Abbie and Rain (Update)

[bigsis7]

I haven’t seen their owner around here in a while and was wondering what happened. She used to be such a frequent poster! Well I found out today

http://www.petfinder.com/petnote/di…d=13188782

These are bunnies I came to love and looked forward to seeing their pictures. When I didn’t frequent, I thought of these girls a lot! Now they’re up for adoption. Does anyone know why? I’m going to try and email the rescue and their owner (I forget her username, but I have her email). And I’m going to talk to my mom, thought it’s probably not possible…

[Sarita]

Wow, how odd…how did you possibly discover this?

[MimzMum]

Finally got the page to come up for me. That just breaks my heart! I know sometimes things like this can’t be helped, but still…I wish I were clsoer I’d take them both on in a hearbeat!

[Sarita]

I believe they are already being fostered MimzMum according to the Petfinder’s note.

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

Uhhhh It’s definitely them…. *sigh*

Bigsis-fantastic investigative skills.

[MimzMum]

Thanks Sarita. I had to edit my post, I just couldn’t find words to express my sadness at this, and I still didn’t do a good job.

[Sage Cat]

I fear these two lovely buns are more victims of the economy.

[kralspace]

oh no, that makes me ill, I’ve thought about those beautiful rabbits a lot recently wondering how they were doing. As much as I hate to see them given up, I hope nothing terrible has happened to their owner.

[kralspace]

sorry, hit submit twice

[bigsis7]

Yes I hope their owner is ok.

Sarita, I was on petfinder (I know shame on me, lol) and I searched for English Lop. Only 11 results came up and Abbie was one of them. She’s one of my favorite, if not my favorite, bunny of all time. I hope they find a good home ! I’m going to talk to my mom (she really liked the videos of Abbie…and she doesn’t like videos of any animal), but chances are that it will be a “No Way!” since I just adopted a ferret a month ago. *sigh*

[kralspace]

don’t feel bad, bigsis, I’m on petfinder everyday just to look at the buns. If I see any in our Waco shelter I check to see if they need anything for them or take some toys. I know all the guys at the NTRS by their petfinder photos and it’s really strange to go up for a visit and see them actually moving around!

[Sarita]

Well Abbie is in Florida though so I’m not even sure they would adopt the pair out of state…though I do not know their policies.

[bigsis7]

Thanks, kralspace! It’s so hard for me to not save them all…I hate having to just stand by and hope they’ll get adopted by the right people. Everyone knows that they’d be a better owner, you know what I mean? Few more years and I won’t just have to sit by all the time.

Sarita, They may have a policy about adopting in/out of the state. I know a lot of people from FL to VA, so transportation wouldn’t be a problem. If I have to go there to meet her first, that may not be a problem either since we might be going to FL this year anyways. If not then I have older friends that could possibly take me. I’m a planner, lol! Me adopting her though is basically a 5% chance.

[Sarita]

Well, good luck :~) You would actually have to take both Rain and Abbie though since they are bonded and need to be adopted together.

[KatnipCrzy]

I hope that their owner is OK, even though she had to give them up for adoption.  It was probably a hard decision for her- so maybe that is why she did not post about it (?).

They are both such beautiful bunnies- whoever adopts them will be lucky!

Julie

[bigsis7]

I remembered the owner’s username!! ADEE and her real name is Ashley! Anyways, thanks Sarita! I’m still caculating food costs for both of them as Abbie’s 11 pounds!! That’s a lot of food!

[MarkBun]

I know that Adee adored her two rabbits so I can’t believe that they were given up without a fight. I just hope they’re happy with each other and aren’t missing their humans too much.

[RabbitPam]

I don’t feel at liberty to discuss someone else’s personal life in detail, but a few months ago Adee contacted me about possibly taking Abbie. They have a son with a chronic illness, plus two jobs and school, so she felt she wasn’t giving the bunnies the attentiion they deserved. I was not able to take her, and we left it that she would miss her Abbie too much and would keep her.

I haven’t heard from her again, but I can only assume that they just couldn’t handle the complications of their lives and did what they thought best for their bunnies and their child. It is sad, but clearly they opted to keep Abbie and Rain together now that they must be bonded. I looked up the shelter and it seems to be a network of foster homes, so I have the feeling they are together in a foster’s care at the moment. Couldn’t tell when they were given up.

bigsis I know you’d be a wonderful bunny mother, so if you want any of us to talk to your mom on your behalf that would be fine. If that’s not going to help, the we on BB can try to locate a good forever home for the girls. I’m wondering if Dana Krempel in Miami might know people who like the special breed. Abbie is from a breeder, so pretty pure I imagine – not your average shelter drop off.
Will do some googling.

[MarkBun]

I just offered to donate $50 to them if they would agree to make the combined adoption fee for the two of them the same as for one rabbit – $50. They lost a loving mom, they shouldn’t lose one another in case someone only wants to adopt one (Rain’s ad says she can be adopted seperately which I pointed out to them). Nor should they be hampered from a good home due to $30.

[2lops]

Oh I feel so bad ): *hugs* for ADEE.
I wish I could adopt them both. Unfortunately I’m in Canada and I would never be able to take care of and bond 5 rabbits anyways ):
I saw ADEE’s bunspace– she was last online April 1st ’09.
Bigsis- Ohh I hope you can adopt them! That would be so awesome… I bet ADEE would be especially pleased..(:

[RabbitPam]

That’s really nice of you Markus. I feel just awful because it is hard to just leave them waiting for adoption.  Well, this may reassure some of you because I found the description of the org. where they are:

http://www.luvapet.net/index.html

We are a non-profit organization that was founded in 2004. The program was started to help abandoned, homeless, and abused puppies and kittens. We do not
have a physical “shelter”, but rather a dedicated network of volunteers who foster these animals in their homes. The babies are taken into private homes and given
food, shelter, love, medical care, socialization, and more love. Before being adopted into their FOREVER homes, all of the pets are altered and microchipped. They are also kept current on vaccinations and deworming, as well as flea and heartworm prevention. If any medical problems arise, the babies are evaluated and treated,
as we are a no kill organization. We generally hold adoptions on the weekends at the Petsmart in Royal Palm Beach. We also meet prospective parents by appointment. Our organization runs solely on donations of food, toys, blankets and other supplies in addition to monetary donations.

Maybe with their link posted here someone can get in touch with them for the girls. (I feel like crying right now.)

[MimzMum]

Oh Markus and Pam, you guys are my heroes! *sniffle* What you have done is so wonderful, even if it doesn’t feel like much.

I cannot tell you how it aches for me to not be closer so I could take them. Taking both would be imperative, I would make room somehow if I could…the wheels were turning from the moment I saw the post today.

Alas, I know a long trip to the wilds of Alaska (not to mention dealing with three other unbonded bunnies) would be even more traumatic for them both than the situation they are currently in. I really hate being outside of the lower 48.
Somehow this reminded me of “Benny”, the abused bun who was fostered in San Francisco and someone from Florida drove out to get him and took him home with them. Now THAT’S a long way to go for a bunny, so it makes the trip to bigsis7 look like a cakewalk. ^_^ I hope she can work something out.

At least I can keep them all in my prayers. *nods*

[jerseygirl]

I read that difference in Rains ad too. That was such a proactive thing to do Markus, it should make a diffference.

It is very sad. Ashley must be heartbroken – you could tell how much she adored her rabbits! I’m sure she has done her absolute best to see they only go to the best home.
(((Ashley & family)))
(((Rain & Abbie)))

[TARM]

OMG I’m in shock…and it takes a lot to shock me these days. Poor ADEE. I remember how excited she was about getting Abbie…and how much she clearly adored Rain before Abbie was even a thought. I wish one of us could take them. Bigsis7, if you think it would help I would be more than willing to come over and talk to your mom. And she could come to my house to see my bunny set up and how easy they are to keep clean. I’ll even help you build a cage.

I feel sick right now. I can’t imagine parting with my animals, even for a really good reason.

