Daughter's friend lost our bunny

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Anonymous wrote:Accidents happen. Talk to dd, buy a new bunny, don't entrust it to those friends again

This wasn't an accident. They intentionally left an animal outside unsupervised.

They didn't intentionally kill or lose the bunny, they did something stupid. It was an accident, although a foreseeable one. I wouldn't make a big deal and damage the girls friendships over a bunny honestly.

+1 I know you are really upset but it really was an accident. I hope you find the bunny.

It wasn't an accident. They were negligent and I would be furious. I'm not sure what you can do about it. I'd never leave another animal with them.

I'm so paranoid when I leave my pets while on vacation. Even my vet says that you'd be surpised how many pets come in injured, sick (or reported missing) while under the care of pet sitters. I leave strict instructions when we leave and make clear that they are to be followed to the letter, and we pay well. So far (Knock on wood) we've been lucky.

I'm so, so sorry.

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Anonymous wrote:People. It's a rabbit. Say it with me. Rabbit. You're not 3.

It may just be a rabbit, but it was a family pet that my children really loved and had grown quite attached to in the 4 years we've had him.

And *I* might not be 3, but my kids are 10 and 6. This isn't about me - it's about the kids.

lol, I get that it's a beloved pet. my family used to have a rabbit. I just found it ridiculous that a bunch of adults kept using the word "bunny."

I find it ridiculous you're such an insensitive asshole. So I guess we're even. If you have nothing to contribute, piss off and go to the political thread.

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Anonymous wrote:Bunny's probably dead by now. Get your DC ready for that possibility.

Bunny is probably NOT dead. Humans think that animals can't live without their care because they keep them in cages and assume they can't survive without them but most continue to have their instincts intact.

We took in a bunny who had lived on a farm in a small cage all of her life - 4 years. When she got out she immediately escaped and was running all over the yard. It took 5 people to corner her and round her up. After that we shored up an area of the lawn and put a hutch in there for her for her to go into. We took her in at night at first but she loved the outdoors so much we eventually let her sleep out there - she dug giant rabbit holes all over our lawn and just had a good old time. She wintered running around our basement when it got really cold (it was 9 degrees) but the cold did not phase her at all.

After leaving her farm cage she refused to eat anymore 'rabbit nuggets' . Ever. Most of what she ate was greens - if there's green stuff outside she'll have stuff to eat.

What color is she? Would the neighbors realize that she's a pet rabbit?

She might be gone but I doubt she's dead. Odds are she's living a rabbits life which is not an awful thing for a rabbit.

I tend to agree with this. Get or borrow a humane trap and bait it with the bunny's favorite treats. We've loaned ours to neighbors who caught their cat (weeks after it was gone) on the first night. I don't want to get your hopes up but do it sooner rather than later.

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MC Animal Shelter has bunnies. If you live in MC I would check just in case. Also, if you decide to replace the bunny it is a great place to get one as you are saving a pet. Good luck! http://www.montgomerycountymd.gov/animalservices/asd/lostandfound.html

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Anonymous wrote:Did you pay for the pet-sitting services?

Well, last time we gave $50/day. Mom already told me they obviously wouldn't expect money this time around.

Wow that is a TON of money for pet sitting!

Seriously. for that kind of money, call me. I will never let your bunny out of my sight! Bunny can sleep in my bed!

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The kid sounds stupid as hell. Who lives an animal outside and then goes inside to the bathroom? She couldn't hold it for five minutes?

I would be FURIOUS.

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Sorry OP. That sucks. If you get another pet, I'd plan for an adult pet sitter.

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https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/laf/6049682549.html

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Anonymous wrote:https://washingtondc.craigslist.org/nva/laf/6049682549.html

Thanks for the link! But we live all the way out in Chevy Chase. Thinking that would be a loooong way for a rabbit to hop.

We've pretty much agreed he will not be coming back, despite our best efforts.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, this is ridiculous. It's a bunny, not a human.

If you want professional quality care for your pet, hire a professional. If you want to pay a 10 year old $5 a day, live with the consequences.

Don't pretend this is some kind of unforgivable mistake - it was a moment of bad judgment by a child.

Say, the children were pet-sitting a cat or a dog, and the animal got away. Would you also say 'this is ridiculous'? After all, it's a dog, not a human.

OP, my DD loves rabbits, so I feel for you and your kids. Sorry it happened.. I'd be pissed off, too.

We've lost more than one of our cats after they ran out the door. Yes, we looked for them, but never found them. If it happened while someone was catsitting, well, we'd be upset, but accidents happen. Pets are still wild animals.

Actually, no, they are not wild animals. They are domesticated animals for whom we take responsibility of guardianship. That's a sacred thing. When you agree to care for a living thing and you make it reliant on you (or humans in general), then it is a serious thing.

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Anonymous wrote:OP, this is ridiculous. It's a bunny, not a human.

If you want professional quality care for your pet, hire a professional. If you want to pay a 10 year old $5 a day, live with the consequences.

Don't pretend this is some kind of unforgivable mistake - it was a moment of bad judgment by a child.

Say, the children were pet-sitting a cat or a dog, and the animal got away. Would you also say 'this is ridiculous'? After all, it's a dog, not a human.

OP, my DD loves rabbits, so I feel for you and your kids. Sorry it happened.. I'd be pissed off, too.

We've lost more than one of our cats after they ran out the door. Yes, we looked for them, but never found them. If it happened while someone was catsitting, well, we'd be upset, but accidents happen. Pets are still wild animals.

Actually, no, they are not wild animals. They are domesticated animals for whom we take responsibility of guardianship. That's a sacred thing. When you agree to care for a living thing and you make it reliant on you (or humans in general), then it is a serious thing.

Omg, typical human totally over valuing herself. You are not that essential.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:OP, this is ridiculous. It's a bunny, not a human.

If you want professional quality care for your pet, hire a professional. If you want to pay a 10 year old $5 a day, live with the consequences.

Don't pretend this is some kind of unforgivable mistake - it was a moment of bad judgment by a child.

Say, the children were pet-sitting a cat or a dog, and the animal got away. Would you also say 'this is ridiculous'? After all, it's a dog, not a human.

OP, my DD loves rabbits, so I feel for you and your kids. Sorry it happened.. I'd be pissed off, too.

We've lost more than one of our cats after they ran out the door. Yes, we looked for them, but never found them. If it happened while someone was catsitting, well, we'd be upset, but accidents happen. Pets are still wild animals.

Actually, no, they are not wild animals. They are domesticated animals for whom we take responsibility of guardianship. That's a sacred thing. When you agree to care for a living thing and you make it reliant on you (or humans in general), then it is a serious thing.

Omg, typical human totally over valuing herself. You are not that essential.

Um...humans are pretty essential to domesticated animals that have no idea how to survive in the wild. A pet bunny is not going to survive on its own for very long, sadly.