Oh man! To get a third bunny? Saw this adoption ad…***UPDATE:We’re getting him! Please give advice

[Deleted User]

Ok, so I just *happened* to be browsing the local humane society website… and I came across this ad:

“Hello, my name is Sarge. I am a 4 and a half year old male Holland Lop. I came to the shelter in May because my previous guardians had a baby and no longer had time for me. I have been quite sad at the shelter since I’m used to family life, and now I’m looking for a forever home that will never stop loving me. At the moment, I’m a little grumpy, but as soon as I find myself surrounded by love, I know my true personality will shine again. If you think you could give a cute old guy like me a second chance in life, please come and visit me at the shelter. I don’t like it here!”

 

So… to add a third bunny or not?  I mean bonding the first two was… stressful, but I’m glad I did it.  But my thoughts are that I wouldn’t necessarily need to bond Sarge to the other two right away right?  I mean he could have a big cage with outside time for a while, it would be better than the tiny things they keep them in at the shelter right?

Do many others have a third bun that is separate from their original buns?

I hate to think of this poor 4 yr old bun sitting in a shelter, at his age he should be kicking back relaxing with some people that will love him.

Ok, clearly I should stop typing now because I am just talking myself into it.   I need other peoples opinions.

Thanks  

*************** Edited to add:

I forgot to mention that we are starting renovations asap, which will be completed in early Jan.  So for all of the buns their run time in the living room will be gone in Dec. and Jan.  The other two will be free range in the bedroom during that time, I think Sarge would have to be in a cage in the office/computer room for that time.. is that mean?

 

[bunnytowne]

Awe Sarge   he is so sweet looking.  A big bumblebutt. 

NO I wont talk you out of it.    During renovations you can still have Sarge time.   Take him out while you relax at nite and watch tv in the living room.   Pet him and such.    He will love you for it. 

A bun at that age I hope he can even find a home.   Not fair to him.   He looks so cuddly and loveable. He would be a great addition to someones home  especially someplace like yours.   Hint Hint. Who me? 

Let us know what you decide on

 

 

[bunnytowne]

Maybe Sarge could live in the bathroom for a bit til your renovations are done.  You could still take him out and give him some lets love Sarge time.

[Deleted User]

Oh bunnytowne, I was afraid that someone would say he might not get adopted. I just hate to think of older pets sitting in shelters, it’s so unfair.

Our bathroom barely fits a person, so a cage in there is not an option, but I do have some other ideas (like taking the closet doors off in the other bedroom and putting the cage in there, emptying everything out, and then it would just be his cage and the other bed in that room.. that might not be too bad?)

Ok really my main issue is, how do I convince my hubby that this bun needs a home. He has a really big heart, and a soft spot for buns, but he said to me the other day “no more bunnies until after the renovations”. Today I found this ad and emailed it to him and he said “awww baby that’s so sad, stop looking at bunnies”.

[Deleted User]

Oh, and also, out of the dozens of bunnies at this shelter, his is the ONLY ad that has a write up about the bun at all… which leads me to believe he must be REALLY bummed out there.

[Lara]

Oh, poor Sarge! He seems like such a good guy. It must be really hard for him to lose his family… don’t ask my opinion, because I can’t think rationally when an animal is in need. All I think is of how sad he is and how much he deserves a loving home! Good luck with whatever you decide.

[KytKattin]

Aw. Such a cutie! I’d say go for it if you have the time, money, and love in your heart. At the very least could you foster him? I have 3 buns and all of them live separate. Hubble and Nova would live together, but he has teeth problems. Nova and Eclipse were just going at it between the bars last night. I don’t expect them to ever bond, and I honestly haven’t really even tried.

[Deleted User]

Ok, so I talked to my husband about it, and we both feel like it’s the right thing to get this new bunny.

I need some advice now though. My husband says that he wants to bond the 3 of them, but I want to wait until the renos are done the first week of January. So my question is, when we were bonding the first 2 buns we housed them side by side in their bedroom (there’s no furniture in there). My husband would like to divide their room in 1/2 again, and give Sarge the smaller half and Bunny & Alistair the other half that connects to the hallway so they still have the larger area. Will this work ok? We would still take Sarge out to give him run time… but do you think all the buns would tolerate being in the same room together but separated?

[Karla]

That is so great! Congrats on giving Sarge a new life!

Why would you not bond them instantly? It might be a smooth one. Other than that, I think it could work out fine by dividing the room, so they can get used to the smell and sight of each other. I think you will still have some of the same issues, such as poop war, this way as you would if you bonded them. But give it a go

[Deleted User]

Ok, I took your advice Karla, the room is divided. There is already poo wars still between the other two even though they are in love now, so I guess I can deal with a little more poo.

I’m heading out to go pick him up now. I’m going to meet my husband there, but he’s not off work for another 2 hours, I want to miss rush hour traffic though, so I figure spending an extra hour with the bun there before bringing him home will be fine

I will post pictures once I get home

Yay Sarge, no more being sad and lonely in a little box in a shelter.

[Hedi]

I have 4 buns- 2 bonded and the other 2 are not bonded to any other buns.

I think you should get Sarge and give him time to get used to you and your home and down the road if you want to try and bond a threesome then go for it.

My single buns do just fine and are just so happy buns!

Separating the room like your husband suggested sounds fine. I actually have all 4 of my buns in the same room and they live in xpens/NIC pens side by side. They seem to enjoy being able to see eachother and Carrera who is in charge (and the oldest) is right in the middle to keep everyone in line! lol

[Desma]

I am so happy for sweet Sarge that you are going to love him and give him a home. He will be so happy. He will give you lots of bunny kisses. I bet he will not no trouble at all because his little bunny heart will be so grateful to you saving him from despair and lonliness.

[MarkBun]

[RabbitPam]

I replied and it didn’t take earlier.
So I’m just going to say that I think this is wonderful news, and your husband is a sweetheart for wanting him as well.
Wait until the whole household is settled in with the new rennovations. You may be more bonded with him yourself, and can just focus on the bunnies.

[SophieBun]

AAAhh I’m so excited for you!!!!!!! SO nice of you to adopt Sarge he looks like such a wonderful fluffy bun ^_^

[jerseygirl]

Oh man! To get a third bunny? Saw this adoption ad…***UPDATE:Were getting him! Please give advice Soliel

 Advice?  Have Fun!

Ok – if his health checks out ok I would have the 3 meet, you never know if there will be an instant bond.  If your not sure with his health – maybe quarantine him from your pair for a bit.  Because your renovating theres going to be lots of unfamiliar noises and this may actually help bring the 3 together. Plus you have some new neutral areas for bonding too after renovations.

The name Sarge fits him well.  Congratulations!

[bunnytowne]

OH that is so great.   I bet he does miss his family.   wonders why he is there and where he is and everything is so confusing.

That room idea sounds great.  Wow I am so happy for the 5 of y’all. 

[SophieBun]

Is Sarge already homeeeeee??? *anxious*

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

I know my true personality will shine again.

Is there something??? Your name is solei and this bun said ‘they will shine again’ …to me…a sign!!

if his health checks out ok I would have the 3 meet, you never know if there will be an instant bond.

shes right….never had a hard bond except K-R and k-R….I got lucky and had insta bonds…..Out of 5 bonds, only one was worked on…

[Deleted User]

Ok, finally home with the new bunny…. I’m about to start a new thread called “Finally home. Introducing…..” so you can go there and check out pics

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