[wendyzski]

I’m actually weeping at my desk – the poor babies!  And poor Ashley – she must have been heartbroken to have to do this.  Abbey was the most beautiful rabbit I’ve ever seen – I always called her “The Supermodel Bunny”

Markus – thank you from the bottom of my heart for what you did.  I’m overwhelmed.

[bigsis7]

Ugh, I’ve shed my share of tears for them today. I got a reply back from the shelter:

Hi Shayna,

Yes, Abbie and Rain are still up for adoption. They can be adopted together or separately. She has decided to place them up for adoption for personal reasons. She loves them very much and wants what is best for them. If you know of anyone who may be interested and would provide a wonderful indoor loving home, please give them my contact information so we can interview them.

You can visit our website at http://www.luvabun.net. It is still under construction but the majority of the content is available.

Thank you,

Megan
Luv A Bun Rabbit Rescue

I caculated the costs for food for both of them including hay, veggies, and pellets…It’s a bit out of my income (yes I have jobs). If I didn’t have my cell phone anymore though, it’s possible. It would really be pushing it though, so I’d have to find a cheap way to feed them, but still have it be healthy.
TARM, Thank you for the offer! The thing with my mom is, she would feel gained up on if you were to show her that stuff and talk to her. She’s a very stubborn (like me lol). Another problem is, I JUST got my third ferret and I said no more ferrets. Not pets, but still…I’d feel bad gaining up on her after she so kindly let me get this ferret. Ack I hate decisions!! I’m going to think about this and then bring it to my mom’s attention. I may need your guys’s help… I’m going to try hard to get these bunnies, but if I feel like I can’t care for them then I won’t get them. Also TARM, do you think it’s possible for me to “pet sit” your bunnies for a few days sometime? Just to show my mom how un-stinky they are? You don’t even have to go anywhere, but it would be nice to show my mom how “unstinky” they are. It may help.
 

Thanks guys!

ETA: Markus thank you so much for doing that! Even if I can’t adopt them at least we know that they may be adopted together!

[TARM]

lol, you want all four of them or just a pair?

 

Oh, and where did you adopt your ferret from???  Pictures?

[bigsis7]

LOL, probably just a pair ;-)! I actually didn’t “adopt” my ferret. I got her from a breeder in MD (JBF). I wanted to get her when she was a baby from another breeder, but I inquired to late as she got adopted by JBF. Well Ember (my ferret) had a reproduction issue, so she had to be spayed and put up for adoption. So I’ve wanted her since she was a baby, but thought I wouldn’t be able to get her until she retired. Check out my youtube channel for some videos :-)!
 

http://www.youtube.com/user/ollieismine

[TARM]

oh my…how cute.

What is that you’re using in the litter boxes?

[bigsis7]

I’m using sheets of newspaper with carefresh under it. It’s a breeze to clean, but not very absorbent, lol! I used to scoop litter, but that got to be too much of a hassle!

[TARM]

The ONLY thing I hate about ferrets is the danged litter boxes. There are five in my cage (I have two very senior ferrets…one is 8 and on is 9). They live in a 2 level Ferret Nation. I used to tell people who were looking to adopt ferrets that they don’t stink if you clean them right…but who was I kidding? You can smell my ferrets as soon as you walk in the house. I love the little boogers but I will be glad when I’m down to bunnies and dogs.

[(dig)x(me)x(now)]

I know “adee” was having a lot of issues at home. So sad.

 

I sent her a message on myspace to make sure everything is ok with her son’s health and whatnot. I’ll let you know if she gets back to me. She’s online a lot.

[MimzMum]

Markus, how do I contact that shelter? I’d like to offer a gift of starter hay or treats or something as a package to go with them if they are adopted together. I want to see these darling girls get a good forever home and not be split up and if making a donation of materials will help that, I’m all for it.

[Lisa_43]

Can someone pass me the tissues? This is so sad but sometimes hard decisions have to be made for the welfare of your family.

[ADEE]

ok, hoping to clear the air a little bit here.

Abbie and Rain are being adopted out but in the meantime they are being fostered at home. I am willing to do an adoption of them under the table for free to get them a good home, ive told megan at luvapet this too. Abbie and Rain have gotten into a few tifts over the last 10 mos and I feel they are more tollerant of each other then actually a bonded pair with the way they fight every once in awhile (Rain beat abbie up again recently) which is why its noted on rains that we will separate them. They come with all their belongings, cage, food, carrier, exc. If I adopt them out. Abbie and Rain have to be rehomed not because of the economy but because I simply have too much going on with my son, work during the day, school every night.. i dont have time for them. I literally leave home before the sun comes up and come home long after it goes down (got home last night at 10:30 after class) Ethan is extremely needy and is still seeing every doctor on his team (25) were averaging at least two drs a week and thats not even counting when hes hospitalized and my husband comes home just long enough to feed and water abbie and rain. This coupled with his school (hes in “special children” school) and my other sons school Its just not fair at all for them to be the ones to suffer. Ive been battling with this decision for sometime and I have to set my heart aside and think of whats best for them. The only way they have even had a chance to be out of their cage is because ive given them the entire balcony to relax and play on, I know they are safe out there but its no place for two sweet bunnies to live their lives.

Thank you so much everyone for your concern and out pouring support it means the world to me. I havnt been here because I havnt had the time at all not because I havnt wanted to

[bigsis7]

Adee, I’m so sorry you’re going thru a hard time. I know how hard this decision is as I’ve had to make it before. Thank you for doing what’s best for your pets *hugs*!

TARM, LOL, I know right? My ferrets are fed a commercial raw meat diet, so they don’t poop and stinky as much. My elderly ferret though, Chewie, is 5-6 years old, has been in 3+ homes, and has never been litterbox trained from what I can tell. And he refuses to change that. So I’m scrubbing the carpet daily. He’s sort of newspaper trained, but won’t hop into the litterbox. 

Anyways this is the email I got from the shelter:

Hi Shayna,

I would love to talk to you further about Abbie and Rain. Yes, we do approve out-of-state adoptions if they are an awesome and deserving home. I check vet and personal and references. Since I can’t complete a home visit, I require pictures of the house and cage/area where they will be kept.

Thanks and have a good night,
Megan

I’m going to literally pray about this and put a lot of thought into this before I even hint to my mom. It’s not fair for me to beg her for something I can’t care for. So I may need you guys to help out some (set up a petition, lol)! If I get a couple more babysitting jobs, I can afford it! And I have the time! The problem is, the timing of this is really bad. Anyways I’ll keep you guys updated!!

[ADEE]

The girls have been listed for a little while and as far as i know (megan didnt even email me that she was corresponding with you) there isnt anyone really interested in the girls. Please dont tell Megan I have offered to adopt them out to someone for free as Im sure it will cause conflict. I did “sign” them over to her via release online but continue to foster them here at home because shes about an hour drive away from me. I know they have flown bunnies before (freedom and liberty were the ones i know of) good luck with your mom and keep me posted.

[TARM]

Ashley, How long do you think this crazy schedule of yours is going to last? Are we talking months or years? I hate to see you part with them forever if you see a time down the road a little ways where you could take them back into your family.

[ADEE]

im going to be in school at least the next three years, and ethans conditions are for life.

[TARM]

I’m so sorry. :0( I wish there was something I could do to help you.

[ADEE]

Thank you… i wish there were something we could do. it just really looks like we wont be ablet o have real pets because of him.. its just not fair

[Sage Cat]

Oh, Ashley – my heart and prayers go out to you and you family!
I cant imagine what this all must be like.
Love and best wishes to you.

[ScooterandAnnette]

Have you tried looking to see if there are any local support groups for Ethan’s condition? They might have ideas on handling the stresses from the situation. I agree that it’s really a shame to have to give up your pets, because they can be such a source of comfort and relief.
– Annette

[TARM]

I’m sorry, I don’t know what Ethan’s condition is but pets can have a very positive impact on special needs people. Is it that he’s too rough with them or is he allergic?

[bigsis7]

I will keep you posted :-)! So technically I’d have to adopt them from the shelter, but I could adopt them from you? I’m don’t want to cause any issues, but that may be better/easier. Tell me if I’m understanding right, lol!

