Jason and I both have Last Wills prepared. However, I don't know how to address this issue of "bunny guardianship." Of course if I die, Jason will take care of them. However, in the event Jason and I both pass at the same time, I'm not sure who'd I want to have my bunnies. Anyone have any suggestions?
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JimD
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Without a doubt.......I would want my buns to go to members of the forum family.
naturestee
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Hmm, that's a hard one. Do you have a family member or close friend that you could trust with them?Or have them take care of them temporarily while they find your bunnies a new home that meets with your written demands?For example, you could state that they should only go to a home with experienced bunny parents who will keep them indoors as free-range house rabbits or let them exercise a lot. Or give them someone's phone number from here and have them help find a new home for the buns.
Stephanie, that's a great idea. I'm writing up and addendum to my Will right now. Maybe I'll include language along those lines. I would trust just about everyone on this forum with my bunnies but very few live close to me and have enough time and space for more bunnies. 
I've heard of people having their pets euthanised upon their death. What are your thoughts on that?
I've heard of people having their pets euthanised upon their death. What are your thoughts on that?Shuu
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I'd rather release them to the humane societythan euthanize them. They aren't sick. Just because I'm not arounddoesn't mean they can't live out a happy and healthy life in someoneelse's home.
Shuu
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Regardless, euthanization is a selfish alternative to finding a good home for them prior to any unfortunate event.
Lissa wrote:
It's a good question, Lissa. Not one I like to think about,but should face because in case I do get hit by atruck, Idefinitely wouldn't want my rabbits to go to a shelter or into thehands of a family that didn't know how to care for them. Irespect shelters, but can't see my rabbits happy in one.
-Carolyn
If I couldn't find a home that I think they would thrive in or behappy, loved, or are in the same type of environment they're in withme, I'd give it some thought.Also, nomatter what the deal is and how well taken care of they are, I thinkthat Fauna and Tucker would end up like Mitzie after Buck died; I thinkthey'd give up. They're older and set in theirways. They hate change. Cali could probably goanywhere and be happy as long as she wasdoted on andloved.
It's a good question, Lissa. Not one I like to think about,but should face because in case I do get hit by atruck, Idefinitely wouldn't want my rabbits to go to a shelter or into thehands of a family that didn't know how to care for them. Irespect shelters, but can't see my rabbits happy in one.
-Carolyn
Shuu wrote:
I understand that line of thinking, but I don't necessarily agree withit. I don't think it's selfish if the rabbits were left in aplace where they were forgotten about or would be stressed out to thepoint of getting sick and then not being well taken care of.
To each his own.
-Carolyn
I understand that line of thinking, but I don't necessarily agree withit. I don't think it's selfish if the rabbits were left in aplace where they were forgotten about or would be stressed out to thepoint of getting sick and then not being well taken care of.
To each his own.
-Carolyn
Shuu
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Carolyn wrote:
I agree. That's why I said a good home. I'm sure it'll be a longlong while before this will of Lissa's will be needed. In the meantime,she could attempt to find someone whom she knows will make a goodbunny-parent and so there will be no need for the euthanization option.
naturestee
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Lissa wrote:
How about "by an experienced (or qualified) vetrinarian?"That's true Carolyn. I'll think of some morespecific language.
Nicky Snow
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Strange that this was brought up. i was justspeaking to my mother about if i die. i asked her to log on to thisforum and see if anyone would take my babies. that is if she couldn'ttake care of them. i trust more of you guys than my friends or familywith my bunnies.
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Second draft:
The following shall apply to the guardians of my rabbits:
(a) If my husband predeceases me or is otherwise unwilling orunable to act as guardian of my rabbits, I want all of my rabbits to begiven to loving homes that have experience in rabbits, where they willbe kept indoors as free-range house rabbits.
(b) In the event an appropriate home is not found within two(2) months of my death, I request that all my rabbits be euthanised ina humane manner by a certified veterinarian. My rabbits shall not beplaced in any sort of humane society or animal sheltering facility.
The following shall apply to the guardians of my rabbits:
(a) If my husband predeceases me or is otherwise unwilling orunable to act as guardian of my rabbits, I want all of my rabbits to begiven to loving homes that have experience in rabbits, where they willbe kept indoors as free-range house rabbits.
