Our latest rescue

[Fancy77]

OH wow i didnt see that in the other pics, but soo soo glad everything is ok with her

 

[slavetoabunny]

I just received this email from our program director regarding pursuing charges against the former owners:

I have received a number of emails from our members about our little lop girl who came into rescue in a terrible neglectful state. So far all have thought we should pursue a complaint about neglect or abuse in this case. Liz is going to look into this as right now Halifax where she was adopted from has no cruelty investigator. As soon as we find out anything, we will let you know.

 

[Dragonrain]

Aww poor baby. I'm glad she was able to get the treatment she needed finally. I hope the rescue is able to press some sort of charge on the old owners. If they didn't want to spend money on the rabbit or time taking proper care of her, they should have given her up long before she got in this kind of state.

 

[naturestee]

Poor thing. I hope she heals well from all of that. Good luck on pressing charges! There's no excuse for this and the owner was obviously well-off.

 

[bunnylady2]

I am moving forward and have just placed a call to the authorites to press charges!!! Waiting for a return call.

 

[slavetoabunny]

bunnylady2 wrote:

I am moving forward and have just placed a call to the authorites to press charges!!! Waiting for a return call.

You go Liz!!! That should help in getting the former owners to pay the vet bill. I would be willing to file a small claims action against them to recoup our expenses, which I am sure will run into the hundreds of dollars.

 

[bunnylady2]

In fact the person I need to speak with is very good friends with three of our volunteers and our receptionist at the clinic!!! I am on it!!

 

[Wabbitdad12]

:goodluck:boxing:zoro:

Take no prisoners!

 

[bunnylady2]

Sad news.....I had to use a different agency ...it's city not county so I have no contacts. The city animal control said we have no sufficient evidence!

 

[Wabbitdad12]

bunnylady2 wrote:

Sad news.....I had to use a different agency ...it's city not county so I have no contacts. The city animal control said we have no sufficient evidence!

What? All you have to do is look at the bunny to tell. Well at least she is out of a bad situation and in the hands of people who will care and nurse her back to health. Thank you for trying.

 

[SweetSassy]

Look at the bunny....there is the evidence!

 

[Wabbitdad12]

I have seen Animal Cops on Animal planet go after people with less.

 

[bunnylady2]

He said the lady can say it wasn't her rabbit etc. He said we should have called them first. How were we to know the rabbit was in such bad shape. I think he doesn't like rabbits. He even told me he wouldn't have one as a pet.

 

[slavetoabunny]

Once we get vet bills together, I will be filing a small claims action against them.

 

[Happi Bun]

bunnylady2 wrote:

I think he doesn't like rabbits. He even told me he wouldn't have one as a pet.

Wow, seriously... :grumpy: Why would anyone mention that to someone trying to get justice for the neglected state this poor soul was found in? It's completely irrelevant if that man would have one as a pet or not! People just amaze me with their lack of compassion. Sounds like he isn't going to even try to build a case, it's "just a rabbit" in his eyes. *bangs head*

On a lighter note, I'm so happy this bun was rescued and in loving hands now. :hug:

 

[slavetoabunny]

Yep, animal control said they can't do anything unless they were there to witness the conditions when we took the rabbit. Pretty lame to me. We are going to pursue a civil matter. Whether we get any money or not doesn't matter. I want to cause these people as much inconvenience as possible.

 

[bunnylady2]

You go Patti!! I totally agree. No wonder they call us the millitant rescue group.

 

[slavetoabunny]

bunnylady2 wrote:

You go Patti!! I totally agree. No wonder they call us the millitant rescue group.

Lol, I wouldn't exactly call us militant. A better descriptive is "persistant".

 

[Wabbitdad12]

A militant rabbit rescue!

Oh no! I can just see it, you guys having a meeting in a compound somewhere, everyone wearing camoflaged bunny pj's.

They should have to pay for the vet bills to make this bunny well.

 

[NorthernAutumn]

Militant... I like it Fighting for the bunnies, all the way!
Keep up the great work, girls!