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    • HappyHopperz
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        My bunny Snicker has had Snuffles for the past 6 months or so. We rescued him three days before Christmas last year from a lady who found him in an alleyway in one of the busiest cities in our state. One of her neighbors had thrown him out, and he only looked to be a few weeks old. Maybe he came from an unwanted litter the owner didn’t want/couldn’t afford/didn’t have space for, so they threw him out. Anyways, thankfully the lady found him before he got hurt or snow came. She had him for a couple months and then had to rehome him due to already having a large dog and was moving. She said in her ad that he would be sent to the humane society if not rehomed that night. It was three days before Christmas when I found this, and seeing that little face in need of a home for Christmas made me feel very sympathetic and I managed to convince my parents to let me rescue him when we already had one rabbit.

        I’ve had Snicker for almost a year. He has been an indoor only bunny, with occasional trips outside to eat grass/go for a walk. He was living in a wooden hutch when we first bought him home and for the first few months we had him until I built both my bunnies a big stacked NIC condo each with their own 30 in x 56 in areas with over two feet of height. I still have the condo today and it is working well.

        My bunnies have always been kept separate and are both unneutered boys. I haven’t had the money to pay for a neuter, and my mom, who has had 10+ bunnies thorought her life, doesn’t think they will get along even if I do so. Snicker, our Christmas addition, started having a runny nose. He also had a couple nights over 3 months or so apart of GI Statis; he doesn’t have a very stable immune system. He has to this day still a runny nose with whiteish discharge. His breathing has been okayish, just a bit louder than usual. My mom is kinda willing to get vet care if I mostly pay for it, but my dad thinks he is totally fine and it’ll be just something he will have to deal with the rest of his life. I really want to help him as I never want to leave anything untreated and always have that back worry.

        We contacted a local vet who has a good reputation with rabbits and got an estimate of $100 for a vet bill. I am a teen with no job but babysitting every so often, and I earn about $60/mo every so often. I think the lady I sit for will have some more jobs during Christmas time, so I might eat a bit extra. I think I may be able to get half the price to pay for it by Christmas, but anyone else have any good money-earnig tips? Also, how to convince my dad he really needs vet care?

        I really care about my animals and always want the best for them…. All of the money I earn goes to thing for them, no more for me because I only want them to have the best. I truly love them and would be so upset if anything happened to them. I’ve lost one bunny before… And all thought it was sad, I feel like he is with me everyday in my two rabbits, his looks in one, his affection and personality in the other (Snicker). I’d really apprieciate any input on this as you members always seem to help out. Thanks (:


      • BinkyBunny
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          Edited to add a few things!  

          You are a very thoughtful caring person and I know it’s tough when your financial resources are limited.  It’s impossible for you as a younger person to make all the $$ you may need for vet care for the life of animal, and that’s why parents are responsible for you, and your pets.  But I know you can’t always control the situation you are in.   But until your bunny sees the vet, there is no way to know for sure if this is something you will have to treat for life, or if there is an underlying issue that has an immediate solution. But EITHER way, let’s just say your dad is right, and it is chronic, there are still some things that a vet can do and advise that may help make things better for an animal that relies on you and your family for its care. So hopefully your father will come around and see your side of things.

           What if it is something that can be solved with some antibiotics?  Tooth issues can also sometimes cause these symptoms.   There are several things that cause this kind of discharge. Once you discuss with the vet what the issues are and what the options are, IF more expenses (meds, tests, etc) are necessary to solve the issue, then ask if you can do a payment plan. If the vet won’t do it, then ask your parents if they will pay up front and propose a payment plan with them.   Even though you consider your bunny to be YOUR bunny, parents are legally responsible party for your pets, so maybe you can reach a deal where they pay for a percentage,  and hopefully they have reasonable expectations of what you can contribute — and together you as a family can decide how you all can come to some understanding.       Since really, it’ s not just you all by yourself, you are part of a family who has chosen to allow pets be part of that dynamic. 

          Maybe you can do car washing for your neighbors, mow lawns, shovel snow (whatever fits). I bet if you let people you trust and know that you are trying to make $$ for vet care, and would be willing to do weed, do yard work, wash cars, more babysitting, chores of some sort, that you could bring in more $$.  Just always make sure your folks know and approve of anyone you are doing work for. 


        • LittlePuffyTail
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            First of all, I just want to say you are a total sweetheart!

            It was three days before Christmas when I found this, and seeing that little face in need of a home for Christmas made me feel very sympathetic and I managed to convince my parents to let me rescue him when we already had one rabbit.

            This just made me smile.

            BB gave you some good advice. The payment plan to your parents is a great idea if they are willing to go for it. This is what I did when I bought my horse when I was 16. I couldn’t afford her all upfront so my parents fronted the cost and I paid them back gradually with babysitting, birthday and Christmas $, etc.


          • tanlover14
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              This is a wonderful post. It really makes me feel good that another bun bun is with someone willing to do anything to give your bun the care he needs. You’re truly a great person, especially for being younger and taking full responsibility for your furry pet! I love it!

              BB definitely had some amazing advice for you! I, also, would tell people you are attempting to find work to do to help cover the costs of your pets vet bills. I’m sure a lot more people will be willing to find you some things to do around there place if they know you are simply trying to be a responsible pet owner, especially at a young age! And the plan with your parents is also perfect if they will be willing to work with you on that!

              I really am very proud of you and the initiatives you are taking! Keep up the good work with your bun!

              And let us know how everything turns out — with your bun — and the bills!


            • HappyHopperz
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                Sorry to revive a rather old thread – but this really made my day. I haven’t been on my account in awhile, and was expecting some rude comments on how I should have taken him to the vet months ago and oh you shouldn’t even have a bunny you can’t afford. I truly apprieciate all of your nice comments. Snicker is a happy little guy to this day, and lives in a large 2 ft x 5 FT NIC condo stacked up top of my other bunny’s condo. He is still sneezing and has some discharge but is still healthy and eating and himself. I really will use your points, BB, that was a very useful post. (: Thank you also to the other two posters and their comments. You guys here are really informational and understanding and I am proud to be a member here! (:

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