I made the hardest but best decision.

[sniffablecow]

I decided it was best for my bunny to go to a new and better home. Here is why:

-To this day, I couldn’t really handle her. She hated being picked up and would nip and bite me. I couldn’t get her to stand still. I couldn’t truly manage her.

-I couldn’t give her the best health care. After the most recent GI stasis episode, I realized my parents probably wouldn’t take her to the vet if needed due to how expensive it would be, especially without insurance. I don’t want her to die because I couldn’t do anything.

-Due to some of her accidents on the carpet, my parents made her live in a small confined space that made it harder for me to spend time with her. I couldn’t fully fit into it and we didn’t have a lot of space to do stuff. 

-With the puppy addition, I have had to not only wake up earlier but have had to take time out of my day to help deal with the puppy. After both taking care of the puppy and theo in a day, I would not get into bed until midnight or later.

-In addition to everything, these things just started to make me less enthusiastic towards Theo. I started to see spending time with her more of a chore and less of something enjoy. I nolonger truly appreciated her being here. (I am sorry theo. )

I feel very very horrible for all of this and I would not have adopted her if I could have seen the future. I told the lady I wouldn’t let her down but I ended up just being like the people who get bunnies on easter and give them back in. 

The worst part for me is, it feels unfair to show love to the dog when I couldn’t do it for theo. We can pay for dog insurance, feed her, cuddle with her, but for me it just makes me feel like a bad person when I do it knowing I should have done this with Theo more often too.

I thank everyone here for helping me when I needed help, but I also apologize for letting you guys down too.

[Phil]

Think it was best, your parents are like many people they consider a rabbit on a far lower level than a dog, its not fair to subject a bunny to being with a dog as they get very scared by them, just hope she finds a new loving home, sad

[kurottabun]

It’s probably the better decision to let her go. As long as you know your reasons (and that they are legit), then you are not “like the people who get bunnies on easter and give them back in”.

You mention a lot about your parents. Perhaps in the future when you have your own place and able to make your own decisions financially, you could then save another bunny at the shelter and will truly get to love and appreciate them for who they are.

[Luna]

Buns need so much from us. Sometimes we don’t realize just how much; sometimes circumstances change and what we gave them we can no longer give. And we too expect so much from them – to love us, snuggle us, have perfect litter habits, not tear up the floor/baseboards/furniture, get along with our other pets, etc.

We are their “owners” but not because we own them. Rather, when we bring them into our homes, we own the responsibility to put their needs before ours. You realized Theo needed more. Giving her the chance for more, even if not from yourself, is the love you’ve shown her .

[Gordo and Janice]

I’m very proud of you. To be aware of all of that (and being able to admit it and do something about it) shows maturity. You are giving her a chance for more, like Luna said. Sometimes letting someone you love or care about go, is the most loving thing you can do.

[Coney Kuneho]

You did the right thing don’t be too hard on yourself.

I made a similar decision when I found a guinea pig dumped outside our house (free guinea pig it says on the box). I had for three weeks and decided that it is best to give her to a shelter even though she was so sweet and calm. I really wanted to keep her but with a bunny and a small space, it’s a lot of work for one person. When I left her at the shelter she looked at me as if saying “Why did you have to leave me here?” and I cried all the way home. I felt like you did but it was the best option for her since she was in a cage and was biting the bars a lot. This story has a happy ending though, the shelter I left her with gave her to a rescue and is now adopted by family according to the rescue’s website. I still miss her but I am glad she is in a happier place now.

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