I Need Help! ( UPDATE!)

[mocha200]

I just went over to my friends house and saw their bunny. As soon as I walked up the the cage she pretty much attacked the side of the cage. There was no food or water in the whole cage and she was starving! A few hours later I a gave her a handful of food while they weren’t looking and she attacked it like she hadn’t eaten in days! I feel so bad! This bunny is Mocha’s mom and looks just like him. Its hard for me to watch her suffer like this! I know they feed her once a day, but that’s it! the rest of the day she starves! Not to mention shes on wire floor.

I know there’s nothing you guys can do about it, But I thought you could give me some ideas on how to help this poor bunny!

I told my mom about it, and she wondered if they would ever get rid of her and give her to us. they told me they are just keeping her till she dies. I don’t think they even want he.! If we got her she would have to stay outside though. but I would take better care of her then them!

How can I help this poor bunny!

[Sam and Lady's Human]

Awww That is terrible I would def offer to adopt her!

[Sam and Lady's Human]

Why does she have to be an outdoor bunny Mocha? Do they give her Hay and stuff? Do they know how to take care of her and just don’t?

[Monkeybun]

Can you talk to them about giving her to you, if your mom agrees? Poor thing. Monkey sends foot flicks and growls to them.

[mocha200]

My Mom doesn’t want 3 rabbits and 5 cats in one house. Not mention isn’t litter trained and to old to be spayed. No they don’t give her hay, but I did see a package of hay next to her food but I think that was for there new bunny. ( Sister of the girl who owns mocha’s mom, gave her guinea pig to a pet store to get a baby bunny. at least that ones in the house.) They feed her the food with a bunch of crap in it and thats it.

[peppypoo]

What…? So they have a bunny that they are neglecting. And the sister had a guinea pig she lost interest in, so she traded the piggie for a baby bunny? And the new bunny is getting hay but the current bunny isn’t? If they don’t seem like they even want their current bunny why did they get another one? Please don’t tell me the new bunny is a boy, and that they will be having litters. Ugh. I hate irresponsible pet owners.

Have you talked to your friend/your friend’s parents about proper bunny care?

[mocha200]

Yeah I am not sure if the current bunny is getting hay or not. They got another one because her sister wanted her OWN rabbit. The new bunny is a boy, but is a lion head and Mocha’s mom is a holland lop, so I doubt they would breed them. Also she has all ready had about 8 litters, only two litters survived, and I don’t think they would have another.

I haven’t talked to them about care, but when I am gone they take care of my bunnies and do a wonderful job! they feed them veggies, pellets, hay, They even change the litter boxes when I said they didn’t have to. They also clean up any messes they make. I talked to them about making an NIC condo for their new bunny and told them were to buy the grids, they sounded interested but I doubt they will do it.

I would ask but what do you say? ” hey I want your rabbit.” it sounds a little rude I did think about saying something like ” Aww Ali is sooo cute! If you ever get rid of her, give her to me!” ( Ali is mocha’s moms name)

[mocha200]

any thoughts?

[peppypoo]

Would they take offense if you brought over some stuff for her? You said she’s on wire floor…in her case, a cheap old piece of cardboard for her to stand/lay on might be the greatest thing. In fact, if they notice that she spends most of her time on the cardboard it might be a good way to say something about how painful wire can be. Some simple toys (toilet paper rolls etc) might be nice too, and it’s nothing that you have to buy. Since they’re people you see fairly often, I feel like this is a situation you might be able to slowly improve on. I know how hard it can be to hold your tongue, but if you do it gradually by mentioning things here and there about your own bunnies or asking how Ali is doing, maybe you can make some difference.

[mocha200]

They wouldn’t like the cardboard down because then it would be harder to clean the cage. I can try and do something like that…. I think I might be spending the night at their house for a week later this month. Maybe I could take care of her then!

[Tate]

I think you should just tell them you want her. You could just say, “hey I’m looking to get another rabbit and she is so beautiful! I have a cage, food, hay, etc. I’ve been looking for another rabbit on petfinder but just haven’t found the right one.” maybe they are waiting for some one (you!) to take her. And they just don’t want to ask you to take her! What’s the worst that could happen? It’ll either be a yes or no.

[peppypoo]

The great thing about cardboard is that it is disposable and easy to find. You could give them a few pieces (lots of grocery stores have huge piles of leftover cardboard boxes) and when it gets dirty, they could just chuck it and put another one in there.

[mocha200]

I guess…. It just seems rude. lol.

[peppypoo]

Yea, that’s the problem . It can be kind of intrusive because it might seem like you’re telling them that they’re doing a bad job…and who likes to be told that? Hope you find a way to help the poor bun!

[mocha200]

UPDATE: I went over to their house again today and saw the baby bun that is in the house. It was so sad! the baby bun is growing and the cage he’s in is only 10 in. by 24 in. Its TINY! Its so small a corner litter box doesn’t even fit in it! This is what she told me ” Yeah… the cage is to small for a corner litter box so I am using a bowl instead.” WHAT!!! ahhhhhhh…… Its crazy!

I also went out side and got to glance over at mocha’s moms cage (Ali) . No food again! Last time I went over their I almost cried, but this time I have such a sick feeling I can’t. Next time I talk to them I am going to mention something about me wanting her. When I go see their bunny next time I will take some pics so you guys can know what I am talking about.

The good news is that every time I see them or talk to them the girl who owns the baby bun mentions how fun/cool it would be to build a NIC condo or I mention something and she says ” that would be SO cool!”

[Elrohwen]

That is just so sad! I don’t understand how people can completely ignore one pet while giving another tons of attention (not that they seem to be taking very good care of Bunny #2 either).

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