Lymie
Well-Known Member
(His information is located at the bottom if you want to skip all this)
Hello,
I posted this in the infirmary forum, and putting him up for adoption on here was suggested, so I'm going to give it a shot.
A little background. I bought Beazel about five months ago, when I still had a job, from a student who could no longer keep him. After I lost my job and went further into debt, the hay and pellets ran out. His diet is not okay, but I did my best. He is now on pellets, but his urine and poo isn't what it used to be. That's not the point though. After I wasn't able to care for him properly I stopped spending time with him out of guilt, and failed to notice that all four (previously thought it was three) of his feet have sores on them. Some are scabbed, they are red and raw and there is pus. He will need medical attention.
When I picked his cage up to remove the bottom I noticed that it was soggy undernieth. He has a problem with over grown toe nails, which I've clipped down and will continue to do so until the quick recedes. He's lost weight as well. I bandaged his back legs, put anti-biotic ointment on it and he's now resting in an impossibly deep and comfortable cage. I will change his bandages twice a day, along with his bedding.
I feel terrible for neglecting him, and I don't think I'll ever want or have another animal again. I know why this happened, and it's not just because of financial issues. My biological family has a history of animal cruelty and neglect of both animals and people. I'm deeply sorry (and terrified for Beazel) for the pain I've caused him, and want to give him a chance to recover and find a loving home that can provide the proper care he needs.
I cannot take him to any local rescues or the vet, because of no money and I don't think I could bare the looks I'd get. If there is someone who is willing to adopt him, I promise I'll repay the debt or at the very least make future donations to the program here. I don't think this is something I can go through out my life knowing I did with a clear mind, without giving something back. My heart is just crushed right now that I would allow this to happen.
Thank you,
Lymie
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Beazel is a spotted Mini Rex. He's about a year and half old, neutered, and very shy. When I was interacting with the rabbits he would only come to me for Cheerios and bananas. He does tolerate being held, and does the bunny flip willingly, though he's not a people bun. I believe he was a 4-h project, and was bought from the fair, and was dropped off at a vets office and the owner refused to pick him up. So he went home with one of their interns, and they couldn't keep him.
He is bonded with another rabbit, but Alfie is being re-homed separately. He's by himself right now, and I don't think he minds. He's very good with cats, and likes to sleep next to them.
If there is any other information you need to know, please PM me.
Hello,
I posted this in the infirmary forum, and putting him up for adoption on here was suggested, so I'm going to give it a shot.
A little background. I bought Beazel about five months ago, when I still had a job, from a student who could no longer keep him. After I lost my job and went further into debt, the hay and pellets ran out. His diet is not okay, but I did my best. He is now on pellets, but his urine and poo isn't what it used to be. That's not the point though. After I wasn't able to care for him properly I stopped spending time with him out of guilt, and failed to notice that all four (previously thought it was three) of his feet have sores on them. Some are scabbed, they are red and raw and there is pus. He will need medical attention.
When I picked his cage up to remove the bottom I noticed that it was soggy undernieth. He has a problem with over grown toe nails, which I've clipped down and will continue to do so until the quick recedes. He's lost weight as well. I bandaged his back legs, put anti-biotic ointment on it and he's now resting in an impossibly deep and comfortable cage. I will change his bandages twice a day, along with his bedding.
I feel terrible for neglecting him, and I don't think I'll ever want or have another animal again. I know why this happened, and it's not just because of financial issues. My biological family has a history of animal cruelty and neglect of both animals and people. I'm deeply sorry (and terrified for Beazel) for the pain I've caused him, and want to give him a chance to recover and find a loving home that can provide the proper care he needs.
I cannot take him to any local rescues or the vet, because of no money and I don't think I could bare the looks I'd get. If there is someone who is willing to adopt him, I promise I'll repay the debt or at the very least make future donations to the program here. I don't think this is something I can go through out my life knowing I did with a clear mind, without giving something back. My heart is just crushed right now that I would allow this to happen.
Thank you,
Lymie
_____________________
Beazel is a spotted Mini Rex. He's about a year and half old, neutered, and very shy. When I was interacting with the rabbits he would only come to me for Cheerios and bananas. He does tolerate being held, and does the bunny flip willingly, though he's not a people bun. I believe he was a 4-h project, and was bought from the fair, and was dropped off at a vets office and the owner refused to pick him up. So he went home with one of their interns, and they couldn't keep him.
He is bonded with another rabbit, but Alfie is being re-homed separately. He's by himself right now, and I don't think he minds. He's very good with cats, and likes to sleep next to them.
If there is any other information you need to know, please PM me.
