To not take our pet back home

[Teenagecrisisagain]

We have been having a huge amount of work done in the house for the last few months.

A few weeks ago (when it was very disruptive/dusty/noisy) we asked dm if she would mind having our rabbit till the work is finished. She agreed. He has a big indoor cage and an outside run. Dh dropped it all round to dm

I go there after school drop off to feed him and dh goes through clean litter tray etc when it needs doing. At weekend dm feeds him.

The work is nowhere near finished and our house is an absolute tip atm
Dm has declared today the rabbit has to be gone by Christmas ??? She knows we are nowhere near completion of the work and that we have a house full at Xmas.

Dm in the other hand will be alone in a big three bed house and is complaining she wants her house 'tidy' for Xmas (by 'tidy' she just means no rabbit as house is spotless except for one room where dsis has stored furniture for 2.5 years)

AIBU to just say no? If we don't actually take him home she has no way of getting him back to ours herself and I'm annoyed as we had agreed she would have him till the house was ready?

I pay £4 per day for boarding for one rabbit, which seems to be pretty standard here.

Far preferable than having a bunny disturbed by building noises (or feeling neglected).

dianatrent spot on and very compassionate.

Compassionate, yes. But not sure Diana quite understands the meaning of 'Hyperbole'.

From what I've read, no-one has obviously or intentionally exaggerated anything, nor have they expressed an extravagant statement. They've just said what they think about the welfare of the animal, and consideration towards the parent.

The most important thing is, that the bunny is not neglected, and the Mum has been appreciated for caring for said Bunny for several weeks.

So passive aggressive mother who does you "favours" and then either holds it over you or changes the deal to inconvenience you? She makes a huge fuss about not wanting to see anyone at Xmas then throws a hissy fit because she doesnt see anyone? She has been like this for years.

You biggest mistake was asking her to do it, and then believing that she would without any fuss.

As it is, I agree that you must not show your irritation, so she doesnt get the pay off that she was seeking which is the only reason she does this shit.

(There has also been a lot of drip-feeding on this thread by the OP)

This reminds me of the legendary super soaker thread.

OP - your rabbit, your problem.

Be thankful she hasn't eaten the wee thing.

Yabu stop posting on here and go sort room out for your pet. Your mum doesn't want to look after your responsibility anymore, go sort space for it. This is ridiculous. You sound like my friend who conned me into looking after her rabbits "until her house was sorted", 6months later and a load of selfish excuses later, the rabbits went to a friend who actually has time for them.

Board your animal if needs be!

Well said Diana

You biggest mistake was asking her to do it, and then believing that she would without any fuss.

I agree there. Don't rely on her again if you can help it op.

Diana, that is a lovely post

Thanks diana

Well, I've spent a good couple of hours sorting out the playroom so will be able to bring bunny home this weekend

Lol

...our work here is done

🐰

Well done!!

Great news

I think in hindsight this isn't really about the rabbit, and I am sorry you have such a difficult parent to cope with. It must be very wearing.

I think I misunderstood the premise of the thread/situation and I am sorry for what I posted before.

It wasn't entirely clear though, and I think a lot of people also misunderstood perhaps which is why you got such a hard time.

I knew there was a good reason I had hidden AIBU.

That's good news. He must be missing you all.

How WonderfuL that the solution was..Tidy the playroom.

Yes mouldy. Luke the op said and like she did.

Excellent news, Teenage.
Hope you all enjoy your Christmas 🐰

(Sorry Clancy - I pinched your rabbit head)