RESCUE: Los Angeles, CA

[okiron]

Well if you can't get accepted, I doubt I can. Errik is planning on getting a wolf hybrid in the near future. I will never fully trust her with my buns alone but I doubt anyone cares about how careful I'll be. If it's in the house my home is too dangerous for other animals.

 

[Becknutt]

My thought is this. If the situation were truely as dire as its been made to sound a "bunny" home with a dog is better than the shelter.

I offered because I thought she needed my help, I really am not looking for another bun. I came out of this feeling rejected not only because I was not accepted but because they were not even going to let me know. She just ignored my last email and didn't respond until I querried again. They just left me hanging here wondering and making preperations until I heard from you that the girl was on craigslist.:X

 

[jordiwes]

That's really unfortunate, Becknutt. We all love you for trying though. Give Floppy a kiss from me.

 

[JadeIcing]

Some people our so paranoid when it comes to dogs and rabbits. Most freak when I say my dog is always with my buns. No restrictions.

 

[Becknutt]

It may be all for the best. I do applaud the rescue for wanting to be certain she goes to a safe loving home.

I hope that my words earlier did not sound harsh. I was upset about the comment in the craigslist posting that seemed aimed twords me being "unreachable" when I was actually sitting here waiting and wondering...

The Flopster loves his kisses

 

[gentle giants]

Ithink it's a little foolish for a shelter/rescue to reject someone purelydue to them having a dog, of whatever breed. Especially if that person has had dogs and rabbits together for years and had no problems. I have had many dogs, of different breeds/mixes, and never had one that would attack my rabbits. I think if the dog has been around rabbits or other small animals for a long time, the dog knows that those animals are family, not food.

 

[Haley]

Im so sorry to hear that, Becknutt. How awful, I really hope things work out for this bunny. Sometimes rescues are so picky about things they would rather have an animal put down than see it be in less than their "ideal" situation. I bet if you asked the bunny he/she would prefer the outdoor/less run time/family with a dog home to euthanasia

However, I did hear about a family who adopted a bunny from a rescue here in Michigan. The family dog was awesome with the bunny and the rescue even had a picture of the two together hanging up. A few months later, a noise or something must have spooked the dog beccause he attacked and killed the rabbit. No one saw it coming. So thats sort of the other side to why most dont want rabbits with doggies.

 

[Becknutt]

My dog has grown up with cats since she was 5wks old. She thinks my 6lb cat is her mom.She literally lays on the floor and lets Ruby hop ON her. It's the funniest thing to watch, the dog crawling around on the floor to get close to the bunnies. I trust her 100%, but I wouldn't leave them unsupervised for more than a moment or two.

The rescue has a right to be concerned but only the owners really know the dog, they could do some sort of home visit if they are that concerned and see the situation for themselves. It was the breed that concerned her most.I got the feeling if Ihad said I had a little teacup poodle things would have been fine. (And ironicaly my neighbor has one that attacks.)I don't know. As I said before it just wasn't meant to be.

I do have the feeling that if it comes down to the shelter, Carla will let me take her. Its just a waiting game to see if they can find her a home.

 

[JadeIcing]

Ha my dog weighs 5lbs. Just barely 5lbs and a people think I am nuts. Kashi has been with them since she was 8wks old. She is now 2years and 5mnths old. Never even nipped someone.

 

[JadeIcing]

Also there is a person showing intrest in Peaches as a bondmate but has a plan if it doesn't work out.

 

[Becknutt]

Yay fro Peaches! I hope it works out, and this person makes it through the approval process. lol.



My dog is 60lbs, so I'm used to people thinking I'm nutts, but after they see her with the other animals their opinion changes immediately.

 

[JadeIcing]

I myself won't own a big dog. They scare me. Maybe with therapy.

 

[bluedimplett]

Becknutt wrote:

Yay fro Peaches! I hope it works out, and this person makes it through the approval process. lol.

I don't think it worked out. They have reposted the ad on craigslist. oh man, i wish i wasn't in limbo right now with my housing issue.

 

[okiron]

Sometimes a home with imperfections is better off than sitting in a cage at the shelter. Just my 2 cents.

 

[JadeIcing]

As sad as it sounds some people don't veiw dogs as a small inperfection. Being a special needs bun they need to know the home can afford a vet.

 

[Becknutt]

I have talked to Carla and Peaches is doing well right now. She is in a safe enviroment and Carla is looking for a "dog free forever home" She will continue this search as long as she is able. Peaches is not in an urgent situation, right now. I am her "plan B" if she is unable to find a forever home, I am the fallback. I feel good just knowing she is in a good place and being taken care of.

here is the latest update

"She is doing okay. I try to let everybody exercise every day, but since I have to rotate them separately, don't get this done l00%. But she is well. Gets to eat lots of good things here (roses, rose leaves, occasional apple twigs along with lots of greens and wild fennel).

She is a digger. And scared of being picked up (having been dropped, repeatedly, guess this is not unexpected)."

 

[JadeIcing]

Peaches, little splay legged bun, is doing really well!

She is side by side with her boyfriend, Ted. No grooming yet, but this
has
all happened very quickly. They have already spent the night together,
no
problems.

And Peaches jumped into the adopter's lap and is being very friendly.

Ted is MUCH happier! He is being friendlier, too. Now he lets people
pat
him (he didn't before except occasionally).

So all the way round this is working out great.

FINALLY! ;-)

I am very relieved. As I've said, I really am a terrible fosterer and
anguish over the bunnies.

Carla

 

[Becknutt]

I received this today from Carla:

"I wanted to let you, who cared enough about a

small,needy bunny to contact me about fostering or

adopting her, that Peaches found a great home.

She is indoors and has a bunny boyfriend. Not only is

she doing well, but the bunny boy, who was single for

7 years and rather unfriendly and grumpy, now is much

more outgoing and sociable. They bonded very quickly

and there is a lot of nuzzling going on ;-)

I hope I can keep your name and contact information

should another truly unfortunate rabbit come my way

(but I hope I don't get into that situation again).

I did my best to do right by Peaches, and I think she

went from a truly horrid situation to a really good

one.

Thanks so much for your interest and compassion.

Carla"



Sounds like everything worked out for the best!