ratmom
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I couldn't find anything on their site about neuters, I'll contact them. I should have fixed my one bun down in texas before moving up here in michigan. Vets in michigan are crazy expensive here.
I dont mean to sound rude or anything...but my personal opinion is that if you cant afford the medical needs for any animal you shouldnt have it. Its definitely good that you are giving it a home though at least. But what will you do if it gets sick and needs to go the vet? vet visits can be very expensive. I have a friend who can barely pay her monthly rent and owes me money that i have lent her to help out....and yet she still keeps getting more animals...it just bugs me lol. The local humane society near me does it for 60 dollars where as with a vet around here it is 130. Maybe there is something like that near you. Like people have said spaying/neutering isnt something that you HAVE to do if your rabbit is by itself..but it would be healthier for it. I would definitely start saving up a bit though for an emergency fund if anything happens to him/her and you need to make a vet visit. Good luck!
I think this is a great idea. It isn't critical that the rabbit gets neutered right at this moment in time - I know folks who work in rescue will tell you that sometimes get in older rabbits and have them spayed at 2 years of age or whatever.I would start saving now. She/He's still young so you have a bit of time. Just try saving 10-20$ a month, or a little more if you can. Just think of it as going out one less time a month.. Just skip a movie or a dinner and put that money aside if you can.
Not to be troublesome... but maskedburito did imply that if vet care was needed there's the possibility of it not being given. In most states this is considered animal neglect/cruelty and something you can be charged for. I'm just being honest. I do agree that just because someone cannot afford a $300, unnecessary surgery right now, that does not mean they shouldn't have animals.Personally I believe the bunny is better off with me and risking not getting medical care than being released into the wild or at an animal shelter.
Zyzra wrote:
I dont mean to sound rude or anything...but my personal opinion is that if you cant afford the medical needs for any animal you shouldnt have it. Its definitely good that you are giving it a home though at least. But what will you do if it gets sick and needs to go the vet? vet visits can be very expensive. I have a friend who can barely pay her monthly rent and owes me money that i have lent her to help out....and yet she still keeps getting more animals...it just bugs me lol. The local humane society near me does it for 60 dollars where as with a vet around here it is 130. Maybe there is something like that near you. Like people have said spaying/neutering isnt something that you HAVE to do if your rabbit is by itself..but it would be healthier for it. I would definitely start saving up a bit though for an emergency fund if anything happens to him/her and you need to make a vet visit. Good luck!
I wasn't gonna respond, and im sure you weren't trying to be rude but it was bugging meJust because I don't have money does not mean I should not be able to own an animal. I am a young student at university therefore all my money is going to that. I did not buy the bunny I took it from a friend who could not care for it. Personally I believe the bunny is better off with me and risking not getting medical care than being released into the wild or at an animal shelter. Everyone deserves the right to a companion. Just . because you have the money to pamper your pet or pay millions of dollars to make it live for another month doesn't mean your a better owner than me. I volunteered at an animal shelter for 6 years and I saw animals who were living in complete hell, and came from hell. I am sure the life it has with me is not that bad compared to there. If you believe all animals are treated equally in this world you are wrong, just like people some live in worse conditions that others, cannot afford medical care or have many issues. When it comes down to it, it is just a rabbit and my education is more important, im sorry. By educating myself I am learning how to help others in my line of work. I dont want you all thinking im an animal hater because I have sacrificed alot for animals over the years at the animal shelter and I have seen every type of animal in every type of horrible situation. I just don't understand why people go bankrupt trying to save their animal. I understand the emotional attachment, I have seen many animals I love killed but it is something we need to learn to live with and understand how unfortunate it is but reality sometimes. We just got to realize that the time we had with them and were able to help them was amazing. Im sorry for the rant this is not a personal attack on you, you just brought an issue that bugs me to my mind. Sorry everyone for the personal opinion just thought Id throw it out there and im not insulting anyone or blaming anyone of this.
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