Stupid Raccoons Tormenting My Poor Floppsy!!!!

[Karen]

[QUOTE]Originally posted by FloppsyLadySally54
My mean old dad! Thanks, Ash. My bunny does not need a new home. It's my dad's fault. I do not agree that he should get a new home somewhere else. He has a lot of nice things. How many of your rabbits have a huge three-room cage?? And also, Rabbits are actually wild animals and LIVE outside, no cage at all.

No one has said he should be inside because of the cold, or his coat, but that the raccoons are a real danger. Also, Floppsy is NOT a wild rabbit. They are not the same, any more than a wild wolf and a German Shepherd are the same. He is a domesticated rabbit, who would probably prefer the company of people all the time. He is more docile than a wild rabbit, and he does not have the defenses a wild rabbit does in that he cannot run away.

You yell at us for suggesting he might be happier somewhere he could be inside, then call you Dad "mean" for not letting him live inside. You are not being consistent.

[QUOTE]
I am looking for help, not critisism. Sorry, I do not mean to snap, but it just bothers me that I am twelve SERIOUSLY, and have been planning my glamorous future since I was seven. I do not see a psychiatrist, I am not crazy. I just want to be treated as a human being, and being a kid is no medicine. Every day goes so slow, I just want to speed it up. Life is not fair, I know, but to be seen in public walking with you mom, not allowed on some sites, sit in school all day, and share your house with four other people just sucks. [QUOTE]

Now you are going to get angry with me, but you are not acting like an adult, but cry over and over that you want people to treat you as an adult. You complain long and hard about being twelve. Guess what? There's something to complain about at every age in life if you look hard enough. And until you begin to act maturely, people will not treat you as a mature person.

Most people have dreams and plans for their future at every age. Don't wish away the time you have NOW. USE this time. Study hard, very hard. If you are not being challenged ebough in school, ask for more material to study for extra credit, even if you don't NEED to. At no other time in your life will you have guaranteed housing and food provided for you. You probably have more free time now than you will until you retire. USE it instead of complaining about it.

I do not want a fight on Pet Talk, I just thought that everybody gets to post their opinion, and that goes for me as well. Everything OK, Pet Talk?
No offense, just my opinion.

Again, YOU are the one here that took offense when people offered THEIR opinions, just because they suggested Floppsy might be better off elsewhere. You need to give others the courtesy you expect them to give you.

[FloppsyLadySally54]

[FloppsyLadySally54]

Karen I see your point. But what I meant and I know I didn't state this clearly but we all are entitled to our own opinions but they were getting rude about it and I felt that this discussion did not need to get rude, I just simply wanted to get some help from everyone. But with people yelling at me and telling me to get rid of Floppsy, it kinda made me upset. The way popcornbird put it was so nice and I would not of taken offence to that but some people were very rude about it. I just feel if you are going to state an opinion you should state it nicely, OK?

[Desert Arabian]

Well said mayor Karen, well said. Harsh but true! That's the way I learn things sometimes too.

[kingrattus]

[QUOTE] Life is not fair, I know, but to be seen in public walking with you mom, not allowed on some sites, sit in school all day, and share your house with four other people just sucks. [QUOTE]

What in the world is wrong with walking in public with ur mom, I do it everytime my mom comes to visite me, & I did it when I lived there a year ago. & every year before that. I can't get onto some sites awell, nor do I want to. U haven't seen sitting in school all day, I wake up at 6:30 am, catch the city bus at 7am, get to school at 7:33am, start class at 8am to 6pm, thats 10 hours of class!!! most of my classes r 3 hours long & boring, or I'll have 6 hours inbetween classes. I find it hard, but I know I have to do it if I want to have a chance in the real world, I blew elementary school & high school, I had just over a 50% average. I live with 4 other people, I'm the smallest, the youngest & the one who gets picked on by everyone & its not ur house, it belongs to ur parents, I learn't that the hard way, I was kicked out of my house twice, because my mom got mad at me because I wanted to be able to see my dad when I pleased. Where I'm living now, I hardly ever get to see them & I get quite home sick alot.

& I think a major factor of people getting mad at u is because u type before u think, & u lied to alot of people, & ur trying to act like an adult, when u have no real experience with living on ur own, or the real world.

I went through the samething when I was younger & look where it got me. Not to damn far. I'm not the smartest person, I can't do math, except count & add & sub. I'm aloner, antisocial at times, hate myself, I made shitty decisions in life, I tried to grow up way to fast & it took me a step down.