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

*HUGS* Ashley!!! I think we all can sympathize with how hard a decision this must be!! *Hugs*

I can probably shed some light on what you were saying-about how the shelter hadn’t told you that they were corresponding with someone interested in adopting them? Trust me it’s nothing shady. I get between 5-30 inquiries on a rabbit before one works out and the rabbit is adopted. And my shelter does what your doing-if the home can keep the bunny while we find a suitable home that’s best in my books. But if I contacted the home everytime someone was asking a couple of questions about them-they’d get super annoyed. In fact-I only contact them when someone wants to make an appointment to view them-and even then we still get no-shows and people who just drop off the face of the earth!! So I bet that’s why they haven’t told you-they don’t want to bug you until it’s something serious where they’ve filled out forms already.

*HUGS*

[jerseygirl]

Ashley, thanks for stopping by and filling in the gaps. I know you must be so sad about this. My prayers that Abbie and Rain will find a great home.

[ADEE]

you could do either… you would have to pay for transport the shelter wouldnt cover that. I would be willing to tell megan im going to “adopt to a friend” and hold onto Rain until shes adopted.

Ethan has two genetic conditions, reactive airway disease, and an auto immune disease. He has Familial Mediterranean Fever (prolonged extreme high fevers-105 for 4 days-, kidney damage leading to kidney failure if not treated, pediatric arthritis and elevated WBC and SED rate) and Ehlers Danlos Syndrome.

Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) is a group of hereditary connective tissue disorders characterized by defects of the major structural protein in the body (collagen). Collagen, a tough, fibrous protein, plays an essential role in holding together, strengthening, and providing elasticity to bodily cells and tissues. Due to defects of collagen, primary EDS symptoms and findings include abnormally flexible, loose joints (articular hypermobility) that may easily become dislocated; unusually loose, thin, stretchy (elastic) skin; and excessive fragility of the skin, blood vessels, and other bodily tissues and membranes.

so i dont have to explain it the long way, the EDS is what we monitor most closely because his FMF is being treated with medication and we only have to see nephrologist and genetics for the FMF. His EDS gives him alot of risks to his general health and is where most of his drs come into play. He also has Autism and a couple other benign features, epicanthic folds, clinodactyly, and pronation of his feet.. long story short.. a mess and the older hes getting the more things are cropping up.

were choosing to adopt the girls out because they are *not* getting the attention they deserve. its honestly not fair to them.. This is a situation we feel had to be improved for the girls. Its not fair that were gone 12+hrs a day most of the time and often for days on end when Ethan is in the hospital. I would love to keep them for my own selfishness, you all know what we went throguh just to get Abbie in the first place. We love them unconditionally which is why we know we have to do the right hting for them. They deserve so much more then what they are getting living in our empty lonely home.

[bigsis7]

Alrighty! I’m gonna talk to my mom after I work out a few things. TARM, I’m emailing you!

[TARM]

Oh Ashley…again I’m so sorry. If there’s anything I can do from here please don’t hesitate to ask.

Bigsis…do you have my email?

[bigsis7]

I should….I’ll have to search for it though. Maybe it would be easier for you to email me, lol! Or you give me your email!

shayna 10 smith at yahoo dot com (no spaces)

[ADEE]

thanks its so nice to have such a great group of people

[bigsis7]

Found your email and emailed you!

[Beka27]

I do remember that she posted about her son having some health issues, developmental delays and autism(?) I believe that this could be the reason she had to give them up to a shelter. I have a healthy child and it’s a lot of work, I cannot imagine how difficult it must be to have one with health problems.

My heart goes out to her. I don’t think she would give them up b/c she got bored or lost interest, I think she had to make a hard decision to do what was right for her, her family and the buns.

Find a great home Abbie and Rain!

[Beka27]

OH ADEE!!!! I ddn’t realize there was a second page! I’m so glad to hear from you! My previous words stand, I agree that you have to do what’s best for everyone involved and I know you love those little buns so much! If you want, feel free to keep in tough with us here, with ot without your buns, you are always welcome! ;o)

[bigsis7]

I agree with Beka! Stick around and post here whenever you want :-)!

[MarkBun]

Wow, now I feel bad about how I treat Maryann and Dono since they don’t get out of their condo all that much.

I’m not sure how transport is handled but if it can be done via airline and you need someone to fly with them, let me know and I’ll see what I can do. I’d be willing to pay for half the tickets or be part of a leg in the journey.

[ADEE]

Beka, I have one “normal” son and yes, even he is alot of work… Ethan really is in a league of his own. Thanks so much for your kind words..was certainly nto a decision i made overnight.

you dont have to fly with them… they just go in cargo going by how they did freedom and liberty,i remember everything megan had to do with getting health certs, exc.

i do love those girls..

[MarkBun]

Then, if there is an out of state adoption possibility, let me know and I”ll be happy to try and cover at least half, if not more for the transport.

Markus

[bigsis7]

Adee, How would the flight work? I know people who can drive her here, but I’m not sure which would be cheaper/easier. Total fuel cost from Royal Palm Beach, FL to Herndon, VA is $105 according to mapquest. It’s the length of the trip though that I’m not sure about. If I do get Abbie you can expect weekly updates with pictures!

Markus, You’re amazing :-)! Even if I can’t get her/them it’s a great offer for anyone who may be wanting to adopt them out of state.

[kralspace]

I can’t do half, but I’ll pitch in $20

[bigsis7]

Man I love you guys!! And I know you’re not doing this for me (I’m not that stuck up, lol ). If I can’t adopt, I’m going to contribute some money also. I love seeing a community of people come together to help somone’s fellow bunnies !

[bigsis7]

Also if you guys maybe could write up a good word about me or something…LOL, jk! I’m almost scared to bring this up with my mom! I feel bad, but not bad enough to not ask I guess. If I can’t adopt them, if anyone here is interested I can help set up transport and help pay!

[ADEE]

thanks everyone!!

the girls actually arent even in palm beach, the girls are in plantation (33324) which is another hour south of palm beach. Im not even sure whats required in order to do a flight. You could ask Megan how that all works.. if i do it, it would send up too many red flags that im looking to adopt her myself

[bigsis7]

Oh ok! That’s where the rescue is based, so I just used that. Alright I’ll check with Megan!

[TARM]

Gah. You have no idea how bad I want to take Rain (And Abbey too if bigsis7 can’t). My problem is that it’s doable? But my kids already think I’m on the verge of being a hoarder…(stupid Animal Planet and their educational cop shows). Of course I’m NOT a hoarder, I just love every critter I see and want to bring them home. When my kids grow up and move out I’m gonna have to get a BIGGER house to accommodate all of my ANIMALS because I will probably never get married again and I’ll be known as “that crazy animal lady”.

Where was I? Oh, yes. Rain. I wonder if she would bond with the bunny boys…

[ADEE]

at least shes spayed already.

[TARM]

Don’t help, Ashley…lol Honestly they wouldn’t have it any better at my house than they do at yours. The best they’d get during the week is an xpen set up around their cage so they can move around and out of cage time on the weekends, shared by two other sets of bunnies. Plus, if they fight I won’t want to house them together because I’m a big old nervous nelly about things like that so…yeah. They need a better home than mine. And yours is better than they’d get at a lot of other places even with the lack of attention. I’ll just sit back and let luvapet do their thing and find your girls a good home where they’re the only pair.

[bigsis7]

Hehe maybe Abbie and Rain can be “yours” TARM! I’ll take care of the during the day a few days a week, then you’ll disappear and poor me will have to keep them , lol! JK!

[TARM]

Nuh uh. I don’t want your mom hunting me down. Nope.

[bigsis7]

LOL!!

[ADEE]

you two are hilarious… at least at your house they would be inside… the girls live on our balcony (4th floor, no risk of predators) full time.

[bigsis7]

Hehe!
So I’ve been searching for transport by car…There is someone from TN who is going to FL…in July. Tranport is available to VA after that and it’s all free. Problem with that is…It’s a long way off!! Plus I’m going on vacation for a month in August and I want her/them to have time to settle in. I can still get transportation though!

