Coon Rabbuit

[CoonRabbit]

HI everyone! Im new to having a rabbit. Last night I took out the garbage and there was a horrid screaming noise and it was this bunny getting cornered and attacked by a coon! So armed with my trash bag I tried to scare the coon and it only came at me! SO I ran back to my apt and got my broom and got the coon away from the bunny. I got the bunny in my apt and check it over and there were no wounds just a scared lil thing. Well now its in my apt lol. It accually just used its litter box all on its own!

I hope the pics work its about a foot long head to butt

 

[tonyshuman]

Wow! Good job saving that cute bunny from the raccoon! It would have been a goner for sure. I would ask around to make sure that it's not somebody's pet that got out by accident, just in case some poor little kid is very upset that his rabbit ran away. Many people do set their bunnies loose, thinking that they can fend for themselves, which as you know isn't true! I help at a shelter and we get a lot of stray bunnies that come in. Although it may be that he was dumped by his owners, he may also have found a hole in the fence or wiggled his way out of a leash, so it's best to check that nobody's looking for him.

One thing you can do is have him checked by a vet--they can scan to see if he's microchipped, and also they can make sure he doesn't have any wounds or parasites from being in the wild. Again, helping in a shelter, I see all sorts of gross things happen to bunnies that are in the wild--bot flies, tapeworms, pinworms, ticks, ear mites, frostbite to the ear tips even, and these things can be dangerous if not treated. Finally, raccons can carry rabies and if the bunny bit it in defense, he could have picked it up (rare, but possible and very sad).

He really is adorable and I hope you get to keep him!

 

[CoonRabbit]

We have put up signs and ads for someone to call or email and claim him the 2 closest vets have his info and mine incase hes missing. THey did scan him and he wasnt chipped. They think he was out a long time even the hair on the botton of his feet was knotted and very very dirty. HIs ears have a lil frostbite on them due to where we live but its healing already and looking good they said.

THanks for all the info! He's a cool lil thing not sure if we will keep him or not but he will be here till we find a home for him if he doesnt find his owners. I do know that my hubby is already very attached and hes so mad that anyone would loose him in this weather so his owners might get an earfull.

 

[tonyshuman]

Oh, that's super that you've already checked with the vet, and they gave him a look-over.

 

[CoonRabbit]

They took some blood and some fecal tests and will be getting back they said. They really said all he needed was a goo cleaning and did a nail trim for me and we were good to go. You can see how dirty his feet still are even after his bath at the vets lol

 

[bengal77]

What a lucky bun! I hope that you are able to keep him since it seems like you would give him such a loving home. Good luck!

 

[CoonRabbit]

Thanks so much! Im not sure wether we would keep it or not. It eats the carpet!! Oh and the blinds and coffee table and whatever else it can try to. I think its part goat!!

 

[MikeScone]

CoonRabbit wrote:

It eats the carpet!! Oh and the blinds and coffee table and whatever else it can try to. I think its part goat!!

Rabbits have to chew - their teeth grow constantly, so they must chew things to keep them worn down.

Not to worry, it's just a matter of providing fun things for the bunny to chew (and hiding or blocking things he/she shouldn't get at, like wires), and he or she will adapt. Try apple twigs or cardboard boxes or old phone books or toilet paper/paper towel rolls (even better if they're stuffed with hay). Keep the bunny distracted and he'll soon learn what's OK to chew.

 

[Wabbitdad12]

Congrats on rescuing the bun. Don't give him any rabbit food with corn or other stuff in it, a plain pellet food is good. Romaine, Kale, collard greens are good for thebun too. Toys like baby keys or stacking cups are great for buns too.

Bunny's are great pets and wonderful companion animals. Feel free to send me a pm if you have any questions.

Dave

 

[Fancy77]

CONGRATS on being a good citizen, that is super that u went up against an attacking coon...u r brave, I think the Force was with u lol

 

[Wabbitdad12]

If your lucky enough to keep the bun, Coon would be a cute name.

 

[NorthernAutumn]

Ooh, poor little fella! He looks like he has been roughing it for a while, from the looks of his feet!

Kudos to you for rescuing somebunny in need :highfive:!
And from a huge Raccoon at that :shock:

I hope you keep him; whoever let him out in the middle of winter doesn't deserve him.
Looking forward to more picture from you and your little guy.

 

[Nancy McClelland]

I hate to be the bearer of sad tidings, but I'm just not as trusting and optimistic as Claire. We've been doing rescue for seven years now and not ONCE have we seen a poster or newspaper add for a "lost" rabbit. Seen thousands of ads for found ones but not one single one for a lost one. Unfortunately people are rather stupid, and think that a "rabbit" is a wild creature and that it will be fine if they turn it out, or they are just uncaring and can't even be bothered to read a book on house rabbits. We've found that cardboard boxes and paper rollers from towel and toilet paper make excellent chew toys as well as apple branches. We also shred newspaper by hand and put in litter boxes and even have them in apple boxes with a hole at both ends and our rabbits love to dig and rummage in the paper. Sounds like you found a gem and again, thanks for the rescue of that poor bunny.

 

[Amy27]

Wow what a lucky bunny. What a litle cutie. I hope you get to keep him/her too. There are ways to help get the rabbit to stop eating and chewing different things. One way that works best for my rabbits is giving them some boxes. Cut a hole or two in the box and your bunny will have lots of fun playing with it. You can also give him/her paper towel or toliet paper rolls to chew. An old newspaper book is fun for them to shred. There are lots of other things too but I was trying to think of free things you may have laying around your house.

My rabbits also seem to find a favorite area to destroy. I will block it off for a few weeks or if it is carpet I will put the box over the carpet spot they were chewing and they seem to forget about it.

I hope to see you around the forum posting. If you decide to keep this little one we can give you lots of advice to help. Keep us updated.

 

[LoveMyRabbit0910]

Great job saving that bunny! You did a great thing! The bunny is sooo cute.

 

[mistyjr]

poor bunny.. I had a few bunnies got killed by coons but pulling them threw the cages

 

[juliew19673]

Good job! I was you 2 years ago (minus saving the bun from attack) but, YAY you and your husband! New to buns can be problematic as they are SO smart (smarter than you know) but SO fantastic to watch and just have fun with...

Be very careful finding a home for him/her! find a rescue group in your area and ask them to help do this if you find you can't keep it. But DO NOT just rehome to anyone or that same bun could find itself in its earlier situation.

This is why I now have a bun as a pet and it was difficult the first year; buns are notorius, curious creatures and apparently have a sense of entitlement if they feel secure. But if you protect all of your tv and computer wires from harm, then you might find you have the perfect pet!