From ur posts, u sound just like me, don't be me, its not the greatest, its really hard to change, I'm having a hard time doing it.

[popcornbird]

Originally posted by FloppsyLadySally54
My mean old dad!...It's my dad's fault....I have mentioned several times that I hate being twelve...I just want to be treated as a human being, and being a kid is no medicine...Life is not fair, I know, but to be seen in public walking with you mom, not allowed on some sites, sit in school all day, and share your house with four other people just sucks.

I only read this now and I have something to say about it. I hope you will not feel offended...........I'm trying to put it as nicely as I can.

First of all, no matter what your parents do, whether you like what they say or not, they are YOUR parents and you have to respect them more than anyone else. Think about it this way.........your parents, particularly your mother, spent many months painfully bearing you and 1-2 years weaning you with love. They raised you with love and care, and they have cared for you, fed you, bought you your beloved pets, and did all they could for you in these 12 years of your life, and I'm sure they will continue to for 9+- years. Its is a shame to say things about your parents like "my mean old dad" or "my dad's the worst person in the world" etc. no matter what they say or do. I'm sure that if your children said things about you like this to other people, you would never forgive them. Try to explain your parents in the best way, in the best attitude, and in the best words. Try your best to make them happy with you and explain them reassuringly. Ask them if Little Floppsy can live in the garage, or ask your dad to build a sun room in the yard which both your family, and your Floppsy girl could enjoy.

Another thing is, I would do anything to be 12 again. I'm only a few years older than you, and I already miss being 12 or younger. Be content with who you are. If you are not content your life will be miserable. Take my word on that.

I am older than you, but I am always seen in public walking with my mom, I am not allowed to some sites and even if I was, I would have forbade myself from visiting some sites myself. I also sit all day at school and I share the house with 3 other people, something I am very proud of. You should be grateful that you have a family to care fore you, feed you, love you, and share your house with. There are many people in the world that don't have these things and grieve for them. You should be thankful about your life. I will respond the rest later.

[wolf_Q]

Life is not fair, I know, but to be seen in public walking with you mom, not allowed on some sites, sit in school all day, and share your house with four other people just sucks.

Excellent post, popcornbird. I'm not afraid to be seen walking with my mom in public. Actually, heh, I like my mom...err...I love my mom. She's a cool person. I have a computer in my room, and have full access to the net whenever I want. There's nothing stopping me from going to bad websites, but I don't do it. I share my house with 3 other people (and 3 dogs hehe). You know, I had to sit in school every day for 12 years too. Sometimes I pushed myself, and sometimes I didn't. I graduated with honors, gold chords and I even sat on the stand. I had a 3.9 gpa. At times I was a complete and total slacker. I'm definitely not the smartest person in the world. But really, when you push yourself to achieve, it's a nice feeling looking back on it. I remember being 12. Life was fun then. I wish it was still fun. Stop trying to be an adult.

As for Floppsy, I've never known a rabbit that did live inside. My friend, Megan, and also Melissa used to have rabbits. They all lived outside in a hutch. I don't remember them really having any problems with getting cold, and there was no problems with wild critters. But the rabbits never seemed too happy.....they always chewed through the cage.....several of them escaped and were hit by cars, killed by dogs, etc. and I remember at least one that "turned wild." She suddenly started hating people, it was weird. But of course, I have no clue what Floppsy's cage looks like, nor do I know much about rabbits. All of the rabbits they had didn't seem to enjoy being "pets." They weren't cuddly or lovey, it seemed to me that all they wanted to do was scratch and get away. Of course, I am also used to dogs, lol. I say, build Floppsy a better cage, and go from there. Do whatever you can to protect her from the raccoons. Would your dad at least let Floppsy sleep inside at night and stay outside during the day? Could you put her in a small cage in your room to sleep in?

[kingrattus]

I think the biggest reason ur dad doesn't want rabbits in the house, is because of their smell, when indoors they tend to stink up the house pretty good. My friends own a farm & when they were younger they raised rabbits. They had an outdoor pen, which they would put some of the rabbits in during the day & but then in a barn room for the night. the rabbits seemed happy there, they had plenty of food, a large room to run & hop around, other bunnies to play with & a ton of hay. They even had half wild & half tame rabbits, meaning some of their rabbits got lose & they still came back for food, to be played with & breed, but they lived in the wild.

This is what their outdoor cage looked like

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[Daisylover]

I absolutely agree with Karen, the problem is not the rabbit being outside at all, the problem is the raccoons. When they are determined enough they can get through just about anything....a combination lock is not going to keep raccoons out of the bunny cage. Also as Karen says rabbits can die of fright and I've seen it happen under much less stressful circumstances than a bunny being threatened by a predator.

