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Bunny Obsession

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careleaversdoomorfate · 21/09/2020 06:02

Hello everyone.

I hope that you will all be a lit bit easy on me after this post as I don't my opinions but nothing abusive please.

So, I'm 19 years old and I currently have three rabbits. One was a gift six years ago. The other two I had rescued and I've had them both for just under six months. However, I'm wanting more bunnies again. Idk what it is about them that I love so much, maybe because they are so smart, different personalities and very affectionate, idk. Some of my friends have told me that although I look after my pets properly they are worried because for years I used to severely hoard. I used to hoard so bad that I physically could only access a small part of my room at one stage. With therapy this is luckily no longer the case at all. So, they are worried that I may be trying to do the same thing with pets. I mean their living conditions are perfect (I hoover twice a day, I clean their 6ft wide and 6ft hutched weekly (three a week atm) and they get a lot of attention but AIBU to be wanting another two? I can afford them although rabbits aren't cheap at £60 a month (pet insurance is part of the cost) per rabbit but if I'm being honest as much as I love rabbits. I know that I do this because I lost many people whom I loved dearly to suicide and it leaves a hole that can never be filled. I even lost a parent to suicide as well. So, idk if I'm just crazy but I'd never let my pets suffer and I would like to stop at 7 pets which would be £420 a month.

OP posts:
RunningFromInsanity · 24/09/2020 16:05

I know how tempting it is, getting a new rabbit, learning about his new personality , watching him settle in, being able to spoil him etc and it’s hard for most people to know when to stop.
Because of your history it’s even more important not to get carried away.

Of course you will love them all whether you have 4 or 40, but it’s just about being sensible with the numbers.

careleaversdoomorfate · 29/09/2020 11:40

To everyone.

I have decided that I'm not getting anymore bunnies until I get the right help that I need. I'm happy with the ones I've got and as long as I can be top-notch in my bunny care routine, knowledge and medical as well as financial side of things then all will be well.

OP posts:
Swiftnicola · 29/09/2020 16:44

Well done for coming to a decision, and I hope you get the help you want x

LoveEatYoga · 29/09/2020 16:44

Good for you OP Smile

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