Bloody rabbit!!!

[cherrypieplum]

My younger sis in her infinite wisdom bought a rabbit for her dad, my stepfather as a surprise. It's currently sitting in my conservatory after
*messing a bedroom carpet
*messing my conservatory floor
*attempting to eat my new cot
*winding my dogs up

I mentioned to my mum that we had a furry surprise- she is not happy and they don't want it. I'm going away for a few days and have no-one to look after the bloody thing!! Can't get hold of my sister.

What is it about my sisters and their bloody, bloody pets!!

I'll be honest, I was expecting a more risqué post about a vibrator

Haha!! If only!!

Well, your sister's an idiot. Do you know anyone that does actually want a rabbit?

Give them Rabbit stew ??

No!! I know someone who has a pet shop but they can't actually keep the bunny there because they aren't licensed for it! I'm furious!

Freecycle

There are bunny rescues, if you give a vague location there are posters who may be able to help.

Or find it a nice home and tell you sister that if she wants a pet to bloody well look after it herself!

I wouldn't put it on freecycle unless you really don't give a shit what happens to it.

No, fgs don't offer it on Freecycle, you don't know who might take it on or what they'll do. Call a local rabbit or mixed small animal shelter and ask them to take it. Maybe the guys on MN pets can suggest where your nearest is if you repost there and tell them your county.

Why on earth would a grown man (or anyone at all for that matter) want a rabbit, unless it was for the pot? Can you wring its neck and turn it into a nice rabbit pie?

Agree with TeWihara -please take it to a bunny rescue, the poor thing is probably terrified of the dogs and if you don't want it your probably just ignoring it, rather than trying to bond with it.
Where are you op, lets see if we can suggest some rescues - also please tell your sis she's an inconsiderate so and so, she's now got you an animal that will end up in a rescue and if it's lucky be rehomed, worst case PTS because she thought it was a great idea without telling anyone.

There is also a small furry animals section on mumsnet please try there.

That's just plain damn nasty, Callisto.

I'm a grown woman Callisto and actually have three of them, thankfully we aren't all the same

My mum has given her permission for my dog to eat it SparkyMcSparrow

It would solve my problem and save on dog food...

Your sister is an eejit! Bunnies are actually quite a big commitment! There is a rabbit rescue called Fairly Beloved Rabbits up here in Scotland, but I'm sure there will be others near you if you google. Get in quick before the rest of the Easter Bunnies find their way there too.

Seriously, try and find it a good home! Failing that a good rescue!

DO NOT give it back to your sister!

Post in Super furry animals with a rough location and you might find some help!

Well I'm now singing chas and dave. Thanks
Op

Thanks. I want to make sure the rabbit is looked after properly so probably cancelling time away until rehomed somewhere nice. Bloody girl!! So annoyed!!

She didn't even bring it in a sensible container! Cardboard box ffs!!

Try rabbits united forum, somewhere there would be able to advise how you can rehome it. Is is male, female? How old?

Some of the suggestions on this thread are appalling, you wouldn't say that about a cat or a dog. Rabbits are equally intelligent, their minds just work in different ways and you have to put a lot of work and effort into understanding them.

I also have three buns!

Poor rabbit must be terrified. Where on earth did she get it from?

Kayano apologies!!

So glad I didn't travel all the way to my mum's with a bloody rabbit she didn't want. That would've made for an awesome weekend(!)

I would like to clarify that my 'rabbit stew' comment was a joke.

The rabbit is ok actually. Quite bolshy with the dogs (who are scared of it) and I have it in a very large dog crate so it has lots of room. Mostly I keep the dogs away. They just sniff in passing when I let them out.

He's a lovely young little thing. I have a friend who is willing to try him with hers. Fingers crossed.