Urgent: Rabbits endangered for euthanization in Vancouver, BC

[Pipp]

Is Jimmy stable enough for a neuter now?

I'd probably do best with a boy here. I'd be able to keep a close eye on him, too. How big is he? Conflicting info on the site.



sas

 

[Spring]

Ok, as long as Precious has a back up.

Does the SPCA give any certificate for a neuter or anything if they adopt out an unneutered animal? It's not that big of an issue, I'm more worried about how Jimmy would take the ride home and the change of environment with his health issues.. but better than being euthanized.

 

[Spring]

Yeah, Sas, if you can take him, I think he'd be better with you. I don't handle sick animals emotionally well, more so with my past experieicne with Pepsi's issues.. I am able to adopt anyone, just wanting to get them out of there.

 

[Spring]

ARGH mom doesn't want to adopt one because she thinks they'd find homes without me needing to step in.

Can't even deal with her right now, she always acts like things aren't a big dealand easy to fixwhen they aren't just easy situations to fix.

 

[PixieStixxxx]

Thanks for calling me Sas =]

Leanne - I just read this so ignore all messages I sent you.

Sas - I will talk to Olga about you fostering Jimmy.

Leah has been adopted today - the family understood she was a very dominent rabbit, and liked the challenge =P

Harrel (Who is not listed but was #7 on the list) is going into foster care with a fellow volunteer.

My boyfriend and I are adopting Stan out tomorrow.

 

[SnowyShiloh]

I'm so glad Leah was adopted and you're taking Stan! And that Pipp might get Jimmy. Did you get Stan yet? How are the bunners today?

 

[PixieStixxxx]

*Bashes head*

We are about to leave for Stan, when my boyfriend's mom calls and says she wants to spend the day with him!

I don't have a day off until Friday - when I will be at the shelter. The manager has made no moves yet, I'm hoping Stan will be fine. I left a fake "adoption pending" sign on his cage and Precious'.

Poo.

 

[PixieStixxxx]

Harrel had actually been adopted by a woman who owns a female rabbit - who Harrel had love at first sight.

Way to go Harrel!

Now that there are 19 rabbits, that only leaves 4 to take out.

 

[MsBinky]

The situation in Montreal is awful as well. I really sympathize with you. I know what it's like. :?How come you guys manage to have them altered? You're lucky. We can't. There was a baby bunny (2months) put down because of a broken leg and abcessed toe. They had no money for vet bills. It broke my heart... I haven't been able to get passed that yet. I'm still frustrated beyond belief. So I really hope things work out for the ones there :rose:

 

[PixieStixxxx]

One of the exotic Vets here does them for $50 each. The Van SPCA doesn't want people breeding their adopted rabbits, only to put more into the homeless bunny situation.

So when people adopt their rabbit - the rabbit is free. They are just paying back the SPCA the $50 for spaying and neutering.

Update: So the two nine years old were not euthanized because the old owner still had partial ownership. But now the SPCA has full ownership, and we're already working on getting these two foster homes!

I said I would take them, if I could not take Stan. I cannot take all three . But I made a commitment to get Stan out of there.

 

[PixieStixxxx]

I'm in a pickle now. The two seniors are definately still in the shelter, and I'm the only one who can possible take these two. But what about Stan =[

I can only take in a single, or a pair at the moment. I can't take in any more until my foster guinea pigs find an adopted home, and when Royce goes home in 8 months.

 

[SnowyShiloh]

Gosh, I really wish I could take Stan! Then everybun would have a new home. I know it's worthless and dumb for me to say that kind of thing though since I'm so far away and in a different country. Of course you have to make the decision that's right for you and your bunnies, but to me it would be best for you to take the senior pair since you'd be rescuing two bunnies, and I'd imagine elderly buns are harder to rehome. Whatever you decide to do I think is the right choice though!

 

[SnowyShiloh]

Is there an update on these bunnies?

 

[PixieStixxxx]

Harrel was brought back.. it's sad because he thinks the shelter IS his forever home.

We have managed to calm the manager down, and he will not be euthanizing anybun! We are now developing an offical plan with him on protocols of rabbits who have been in the shelter far too long. These protocols include transferring them to a no kill rabbit rescue, and foster homes in the number one spot.

Yay! arty:

Thank you to everyone who helped in the welfare of these rabbits. This new protocol at the shelter couldn't have happened without the support of RO =]