(b) In the event an appropriate home is not found within two(2) months of my death, I request that all my rabbits be euthanised ina humane manner by a certified veterinarian. My rabbits shall not beplaced in any sort of humane society or animal sheltering facility.
shadow10978
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You know you brought up a good question, I knowfor a fact that if something were to happen to me my ol man wouldnt beable to handle all 3 kids and 4 rabbits. Provided my mother was stillliving I imagine she would take 3 of the 4 rabbits, I honestly dontbelieve the ol man would be able to part with Nadie. As Nadie has madea special place in the ol mans heart, and the babie is making the samesize nest there as well lol. But thank you Lissa for bringing up a verythought provoking topic.
Shuu wrote:
I agree. That's why I said a good home. I'm sure it'll be a longlong while before this will of Lissa's will be needed. In the meantime,she could attempt to find someone whom she knows will make a goodbunny-parent and so there will be no need for the euthanization option.
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Shuu,
I hear that.
I agree - if she could find a good home for her babies,it would be a God Send. Certainly that's something that Lissa wouldprefer for her babies, as would all of us. The last thing any of uswants to think about is the ending of our babies lives.
I truly hope that it will be a long long time before a Will is needed, but there are no guarantees.
Speaking in the here and now, if she couldn't find a good home for themand if she and Jason were to die sooner rather than later, theirfamilies will know and honor their final wishes. If she couldn't find agood home - even after searching her soul and checking out therealistic possibilities, I don't think it's selfish to euthanize therabbit. In some cases, it is the lesser of the two evils.
The argument could be noted that it would be selfish to keep the rabbitalive at all costs - regardless of it's happiness, good care, stresslevels, etc.
Tucker would go into GI Stasis immediately. He's scared to death ofchange and emotional upset. If someone wasn't there to pick up on itright away and give him what he needed, he could (and I assure you,would) die a very slow, lonely, and painful death.
It is a personal choice and everyone has their own opinion/moralisticviewpoints on it. There is no right or wrong here. A question ofopinion was asked and we expressed our viewpoints.
To Each His Own.
Each person must decide on their own what they feel is best for theirrabbits and their situation. Knowing the members of this forum and howdeeply they love their charges, I have full confidence that owners willmake the best, most loving choice possible for their rabbits.
-Carolyn
I agree. That's why I said a good home. I'm sure it'll be a longlong while before this will of Lissa's will be needed. In the meantime,she could attempt to find someone whom she knows will make a goodbunny-parent and so there will be no need for the euthanization option.
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Shuu,
I hear that.
I agree - if she could find a good home for her babies,it would be a God Send. Certainly that's something that Lissa wouldprefer for her babies, as would all of us. The last thing any of uswants to think about is the ending of our babies lives.
I truly hope that it will be a long long time before a Will is needed, but there are no guarantees.
Speaking in the here and now, if she couldn't find a good home for themand if she and Jason were to die sooner rather than later, theirfamilies will know and honor their final wishes. If she couldn't find agood home - even after searching her soul and checking out therealistic possibilities, I don't think it's selfish to euthanize therabbit. In some cases, it is the lesser of the two evils.
The argument could be noted that it would be selfish to keep the rabbitalive at all costs - regardless of it's happiness, good care, stresslevels, etc.
Tucker would go into GI Stasis immediately. He's scared to death ofchange and emotional upset. If someone wasn't there to pick up on itright away and give him what he needed, he could (and I assure you,would) die a very slow, lonely, and painful death.
It is a personal choice and everyone has their own opinion/moralisticviewpoints on it. There is no right or wrong here. A question ofopinion was asked and we expressed our viewpoints.
To Each His Own.
Each person must decide on their own what they feel is best for theirrabbits and their situation. Knowing the members of this forum and howdeeply they love their charges, I have full confidence that owners willmake the best, most loving choice possible for their rabbits.
-Carolyn
JimD wrote:
Buck wanted that too, but in the end - of all of the members here, onlyone stepped up to the plate. (Dootsmom) And he hada lot more years invested in the forum than 99% of us.
Truth be told, I wouldn't count on it.
-Carolyn
Buck wanted that too, but in the end - of all of the members here, onlyone stepped up to the plate. (Dootsmom) And he hada lot more years invested in the forum than 99% of us.
Truth be told, I wouldn't count on it.
-Carolyn
