Need advice....

[fuzz16]

I have been on this forum, lurking or active, for 3 years. I have made one or two close friends...otherwise I have been on the outskirts (like highschool all over again! lol) and now I have an emotional dilemna and I don't know what to do.

Since it involves a rabbit, I am coming here for the advice that I need.

Sebi was brought to me bymy deceased fiances/best friends brotherJanurary 2010. It was the last time I saw Jeremy, the last time I would have any peice of my best friend and first true love thatI had lost. If this is making sense kudos to me. Sebi was important to me because of that. Because he was the last string ofJesse that I had. Brought so many memories back. Of people that I told I loved and I ran away when I got to scared, because I didn't wanna deal withdeath and loss and saying goodbye. Andyet I got rid of that last peice of that part of my life. As stupid as it sounds, a rabbit waspart of my sanity. I didn't realize all this until he was gone, I hated choosingfavorites, and while Sebi was not my favorite, he signified something that was more than a pet. I am lame...hang with me. Emotional moment and still dealing with new mommy hormones. Lol.....
Sebille was rehomed Feburary 15th to a woman with two girls who loved him on sight with his pretty blue eyes. I told her if anything...ANYTHING...ever happened then I would try to take him back to find him a new home, so she did not have to go through the process. Hate me for rehoming him, fine, whatever. I am sure I had people talking about me anyways with the things I went through and shared on the forum and the pets I had to rehome due to circumstances out of my control....
The woman lost her job, she texted me earlier to let me know. She is loosing her home so has to move in with her sister who will not allow Sebi (now Bruno Mars) to go there, too. So she wanted to give me the chance to get him before she put him on craigslist.

I have regretted it multiple times. I miss him, out of the three buns I had to rehome, it's him I miss the most. Maybe for the wrong reason.

I don't know if I should fight to keep him...if I can handle him right now. But I am afraid where he may end up...because of me. Because I gave him up..and I have a chance to make that right. So...advice....what do I do.

 

[gmas rabbit]

If you have the space to keep him and a corner of your heart to give hime, I would try and take him back. Animals give love unconditionally, sometimes it is just what we need to heal. Nothing like a big soft bunny to make you feel loved. You need to put the past behind you and give this little animal time with yourself to heal.

 

[SOOOSKA]

Hi Brenda, I agree with Alma.

If you think you can give Sebi a home then go for it. Even if you take him to find him a forever home NOT from Craigslist (that place scares me when it comes to posting animals on it).

I forget your reasons for rehoming your bunnies but if things have changed and you feel you can handle Sebi, I'm sure he would love to come back to a loving Mommie.

It sure sounds like he was very important to you.

Good Luck with whatever choice you make.

Susan:hug2:

 

[fuzz16]

i had to rehome them because of my daughters allergies to the hay...which turned out wasnt it after all. it didnt help that i was pregnant and that Levi was annoyed with wires being chewed... opps

 

[gmas rabbit]

Make sure this time that you cover the wires, block them off with crating or cover them with auto wire covers ( you can get these cheap from any automotive store ). Sometimes life gives you a second chance, and we need to grab it. I agree with Susan, I wouldn't trust craigslist.

 

[SOOOSKA]

Do you have an IKEA near you? They sell wire covers really cheap and they work well too. Of course I can't find them on the website now and I forget what they are called. I'll keep looking and let you know.

Susan

PS

Glad to hear your daughter is not allergic to bunnies. I am but live with the allergies, it's only bad at times and since I quit smoking 2 years ago that has helped alot.


FOUND IT

Rabalder

Item Number 200.979.54

check on www.Ikea.com

Unfortunately you can't order on lineit but if you have one near you or know someone that does live near one,get them to get it for you.

 

[irishbunny]

I think you should take him back, even if just for awhile to find him another home. I feel like it's a sign that the lady can't keep him anymore and contacted you.

 

[JadeIcing]

Take him back and see how it goes you can always try to rehome him later.

 

[MiniLopHop]

It sounds like you would feel much better if you at least tried taking the bun back. It sounds like there's all sorts of challenging things happening in your life right now. Do what is best for you and your family. No one can condemn you for doing your best.

:hugsquish:

 

[Nancy McClelland]

ray:

 

[jeanluc_pippen_merry]

I would say do what you think is best for you, your family and the rabbit. If taking him back will be good, then great! If finding him a new home is better for him and everyone else, then that's ok too. You're willing to take him back to rehome him if not keep him, and that in itself is a very kind and decent gesture and will ensure he finds a loving new family whatever the decision. =)

But from the sounds of it, keeping him is something that it seems would make you happy, and since he needs a new home, maybe that would be perfect for both of you!

 

[fuzz16]

i read this to Levi, and he didn't wanna talk about it, he said just take him back. My rules are...don't ask him for help taking care of him, keep cage out of sight (?), and if he chews one wire or carpet he's gone.

He comes back home tonight, gotta figure out where to put him, then pick up some food and bedding

 

[fuzz16]

looked for wire covers, found some different options, but that will have to wait until i have spare money

 

[SOOOSKA]

Hey Brenda, glad to hear you are getting him back. Wow Levi is a little crancky about the bunny. :shock:lol

Anyways if i were you i'd pick up a couple of the shower curtain rod covers to protect the wires for time being. They aren't the best but I actually used them for years when we first got bunnies. The ones from Ikea are good because they bend with the wires, but these plastic rods are very cheap and will work.

Good Luck, looking forward to pictures.

Susan

 

[plasticbunny]

I'm sure Levi will come around, just like Rob didn't want any animals, and here I am with a rabbit, two rats, and two dogs... And he gradually grew to love every one of them.

 

[jeanluc_pippen_merry]

Yay! Hope everything works out and im sure Levi will grow to love him. I think the other halves always come around eventually.

 

[fuzz16]

well levi and i had started dating when Sebi was a baby, he humored it and out of the three sebi was the only one hed hold.
he grew up with no pets though cept outside ones, he always has somthing to say about the pets. dog sheds to much. kitten climbs on the furniture....he doesnt complain about the cat but he is a lug who sleeps or cuddles. not a lot to hate there.

and if i could pipe up cords id do it for baby proofing sake too! but he says it looks bad...soo...i will have to get actual wire covers i think, but most of the wires will be blocked off soon as i baby proof the house.

anyone think rabbits remember people? he has been living 5 minutes away for 8 months! he got fat...like he looks like a poofball. but he rode in my lap on the way home and just stretched out his back legs like an old fat cat in the sun and licked my hand as i was petting him. he was a celebrtyt here in the neighborhood and had a huuuge outdoor pin and a room all to himself. he was very loved and that made me feel good. will get some pictures later, need to invest time in cleaning...somehow my sink feels up daily and i run out of spoons.

 

[jeanluc_pippen_merry]

I've never been in a position where i could see rabbits i once knew, but seems like he might remember you! That or he's just an extremely laid back bunny.

Awe poofy rabbits are so cute. :biggrin2: