Any Rabbit advice ?

mrcol1000

amy104 wrote: »

Can you not approach them in a friendly manner and ask if they want you take the rabbit? Perhaps drop in to conversation you are looking for a friend for your existing buns?

This is far better than stealing someones property which is a criminal offence and would lead you open to prosecution regardless of wether the rabbit was being mistreated.

You could also try writing them a letter with your concerns and maybe finding some useful info on the internet for them. Some people mistreat animals out of pure ignorance not because they are bad people.

amy104

maybe finding some useful info on the internet for them.

I like this idea. You could even post it annomously if you are worried because they are your customer. I am a member of the rabbit welfare association, there are lots of great leaflets on their website. I know its hard to see an animal suffering but sometimes the best way to help is to approch calmly and people are more receptive to you.

JMW77

Hopefully you will get good advice on here,thank god for you for actually caring and trying to do something.
I would try and take the rabbit if at all possible if i could without being seen.
Keep on at the RSPCA its their job to investigate, clearly its not being looked after.

geri1965_2

beachbeth wrote: »

The RSPCA are useless. Ive heard so many complaints about them over the years. They are only interested in investigating a case if they have a tv camera crew behind them.:mad:

That's not my experience. I've called them a few times over the years, and they've been very quick to respond, helpful, and kept me informed as to the outcome.

I suspect like most organisations it's a case that some people they employ are better than others and it's luck of the draw who you get to deal with.

joyfull

Thanks again for all your responses. I have now written to RSPCA HQ expressing my concern both with the failure to deal with the rabbit & also not letting me know of the outcome.

I have spoken to Rabbit Welfare Society who were very concerned but agree the only people who could intervene are the RSPCA.

If I approached the owners myself I would then reveal that I was responsible for making the complaint & their reaction would not be good. When the RSPCA initially went to see them they were furious, self righteous & played the victim card to anyone who would listen.

If the RSPCA do not get this sorted soon I would definitely give thought to anonymously sending some rabbit care info to them & word it in a respectful & kind way in the hope that they would be open to 'hearing' it.

For me, stealing the bunny is not the answer, however tempting. It solves one problem & creates several more.

I'll keep you all posted with any developments.

chris_n_tj

joyfull wrote: »

Thanks again for all your responses. I have now written to RSPCA HQ expressing my concern both with the failure to deal with the rabbit & also not letting me know of the outcome.

I have spoken to Rabbit Welfare Society who were very concerned but agree the only people who could intervene are the RSPCA.

If I approached the owners myself I would then reveal that I was responsible for making the complaint & their reaction would not be good. When the RSPCA initially went to see them they were furious, self righteous & played the victim card to anyone who would listen.

If the RSPCA do not get this sorted soon I would definitely give thought to anonymously sending some rabbit care info to them & word it in a respectful & kind way in the hope that they would be open to 'hearing' it.

For me, stealing the bunny is not the answer, however tempting. It solves one problem & creates several more.

I'll keep you all posted with any developments.

Please try your local Vet. If they are anything like ours you will find they will sort something out for you ASAP. Whatever you do, I applaude you, not many would take the time to help a poor animal in distress. Good oo
n you .
CHri sn TJ xx

Ruby_Moon

joyfull wrote: »

I discovered a few months ago that a neighbour keeps a rabbit 24/7 in a wire cage (approx 3 feet square) sitting on concrete in the open air with some tarpauline held on the roof by a couple of bricks. The tarp leaves about an 8 inch gap from the concrete allowing wind & rain to blow in. NO bedding at all. A water bottle fixed to the side & dry food put into a bowl. I think it gets hosed down about once a week. Thats it.
About 3 months ago I called RSPCA who investigated & also promised me they would let me know the outcome. They didn't. Nothing changed. I called RSPCA again. As far as I know - no further visit. Nothing has changed. I have called a 3rd time a week ago.

This poor creature spends all year in these conditions, how it survives the winter is beyond me.

Firstly, does anyone know how the RSPCA works?
Each time I've phoned it's been treated as a 'new' call - they are either unable or unwilling to give feedback about the 'investigation'. Is this normal RSPCAm procedure?
Why do they not phone me back as promised?
Should they have paid a follow up visit (assuming they found these conditions unacceptable)?
I feel I'm banging my head against a brick wall.

I'm truly distressed by this situation. I love & keep rabbits & know what they need for a happy life. I have gone over & over in my head how to alleviate this bunny's suffering. I live in a close knit community & run a business. Both the rabbit owners & all our neighbours are customers of mine & I cannot put my livelihood at risk by having it out with them (plus I'm certain they wouldn't change a thing). It has even occurred to me to try & just take (steal!) it to care for it. Madness I know, & I wouldn't actually do it.

Any thoughts anyone?

I am very sorry but I would take the rabbit.
If the RSPCA had failed to act after I had phoned so many times, and the cruelty is not just in my own opinion then I would take it.
If the owners caught me doing it I would tell them what I was doing and tell them to call the police if they weren't happy.
Don't put money before the welfare of the rabbit.

thatsfabulous

Just got back off my holiday, only been away for 6 days and my rabbit has either lost/ pulled the fur off her feet and lower legs.
Doesnt appear to be red or anything just the fur missing. Not been able to see if its her pulling it off or not as only just got home and my brother who wasnt looking after her hasnt been able to see as hes been working.

I've rang up the vets and got an appt for friday.

Has anyone experienced this before with there rabbit?

Its happened in such a short amount of time as only been away for 6 days so at a loss of what it might be.

Fire_Fox

Don't really understand the sentence about your brother?? Who was looking after the rabbit, is it possible they didn't clean her out and her waste aggravated her skin on her legs? Was she maybe bored?

HannahIOW

Is your rabbit quite attached to you? Rabbits are quite intelligent, well mine was anyway, and perhaps he was stressed due to you being away and simply kept chewing at the fur as a distraction?