[ADEE]

hmmm…. we’ll see what happens as everything happens for a reason and when its meant to happen. Have you talked to your mom yet about it all?

[bigsis7]

Not yet. I have to wait for the right moment. I think I may talk to my dad about it first…This seems like it’s meant to be, but that was the same thing with Ember, too. I’m not sure if they’ll buy it a second time even though it’s true! I’ll talk to them with in the next 24 hours :-)!

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

*on the edge of my seat* Oh my gosh!!! I really hope your parents say yes! You’d be a great bunny mom bigsis!!! And Adee that’d would be the best scenario-someone you know and who loves buns to take them!! *try to calm down lesley* I’ll be checking all evening….Come on good news!!

[TARM]

I don’t think she’s gonna talk to her parents today, she’s on the bad list. *stern look again* but we’re working on a plan for her to petsit the bunny boys for a few days so her mom can see they don’t stink up the house. :0) Hopefully it’ll work.

[Beka27]

I’m keeping my fingers crossed for you! I may want this for you more than YOU want this for you! LOL!

[bigsis7]

Haha I’m sorry KK, I won’t be for around the next 12 hours and the answer probably won’t be for a couple days. I think the best thing to do right now is talk to my dad. I’ve learned not to get my hopes up to high, but it’s hard not to get excited when I’m so close!
TARM, When will work best for you? Emailing you again…
Beka, LOL, right now you probably are cause the nevous feeling is taking over lol. I’m scared my parents will say no just because I just got the new ferret. I’ve wanted this so bad, for so long though!! And I would have never imagined I would get the chance to adopt Abbie. If I can’t though, I’m gonna try my hardest to find a good owner for Rain and Abbie!
Adee, Do you need Abbie adopted by a certain time? I think if I give my parents a bit longer and have a longer time to prepare it’ll be better.

And guys I know this may seem self-centered and I’m sorry if it does, but could some of you maybe write up something? About how bad I want this and such? I know that really seems rude, but I guess I’m not forcing anyone :. I think it would really help this situation if my parents saw how badly I want a rabbit and heard it from other people. Love you guys!!

[RabbitPam]

bigsis, I really hope you just bite the bullet and talk to both of your parents right away. It’s hard to find a home for the girls and I think having your hopes up and complicating things for Megan and Adee isn’t fair to any of you. Do you actually have the possibility of good accommodations for them with 3 ferrets too? I know how much you would love them, and I hate to sound tough, but I want us to help find a solution and not delay their getting to a home. Adee already has a home lined up with someone, so please don’t ruin their chance of being adopted if you find you can’t do this. If it would help, your mother could just read this thread and she’ll know the circumstances, see the pix and know how you feel.

I went to work this morning after the first page and came home to find we’re on page 4! Adee, thank you for coming on line and letting everyone know your situation. It’s so hard for your little family to get through all that you have on your plates, and I have no doubt at all that you are doing what’s best for Abbie and Rain. I know how much of a try you gave it after I couldn’t take them for you. I still am sorry about that, but I just don’t think my apartment will accommodate 3. It’s hard not to, but I think I’m making the right decision for Sammy as well.

If anyone makes arrangements for them to fly, go to the Ft. Lauderdale airport for the best one closest to Ashley’s home. West Palm Beach is an hour away, and Royal Palm Beach is farther north, so a car caravan could be worked out if they’re going by car, but flying is best arranged toward the south, even Miami Airport would be closer. Just a thought when checking air fares.

Please accept hugs and prayers for you, Ashley, your husband and Ethan, and of course, the girls. You’re doing the loving thing.

[bigsis7]

Pam, Alright I’ll talk to them. I do have the time, space, and money to care for Abbie along with the three ferrets. They’ll all get equal attention and care. No you’re right!! It can’t be all happy and impulsive. Adee does have a home lined up for them? I’ll keep this in mind…Thank you!

[RabbitPam]

Bigsis, I know you will love her a lot. I guess you would just take Abbie, right? Adee, it sounds like separating them will not be too terrible from your description, so maybe bigsis will get Abbie and your friend will take Rain?

{{{{hugs and prayers for bigsis’ parents to welcome Abbie into their home.}}}}}}}}}}}}

[bigsis7]

Yes, I would just take Abbie. I’ve talked to ADEE about this and she believes that Abbie would do fine in a single rabbit home. That may also work better, too if they have another home lined up. I would definently love to have her in my fur-family :-)! Alright right now I’m going to talk to my dad…

[TARM]

I didn’t know there was a home lined up for them…that’s encouraging news, even if it isn’t as exciting as the great bunny caper that would be needed to get Abbey up here…

[ADEE]

I dont have any other families lined up for the girls. Right now were just waiting for the perfect family to come along.

Pam, I totally understand you being limited to what you can do, we too live in a condo so we certainly couldnt have lots and lots of pets even if we wanted to. Im glad you agree that were honestly doing whats best for the girls. As I said previously, I have no problem separating them as the girls do get into tifts every once in awhile.

Bigsis, please keep us posted on what dad says -good luck-

[RabbitPam]

Oh, sorry Adee, I read this earlier “Please dont tell Megan I have offered to adopt them out to someone for free” and I thought you were saying you had made an offer to someone specific. I get it now. Even more reason to hope for bigsis to take Abbie.

Keep us posted.*crossing fingers, eyes, ears*

[MimzMum]

Oh my word, you folks went to town with this thread while I was nappin’! ^_^

ADEE, good to see you here again. I have to admit, I was heartsick before hearing all this news, but I can totally understand why you put the girls up for adoption. I feel for you, I cannot imagine parting with my three bunnies under any circumstances, but sometimes life doesn’t give us options. I will keep you and your family in my prayers, for as best as can be expected, I pray things become easier for you all.

*sigh* I wish I’d known Abbie could’ve been separated from Rain, I didn’t realize they were still tiffing. I would’ve walked down there to collect that lovely loppy myself if necessary! Although Rain is a sweetie herself (isn’t she a mini-rex? *thinks of Fiver*)

Is there anything else I can contribute to this worthy cause? I would really, really like to help!

[RabbitPam]

Adee, does your sister still have Shiloh? Is there any chance that she could take Rain? I thought those two got along when they were young.

[bigsis7]

Alright this is the email I sent to my daddy (hehe):

Please try to read all of this and not answer right away. This is terrible timing and I hate that it’s happened like this. I wanted to talk to you first as I don’t want mom to feel like she has to be “the bad guy”. I know she feels bad when she has to say no and I don’t want to make her feel bad (so I’m just gonna use you, lol). A couple days ago I was looking on petfinder just for fun to see if there’s any bunnies I could help. Well I click on English Lop (as it’s my favorite breed of rabbit) and one of the member’s on my forum’s rabbit came up! This rabbit is my absolute favorite rabbit of all time and I love her to death even though I’ve never met her. Here are some picture if you want to see her:
https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aff/6/aft/64800/afv/topic/Default.aspx
I feel like I’m just repeating myself (Ember…), but I had to try. A lot of this is going to sound the same as when I got Ember, but all of it is true! Just like Ember I’ve wanted her since her owner brought her home. Though I was content just to look at pictures all the time. I used to show mom the videos of her a lot and the pictures! I posted on my rabbit forum about this. I’ve had 2-3 people offer to help pay for transport and one person to let me borrow her rabbits for a couple days to see if rabbits would work for me and show mom that fixed rabbits that have been taken care of aren’t stinky. The two rabbits I’ve pet sat haven’t been litterbox trained or well taken care of or fixed. There for they were stinky and I was not able to clean up after them properly. I wouldn’t be able to adopt her until mid-May anyways and that gives me time to prepare and take care of the rabbits. I have many people who think I deserve to have a rabbit after years of waiting:
https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aff/6/aft/104704/afv/topic/afpgj/1/Default.aspx
For a while I wanted to get some rats, thats one of the reasons I started taking care of Liz’s rats. I wanted to see if they would fit into my lifestyle. Well I’ve had a rude awakening that they are just to destructive and not very interactive. Even the unsocialized bunnies I’ve pet sat have been more interactive. Also since bunnies are cheaper to keep then ferrets I can afford this. Even making min. money a month. I also have enough time and space. Getting a rabbit would affect the family in that I would have yet another pet and when it gets older it may need some vet care. Abbie is 11 pounds, so perfect size for mommy’s “lap dog” and sturdy enough for the kids to pet and possibly play with. A bad things about getting a rabbit is that I would have to clean up more. If mom likes you guys don’t even have to make a final decision until I take care of the two bunnies for a while. If it doesn’t work, it doesn’t work. I also wouldn’t be getting her until mid-May time, so it’s not like I’m getting her right away. By the time I would get Abbie, I would have had Ember three months. It would also show you guys how serious I am about this, cause I won’t change my mind. Anyways I sincerley know how bad of timing this is, so soon after getting Ember, so please take how ever long you need to mull it over. I’ve prepared my self for the worst, too, so I’ll understand if you do say no, but I want you to think about this first please! Also ask any questions you like. I’ve thought this thru long and hard. I love you!
-Shayna

