Neighbours rabbit

[krj2688]

Hi everyone

We get on really well with next door neighbour But their rabbit pretty much lives in our garden day and night. They have several dogs and cats so it probably enjoys the peace.

We have just had the garden professionally done. The boundary that side is a bush which is their responsibility. It's killing our grass off, rabbit droppings everywhere and most importantly I am severely allergic to rabbits (anaphylaxis/epipen).

I have approached her around 6 times now, she will come and collect it but I shouldn't have to keep doing this. We suggested she gets a run but nothing. I'm not sure how to approach this, I don't want to fall out with her but I don't like using the garden as there's fur everywhere and I have had hives on my legs.

What would you suggest!? Considering sprinklers

Husband has used the hose and water pistols, he has said he will shoot it (he is is joking btw!)

Does she know you're allergic?! If so that's the absolute cheekiest of fuckery!

Yeah she does. She saw me react which makes it even worse!

Well I would try reporting to the RSPCA firstly because she's putting her rabbit in danger not keeping him safe! Rabbits shouldn't be able to get into someone else's garden!

I can’t believe she allows you to become ill!!!!!!

Can you fence off the gap behind the bush with chicken wire?

You need to tell them about your allergy, can a fence be put up to stop it getting in.

Get your husband to catch it and take it to the rspca as a stray.

Or cut the bush back to the boundary and install a fence.

We did consider a fence but the roots of the bush will be a pain to dig through plus it's about 20 panels long so not cheap.

We will try the chicken wire. We have blocked off some holes but still gets through

I’ve never ever heard of someone having that severe an allergy to rabbits.

Poor rabbit they clearly aren't bothered about him

@SmidgenofaPigeon you have now!

I can't even walk into pets at home. The skin prick test was horrendous I had a hive around 7cm

You need rabbit proof fencing on the boundary and if youre that severely allergic, then YWNBU to get really shitty with them about keeping the rabbit in their own damn garden.

Is the rabbit getting through the hedge? You could put a fence up, on your side of the boundary.

But I would suggest talking to her first and making sure she knows that she cannot let her rabbit on your property

I’d like to say the RSPCA would give a shit, but they won’t.

Well, worth a try

She needs to get a rabbit run for her rabbit. Or she needs to secure her garden her side.

The fact you are epipen severely allergic to rabbits and you've asked her to stop her rabbit entering your garden, makes this anti social behaviour and verging on harassment if she doesn't stop as it's life threatening.

So approach it again with a nice letter. Then if no joy, a letter before action. Maybe ask CAB what your rights are

If this was your child that was severely allergic and neighbour was putting your child's life at risk by their negligence of letting a rabbit into your garden almost everyday, you'd be calling the police.

Im surprised it hasn't run away completely. Or been mauled by a fox or cat. Poor bunny. They sound like very irresponsible owners.

Exactly

Rabbits will dig under a fence. Do you have problems with wild rabbits or just hers?

If hers I’d be tempted to get your DH to catch it and take it to a rescue. She’s clearly not caring for it properly if she has no run and her garden’s not secure. There are all kinds of dangers to rabbits, from foxes to toxic plants.

Sprinkler may deter it but they don’t seem to mind rain so I’m not sure.

Awful shame your garden gate was left open for a while and the rabbit must have got out onto the road….

(Husband puts it in box, drives it to a vet/shelter twenty miles away as a stray he came across. Hopefully rabbit rehomed to someone responsible.)

Im surprised it hasn't run away completely. Or been mauled by a fox or cat. Poor bunny. They sound like very irresponsible owners.

Yes me too. My cats catch a lot of wild rabbits and I’m always relieved when I see that they’re brown. I would be mortified if one of them were to kill a neighbour’s pet rabbit.

Your neighbours sound like very irresponsible owners, OP.

Would you like to borrow my dog?

Presumably you can eat rabbit, OP?

I am also suprised the poor thing hasnt done a complete runner or been eaten. It would be easier and cheaper to buy them a rabbit run than try to rabbit proof your garden, not that you should have to of course.

I like rabbits but it would last seconds in my garden with my dogs. I would get your DH to catch it and bring it to an animal shelter. Hopefully, it will be looked after better.