow.

[RabbitPam]

I had remembered that she was in Miami, but I didn’t know if she could do anything for you so only mentioned Megan. I’m surprised she couldn’t help, btw, but she’s really stuck for people and spaces I guess. My problem is that I am renting an apartment, and one whole room is devoted to Sammy and my computer so I don’t have foster space. (Especially since once a baby came, it would never leave.) I’m not ready to try bonding her yet.

I really like the sound of your vet. Just say Yes, please. All the help he can give you. Let him do that now, see what results you get in about a month or less, and maybe search some more on Petfinder for shelters. I thought there was one in northern PBC, around Stuart, so you could try calling them also. Via Petfinder.

Oh, and BunSpace has adoption listings, so maybe they could list the babies for you and ask for FL owners, willing to travel. Send Dana’s forms ahead and get it back to review first.

Don’t go with Craigslist. Not safe for the babies.

[jerseygirl]

You may be able to put in an adoption contract that if for some reason the adopters cannot keep the rabbit – that you are to be notified. Depending if you want that ongoing resposibility of course.

Do you know, I would be inclined to send and email or letter to that shelter you dealt with. I can understand the people working there must get terribly frustrated by the reasons people bring animals to them but they shouldn’t assume that irresponsibilty is the case of every caller. They could have courteously told you they were full and left it at that. I think if convey your own frustration at not being at least heard & you set them straight how you came to have these baby rabbits, it would be helpful. Not helpful for you in homing them but more so for future callers that are trying to do the right thing as you are doing. Perhaps then they’ll be less judgemental toward them.

[Beka27]

The rescue people should not be rude to you, but you need to remember that they get multiple phone calls daily from people wanting to “get rid of” their pets. They don’t know your situation, they don’t know how much you love the buns, and what great care you gave them… I am not surprised that you are having a difficult time.

Shelters and rescues are full, as soon as one bun gets adopted, there are ten more to take it’s place. Have you considered contacting a rescue to see if they will at least LIST the bunnies on their Petfinder website, but allow you to foster them in your home until they find homes? You would have to still pay their way until they were adopted, but hopefully since they are babies (and people love babies!), they will go quickly.

[Quantum]

Going back to your question on the 4th about Humane Societies–Bean came from a Humane Society. You’d have to check and see how rabbit-savvy they are, though. The one I went to has a special section just for da buns. They are allowed exercise time out of their cages every day, get fresh veggies along with unlimited hay and have their own litter boxes. The rotate the guys and girls out to foster homes to make sure they’re well-socialized and have a very good questionnaire for anyone considering adopting a bun. They also charge a $65 adoption fee to lessen the chance that anyone’s going to adopt for, well, shall we say, the “wrong reasons”. They also hold a bi-monthly “Bun Spa” day where you can bring in your bun, get him groomed and his nails trimmed and, coincidentally, maybe see if another bun strikes his fancy, all for free.

So, some are very knowledgeable about buns, others probably not.

[LittlePuffyTail]

That’s so sad that all the rescues are full So many buns needing homes.

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