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I rescued a bunny a few months ago, his front teeth were growing round his tongue and he couldn't eat or drink.. he had them removed but the vet 'accidently' broke his lower jaw in the op.. then it got infected and he lost a chunk of bone as the infection got in.. they said that was 'it' but i never give up... he recovered and was due the all clear when i discovered a huge mouth abcess... he has nothing left that can help him now. he is a really happy bunny though and i'm continueing to drain the infection as long as i can until he starts to suffer... then i will send him to heaven..... i'm so sad for him, all this because bloody stupid people get pets and don't look after them! xxx (off for a blub now!)*i have tried to keep the drainage going but today the other side is infected.. it's time to let him go, i will let him play for as long as he can(maybee a couple of days) and them lay him to rest..god bless my big brave bunny. x I am so peed off right now!! i have contacted the cavy people who have put me in touch with someone else who has just told me that my vet should have given him medication and that the wound shouldn't have been closed, and they could have controlled it.. am going to ring the new vets and see if there's anything left to try, then i will ring my old vets and tell them off (putting it very mildly!)

That's so sad - all beacuse of irresponsible pet owning!!

like you said yesterday, it's great seeing the ones who 'made it' but it's the ones who dont that get to me.... will pull myself together and carry on, theres always another waiting in the wings... this is my third in two years with this sort of neglect! xx

So many people buy a cutesy furry pet thinking it will be 'nice for the kids' and don't realise the true cost of keeping ANY animal and the amount of vet trips they need just for check ups etc.

true! i have over thirty 'said animals' in my care at the moment... such a shame! and don't people get outraged at the cruelty that goes on over seas... forgetting it's here on their doorsteps too! Oh, and one for you wendy... i reported a poor horse to rspca last night looks like it's too late but we can pray.. i have spoken to the owners and was met with abuse so the rspca were called, will be back tonight to check it though....how long would i get for 'borrowing' a horse?? xx

Hide it at my place Sparkle, they'll never find it.

I think that when someone gets a 'pet' there really ought to be more stringent laws allowing it. It should be nearly as tight as applying for adoption. Im sick to my stomach of seeing and hearing of animals being treated badly.

I do hope your poor bunny gets better. I have four rabbits and lots of other animals at the moment. I went to a party the other night and in the garden was a rabbit that had no drink and was in a really small hutch and the owner said she was going to get rid of it and I cant stop thinking about this poor rabbit. Then to top it of this morning a friend said there was a kitten looking for a home. We really have no room at home at the moment to give a home to theses animals but i find it hard to say no. Good luck with your bunny Rhonda

I had a mollucan cockatoo that had been bought inHarrod's pet hall by an alcoholic millionaire because it looked pretty.He soon got fed up with it,gave it to some friends who didn't really want it.They kept it in their shop where children teased it and it was covered up from Saturday night until Monday morning.They did try to give it to a zoo that didn't want it. We had eight years of the lovely boy in which time he turned from frightened disturbed constantly squawking hell bird to Mr Cuddly playful.Then,wouldn't you know it,he succumbed to cancer.He was nursed and cared for like a child when he was ill,with a vet who could not have been more concerned.I think that was the best we could do for him but it could never make up for what he had suffered.

sharron, it gave him a home, love and a happy ending.. at least he had that, well done...My bunny wont get better i'm affraid, it's a matter of days really, i wont let him suffer.... if i was in cornwall i'd have that rabbit like a shot! we have many that we have taken from gardens (we mostly, but not always ask) that are near to death or badly neglected.. i'm off again (tears) it just makes me so MAD! X

Aw poor Bunny and poor you. It does make me sick the way people neglect animals, if they dont want them or cant afford to keep them they should hand them over. I dont have a dog,but I would borrow one every year to do the SSPCA sponsored walk. I did it for 5 yrs till the lady who ran it gave up.I got the most money every year raising nearly £1000 over that time. My friend said she did not agree with giving money for animals,so I told her as she likes steak pies would she not like to think it was 'happy'before being made into one, she then agreed and gave me £5 lol Keep up your good work Marion

Sparkle,you've done your bit.You can't do more.There is actually a cat and rabbit rescue up the road from me.I don't get involved with the rabbit part at all,I would want one if I did and I don't have the life to care for a rabbit.If only people would think before they acquire a pet,or indeed a child,they might realize what a commitment it is.

please, please only get a pet if you can properly look after it, and keep an eye out for pets that live near you. It is time this sort of neglect and cruelty STOPPED! thanx. x

I really do feel for you - and your Bunny - I'm sat here in tears now! I wish people would think before they get pets - the message still hasn't got through has it 'A pet is for LIFE'. I know it doesn't help much, but at least your bunny won't suffer anymore - he will be up in heaven hopping around and happy again. My thoughts are with you - keep your chin up. Kaye x

I did the same thing a year ago when I abducted a budgie from a neighbour! Took it to the vet and was told that he was seriously undernourished and if I hadnt done what I did then he would have been dead in a week! The neighbour came round shouting her mouth off wanting the budgie back... Think the thought of having her face caved in made her go away!! lol! Woody the budgie is now doing really well and is merrily chirping away with his girlfriend Cleo!! Bev x

Have you tried the Cambridgeshire Cavy Trust? They can often save Rabbits & Guinea Pigs that vets can't. They also could have dealt with the teeth, especially Guineas as they are experienced rodentologists they don't need to anaesthetise when dealing with teeth. www.cavytrust.co.uk based at Upton, Cambs. Sorry for your bunny, hope you'll be ok. Lots of (((hugs))) Joan.

Thanx for all the hugs and support, i'm sooo down at the moment though.. i lost a two year old rabbit last night, i only had him a week and thought he was doing okay but found him when i closed down.. he was peaceful and went in his sleep but it really enfuriates me when it's a needless death like that. If only people would stop buying rabbits and guineas thinking they can leave them in a hutch, feed them once a day and clean them out once a week.. my eyes are so sore with tears i've shed. I am so sad for them.x

Hi Tooth Fairy Don't get down, as for every one who doesn't treat their animals with respect i;m sure there are many more who do. My Guineas are living in the lap of luxury compared to some, cleaned out every other day, live indoors in winter (& overnight indoors in summer when weather is like this cos their Mum is worried they'll be cold outside!!) bathed, feed well (far too much probably! Lol!!) so some of us care. Give the Cavy Trust a ring about your rabbit, they may be able to help you. Don't give up on all humans, some are actually quite ok!! Take care, Joan x

hi joan, what is the number of the cavey trust? can't find a web site! Probably too late for this one.. but there will be others! xx

sending a special :-) to my good fairy. :-) Joy