Also I sent an email, because my grandma, aunt, and cousin are here, so it’s hard to get some privacy. He also communicates better across email it seems.
ADEE, Thank you!! I hope I can get Abbie!
Pam, Megan is the adoption supervisor at the shelter. Thanks!
Mimz, Yes it did!! Did you see the number of views? I think this is my longest thread yet, lol!! If I do adopt them helping with gas costs would be amazing!!
I’ll keep you guys posted!!

[ADEE]

my sister had adopted shiloh to her sister in law (her fiances sister) and she lives somewhere near by.. i havnt seen shiloh in quite sometime though (christmas i think was last time) so my sister is out Rain is a dwarf mix.. they are both so sweet.. i was out on the balcony earlier mopping the tiles, moving things around, making them all fresh again.

Thanks so much again everyone, it certainly means the world to us. My husband is the one really chomping at the bit, he thinks its so unfair to the girls to be out there not getting the attention they deserve while im kinda sitting back letting them hang out not really pushing the issue… hes asked me a few times to list them on CL and i simply wont do it.

[ADEE]

good luck girly, i hope dad says yes.. you posted a lovely letter and it really shows just how mature you are ((hugs))

[MimzMum]

I don’t blame you Ashley, CL is a terrible place IMO. I can’t even think of looking anymore as the ads I see up here are just sickening.

These people you have them with sound very conscientious. I’d tell the hubby to try not to worry about it.

That’s quite a tome bigsis7, but I think I can remember writing notes like that to my parents once in awhile. I’ll be keeping my fingers crossed…and as long as we can make arrangements by Paypal or something (either through the shelter or whatever works) I’d be happy to help out.

[jerseygirl]

The thread probably has had so many view as many of us a checking in to see developments. Like me. Though I’m so far away and there’s little I can do to help – I continue to offer my support and good wishes. The members here are wonderful! I can’t tell you how heartening it is to see you all coming together to help.

[bigsis7]

Thanks Adee! I hope I can get them!
Mimz, LOL, it is quite long. Maybe he’ll decide not to read it and just say yes lol!

[Beka27]

*waits impatiently for a response*

*hits refresh*

Still nothing…. sigh…

[TARM]

lol Beka…

[bigsis7]

LOL! I don’t want to rush him…

[TARM]

OK, we got it. You don’t want to rush him.

[Beka27]

HAHAHA TARM! I took care of those duplicate posts for you Bigsis. In case you missed it, she posted “I don’t want to rush him” about 10 times… ;o)

[bigsis7]

ROFLBO!! Sorry I’m on my iPod touch and it wouldn’t post! Then apparently it posted to much…

[TARM]

Shayna, I would appreciate it if the next time I see that you were the last one to post on this thread you have some NEWS for us….*ahem*

[MimzMum]

TARM. behave yourself! *pats hand* We don’t want to jinx anything.

[TARM]

I am being have.

Unrelated, how dumb is it that I’m watching American Idol right now just to see Miley Cyrus sing? Like I don’t see her every day on Disney?

[MimzMum]

OT alert ^_^
Gosh I have itchy fingers too today. Why dont’ you come to chat, TARM?

[bunnytowne]

Ohh Ashley  this I know has to be so hard for you.  Caring about your child with special needs is tough enuf.  I know you want the best for your buns. 

I wish you the best in this difficult time.  I didn’t see your email addy so I posted it here in case you pop in. 

You have to take care of yourself too now.

[bigsis7]

Haha don’t jinx it!! WTF! Miley Cyrus on American Idol? LOL!

[FluffyBunny]

Ergh, I don’t like Miley Cyrus >.<
-yes, I’ve been watching this thread, but never posted…-

[Lisa_43]

Waiting in anticipation for a reply to the letter you wrote shayna, I hope your parents let you have.

[TARM]

*Hoping they’ll think about it and maybe even come to my house to see that four bunnies don’t stink, let alone just one*

[bigsis7]

Lisa, Me too!! I’ll let you guys know what the answer is the moment he answers!!
TARM, I will def. suggest that when my dad and I talk about it face to face!

[Beka27]

STILL NO ANSWER?! Dad, check your email!

[Binkles]

Oh wow…this is so ironic, because I was just about to post a topic about…

..Rain is in Rabbits USA 2009! 8D

I knew who she was the minute I saw her picture. Looked to the credits at the side and…yep! Sure enough! Rain!

Maaaaannn I would TOTALLY adopt her in a heartbeat if I weren’t already so nervous about finding a good place for me and Little-Bit to live when I move out of the house for college next year. I’m already absolutely NERVE-WRACKED about that. Finding a low-rent place for yourself is one thing, but finding a low-rent bunny-friendly place is quite another!

But I’ve always thought that Rain is just gorgeous. Always loved her. I’d LOVE to adopt her, and I think Little-Bit could use a companion. I’m just at such a transitional time in my life right now…but I don’t know…Perhaps I’m making a bigger deal out of my worries than they really are…I don’t know! Some of you have been in this situation before I know; being in a transitional time, in college, with a bunny. If anyone has any ideas or suggestions please let me know. Do you think that adopting a second bun would be wise?

[TARM]

Is Little-Bit male or female? Abbie and Rain are both female and they occasionally get snarky with each other so the main concern I would have is that Rain wouldn’t bond with Little-Bit.

[bigsis7]

Haha Beka it may take a bit. I’m promise you guys will know when I do!
Binkles, if I adopt Abbie and I guess even if I don’t, maybe you could take Little-Bit over to meet her/them!

[Binkles]

Yeah Little-Bit is female. But I’m pretty sure she doesn’t even actually know she’s a bunny. :\ She does things that bunnies aren’t supposed to do and doesn’t do things that they are supposed to do. She’s just been with me since such a piteously young age that…well…I don’t know that she actually remembers ‘bunny’. So, yeah. I don’t know how she’d react around another one.

It really all depends on whether or not I can feel comfortable taking in another bunny at this time. I’m already apprehensive about having to find adequate, affordable housing for me and Little-Bit alone.

[RabbitPam]

As an apartment dweller the whole time I’ve had a bunny is that you don’t really have to worry about pet restrictions. You don’t want a private owner who feels no pets allowed, period. That’s heading for trouble. But apartments generally are small or large complexes and even if it’s no dogs or cats, you just tell the potential landlord that you have a bunny, it lives in a cage, it is silent and doesn’t smell. I have done that for many apartments of all sizes and prices, and they just write in a line on the lease saying rabbit, and you’re all set. It’s the cage and no noise that matters to them. Do not tell them she runs around outside the cage. Do not say you have two if you don’t yet. Do not offer to pay a pet deposit. Do not worry.

Little Bit started out with another bunny in your house, so the adjustment may be more on Rain’s side than hers. She will have lost 2 friends and a home, so might be skittish at first. But they are more the same size so maybe that would be good.

[BinkyBunny]

If two parents ever want to feel Bunny Power Pressure, they can just come here. HAHA. Not to be the big party pooper here, but I think that at this point, if my daughter, who had three ferrets already, no matter how responsible she was, I would have to think long and hard about this, and so if they do decide against this I do understand. And so Bigsis if that happens, hopefully you won’t feel too disappointed. You can still always be part of this bunny community even if you don’t have bunnies. We will always love to hear about your ferrets and your bunny sitting adventures.

