Abandoned bunny urgently needs home - NorthEast

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

I am on MN under a different name.

Recently found an abandoned (probably - couldn't find owner) bunny in park. I've had him neutered and vaccinated. He's a lovely lionead, ridiculously cute but rather nervous. Think he may have been mistreated as runs off or freezes, terrified until you've stroked him for a while.

I have attempted bonding with my existing pair but it's not looking successful. He bonded with one of them straight away and looks so much happier with bunny company, but the other (dominant) rabbit is not having it!

I should perhaps leave it longer (is 3.5 weeks since neutering) and bond the 'long way' with adjacent cages etc. However, I am unwell and in the process of a breakdown myself, and this is one step too far, I don't have the room and need help looking after myself tbh, very unwell at the moment, overwhelmed, crying nonstop etc. Sorry if tmi just explaining.

I just want this gorgeous little boy to find a forever home with a new bunny friend.

If anyone has any advice or can help, please let me know.

[fiverabbits]

BEAUTIFUL

Thanks for the update I have been thinking about you. I agree with everything NOTHRUROAD said. I fostered a rabbit for 14 months knowing he was going back to his Dad when he got a house suitable for both of them but it was still hard to let him go even though I knew he was loved and well looked after. I am friends on facebook so get updates a year on I still miss him but the deal was that he would go back.


Best wishes for the future for you and your rabbits.

[nothruroad]

What lovely thing you have done for that poor bunny, thank you for caring so much.

I hope you are looking after yourself too. I hope you manage to access any treatment you need. Take care - of yourself and your other two lovely buns.

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

Update:
Lovely little bunny has gone to a foster home today. Trying not to cry! They reckon he'll be re-homed quickly cos he's so cute!

For anyone in the NorthEast looking to adopt a bunny the rescue is called Pawz for Thought.

Thank you for your kindness everyone, animal people are the kindest people IME .

[fiverabbits]

BEAUTIFUL

Did the rescue speak to you today ?

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

My other two were unintentional too... one was rescued from being drowned the other was bought for a child who was scared of him

[fiverabbits]

I have rescued rabbits with only a moments notice which is harder than buying/rehoming with a bit of time to plan. Well done for looking after the rabbit he will be glad of all your help. Let's hope the rescue can find him a decent home. I have 6 rabbits of which only one was brought by me the others are second homers and really do give us all great pleasure.

I hope your life improves in the future, keep talking to us on MN.

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

Ok - a rescue has agreed to take him. They will be in touch tomorrow. They are more accessible. (Pawz for Thought)
Babbafish if you're still interested please do pm

Rosie I guess I feel worried cos I really do struggle and peope tend to think I can't be that bad/expect me to be more capable/think i'm not trying hard enough. I will try them though.

Thank you all for your kindness x

ps. Bunny just lay down flopped on his side for the first time... he is much less scared than a few weeks ago

[FernieB]

You have saved a bunny. The poor thing was wandering and abandoned and you rescued him, got him medical attention and have looked after him for a few weeks. Don't be so hard on yourself. You're doing really well looking after the three rabbits.

Have you tried the PDSA? I know the bunny is not sick, but they may be able to help you. I'm sure one of these places must have a volunteer not too far from you who would be able to help. Sadly, I'm too far away or I'd transport him for you. You could try the RWAF via their website - they may have someone nearby.

I really hope you get the help and support you need.

[rosierelala]

I know brysons used to have a wait list system...if you could try to be a bit pushy they might relent. Tyneside womens health are there for women who need some support or help. Its
not necessarily about DV. I support a client to attend a session there. I wouldnt recommend it without
knowing someone who has
benefited. I actually feel an uplift in my own mood when I visit and it reminds me to take better care of myself....I have suffered severe depression and anxiety in the past and found counselling and self help worked for me. As I said upthread, you can self refer and they will advise you if they have something that can fit your needs.

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

ps. not a crisis, ore a downward spiral - they will say it's just the way I am, not a MH condition just my life is shit/I'm bound to be depressed/imilar dismissive thing. There is a long history.

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

Have already tried all the finding originlal owner stuff. He was most likely abandoned. Considering how terrified of people he was I suspect he was badly treated too. He is separate for now but will need the room back v soon.
I doesn't matter how kind I may sound, or even be, the MH folk think i'm horrible waste of space. I cant write much here, but am in MH threads under a different name. I do see a therapist privately but need support really I guess, but can't get that anyway. I've not gone through DV (much - it's not the reason im ill) so don't know if womens health centre would care. Im scared they will read my psych notes and hate me as much as the other professionals.
Brysons did not mention a wat list...
I feel so awful, I wanted to make the world a better place and i cant even save a bunny, i've nothing to give anymore.

I have fed, watered, cleaned litter trays off to get my food now hope that helps.

[rosierelala]

Sorry, also meant to say you sound very kind and caring, and you deserve some support to get throughwhatever crisis you are having. Is there anyway we could help reunite bunny and original owner? Can you post his pic on facebook and state where you fpund him?

[FernieB]

Okay, this is not going to be a popular suggestion ...... Do you have a Pets at Home close by? Some of them are quite good. Ours works with a couple of local rescues and takes in small pets for them and rehomes them. Could be worth a shot if you're desperate! I will probs get flamed but I do know that ours is very good with rescues.

Otherwise, speak to your vet. They clearly know this bunny as you've done all the neutering etc, so they may be able to help or know someone who'd give him a home.

[rosierelala]

Please consider contacting tyneside women's health. You can self refer. They have a main office near the tyne bridge in gateshead, or another site in byker. 0191 477 7898
I cant offer help with bunny, my shift pattern rules out pet ownership.
Brysons will put you on a wait list if
you can separate and wait it out for
a bit.

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

They have said I need to take him. I can't even get close.
I noticed what babbafish wrote but not heard back since.
I dont want to keep going i only live for my bunnies and now i know how had it is to rehome them

[StealthPolarBear]

it would take less time to drive to Liverpool!

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

According to google maps it will take 4+ hrs by public transport including a 45 min walk. I can't do that. It's in the middle of nowhere!

[StealthPolarBear]

Babbafish has offered further down, think people have missed that
op you sound lovely.thinking of other (bunnies) when you have your own problems

[FernieB]

They may have volunteers who live closer to you who could meet you to transport him. Explain to them and ask.

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

Yes, very. And I don't know how long it would take by public transport if it's an hours drive... the place seems to be a bit random, not on a train line or anything.

[ouryve]

Is public transport difficult for you, in your current state?

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

ok one rescue has said they can take him, another is seeing if they can...
But I cant get him there, I dont drive and dont know anyone who would drive me. It's an hours drive away.

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

Plus they are relly nasty and bullying about having no support - they see it as confirmation I'm a terrible person, not as a factor that means I'm more likely to need help.

[BeautifulLovedBunny]

It's nothing to do with the GP though. He can't make them accept me. They have written seveal letters to him saying not to re-refer me. He has anyway, but they just say I don't meet their criteria. I'm not the only one in this situation. If he thinks i'm about to top myself he might send me to A&E, but they'll just say "see your GP".

[AnchorDownDeepBreath]

If the rescue don't get back to you quickly enough, or don't have room, you could try the vets? They don't like to take animals because it fills up a "bed", but they will, and it sounds like your situation warrants it.

I'd second being really frank with your GP too. You can't continue to fall down the cracks.