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LuvaBun wrote:
Leaf wrote:
The little blind girl and the lionhead mix got into a huge fight this morning. :( They both are physically ok but both extremely testy right now. The blind one bit a nice chunk out of my finger when I seperated them.

:?
Ouch!!

Is this the lionhead mix she had chosen as a friend? That is such a shame :(.

It is, and they still hate each other.

I was going to keep the lionhead for the blind girl but as its looking like it may not work out I'm going to go ahead and schedule a spay and work on finding her a home.

Once the blind girl gets more settled I'll try to introduce her to the angora girl I have. Right now they're house next to each other so they can become familiar with each other.
 
Leaf, how is everybody doing now? Any updates? And would you like another blind bunny? A blind, blue-eyed white doe that I'm told is the most outrageous looking rabbit ever just turned up at Chicago Ridge.
 
I have been told - I kid you not - that when it arrived, the staff thought it was a matted Shih Tzu. And that it has abnormally long ears that look like they contain bendy wires. Two people I know have seen her, and the best description I've gotten is that she "looks like a gremlin gone bad." I see her tomorrow. Can hardly wait.

 
BlueFrog wrote:
I have been told - I kid you not - that when it arrived, the staff thought it was a matted Shih Tzu. And that it has abnormally long ears that look like they contain bendy wires. Two people I know have seen her, and the best description I've gotten is that she "looks like a gremlin gone bad." I see her tomorrow. Can hardly wait.
:shock: That's all I got.


 
BlueFrog wrote:
Leaf, how is everybody doing now? Any updates? And would you like another blind bunny? A blind, blue-eyed white doe that I'm told is the most outrageous looking rabbit ever just turned up at Chicago Ridge.
I have been told - I kid you not - that when it arrived, the staff thought it was a matted Shih Tzu. And that it has abnormally long ears that look like they contain bendy wires. Two people I know have seen her, and the best description I've gotten is that she "looks like a gremlin gone bad." I see her tomorrow. Can hardly wait.


:whatThat poor baby! Yes, you send her to me!
 
In the beginning it looked like a perfect match and bond was made between Apple (the blind girl) and Sabrina the black lionhead mix. Unfortunantly they had a falling out that up to this point has not been resolved. Friday Sabrina will be going to the vet for her spay and after she recovers she'll be introduced to the little brown guy who has yet to be claimed. Sabrina has a home with one of my friends who lives a few hours away.

My same friendis extremely interested inthe brown guybut she's in Springfield, Moso I'm holding off on taking him down there until I see if there could be a possible match between him and Sabrina. If so there is an excellent chance they will go together once he is neutered if they are compatable. I just want to get the buns sorted vet-wise and see if they are compatable before making the round trip... hopefully both will get a home at the same time, saving me time and travel.

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Leaf wrote:
BlueFrog wrote:
Leaf, how is everybody doing now? Any updates? And would you like another blind bunny? A blind, blue-eyed white doe that I'm told is the most outrageous looking rabbit ever just turned up at Chicago Ridge.
I have been told - I kid you not - that when it arrived, the staff thought it was a matted Shih Tzu. And that it has abnormally long ears that look like they contain bendy wires. Two people I know have seen her, and the best description I've gotten is that she "looks like a gremlin gone bad." I see her tomorrow. Can hardly wait.


:whatThat poor baby! Yes, you send her to me!
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I have seen the blue-eyed white.

Wow.

Imagine an Angora turned loose in the woods. Imagine that coat so matted that the ears have become plastered down like a lop's. So matted, in fact, that the rabbit was easy to catch because she could no longer walk. It wasn't until she was shaved that the shelter realized she was a rabbit and not, in fact, a small dog as they initially believed.

The end result of the shaving job is.... interesting, to say the least.

Her ears look like a sculptor with talent but relying on a verbal description made them.
Plaster on an expression that would make the cover bunny for "Disapproving Rabbits" proud.

That's this rabbit.

Leaf or gentle giants, if you can take her unspayed, PM or email me. Long story, but there will be no rabbit speuters performed at CR for many weeks and I don't want to leave her there.

Also, there's a very sad big rex boy there who was surrendered due to divorce who has very little chance of adoption. He's pretty - red and black spots on his head and along his spine - but clearly old(er). I think the staff said he was four, but don't quote me on that. If there's any chance someone would take him, big old man testicles and all, PLEASE contact me. I can pull him and put him on a plane, whatever, just to get him somewhere safe.

