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Are you sure that was cats that did that? My cat Joe was a hunter when younger but he just found them and carried them to me to show off. Also my girl Julie is a hunter but mostly birds.
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Do you have minks or wild ferrets @Ricky Vapes ? Any animal in that family will tear up its prey and ofter doesn't even eat it.
I'm sorry this happened but in his last days he found an angel to care for him. You gave him more than most wild rabbits ever get. He died being loved. Can't do much better than that.
I'm sorry this happened but in his last days he found an angel to care for him. You gave him more than most wild rabbits ever get. He died being loved. Can't do much better than that.
Minks and ferrets yes. Could be but my old cat used to kill wild rabbits and torture them in the backyard and my mom would phone me crying. Let it get up off the ground then some pounce again just having fun with it until it died she never ate anything just left it’s body. Could be any animal that did it I don’t know for sure but I know my neighbors cat still tried to stalk my bunnies sometimes
Broken hearted to hear about Rocky, and for you and Rocky. So grateful you were able to take him in, give him a safe place, love, security and all the bananas (among other goodies) he could eat before his passing.
I'm not fond of cats outside either. Ours wore a small (not obnoxious) bell when she went out so she couldn't kill anything and yes, she was a rescue. From Nature.com:
We estimate that free-ranging domestic cats kill 1.3–4.0 billion birds and 6.3–22.3 billion mammals annually, and that un-owned cats cause the majority of this mortality.
That's inexcusable. I don't blame it on the cats, I blame it solely on humans. Australia was trying to get rid of feral cats and ban pet cats from going outside, that's how bad the problem is.
It's not okay for peoples' pets to kill billions of animals. No disrespect intended to cat owners and/or rescuers. We chose wildlife over our own cat's "pet projects" and while annoyed at first, still had a good time roaming outdoors.
I'm not fond of cats outside either. Ours wore a small (not obnoxious) bell when she went out so she couldn't kill anything and yes, she was a rescue. From Nature.com:
We estimate that free-ranging domestic cats kill 1.3–4.0 billion birds and 6.3–22.3 billion mammals annually, and that un-owned cats cause the majority of this mortality.
That's inexcusable. I don't blame it on the cats, I blame it solely on humans. Australia was trying to get rid of feral cats and ban pet cats from going outside, that's how bad the problem is.
It's not okay for peoples' pets to kill billions of animals. No disrespect intended to cat owners and/or rescuers. We chose wildlife over our own cat's "pet projects" and while annoyed at first, still had a good time roaming outdoors.
It does sound more like the works of a dog or even a coyote, maybe the rabbit was in a way that either the dog or coyote could only get to parts of it (the ears) and therefore never killed poor Rocky but maimed him pretty good.
both of my cats wear collars with bells for this reason. They are well feed and do not need to kill a bird. I do not hold any animal responsible for killing because it needs to eat, not even a coyote. It is up to us to help along when we can. Cats usually will just "play' with a capture. It is not malicious.Broken hearted to hear about Rocky, and for you and Rocky. So grateful you were able to take him in, give him a safe place, love, security and all the bananas (among other goodies) he could eat before his passing.
I'm not fond of cats outside either. Ours wore a small (not obnoxious) bell when she went out so she couldn't kill anything and yes, she was a rescue. From Nature.com:
We estimate that free-ranging domestic cats kill 1.3–4.0 billion birds and 6.3–22.3 billion mammals annually, and that un-owned cats cause the majority of this mortality.
That's inexcusable. I don't blame it on the cats, I blame it solely on humans. Australia was trying to get rid of feral cats and ban pet cats from going outside, that's how bad the problem is.
Either way I am sorry for Rocky and Ricky both. I would hate cats if I thought it would help Ricky. Just giving my two cents
I let my cats go outside and feel tremendously guilty about all the killing they do. Can't bring myself to keep them in, though. At least they mostly eat what they kill and almost certainly will be my last, though my house will feel unimaginably empty without a beast or two living in it with me.
Apart from the mice, that is.
Apart from the mice, that is.
I tend to let Nature run it's course. Overpopulation in neighborhood semi-wildlife is heartbreaking to watch firsthand. Figure the cat's occ kill helps keep the balance.
Talked to the lady who I gave the little bunny to last weekend and she named him sparkles. Because he’s brought a sparkle to her life again . She has a harness for him and a bed he sleeps in inside with her while she watches TV. She doesn’t leave him alone ever and takes him everywhere with her in a carrier. Said she snuggles him and pets him all the time too while watching TV . Sounds like he just lives inside with her and is adjusting well.
She said she brought him into some pet shop in our town all proud to show her “baby” and the pet shop owner told her that’s a full grown rabbit ! She was confused because the woman was adamant it’s a full grown bunny based on its size. I told her no he can’t be more than 4 months old his breed gets bigger she can’t say that without even knowing what breed he is. I said my Stevie Nicks is the same breed and colour and she’s double his size as an adult. I said I’d show her my full grown ones sometimes. They grow quick from birth until 16 weeks.
I think it’s the same know it all lady who owns a pet shop in our town and made me feel like I was doing something bad by rescuing bunnies. I feel like paying her a visit and tearing into her. She said I must have done something wrong when all of Sassys babies died that time and I was so upset. What a stupid broad why not just say how cute he is and sell her stuff. I avoid that place like the plague because of her and I used to love going there for bunny stuff they stocked lots of good stuff.
She said she brought him into some pet shop in our town all proud to show her “baby” and the pet shop owner told her that’s a full grown rabbit ! She was confused because the woman was adamant it’s a full grown bunny based on its size. I told her no he can’t be more than 4 months old his breed gets bigger she can’t say that without even knowing what breed he is. I said my Stevie Nicks is the same breed and colour and she’s double his size as an adult. I said I’d show her my full grown ones sometimes. They grow quick from birth until 16 weeks.
I think it’s the same know it all lady who owns a pet shop in our town and made me feel like I was doing something bad by rescuing bunnies. I feel like paying her a visit and tearing into her. She said I must have done something wrong when all of Sassys babies died that time and I was so upset. What a stupid broad why not just say how cute he is and sell her stuff. I avoid that place like the plague because of her and I used to love going there for bunny stuff they stocked lots of good stuff.
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he had more wounds on his back and his legs were all crippled up too
I probably would have kept him forever because he probably would have Had troubles with his leg. He also could have got sick from something toxic before being attacked making him an easy target.
I was excited about bringing him home and spoiling him even though it meant more work.
But at least he isn’t suffering.
My mother was very sorry to hear about Rocky's death. She had just watched the video when I told her, and it came as a sad shock.
Sparkles sounds like he has already brought so much joy back into that woman's life. That is all thanks to you @Ricky Vapes
Rescue work is full of heartache, when you see the suffering. I see it more from the hands of humans. You see it more from the hands of the wild. All the bunnies in your area are so lucky to have you. One day you will be known as the bunny rehabilitator.he had more wounds on his back and his legs were all crippled up too
I probably would have kept him forever because he probably would have Had troubles with his leg. He also could have got sick from something toxic before being attacked making him an easy target.
I was excited about bringing him home and spoiling him even though it meant more work.
But at least he isn’t suffering.
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