swarning1222
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Not sure if this is technically a rescue story, but there is a pet store by my house that is "family owned" and they do some pretty sketchy things. They've been in trouble before so I'm not sure how they're still open! But anyways my grandpa lives in the country and he would have people dropping off animals all the time that they didn't want so occasionally he'd end up with a pregnant rabbit. When he couldn't get rid of the babies he would sell them to the pet store. They would tell you straight up when you take them there, well if they're not cute enough, bite, don't sell etc. we feed them to the snakes!! I would cry about this when I was little, but my grandpa is an old fashioned kind of guy, and obviously couldn't have 5 million rabbits constantly breeding in his back yard. (And there weren't rabbit rescues around back then)
So last year when I decided I wanted a rabbit I went there and looked at them, I noticed a little white one with dark gray spots that was absolutely adorable but I don't trust that pet store and didn't really want to give them my money so I got one from a farmer instead. I went back to the pet store almost 2 months later to check out their rabbit toys and this little guy is still sitting in the cage with about 12 brand new baby lion heads (which were sure to get adopted before him). So I said "he's been here a while huh? What will happen to him if he's not adopted?" And the guy laughed and said "well uh haha feeding day is tomorrow" !! So I decided my boyfriend would kill me if I brought home another rabbit, and I didn't know how my female would like another female (that's what they told me HE was) and left. I was up all night long and just sick about this stupid little rabbit (what I kept telling myself he was so I didn't go get him lol) the whole next day at work. Soo I left work early and immediately went out and bought him.
Him and I were both in quite a pickle so that's what his name ended up being, and yes my boyfriend wanted to kill me lol. But it was by far one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have no idea what breed he is since when I asked they told me he's just a "standard rabbit". I think he's at least part satin. He is the smartest little guy and has SUCH a little personality. Now he is spoiled rotten and gets full run of the house most of the time. I never thought I could be so in love with a rabbit!! His favorite thing is to be flattered lol I sit there and talk to him and tell him what a good boy he is and he makes this little crooked face like "yes, go on.." He's going in to get neutered soon and I hope that doesn't change his personality too much. So I guess rabbits need rescuing from all sorts of places. I've tried to explain to people what having a rabbit is actually like and how awesome they are and they think I'm insane!! But if I can just change a couple of people's minds about them that's good enough for me! I never thought they would bring so much joy and personality to my life, there needs to be more info out there to help all these other buns to get rescued!! View attachment ImageUploadedByRabbit Forum1435150992.412687.jpg
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So last year when I decided I wanted a rabbit I went there and looked at them, I noticed a little white one with dark gray spots that was absolutely adorable but I don't trust that pet store and didn't really want to give them my money so I got one from a farmer instead. I went back to the pet store almost 2 months later to check out their rabbit toys and this little guy is still sitting in the cage with about 12 brand new baby lion heads (which were sure to get adopted before him). So I said "he's been here a while huh? What will happen to him if he's not adopted?" And the guy laughed and said "well uh haha feeding day is tomorrow" !! So I decided my boyfriend would kill me if I brought home another rabbit, and I didn't know how my female would like another female (that's what they told me HE was) and left. I was up all night long and just sick about this stupid little rabbit (what I kept telling myself he was so I didn't go get him lol) the whole next day at work. Soo I left work early and immediately went out and bought him.
Him and I were both in quite a pickle so that's what his name ended up being, and yes my boyfriend wanted to kill me lol. But it was by far one of the best decisions I have ever made. I have no idea what breed he is since when I asked they told me he's just a "standard rabbit". I think he's at least part satin. He is the smartest little guy and has SUCH a little personality. Now he is spoiled rotten and gets full run of the house most of the time. I never thought I could be so in love with a rabbit!! His favorite thing is to be flattered lol I sit there and talk to him and tell him what a good boy he is and he makes this little crooked face like "yes, go on.." He's going in to get neutered soon and I hope that doesn't change his personality too much. So I guess rabbits need rescuing from all sorts of places. I've tried to explain to people what having a rabbit is actually like and how awesome they are and they think I'm insane!! But if I can just change a couple of people's minds about them that's good enough for me! I never thought they would bring so much joy and personality to my life, there needs to be more info out there to help all these other buns to get rescued!! View attachment ImageUploadedByRabbit Forum1435150992.412687.jpg
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