I just want to be sure that the pressure of this working out doesn’t make it harder on your folks and on you if things don’t work out like you hoped.

It will be okay either way.

[TARM]

Three ferrets? Pffttt….I have three ferrets. And two dogs. And four bunnies. And a rat.

Shayna, when you’re 34 and own your house you can have as many bunnies and ferrets and ratties as you want. :0)

[RabbitPam]

That’s true, BB.
Although I do sort of wish bigsis would let them know Ashley’s circumstances a bit. It’s so hard for them to care for Ethan as it is, that they would not just be giving their daughter a bunny, but helping out their family. In other words, it’s not just any bunny. But I agree that on top of 3 ferrets it’s a lot for a teenager’s parents.

*still hoping*

[Binkles]

Huh, that’s true RabbitPam. It had conmpletely escaped me to consider that most apartment owners don’t consider bunnies companion animals like dogs and cats. But you’re right; my dad rented when I was younger and his renter didn’t allow pets, but we had all manner of fish and hamsters and frogs and lizards -it is the cage that makes the difference, isn’t it? :p Heh. Luckily enough bunnies running around is such a foreign concept to most people.

Anyway, Little-Bit actually never had contact with Binkles. Well, okay; once. IF you consider locking eyes from across the room ‘contact’. Little-Bit had just finished recovering from her spay surgery and we were just about to begin the bonding process between them, maybe about a week out, when Binkles passed. So I still am uncertain as to whether she knows she’s a bunny. I really don’t think she remembers her birth mommy at all; she began to follow me around when she came into my care. (And thus, it was decided that she was more than just a foster. xDD) I mean she was young. REALLY young. Tiny. Seriously, I would guesstimate no more than 2 or 3 weeks. I want to strangle the breeder..

But ADDEE, a question if I may; you say that there haff been some quarrels between them. 1.) How long have you been bonding them now? and 2.) Can you tell which is the aggressor? I can’t say for certain, but I can say fairly positively that Little-Bit is probably not dominant. She’s just too sweet and accommodating and approval-seeking. ><;;

[bigsis7]

Thanks BB!! I totally agree with you! I don’t think my parents exactly care what people say online, lol, so I think they’re going to take their time. And of course I’ll stick around if this doesn’t work :-)! There’s always other bunnies, even though I want Abbie so bad!! All my parents have to do for my pets is drive them to the vet if needed, but that’s it. Sometimes if I can’t make it out I have my mom pick up some meat for the ferrets, but I always pay her back. So really it’s them deciding if they want another pet in their house.

TARM, You have no idea, lol!! I’ll have maybe three kids, a few of my own personal pets, and I’ll start a rescue! I’ll need a huge house!!

Rabbitpam, I took your advice and emailed my dad again about Ashley’s situation. Even though my first email was, what, three paragraphs long, lol!

[BinkyBunny]

Big Sis, so you think you will be going to college and if so, will you be at home or on campus – meaning if you did live on campus, would you be able to leave the animals behind for your folks to care for or what would your plan be you think.  I can’t remember how old Abbie is as of now.

[bigsis7]

All my pets are coming with me. My first year of college I will stay at home while saving money and looking for an apartment. If I can’t find an apartment, I have my parents permission to stay with them as long as needed. Even though it would be nice to have all that freedom, if the freedom meant I couldn’t keep my pets I would rather wait a few more years until I find somewhere to live. It’s not luxurious, but I’ve taken these pets in and promised to care for them the rest of their life :-). Oh and Abbie is around a year old if I’m remembering right! So she still has around 7 years!

[BinkyBunny]

That’s so great to hear Big Sis! I figured as much with you, but it’s great to hear you have the commitment and the plan with your parents permission.

[hoops&yoyo]

Posted By bigsis7 on 04/16/2009 01:34 PM

All my pets are coming with me. My first year of college I will stay at home while saving money and looking for an apartment. If I can’t find an apartment, I have my parents permission to stay with them as long as needed. Even though it would be nice to have all that freedom, if the freedom meant I couldn’t keep my pets I would rather wait a few more years until I find somewhere to live. It’s not luxurious, but I’ve taken these pets in and promised to care for them the rest of their life :-). Oh and Abbie is around a year old if I’m remembering right! So she still has around 7 years!

I was reading your post and saw that you are heading to college next year – my daughter is as well.  We have not decided on a school YET tho!    its been such a tough decision – she plans to study physics and we are deciding between Drexel in Philadelphia and Rutgers in NJ. 
 

[bigsis7]

BB, Haha I have to plan ahead or else I feel lost, lol!! Thanks!
hoops, Oops! Did I say that somewhere? I’m actually not heading to college for a few years…Though choosing a college is a tough decision!!

[bigsis7]

Almost been 24 hours and not even a hint he got my emails…Though my mom’s been shopping all day I guess, lol! Hopefully I’ll have some news for you guys later tonight or tomorrow. Whether it’ll be good or bad I have no idea…Keep those fingers crossed, please!!!

[TARM]

Did you send it to his personal email or his work email? That might make a difference…

[bigsis7]

His personal email…He has two days off, so I would think he’d be checking his personal email. I can try his work email, though.

[RabbitPam]

I hope my suggestions have helped.
Sometimes when I wait for good news I tell myself that I am willing to wait a bit longer, attempting patience, as long as the outcome is the one I want.
Don’t say any more, but check your own Sent box and make sure it went out, just in case, and for something to do.

fingers crossed.

[bigsis7]

Rabbitpam, I believe your suggestions will help a lot :-)! I think that patience is good if it means the answer I get is the one I want. In this case though, patience may not help, lol! And I checked my Sent box and both of them got sent out. Thank you!

[ADEE]

Still holding my breath over here Abbies birthday is June 1st. I even got her papers out to see for sure… Shes still a “baby”

[BunnyLiz]

I think we are all holding our breath! I must have checked this thread over 10 times today lol

[bigsis7]

Haha don’t pass out!!
Adee, Really!? My new baby ferret’s birthday is June 3rd, 2008!! Her dad’s is June 12th, 2008! Lots of June birthdays! Once I have an answer and if it’s good news I’ll call you up to ask a few questions! Then I’ll get transport set up and then…more waiting, lol! Have to get past step one first though!

[ADEE]

sounds fine to me… hey, even my sons birthday is June 29th, lots of birthdays!!

[RabbitPam]

OK everyone, let’s do some visualization.
Everyone sit quietly, close your eyes, and picture a post by bigsis with good news and lots of smiley faces.
Ready? OmOmOmNomNomNom

[bigsis7]

Adee that is a lot of birthdays!!
Rabbitpam, LOL!! Let’s hope it works!!

[TARM]

lol nomnomnom

[MimzMum]

lolz…I love the idea of positive thinking, but hey guys…you’re filling up my email box with subscribed messages… lmao!

Ooooohm mani padme NOOOOMMMMMMMMM!

[TARM]

*unrelated* Mimz, are you on facebook?

[Binkles]

H-hey I’m going to college too..

(That’s kind of my whole predicament)

I’m already in college, though still living with my mom. I should be transferring to a larger university sometime mid to late next year. Probably to somewhere in central/ southern Florida.

[TARM]

Moving with two bunnies is definitely doable. You just have to decide if giving them separate out of cage time and keeping them in separate cages is something you can manage on top of school. I’d love to see Rain go to you, you’re an awesome bunny mom, but you have to carefully consider if having two bunnies would be too much.

[jerseygirl]

This talk of finding places to live has got me thinking…Ashley, have you ever thought about taking in a renter? I don’t know how much room you have, just wondered if having someone there who could spent time with Rain&Abbie & care for them in exchange for cheaper rent. Or would this place more strain on the family? Maybe a older neice or nephew or a friends-friends-daughter or son?

Or even an older citizen who’d do better not living alone. We have a program here where international students who need accomodation are matched with a senior citizen who has their own home (often large) but lacks company. They fulfill each others needs. Of course the screening process has to be really thorough, but I just think it is such a clever program.

