The Bunny Basics

Chuck Poepke · Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 8

Hi my name is chuck and I have 2 adult males and 2 adult females one which just had a litter of kits 10 weeks ago. They are all so cute. Keeping them all and will have spayed when they are old enuff.

TheBunnyBasics · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 3:35 pm Post subject:

Hi Chuck,

Welcome to The Bunny Basics Forum! We look forward to seeing pictures of all your bunnies. Glad you hear you are keeping your bunnies and having them spayed. It is so much healthier for them and they will be happier. Very Happy

Chuck Poepke · Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 8

How do I post pics of the bunnies?

Chuck Poepke · Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 8

I got a quote from a bunny vet of 425.00 for a neuter and 495.00 for a spay? Does that sound a little high considering all the online stuff claims it's only 95-250?

TheBunnyBasics · Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 4:20 pm Post subject:

You can post pictures that are saved to your computer by clicking on add image to post below the box you type in.

The prices you were quoted are VERY HIGH for a spay/neuter. If you let us know what state you are in we can refer you to someone who might be able to help with a good rabbit savvy vet. You do need to be very careful when selecting a vet for a rabbit.

buns2008 · Joined: 09 Mar 2008 Posts: 71 Location: Fort Worth, TX

Welcome Chuck! There is lots of good info on the forum and we always love to see pcitures and hear stories about the bunnies!

Chuck Poepke · Joined: 15 Apr 2008 Posts: 8

I live in Chatsworth California 91311. That would also be the San Fernando Valley. I will try and post some pics of all my hodilums...Chuck

TheBunnyBasics · Posted: Wed Apr 16, 2008 11:27 am Post subject:

Here is a link to vets in Southern CA:

http://www.bunnybunch.com/vetnews2.html

If you have any questions just give Bunny Bunch a call and I am sure they can help you pick the right vet.

Hope this helps! Very Happy

mamabear32 · Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Jefferson Ga

Hi I'm Cathy. I am looking for a holland lops bunny. My daughter's bunny recently left us for the "carrot fields in heaven" according to my daughter Crying or Very sad

But she has decided that she wants to reward her hard school work (6 A's Very Happy

) with buying another bunny. She wants lops. Any one who has a suggestion It will be greatly appreciated.

Bun&Dogmom · Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 72

Hi Cathy,

Congratulations to your daughter for doing so well in school!!! That's a tough thing for a kid and she should be commended for all her hard work. Adopting a bunny as a new friend sounds wonderful. I am so sorry that she lost her other bun but opening up your hearts to another bun is such a tremendous thing. As I'm sure you know, bunnies are lots of work but worth every second of it. They are amazing companions.

As for lops, your best bet would be to go through one of your local rabbit rescues. Lops are very popular and you will probably have many to choose from. There are lots of great websites to start your search but www.rabbit.org is a good first step. It's the House Rabbit Society and they have adoption links which you can select your state and it will lead you to rescues within your area. In addition, your local branch of the Humane Society will also have loving rabbits searching for their forever homes. There are lots of options available and it's definitely worth the time. Smile

Adopting a rabbit versus buying one in a pet store is a much better way to go as you will be giving a loving bunny a second chance at a wonderful forever home. Rescues will work with you and help you with education, training, health information, follow up questions, support, etc. and a pet store will sell you a rabbit and send you on your way. Supporting the work of rescues is the number one way to give back to the extraordinary beings rabbits are. I speak from experience having rescued four myself and each of them are, without question, all incredible, loving, funny and wonderful souls. Each had it terribly rough and were either neglected or abused and all blossomed into the most beautiful, happiest, loving buns ever.

If I can find any more rescue information, I'll post it here. Where exactly are you and I can try to narrow down the search?

Thanks a bunch!

Belle, Zeus, Taz and their mom

mamabear32 · Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Jefferson Ga

Thank you so much for the information. My daughter was told by me and my mom that we each would give her a $10 bill for each and every A so she has $120 coming her way. My daughter has said she wants a new bunny and she picked the lop. It isn't like I can argue with her.....it's her money now. Exclamation

But I have to locate a bunny close to Jefferson, Ga. where I am.

Bun&Dogmom · Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 72

There are a TON of lop eared rabbits needing homes in your area. This is a link to petfinder.com and to rabbits currently available in your area:

http://www.petfinder.com/search/search.cgi?tmpl=&preview=&animal=Rabbit&preview=&zip=jefferson%2C+GA

Check out Gigi and Ginger (see pictures below). Both of these beauties are available from the House Rabbit Society of Northern Georgia and are two of MANY lop eared rabbits available for adoption in your area. Smile

The Humane Society of Jackson County has rabbits for adoption at 706.367.1111 or Jackson County Animal Control can also give you information at 706.367.5480.

I hope this helps and through one of these sites your daughter can find her new lop eared friend!!!! Very Happy

mamabear32 · Joined: 16 Mar 2008 Posts: 3 Location: Jefferson Ga

Thanks for that information! Maybe it will work out. I know that there is a great "Bunny Cabin" for sale at the Hills Hardware in winder. I will let you know and possibly post pictures of my newfound bunny friend. Laughing

Bun&Dogmom · Joined: 29 Jan 2008 Posts: 72

We will all think good bunny thoughts for finding the perfect addition to your family!!! I bet the bunny cabin is extraordinary. Smile

We look forward to meeting and seeing your new family member!!!

Good luck!!

peyton716 · Joined: 21 Mar 2008 Posts: 66

Welcome Everyone! Glad to have you aboard! Very Happy

If you can adopt a bunny from a rescue you are helping 2 bunnies. The bunny you are giving a home to and you open up a space at the rescue for another bunny to be saved!