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Rabbits - what would you you do?

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purplepumpkin · 01/02/2008 18:07

DS (10) pestered and pestered for years about having a pet rabbit. Finally gave in last year and got two (on the pet shop's advice).

After the novelty wore off, it has been a constant battle to get him to do anything for them - he'll feed them but only if I remind him (I clean them out as I can't face nagging him about that as well). He doesn't spend any time with them or get them out for a cuddle.

Bearing all this in mind, should I:

a) give them to his younger sister who would do a much better job of looking after them (DS wouldn't mind this)?

b) carry on as we are, hoping that he'll become more responsible as he gets older?

c) give them back to the RSPCA so that they can find an owner who'll love them properly ?

What would you do?

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flyingmum · 01/02/2008 18:16

I should let younger sister look after them. We have a house rabbit which is obstensibly my son's and he does love it but guess who sees to is (and pays for its incredibly expensive tooth operations!!!)

If daughter would make a good job of it I would let her do it. If he minds he might think more about responsibilities.

dustystar · 01/02/2008 18:17

I'd let his little sister take over if she'd like to. Ds is 7 and my sister brought him a rabbit 18 months ago. he loves her but she is a bit scrabbley so he doesn't play with her that much. I brougth dd 9 a guinea pig at the same time and she loves him but likes to play with the rabbit more as she is more playful and interesting. So ds tend to cuddle the guinea pig and dd plays with the rabbit. Kids and animals both happy

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purplepumpkin · 01/02/2008 20:35

Oh interesting you both said the same thing. Hmm - have been thinking this was the easy way out for DS and he should just stick with them, but maybe that's not fair on the rabbits. I wonder if one each is the way to go?

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southeastastra · 01/02/2008 20:37

can't they just be family rabbits?

i have three and they're all mine

Divastrop · 01/02/2008 20:37

give them to his younger sister but make it clear he wont be getting any more pets in the forseeable future.

shortshafe · 01/02/2008 22:29

I agree with Diva - give them to his younger sister, he needs to know they're living creatures and have needs, if he can't meet those needs responsibly then he can't have pets!

good luck

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