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Buttercup and Bart - disabled rabbit and companion - SURREY

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 13:42
by Furry_Friends
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***PLEASE DONT OVERLOOK US*** Agoutis and animals with disabilities get overlooked in rescue!

This is Buttercup (left) and her partner, Bart (Netherland Dwarf). They have come to us through no fault of their own.

Buttercup was originally adopted from us when she was a 5 month old baby and was part of an accidental litter. She was paired up with Bart, who is blind in one eye. Bart was from a breeder and has been blind from birth. He has been seen by a vet and although he has this disability, is still a happy little soul who loves his wife.

Buttercup loves attention and loves people.

Bart was born 23/09/11 and Buttercup was born Sep 2010.

Both are neutered, vaccinated, wormed and vet checked.

There is a minimum adoption fee of £35 per rabbit.

Furry Friends Animal Rescue
Tel: 0751 568 4921
Email: furry_friends_rescue@hotmail.com

Re: Buttercup and Bart - disabled rabbit and companion - SUR

Posted: 21 Jan 2013 14:19
by sdf76
What gorgeous bunnies- :x I do hope they will find a forever home soon. Bunnies with sight problems do manage very well, especially with a sighted partner.
sue :)

Re: Buttercup and Bart - disabled rabbit and companion - SUR

Posted: 26 Jan 2013 15:26
by Furry_Friends
Still here

Re: Buttercup and Bart - disabled rabbit and companion - SUR

Posted: 26 Jan 2013 17:48
by sdf76
Such beautiful rabbits. :x

I don't think Bart's disability (being blind in one eye) would be difficult to manage, especially as he has a sighted bunny partner, Buttercup.. I have a (now single)bun Coco who is partially sighted in both eyes but he leads a normal life with few adjustments.

i)We make sure major items stay in the same place so he doesn't bump into them

ii)We rattle a beaker when we feed him

iii) We speak as we approach him and stroke his head when we reach him.

I do hope Bart's sight problem won't put people off and I hope they find their forever home soon.
sue :)

Re: Buttercup and Bart - disabled rabbit and companion - SUR

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 14:01
by Furry_Friends
sdf76 wrote:Such beautiful rabbits. :x

I don't think Bart's disability (being blind in one eye) would be difficult to manage, especially as he has a sighted bunny partner, Buttercup.. I have a (now single)bun Coco who is partially sighted in both eyes but he leads a normal life with few adjustments.

i)We make sure major items stay in the same place so he doesn't bump into them

ii)We rattle a beaker when we feed him

iii) We speak as we approach him and stroke his head when we reach him.

I do hope Bart's sight problem won't put people off and I hope they find their forever home soon.
sue :)
Thank you for putting this. Good tips :)

This sweet pair are still waiting for a home. Bart gets around very well considering.

Re: Buttercup and Bart - disabled rabbit and companion - SUR

Posted: 05 Feb 2013 13:48
by Furry_Friends
Still here :(

Re: Buttercup and Bart - disabled rabbit and companion - SUR

Posted: 12 Feb 2013 14:38
by Furry_Friends
This sweet pair are still waiting for a home

Re: Buttercup and Bart - disabled rabbit and companion - SUR

Posted: 19 Feb 2013 14:23
by Furry_Friends
Still looking for a home

Re: Buttercup and Bart - disabled rabbit and companion - SUR

Posted: 26 Feb 2013 13:38
by Furry_Friends
This pair is still waiting for a home

Re: Buttercup and Bart - disabled rabbit and companion - SUR

Posted: 05 Mar 2013 01:20
by sdf76
I would consider taking the word "disabled" off the title as it might put people off - they may think they couldn't cope and not even look at the post to read about the disability ?. ...they can read about the sight problem after they see the sweet faces and may think...actually, that's something we could manage?

When I saw disabled I must admit I thought perhaps it was a 3 legged bunny ( I have looked after one of those and actually they get along very well).
I think it's easier for a bunny who has had a disability from birth as they don't know any different and they do seem to cope as normal with few adjustments needed to be made for them.
Can anyone consider giving a home to Buttercup and Bart?.
sue :)