I wasnt going to tell you guys but cant keep it in.

[buttercup132]

Today we went to the shelter and dropped Roxy off the lady there said she would try and work with her but they think its something in her brain thats making her agressive. I phoned a few bunny rescues and they said its VERY uncommon for a rabbit to be like that espescially (sp?) after it is spayed. Being animal lovers like yourselves I hope you understand why I did this. It wasnt because I didnt want her anymore but because I love her . I want her to be happy not misserable all her life and end up with no human contact it wouldnt be fair for her. The lady at the shelter said I have to look at the life tong terms for her and how she will feel. She was getting worse and worse. I'm not posting this to get yelled at or what not but to inform you guys on what happened. If things dont work out with her and the lady she will be layed to rest but its whats best for her.

On a lighter note as most of you have seen probly is my new siggy with Teddy in it, I know people are different and I'm just that type of person who cant be without another animal especially rabbits. And dont think I got rid of Roxy just because I wanted a new bunny because that is not true at all. Anyways he is the bunny from the shelter the Lionhead mix and hes the sweetest thing. The guy at the shelter said it was fait because hes had kind of mean rabbits go within a days and this sweet guy was there for a month!He is not by any means agressive , it feels so weird to actually be abel to put my hand in the cage without being attacked. And he actually comes up and jumps on me and only me he wont jump onto anyone else. He's got some litter issues but we are working on it.He also has to be nutered(sp?) I have some pictures aswell to share.




This is what he dose all day when hes not being hyper and mauling his mom...



thats all

[jackie]

Wow, I am surprised how the shelter can just let you exchange a pet like that.

I wonder if they will have a ¨two for the price of one¨ sale anytime soon.

[k9krazee]

I just don't understand Roxy was ONLY cage aggresive, right? Its saddening to me that you went and got a 'nice' bunny and totally gave up Roxy

[Catty1]

If the people at the shelter are caring people, they will try to work with Roxy and see what can be figured out. Heck, humans sometimes get this way because of a brain tumour, you never know.

Hopefully the shelter folks are professionals, and will consult others on the matter.

Roxy was just not the bunny for you. Your new baby is cute!

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Catty1

[buttercup132]

Thank you catty for understanding where I'm coming from.And I didnt exchange my pet! See this is where you guys are going wrong and I knew someone would say it. Like I said I didnt start this to be yelled at or to start a fight but to simply let you guys know wha happened!And no it wasnt just cage agression after seeing Teddy and how he was like it pointed out to me that Roxy wasnt just like ti ouside of her cage it was out too I couldnt walk past her cage without being lundged at and I coundt walk past her even when she was out.

[Catty1]

Not to beat it to death...someone in the earlier thread had been in touch with buttercup directly, and there was some attacking out of the cage.

She is also young - I don't know how young - and although the decision is hers, I think her parents have some say in it also. And why should someone keep on getting injured, especially when young?

Roxy might do well in a large run in a yard.

Three sides to every story: There's the way I see it, the way buttercup sees it, and the way it really is.

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Catty1

[buttercup132]

This is why I WASNT going to tell you guys is because I knew you would attack me ...
EDIT: And its obvious I do care about her or I wouldnt have made thread asking for help! Also I still live with my parents so they had a say in it and they both thought it was best because I do have a little sister aswell who was getting hurt for just petting Roxy the wrong way. THAT is not a pet that is more of a animal who dosent like people and is not considered a pet.

[jackie]

Honestly, what did you think everyone was going to say?

You post a thread three days ago saying your rabbit has cage aggression and you want her PTS. then oh no, you love her and want to work with her, 48 hours later she is sitting is a shelter. Yes I am POSITIVE that a shelter, which is most likely bursting at the seems of unwanted pets, is going to find the time to socialize and work with Roxy. What planet are you from?

What really takes the cake is posting pictures of your new rabbit. Out with the old and in with the new right?

[I_luv_rusty]

I don't want to attack you or anything. But, I really don't know why you gave Roxy away and got a new bunny I'm just so sad for her.
It just seems mean that you gave her away and just got a new bunny, I know you will miss her and all but thats just so sad.

If i lived anywhere near you. I'd be at that shelter picking up poor Roxy. When I gave away my rabbit, I just didn't give it to someone, or a place who would forget about her. Or give her away, or put her down. I gave her to a loving home, way better than mine. If I had Roxy, I would have done the same, no matter how long it takes to find one of those great homes, one of those homes forever!

Best of luck to Roxy, and your new bunny.

[Catty1]

I just remembered - a neighbour of mine whose wee collie went to the RB decided to get a pair of bunnies. She is single, and her RB Lady's ashes will be buried with her, that is her decision. So she is very devoted.

I saw her new bunnies briefly once...then a few months later she had a single large bunny named Misty. I asked what had happened to the other ones?

I guess they were very ill-tempered and behaved badly..not even this lady's devotion could change that.

Once I housesat for one dog and two bunnies. The one bunny had a real attitude, though I didn't get bitten.

Bunnies look soft and cute to us - but that doesn't mean they are all angels. I was lucky to HAVE a wonderful bunny when I was younger...my sister and I called him "Rabby". OK, we weren't original.

There must be PTers that have faced the same situation with biting dogs or other situations. I think the same can happen with bunnies.

Just my opinion and experience.

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Catty1

[k9krazee]

I honestly don't feel that you did everything imaginable to address her problems, you decided to give up on her instead Like Jackie said, you just had a thread for help, people made suggestions and you just go and drop her off at the shelter, its very sad. I believe that if you take in an animal then you make a commitment for life, what happens if this bunny suddenly becomes aggressive? Are you just going to trade it in too? I wish poor Roxy the best of luck

[buttercup132]

Bunnies arent like dogs , they develop their personality within the first year of their life. They DONT change there personality like dogs do . Thats how I know this one wont change! I also dont belive any of you are rabbit EXPERTS either and dont know everything about them like you think you do!

[Catty1]

"Poor Roxy" was biting BC and her younger sister.

Were they supposed to keep getting injured just to make some of us happy? I think not!

In cage, or out, doesn't matter. If BC was an adult, this might be reasonable.

Lay off the kid already.

Sorry, folks, I like to be nice, but I am getting rather steamed here!

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catty1

[Kfamr]

You're probably just going to attack me, call me a lesbian and several other names, and attack my friends - but I've got to say something about this because it's something that irritates me immensely.

Three days ago (72 hours) you posted for advice and "support" - in which many gave you some highly intelligent, well-experienced suggestions.
Your story changed from killing her, to working with her, to dropping her off at the shelter - several different times within these past 3 days.

Now she is sitting at a shelter- MAYBE, if they have not killed her already - with a new bunny in her home. I highly doubt a shelter who would let someone exchange (for lack of better term) a pet would work with a so-called aggressive bunny.

Now I don't claim to know squat about bunnies, but I do believe some here who are more experienced with them have given you well advice which leads me to ask, What happened to working with her yourself?


Simba bit my mom twice, has gotten snappy with us over the years, and is usually rather cranky with new people. 8 years later we are still working with him... and i'd hate myself if I even thought of getting rid of him.


Good luck to you and the new bunny.


*edit* I see we're on the same page Jackie, I just happen to be a bit long-winded and slow in my typing.

[Catty1]

Kfamr - but were you an adult when this was decided? When BC first posted, I seem to recall it was her parents that wanted to get rid of Roxy...and she said No Way.

Depending on her age, her wishes won't carry a lot of clout. I think her parents even talked about PTS - if so, I expect the shelter was a compromise.

I just don't think it was all up to her, that's all.