[Binkles]

Awww, thanks TARM. But don’t let me get anyone excited; I’m not sure that I would be able to take Rain in even if I do decide that I can handle two bunnies and college life. Even though I’m 20, my mom is still very strongly against my taking in a second bunny. (Really I don’t know why; I think I’ve more than proved myself with Binkles and Little-Bit, I’m soaring through college, and I pay my bills..)

Uggh sometimes I feel like just setting my foot down on some issues and telling her to stop treating me like I’m twelve. I know she’d like me to stay little forever, but…I’m twenty years old damnit! xD Then she’d just bring up the fact that she’s so graciously allowing me to live in her home though. Instant defeat. ._.

I would really REALLY love to take in Rain if it comes to fruition. There are just a lot of obstacles in the way..

So help me think guys, Rain or shine. (Ouch..) Is caring for two bunnies REALLY that much more work than caring for one? I mean, I’ve cared for two bunnies simultaneously before -they just weren’t bonded or kept in the same room. From my experience it didn’t seem like a whole lot more work. I mean, once you’re a programed bunny slave, you’re a programmed bunny slave! My thought patterns kind of tend to want to think that taking in a second bunny may actually ease the pressure of bunny-motherdom, especially once I begin to get super busy once I’m off on my own. Little-Bit would have a friend and not depend on me solely for her contentment. Right or wrong?

Arghh confuuussiooonn..

[jerseygirl]

I currently think the “more work” comes from having 2 not bonded, so if you’ve been there, done that…. It’s the dividing the time between them because you can’t interact with them together. The other stuff (care duties etc) is not that much extra I don’t think.

[ADEE]

bringing in a renter would be a good idea but we dont have room for it… were a young family (my husband and i are 24 and our boys are 3 and almost 5)… even if we did have the room it would just cause more chaos. The most ideal situation would be adopt the girls out and just not have any pets this way when were gone for days at a time we wont have the guilt of a lonely pet.

Megan emailed me last night stating they *might* have a family lined up for the girls.. she said they seem like a great match, they live approx 5 hours from us in Tampa Florida. Ill keep everyone posted, im not sure how fast these things move the family has been approved I guess its just up to the family now.

[jerseygirl]

Ashley, this sounds promising! Lets hope they are a good match – fingers crossed. Bigsis, no offence to you! If this family takes them, all is not lost, you’ll just be more prepared for the right bunny for you when it comes.

[bigsis7]

Jersey, haha none taken! If this family adopts them, then it wasn’t meant to be.
Adee, are they interested in adopting both of them or just one?

[TARM]

Oh wow, that’s awesome! It would be a bummer for Shayna but the logistics would be easier on Abbey. I’m on pins and needles over here….

[RabbitPam]

Ashley, that’s excellent! bigsis, I ditto Jersey, but you’ll know soon anyway I’m sure.
Meanwhile, if they can just, well, go home, we will all breathe a sigh of relief. If they’ve been approved then Megan has been working behind the scenes successfully. Let’s all hope that everyone says yes and you have to decide who gets the girls.

[bigsis7]

Either way I’m going to be happy cause they’ll get a good home :-)! I’m better, but that’s ok….LOL ! Today we’re going to be on a boat an hour away, so I won’t be back until like 3:30, but I’m going to try and find a way to ask my dad if he got my email while being discreet about it. If I get a yes, but can’t adopt Abbie then there’s always a rabbit that will need help.

[bigsis7]

Well it’s a no. I’ll write more when I get home.

[ADEE]

well, everything happens for a reason i guess..((hugs girly))

[TARM]

  Sorry Shayna.  Hopefully the approved family will work out.

[MarkBun]

Dunno if this will make a difference or not but I made my donation to the shelter and they said that they’d keep the adoption fee to a total of $50 for the two of them.

Best I can do for them from here.

[RabbitPam]

I’m sorry bigsis. I know there’s a bunny in your future.
Ashley, please let us know if the adoption goes through. I do hope they can stay together. Rain may settle down a bit.

[TARM]

Is anyone else as bummed as I am that there’s no reason to really watch this thread any more?

[Binkles]

There’s reason to watch the thread. o.O To make sure the bunnies get adopted out.

[TARM]

Well, I’m sure ADEE will start a new thread to let us know about that…

[bigsis7]

Thanks guys! I don’t think I would be so bummed about this if I actually knew my dad read the whole email. I don’t think he read anymore once he knew it was about a new pet. I asked him on our way to Alexandria if he had gotten my email. He said “Yeah, but Shayna you’re always trying to get a pet when you promise you won’t ask anymore.” I’ve said I wouldn’t ask for anymore ferrets I never said I wouldn’t ask for anymore pets, but he’s determined that he’s right. My parents do this a lot though. They hear what they want. When he answered I didn’t really push it much, because he was in a bad mood today. The rest of the day he was great with everyone else in our family, but…well I won’t go into it much, but he snapped at me quite a few times. Just me, too, for no reason. Anyways I won’t burden you guys with stuff like that. Thanks for your support!
Ashley, Let me/us know when they get adopted!!

[TARM]

I’m really sorry Shayna. That sucks. But…I’m a mom and when my kids get on my nerves I get snappy with them too. I think it’s a standard parent thing.

I know it seems like a long time away now but one day youll have your own place and you can fill it with however many animals you want. Until then the parent’s kinda call the shots.

[Lightchick]

Wow, bigsis7! You’re very philosophical about this let-down. It’s very mature of you!

I caught up on this thread late…

((((((Ashley and family)))))

Maybe the bunny-girls’ new family will join us here, and then we can keep an eye on them!

[bigsis7]

Thanks guys! I hope they’re new family joins up here!! Then I can stay updated on how they’re doing :-)!
TARM, I might not have been so upset about it, if it hasn’t been a daily on going thing for the past three years along with some other things. Espeically since he was just starting to get better. And this isn’t a whiny teenager thing even though it may sound like that. If I were an adult it would still bug and frustrate me. Anyways I’ll stop . You guys don’t need to hear me vent.

[RabbitPam]

Don’t be silly. You vent if you want to. We’re up to page 9 in 2 days – I think we set a record. That’s how concerned everyone is about you and the girls’ & Ashley’s welfare.

If it helps, I am in my 50s now and I talked to my mother twice about Abbie. She was “the voice of reason” and didn’t see me taking her at all. But it felt a little like checking with my mother to see if I could have another bun, even though I’m an adult. It’s just how we’re wired. We get other’s advice when we feel an impulse or a complication coming on. Thus the Forum, right?

[TARM]

Shoot, I just recently stopped making decisions based on what my mother would thing…and even now I’m not always successful.

[KytKattin]

Sorry it didn’t work out bigsis. I wish I wasn’t so far away and/or already having 2 buns of my own, otherwise I’d take them in a heartbeat. Or even have them flown out if I didn’t have picky little Nova (speaking of which, I’ve had her for a year now, yay! Caught on April 13th!).

I do think that if they go to a new home together they may act more bonded and rely on each other more in a new place.

[TARM]

You guys have no idea how bad I wish I could take them. Ugh.

[MimzMum]

Actually, I probably do, Kristie, because my heart has been silently screaming through this whole thing that if only I lived closer, I would’ve run to get them. But I am also sorry that Shayna didn’t get the chance to take them on either. ((((hugs all)))))
At least let’s hope that where they are headed now, they will learn to get along better and will have a wonderful forever home, so that they don’t need to be separated or moved again. They’re such sweet bunnies, I was hoping they would be able to go home together.

[Lisa_43]

I am so sorry Shayna, one day you will get your bunny and you will be a wonderful bunny mum.

[bigsis7]

Thanks guys :-)! I don’t think he even mentioned it to my mom, but oh well. Like I’ve said, always more! And hopefully tomorrow I will be meeting Kristie!! After that I’m going to call Bunny Lu about volunteering and Kristie has kindly offered to drive me!! My mom’s ok with it, too, as long as I don’t bring any bunnies home, lol (need parent consent anyways) and if she meets Kristie! I’m excited, so at least I’ll be around bunnies!
Adee, Any news?