THAT'S where the concern is from most of us who have replied to your message...we want what's best for your bunny. And when you put a concern on POTD you have to be prepared to take the responses. No one is intentionally cruel or mean, just very concerned about the welfare of your bunny.

Kingrattus has a good point....baby bunnies are almost impossible to litter box train, while adults will often train themselves to use a litter box. Also when the bunny is spayed/neutered their urine odor is less strong, so then it's merely a matter of keeping the litter boxes clean. You might mention that to you parents.

[Sam's My Baby]

Life is not fair, I know, but to be seen in public walking with you mom, not allowed on some sites, sit in school all day, and share your house with four other people just sucks.

I agree with many other people on this. I think you should appreciate how lucky you are to be living in a house. And you have such a great life. I see nothing wrong walking in public with your mom..I do it all the time! Sharing a house with other people is not bad. I have 5 other siblings, plus my mom and dad, that is 7 other people living in the same house. I have no problems with it...and I love being with tons of other people! I also think you should appreciate your dad, for caring for you every day and loving you.

Floppsy still may not be safe. I know someone who had chickens, and the coons literally ripped them through the fence and ate them. My mom & dad dont really like my pets inside either..becuase of the smell. Like other people stated I think you should try to get her in the garage, just at night and I think she will be fine. You can ask your dad if you can do that. Floppsy would be much safer in there.

[FloppsyLadySally54]

As I read this thread, I am lauging. You people obviously do not know my town. The popular people rule the school, and if you upset them, they'll spread rumors about you faster than the crack of a whip. Everybody who is anybody is allowed to walk around town on their own (like me, when I am with my friends), and to be seen with your parents will make you want to die. There is one bathroom in my house, and my sister and I fight over who gets it first. I live downstairs in our two-floor house, and my mother works all day. My father sleeps in the day, and works at night, so I cannot listen to anything or else he will come out yelling. I am loner, destined to be on my own. I do not care about marrage or a future family, as other people are crazed about (not you guys, the people at school). One thing I forgot to mention.. I don't have a garage. My room is the garge, it got turned into my room when I was born. My Dad says it is the biggest bedroom in the house. I do not have a computer in my room, we have a Windows 95 in the attic, but my dad will not let me have it, which I do not get. My grandparents live upstairs, and are the most old-fashinoned people I have ever met. I do not abuse my bunny by having him live outside. I just said the Raccoons were scaring him. I will ask him to let Floppsy sleep inside, which was a great idea! I am on General Access on AOL, and not Teens like I should be (but I don't wanna be). I am allowed on any website I want to, even though I too, only go on ones I want to. So there, all questions are answered. Tomorrow this thread will not be here, so get your last posts in.

[popcornbird]

It doesn't matter what people think about seeing kids with their parents. You need to be yourself and not care about what others think. As I said, if you are not content and keep worrying about what others have to say or think, your life will be miserable. I always get stares on the road, but I don't care. I just stare back and keep staring until they feel bad and look away. You need to be yourself and not care about other people around you. If you are bothered by your school, tell your mom to homeschool you. That is an option available throughout the US and something most school districts offer. That is something I did for years and I'll tell you, it was great. Far better than any school I've ever been to.
You are complaining about having one bathroom. I know it can be hard with one bathroom but you need to consider how lucky you are compared to millions of people around the world. Have you ever thought of people in Africa, Afghanistan, India, countries in Southeast Asia, and many other parts of the world? Many people in those countries are so poor, they cannot imagine having a bathroom in the house at all. In fact, some people live in small huts that cannot even be called a "house." They go outside to use the bathroom and some very poor people even have to go in the bushes. If you've seen real poor people, you wouldn't be able to be more thankful about your life. I have seen very poor people with my own eyes and to my surprise, they were far more content than we are, saying that they are far better off than many other people in the world. I have most of my family in Pakistan, and when we were visiting them last year, I was playing computer with my cousin who is the same age as me. Practically everyone of middle or upper class there has a maid to help in the housework, and they do get paid, but they are still very poor. My aunt's maid had a 13 year old daughter who used to come with her mom to see my cousins while her mom helped in the housework. The poor girl was just a little younger than us, yet she had never gotten the oppertunity to attend school, because her family was too poor to send her. She couldn't really read but my cousin was teaching her, so hopefully she will learn. As we played computer happily, I noticed she was watching us sadly from the back of the room. She came to us and quietly asked what we were doing. We told her we were playing and asked if she'd like to give it a try. She said she doesn't know how, but she'd love to watch. My cousin and I felt very sorry for her and wished she could have a better life. She noticed we were sad for her and said "Don't feel sad for me. I am in a much better condition that millions of people around the world. At least I have shelter and at least my mom has a job. Millions of people have nothing to eat and no roof above their heads, and I am grateful to God that I have that. I am also grateful that my mom gets to work at very nice people's house and that you have a very nice cousin who is willing to take some time out of her work to teach me how to read." We were very touched by what she said, and I realized then how lucky we were and that it would be a shame to complain about anything. Though Pakistan has a great amount of rich people living in marble mansions and huge houses, a great amount of people are poor there as well, and when I see them, I feel like crying. There is so much to be thankful for and you won't realize it until you think of people in far worse conditions, children who must search the garbage in order to find something they can sell, to get a bite of food in their mouths.

