When I was 15-16 I was considered the one responsible for the pets. It may be wrong, or unusual, but I had a job so my money went to buying the food, the flea, tick, and heartworm preventive, I called the vet to set up appointments, I went to the city to register the dogs, I even paid all the adoption fees though my mom’s signature was needed, haha. But then again, I’m not saying this is the way to go about it, but this is the way it was for me. My mom would wait in the car when I brought the pets into the vet, they never asked about her… My mom wasn’t a bad person, and she would have covered the difference if I didn’t have enough money on me (though I would have had to pay her back).
Maybe I looked like an adult? Hmmn….
I can’t honestly think of a sure-fire way for you to raise the money for a vet appointment.
Let me think this out. For me and my vet, a regular check up is $32. Since your bun is sick. I recommend going in with at least $60 (if your mom would refuse to cover the difference, try to have at least $75 on you. I’m not saying that your bun may not require more money, but that should cover a consult and perhaps cheap meds, or a test. You can always tell them how much money you have on you, and ask that if they need to run a test or prescribe meds that they give you an estimated price so that if you don’t have the cash, you can return later).
Do you have any creative skills? Crochet, knit, make bird houses, etc? Can you make money by selling these things to family, friends of the family, the family of your friends, teachers, etc? You can make money this way.
But to be completely frank, I’m worried about this situation. Part of being a good owner is providing vet care when needed, and even when it’s not needed (check up, etc). I know it isn’t a reflection on you, and I’m sorry. I’m sort of new to the forum, but from what I gathered reading others’ comments you were trying to find another home for your rabbit? Is there a shelter that will take rabbits near to you?
I’m sorry that I don’t know the whole story so maybe my suggestions have already been said. I don’t know your feelings on giving your rabbit to a rescue, or if your mom would even let you, but it may be the best option. I work for a rescue that takes dogs and cats, but also small animals. It may not be the ideal home, but medical care would be provided, and potential homes would be carefully screened.
The orange color may be normal, and the wet bum may go away and cure itself, but if it is unlikely that you will be able to provide vet care in the future, then maybe the bunny needs a new home.
I hope my advice helps slightly, sorry if my comments are invalid because I don’t know the background story.
-Alika
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i dont know what to do!!
