Finding a home for my Bun

[LillyLuver]

Hello all!

Although I'm new to this forum, I've been coming back timeand again to visit here for answers to my questions -- thankseverybody! -- and to just see how this works before I jump onin. So, here I go...!

My soon-to-be-ex-husband (short version: he asked me toleave because he just didn't want to be married anymore) hasn't reallystepped up to the plate and honored our separation agreement.He's balked at giving me the financial support I need in order to stayclose to him so that our two girls can see him, and he can see them,all the time. I've been more than fair about things, but thatdoesn't pay the bills. Therefore, I'm forced to move out andmove back in with my Mom in order to catch my financial breath for somemonths. The thing is: I live in NJ and my mom lives inTN.

So what does any of that have to do with posting in thisforum? Well, I've pleaded with my mom that I bring ourmuch-loved, well-trained Princess Lilly Bun Bun with us who is such apart of our family. But Mom will have nothing to do withthat. Therefore, after much thinking I have decided thatLilly should go to a truly bunny-loving home and not just to anyone...especially not to the animal shelter! I'm also leery of bunnyadoption sites where, although they screen as best they can, sometimessnake lovers get rabbits through adoption sites in order to feedtheir pets. To them a rabbit is food, not love, afterall.

With all this said, I was wondering if there's anyone out there who is,or who knows who is, interested in making a real rabbit home in the NJShore area? If it helps, I live near Long Branch.OR... does anyone have any solutions to my predicament about keepingLilly happy, safe and comfortable in any other way while I live with mymom in TN? Lilly is used to being in her comfy cage duringthe day and then we let her out to be with us in theevenings.

Thanks to any and all who read this. And thanks to anyone who has any ideas!~Dori

 

[TinysMom]

I can't take her - I live in Texas anyway - butdon't limit yourself to someone in NJ....perhaps there is someone onthis forum who you could leave her with on your way to TN - or perhapssomeone in TN who would be interested in taking her!

I wish I could help more than that!

Peg

 

[LillyLuver]

Hi Peg!

Thanks for your reply. And thank you for your suggestions:good idea! Oh, and by the way, I'm making a trek down toTexas this month. My niece has been living with me andbecause of my situation, she has to go back home to the Dallasarea. So I'm helping her mover there. Isn't thatironic? Do you know of anyone who might like to give my Lillya home there? Anyway, thanks again!

 

[bunnee mom]

Oh Dori I feel so sad for you. I hadto give away a dog many years ago when I got divorced and even though Iknow he went to a wonderful home, it was soooo difficult.

Could you ask your mom to give Lilly a trial stay in herhouse? She could see firsthand how well behaved sheis. When we first decided to get our bun and keep her as ahouse rabbit people thought we were nuts....until I tell them howwonderful she is and that she uses a litter box.

I live in Ohio so I don't think I could be of much help finding a homefor her. What kind of rabbit is she and how old?

 

[hummer]

I just saw your post and I am also giving mybunny away, although it is not from a divorce. I am pregnantwith 2 girls under the age of 4, plus the cat and thedog. I finally decided that she deserves a homewhere somebody can let her out as much as she wants (probably allday!). I contacted the local House Rabbit Society and theysuggested a great no-kill shelter that they work with. I justtalked to them and am now on the waiting list. And the bestpart is they will take the outdoor hutch my husband made for her so sheis able to be let out during the daytime, and all the other stuff thatI have for her. The HRS does not take bunnies in from owners,they take in bunnies from certain shelters in the area. Iwould say if your mom is really dead set against your bunny, contactyour local HRS and see what they suggest. And if they dosuggest a shelter, ask them if they are a no-kill shelter, that way youknow she will find a good home at some point. Our local HRSgoes to the shelters and they help take care of the bunnies, so it willall work out for me in the end.



Good luck on your search for a good home for your Princess Lily Bun Bun.