And about Floppsy, ask your dad if she can stay out in the day, but at least get to sleep in the bathroom at night. It doesn't matter if the bathroom get dirty because that's what its made for. Good luck on the bunny and I hope you will be more content and thankful after reading this post.

[Uabassoon]

The popular people rule the school, and if you upset them, they'll spread rumors about you faster than the crack of a whip.

That's the way things are every where. But if you don't care what the popular kids think then who cares. They aren't your friends anyways. I know you're thinking it's easier said than done. But I'm not that old, only 21, I still remember what school was like.
You think being seen with your mom in public is bad? Try being the token gay kid in a small town, talk about rumors. But I never cared a had a few really close friends and that was all I needed. I never paid attention to the rumors, and had I a blast in school. My friends and I had so much fun growing up.
Even when you get out of school people will still judge you, you learn to ignore it and realize that they have problems not you. I still get judged all the time and I usually just laugh and feel sorry for them because they are obviously insecure of themselves if they have to make fun of other people. Just know that it doesn't end when you get out of school. Life is what you make of it. I just choose to make mine happy no matter what people think of me. Hopefully you can learn to make your life happy.

[Karen]

Originally posted by FloppsyLadySally54
Tomorrow this thread will not be here, so get your last posts in.

Why? Are you planning on deleting it? Why? Others here do not just delete threads when they feel they haven't gone in their favor ... it's not a very mature thing to do ...

Guess what? No matter where you live, there will always be an "in crowd" and you know what? They can only make you feel as miserable as you allow them to. Why do you care what others think? Why should you ever be ashamed to be seen with a parent? Your parents have loved you long before now, and will long after the "in crowd" has graduated and moved on with their lives.

I hope Floppsey will feel safer with the additional "construction," but I also hope, as I know you do, that he will be allowed inside some day soon.

[Aspen and Misty]

Originally posted by FloppsyLadySally54
As I read this thread, I am lauging. You people obviously do not know my town. The popular people rule the school, and if you upset them, they'll spread rumors about you faster than the crack of a whip. There is one bathroom in my house, and my sister and I fight over who gets it first. I live downstairs in our two-floor house, and my mother works all day. My father sleeps in the day, and works at night,

Tee heee. Sounds like me last year. Don't worry Britt its fase. I've learned to live with 7 people 1 bathroom. The popular people. O my do they crack me up. Last year everyone thought I was pregnet most of the year. We have a one story house for 7 people 12 pets. I would LOVE to have a two storys house ::begins to dream::. O umm n/m. Both my mother and my father work at day. My sister takes care of us kida. My sister cleans. My sister cooks. When my dad come home all everybody does is lay around in there room. No he doesn't abuse us other problems. O gee. I mean I'm not complain. I think they only reson why I'm not, is cause I know in the end your family will always be there. Even when a rumor is spread around the school and you can't dare to face another day, your family will be there. When the popular boy come up to you and shoves you in the locker, your family will be there. When your sister gets teh bathrrom first, she still loves you, she just wants the bathroom like you do. She still loves you. You should be happy for that. I know alot of friends who live ina fostor home and I will call them up and be like I hate my family and tears just come to there eyes and they scream at me to never say that again! Your family is the one who will be there in the end and no matter what you must charish the time you have with them. I learned that wjen my grandfather died. I was depressed for 2 months and never wanted to do anything. I acctually sounded just like you. Everything was wrong and I hated life. All I can say is its a fase you will grow out of it. Just give it time.

Ashley

PS: When your walking in public with your mom and people stare at you grab her hand and smile. I used to do that and now my school expects the fact that I am a "momma's girl"