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Forum HOUSE RABBIT Q & A Who to contact? I’m going out of town!!

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    • DutchRabbitsFtw
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         okay so in march (***EDITED OUT DATES***) i am going over seas to visit family and everything for the LAST TIME. so i wont be going back there next year or the year after that. never. so my mom really wants me to go with her just this last time.

        here is the problem:  my rabbit. a rescue near me (not the rescue i adopted from; a different one) boards rabbits but i posted about that earlier and most said that it wasnt a good boarding place? or something i dont know. anyway, i have now decided to contact the rescue i adopted from and i plan on asking them if they know of any good rabbit boarding places since i am leaving, (i will be gone for 5 days. 6 days at the most – if we miss our flight back home or something but thats a rare possibility) . my question, do you think his old foster mom could board him for me? who should i contact? the actual RESCUE or his old foster mom? i was thinking of the rescue but im not sure. 

        my dad IS staying home to take care of the dogs but he cant take care of my rabbit. he is not an animal person and just he cant. and plus even if he could there would be no social interaction for like 5 days. my rabbit and i have bonded quite well! even though i’ve had him for around 40 days; he and i have really bonded. he begs for pets and he follows me around when i let him out of my room and he isnt scared of me or anything! i really dont want to break that bond ONE BIT. his old foster mom has 2 kids. ive only met one and she seems nice… / responsible? i dont know. both are under 13 im sure. the one i saw was probably around 9 or 10. not sure about the other one. i think the other one is a boy but i cant remember.

        so who should i contact? and what should i say in the email? besides the obvious: im going out of town and blah blah. anything i should mention at all? should i mention that he used to stay in a foster home? thanks! 

        PS. here is a picture of him (: 


      • Sarita
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          Well, we can’t say for sure that his old foster mom could board him, I would definitely contact them though first and foremost and ask.


        • RabbitPam
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            I just want to mention a caution about posting the exact dates you’re going to be gone and definitely do not give any indication of where you live. Sadly, people (ie. thieves) peruse the internet for empty homes and places like Facebook make it so easy for them to know now. This website is open and the member count is international and thousands of people are members who never write a post or reply. So if you can, don’t mention when (sometime in March is fine I guess. “This spring” would be better for example.), how long and where.

            I have plans coming up this spring, but I will keep silent deliberately on all my social network pages until after the fact. Of course, I can never remember what day it is today, much less the date, so that makes it easy for a squirrel brain like me!


          • Beka27
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              He’s so cute! He reminds me of my Maxie-Moose!

              I was just about to post something about not sharing exact dates of trips, but Pam beat me to it. I went ahead and edited the first line of your post, just removing the dates. It’s just safer that way :o)

              I would contact the rescue and see if they have boarding or if the foster mom would be available to watch him. Many times foster homes get a new bunny in when they succeed in adopting another out, so there is no guarantee she has space for him. Maybe if you can provide his pen, she’d be able to squeeze him in somewhere else temporarily. The good thing about her watching him is she’s familiar with him and she’d get the opportunity to see how great he’s doing with you.

              From what you’ve shared, I can tell he is becoming very comfortable with you and you’re doing a fantastic job. This trip is just for a short time, so try not to fret about it too much. Put him somewhere so you’ll be able to relax and enjoy your trip.


            • Elrohwen
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                Most rescues that I’m familiar with will board rabbits, especially ones that they have adopted out. I would call them up or send them an email and just say how long you’ll be out of town and what dates and see what they say. If they don’t do boarding, most vet’s offices will, so try the vet you take him to and see what their set up is. I wouldn’t leave a rabbit with a vet who only had a dog and cat room, but many exotic vets will have a small quiet room for rabbits and other small pets to stay in.


              • Kokaneeandkahlua
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                  Another thought is hiring a pet sitter who has rabbit experience. If your dad will be home with the dog, then perhaps your bun can stay home with your dad and the pet sitter could come in and do all the work?

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