 
BlueFrog wrote:
I have seen the blue-eyed white.

Wow.

Imagine an Angora turned loose in the woods. Imagine that coat so matted that the ears have become plastered down like a lop's. So matted, in fact, that the rabbit was easy to catch because she could no longer walk. It wasn't until she was shaved that the shelter realized she was a rabbit and not, in fact, a small dog as they initially believed.

The end result of the shaving job is.... interesting, to say the least.

Her ears look like a sculptor with talent but relying on a verbal description made them.
Plaster on an expression that would make the cover bunny for "Disapproving Rabbits" proud.

That's this rabbit.
:bigtears: That poor poor bunny.... I hate people sometimes....
 
mouse_chalk wrote:
:bigtears: That poor poor bunny.... I hate people sometimes....
Stories like this one make me cry, too. :tears2: Humanity shows its ugliest colors, I think, when it mistreats animals and young children--the true innocents of this world.

I've a friend/former co-worker who used to volunteer at a local shelter. She eventually quit because she started to loathe the human race for the atrocities committed to many of the animals (e.g., the kitten brought in with severe burns all over its body due to adisturbed adolescent...'nuf said).

My friend's stories have held me back from volunteering at local shelters, though I may foster animals in the future. But knowing myself, any animal that crosses the threshold of my homeis likely to stay (as in forever). :D
 
BlueFrog wrote:
Imagine an Angora turned loose in the woods. Imagine that coat so matted that the ears have become plastered down like a lop's. So matted, in fact, that the rabbit was easy to catch because she could no longer walk. It wasn't until she was shaved that the shelter realized she was a rabbit and not, in fact, a small dog as they initially believed.
I can really relate to this....just incredibly horrible. We got a call one day from the local shelter. They had just had an owner surrender of a male fuzzy lop. This poor boy was so matted that he could not walk. We rushed him to our vet, who had to put him under anesthesia to shave him. His mats were so bad that his skin was torn apart and she had to glue it back together. Little Billy is fine today. In fact, I am fostering him. He is the sweetest rabbit I have ever encountered. He is the cuddle king and follows me around like a little puppy dog. I'm happy to say that this sweet boy is going to his forever home on Monday.


 
Thank you all for your compassion, and slavetoabunny's tale of hope.

The sad news is that the Angora's story wasn't the worst abuse case I met today. That awful distinction goes to a guinea pig I picked up to take to a very supportive foster home to recover - as well as, I strongly suspect, stay for as long as he has. And even he will live. Another Chicago Ridge bunny found abandoned will not (and under the circumstances, I fully support their decision to euthanize).

Anyway, I can always use the reminders that there are good people who care "out there." It's not that there's any shortage, especially on this board, but the horror stories never seem to end, and if anything, they seem to keep getting worse. Regular innoculations of good will and happy stories help keep me looking, not looking away.
 
Sabrina and Elmer Fudd (the brown little guy) should be going to Springfield, Mo at some point this month. I'm just not sure exactly when at this point.

REW mini rex is still unclaimed at this point because of her red eyes. People wont even come meet or feel her because of the eyes.

I dont know why. After meeting her I want every mini rex available, LOL. I LOVE how they feel.
 
Where do you get your bunnies fixed. I cant find a vet to spay my new little girl. I live in IL but willing do drive a hour if I have to . Thanks
 
bsfs05 wrote:
Where do you get your bunnies fixed. I cant find a vet to spay my new little girl. I live in IL but willing do drive a hour if I have to . Thanks

Welcome to the forum!

It's great that you're wanting to get your new girl spayed. This topic must have been a great find, being as it's your second post on the forum. I feel honored!

You may want to start a new topic with your question so people more local to you can give their opinions on vets close to home. Our members come from all over, so I'm sure you'll receive wonderful advice.

Keep in mind, all vets have strengths and weaknesses in different aspects, so you may have to do some shopping around to find the right one.

Finding a local vet or vets (if possible) seems to be key, especially when it comes to emergencies and for your rabbits comfort.

Don't forget, you can always contact your local House Rabbit Society ;) to get recommendations from them, as well as local rescues or shelters.

Does your current vet not alter rabbits?
 
I have no vet in the area that do bunnies. Some said that thier was a vet in Fenton,MO but did not know if anyone over thier new of one.
 

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