Me agian....
Rather than get mad at people, why don't you step back and take aminute to think....hmmmm....why are these people telling you all ofthis. They said it wasn't against you just to *help*you. Don't get defensive.
From my perspective and I don't read alot of the posts just the rescue& infirmary posts, I have noticed that you are keen to help outand want to do more with the bunnies. That is great butsometimes you have to learn why people do things and the reasons behindit. I've been volunteering for years and started at a localshelter and now *years* later, we have our own rescue. Ididn't rush in and start doing things and making changes....I learnedfrom the people there. Alot of young or new volunteers arekeen and wear rose colored glasses - which is good but sometimes you'llfind in the world of animal welfare etc things are not always great.
Many of the people here speak to the issue of money not because theyare preaching but because they have been there, done that.Our rescue spent over $21,00 in vet bills last year....bunnies are notcheap. You know how hard it is to make money, you said you work hardand it's for $5 an hour.....it takes alot to save money.
The issue of spaying & neutering and not having more babiescome into to the world unless you are a well established breeder arefor good reasons....there are just too many bunnies dying each daybecause they have no home. A few weeks ago I had calls frompeople wanting to take their bunnies - there were 47 in one week alone.
Then I get the call from a shelter wanting help with the buns sincethey recenlty *killed 30* of them and don't want to have to do itagain. A few days ago another shelter brought in 3 to be putdown for no reason but space....luckily they found a place togo. Day after day they die while new babies are being sold atPetCetera, Petland ect. How do you think I feel at the end ofthe day....basically if I can't help or find foster homes for them, Iknow they will be killed. It is gut wrenching and verydisheartening. I will do anything to encourage someone likeyourself to involve yourself in way s where you can help and make adifference rather than maybe one day adding to the problem.
I speak to you from the other side of the coin.....I see bunnies dying,being neglected and dumped every day. You are keen and wantto help so please why not consider having your two altered, keepingthem as pets, enjoying themand helping a rescue orshelter. You'll learn lots and feel good about actually beingable to help out. You'll even learn how to care for &treat sick animals so if you are on your own, maybe you'll have abetter idea how to help until you can get to a vet.
Just think about it rather than get mad.
Im soo thankfull! Well the Names Tiggerand Pigglet are taken! But i want to name the girl after a "Winne thePoo" character or a animal in a movie character...if i choose the namethat you show me you will be her God-Mother! he hhe!:bunnydance:
