I was requested to share this story. I often dont do requests because of the sheer volume of requests I get, (also for this reason I do not do sub-for-sub), but this story I do feel needs to be shared. These bunnies were dumped outside in the wild and I think it is very important to share because bunnies CAN NOT survive in the wild. Bunnies are domesticated prey animals. We are used to getting our food handed to us, used to heaters and water bottles and not having to constantly look over our shoulder. When you dump us in the wild we are not free we are dinner! This story you can read over. These guys were very lucky. If you didnt know, 3 of my friends were dumped outside as well. Legacy was dumped in the middle of January. There was snow on the ground and temperatures were always below freezing. It was 3 days before we spotted Legacy and spent 30 mins, getting frostbite, before we caught him. He was dehydrated, cold, hungry, thin, and had bite marks on his face. Gracie was dumped just last May and was nearly killed by a cat before a wonderful neighbor chased the cat off and saved her. And Ashlyn Cinders was dumped on a busy road where she was hit by a car, breaking both of her back legs and crippling her for life. We cannot survive! We dont know that cars are dangerous, that cats will eat us when our cat friends at home didnt bother us. We cant figure out how to keep warm, what to eat, or where to find water. We will be eaten by dog, cats, foxes, birds of prey, snakes, etc. We will be hit by cars, shot by mean people, poisoned, etc. We will overheat or freeze to death, get sick, get injured, starve, or dehydrate. We will crave love and attention, but be all alone. Dumping domesticated animals in the wild is like dropping a small child in the forest and expecting her to survive. They wont and we wont. If you are getting a pet for a small child, DONT. 95% of those kids will lose interest in that pet within 6 months. DONT get a pet on impulse and without doing your research first. Adopt, spay/neuter, and if you must rehome please make sure you are sending your pet to someone who will love them. So many horrible people pretend to care, but have other unthinkable things in mind or look for a good no-kill shelter or rescue. If you cannot promise your pet forever then dont get them. We rely completely on YOU just like a child relies on her parents. Releasing a pet into the wild doesnt make them free, it makes them dead.
Posted on: Thu, 11 Dec 2014 07:08:42 +0000
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