[BinkyBunny]

Oh, that’s great big sis! I bet you’ll make a great volunteer! Those bunnies there will be lucky to have you. What a great way to get your bunny fix while helping out the bunnies in need.

[Beka27]

Oh my gosh!!! That’s awesome! You can get your bunny fix, do a GREAT thing to help out, and learn even more about bunnies by interacting with them! Congrats! I’m sorry you cannot take Abbie, but it is okay. There is the perfect bunny (or two or three) out there that will be yours someday!

I am postive that Abbie and Rain are going to go to a wonderful home. Anyone would be tickled to have them!

[bigsis7]

Thanks guys! And none of this would be possible without TARM! I’m very excited to be able to interact with some bunnies after so long! Plus Easter has come and gone, so they’re going to need help with all the owner turn in’s.

[Beka27]

Ya know what else I thought of? Interacting with rabbits and NOT bringing them home might be good practice in “restraint” for you. This is what rescue volunteers deal with on a daily basis: beautiful, sweet, caring creatures that they cannot bring home. Even when you are an adult, you will not be able to have every type of animal you may want (at least not all at the same time!) due to space, time, financial considerations. But that doesn’t mean you can’t help in other ways. Sometimes the most mature decision is knowing that you cannot or should not have another pet. I would love to have 10 bunnies running around my house but I know it is not the best decision for the two we have or for my family.

[TARM]

*ahem* I have yet to learn about restraint….

[RabbitPam]

There’s another way to look at it. (Oh, btw, that sounds great, bigsis. )
I often worked in small retail shops that specialized in hand crafted items, very expensive and upscale. I love that stuff. But instead of wanting to bring everything home with me, I just was surrounded by many things I liked, never had to decide on only one, didn’t spend money, and enjoyed a steady change in the environment. In other words, I didn’t need it at home because I had a roomful at work.

You will fall in love with one or two special ones of course, but you will be able to have many more bunnies in your life this way than you would have. And they will love you back. It’s a wonderful plan.

[RabbitPam]

P.S. No new word on Abbie & Rain yet I guess. I checked Petfinder and they are labeled “Adoption Pending.”

[Kokaneeandkahlua]

I’m sorry it didn’t work out for you Bigsis. When you do get a bunny-that is going to be one spoiled rotton and beloved rabbit. That’s a great idea to volunteer. Everyone who comes to my shelter say’s “I’m in bunny heaven” it really does give you a fix-plus you can help out!

[MarkBun]

This came in to me on Friday night but I was out of town until late last night so I didn’t read it until today:

Mark,

You will be glad to know that your kind donation was a success. We have an
approved application on both of them and they will be going to their new
home in Tampa really soon. “Abbie and Rain say THANK YOU for keeping us
together!!”

Megan
Luv A Bun Rabbit Rescue
http://www.luvabun.net

[wendyzski]

Oh that’s such wonderful news!  You are a bunny angel !

[bigsis7]

Thanks guys! And Mark, that’s great!! Hopefully Ashley will be able to get on and tell us a bit more (poke poke)!

[RabbitPam]

That’s wonderful news! I’m so relieved. Markus, it was very, very kind of you to help out that way.

[jerseygirl]

Oh this is good news! It does mean that Ashley is going to have to say good bye soon…
I hope Abbie and Rains’ new family find there way to BinkyBunny.com – maybe Ashley could write the web address somewhere in a few of their things…
And Thanks Mark, it just goes to show that you can make a difference from wherever you are. I’ll be keeping this story in mind next time I think I’m helpless to do anything.

[TARM]

Markus you are an angel. Happy dance for Abbey and Rain and hugs for Ashley and family.

[Cassi&Charlie]

I know I’m coming into this really really late but I just wanted to say – Adee, I totally agree with your decision to put your bunnies ahead of yourself and help them into another loving home where they could get the attention you wanted to give them but couldn’t. I would do the same thing if circumstances beyond my control made it impossible for me to give enough time and love to my bunnies on a consistent basis.

It shows how much you love them and want them to be happy. Also while I cannot and hopefully never will know what it’s like to have a chronically ill child, I do know what it’s like to be working all the time and always trying to pay large bills (not medical thank goodness-uni fees) and I think you and your husband have amazing strength to be working so hard, being so young and taking on so much. I know that you just do what you have to do but it’s still amazing!

(((Adee))) (((Ethan)))

[ADEE]

I do have a few quick things to say before its time to put ethan down for bed (elliott is in AZ with my mother in law on vacation)

Mark: Thank you so much from the bottom of my heart.. to help out a couple buns youve never met and a family you may never meet.. Thank you. Your an amazing person and Megan emailed me last night stating how surprised and thankful she was you would make a donation to help keep the girls together.

C&C: Thanks so much for your kind words… never in a million years could I imagine this is where I would be at 24… I love my life but often wonder what it would be like if it were a bit more “typical”

The entire bunny community: Thank you all soo much for your kind words, your contributions, your help through our tough time. As you all have agreed we do have to do what is right for our family and especially our girls.. I hope I can get the new family to post pictures and stay a part of the bunny community as the girls have built up quite a fan base The girls should be going to their new home the last week of May, until then they will be at “home” with us. I took a couple pictures this morning and will post them soon since I havnt posted any pics of the girls lately. Thanks again from the bottom of my heart.

Ethan update: Ethan is sick yet again, he has reactive airway disease as well as an immune deficiency and practically lives on the nebulizer.. hes on antibiotics to kick his ear infection (in the ear that his tubes fell out of-he had tubes put in a year ago to help with chronic ear infections) cough, pink eye, and another throat infection. His fevers right now are at bay and we hope to keep them there. He has an appointment scheduled for next Wednesday to discuss putting him on a CPAP (a machine that basically breathes for you at night, it forces continuous flow of O2 into your lungs) to help treat his obstructive sleep apnea that plauges him at night… were hoping this may help with his excessive sleepiness and perhaps even help him developmentally (body is so tired its not working on development, it focuses on healing itself) so our fingers are crossed he gets some help. Ill post a video of him talking in a minute and here are our easter pictures taken at my moms house

 

 

Thanks again everyone!!

[jerseygirl]

Now you have me tearing up Ashley! *sniff* Will be thinking of you alot in the coming weeks. I do hope that in the future, medical science will provide a way for Ethan and you all to live a less complicated life.
I have to say…YOUR BOYS ARE BEAUTIFUL!!!- just Angels! So are your girls and I look forward to the pictures you will post of them.
(((My thoughts & prayers)))

[Beka27]

They are beautiful boys! I love seeing little boys all dressed up… and then I remind myself of the great capacity they have for getting dirty… lol! Hugs to you and your family! I do hope you’ll continue to pop in and say hi from time to time!

[ADEE]

thanks you two

[bunnytowne]

I know so sad  But Adee can’t help it.

She is having a hard time.  She is such a sweetheart the english lop.  I would like to take her too but I know I would be getting in over my head.

I really enjoyed Adee’s prof pics of her EA and Rain too. I am really going to miss this.

[bunnytowne]

Sorry I got your name wrong.  I agree with CC too.   You are doing the best you can.  Will miss you. 

[bigsis7]

Aww Adee! I’m so glad they’re going to a good home! It’ll be easier for you and the boys. I’m sorry Ethan’s not feeling well! *hugs*

[MarkBun]

Adee,

You are more than welcome for what little help I could muster at my end. I just know how I’d feel if #1, I had to give up my rabbits (almost had to due to my landlord) and then #2 how I’d feel if they were then seperated. I know that there is no way I could stop #1 but if a small donation will stop them from being seperated, how could I not do it? Afterall, it will reduce the strain and trauma on their end when they are moved and it will help alleviate some of your apprehensions since they’ll both be together in the same place.

These boards are more than just a place to swap stories and photos – it is a place to look towards for support – even if that support is only in having a virtual shoulder to cry on or ear to bend. In this case, I was able to help out in a more active way. It made my month keeping them together so no thanks is really needed.

Now, I just have to find a way to convince Maryann that toilet paper tubes are the new retro fad for bunny toys.

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