I'm about to do something ridiculous...(NIFVR) Updated

BeeBee08

There is a teeny tiny bunny outside my office door and it has some siblings close by that have been killed.  This little bunny is so scared and it's sitting in the corner with its face into the corner.  I am thinking about bringing him home and saving him.  Is there any chance that I can save him?  I bet he's only a few days old, I feel so sad for him.  Am I crazy?! 

Update:  We brought him inside to warm up.  Then we went out and searched for his nest.  When we found it, we put him back in the nest and put some twigs over top.  That way we will know if the Mom comes back tonight to feed him.  That's what we were told to do (except for the bringing him inside part) and my vet said that rabbits don't neglect their young because of human scent or interaction so we shall see!

Roxie5739

When you heart is in the right place it is never ridiculous. Sadly if it is so young and not feeding itself there may only be heart break ahead.

I would take it to a pet shop ask their advice for what you can do to try to save it.

GL!

theworms

i would want to do same thing.

are they wild rabbits?  they can be a little more vicious than pet store rabbits and bite when they feel threatened.  or maybe a stupid Easter gift that was abondoned?

anyway, try to give it some food and see how he/she responds.  is there an animal shelter you can call?

reb259

theworms:

i would want to do same thing.

are they wild rabbits?  they can be a little more vicious than pet store rabbits and bite when they feel threatened.  or maybe a stupid Easter gift that was abondoned?

anyway, try to give it some food and see how he/she responds.  is there an animal shelter you can call?

I would be the same way...by the end of the day I would have a make shift carrier and a name already picked out.  So sad...I agree with worms.

winofairy

Roxie5739:

When you heart is in the right place it is never ridiculous. Sadly if it is so young and not feeding itself there may only be heart break ahead.

I would take it to a pet shop ask their advice for what you can do to try to save it.

GL!

I agree!  See what you can find out from a pet store.

RFBsbride

Honey, I really don't think you should touch him/her.  I think this is a job for animal control.  G*d forbid, s/he bites you or something - you could be in for some diseases you don't want.  

I'm not a fan of pet stores - they don't have the most qualified people working for them and you could get some less-than-sound advice.  

Call animal control or a local vet and let them take care of it.

It's nice that you want to help a poor defenseless animal, but leave it to the professionals - it's better for you and the animal itself.

That's just my 2 cents. 

rockpaperlove

What happened to the siblings?  Poor lil' guy...must be terrified!  I say rescue him or her into a box or crate with a blanket and call your local animal rescue to see about the next step.  Keep us posted! 

cookie_queen

RFBsbride:

Honey, I really don't think you should touch him/her.  I think this is a job for animal control.  G*d forbid, s/he bites you or something - you could be in for some diseases you don't want.  

I'm not a fan of pet stores - they don't have the most qualified people working for them and you could get some less-than-sound advice.  

Call animal control or a local vet and let them take care of it.

It's nice that you want to help a poor defenseless animal, but leave it to the professionals - it's better for you and the animal itself.

That's just my 2 cents. 

All of this. Your heart is definitely in the right place. Just be smart about it!

jillychris

cookie_queen:

RFBsbride:

Honey, I really don't think you should touch him/her.  I think this is a job for animal control.  G*d forbid, s/he bites you or something - you could be in for some diseases you don't want.  

I'm not a fan of pet stores - they don't have the most qualified people working for them and you could get some less-than-sound advice.  

Call animal control or a local vet and let them take care of it.

It's nice that you want to help a poor defenseless animal, but leave it to the professionals - it's better for you and the animal itself.

That's just my 2 cents. 

All of this. Your heart is definitely in the right place. Just be smart about it!

 

Poor little thing!!! I too would totally want to take him home, but I agree. Call a local shelter that can do something to help him. They have to know where wildlife rescue places are.

ForTheLoveOf Pink

not ridiculous at all...I'd go get him, put him in a little box with a warm towel, and then call the humane society. They will probably give you the name of a wildlife rescue......

Now come to think of it a co-worker found a baby bunny and they told her to leave it outside and it could take care of itself...if it had fur and open eyes it would be okay outside. It was horrible to take it back outside but I guess survival of the fittest.

thebeadinglady

Every year there is a rabbit that gives birth to her babies in my backyard, and every year I have to try and rescue them from my dogs. When I do manage to rescue a few I take them to a local vet that works with a wildlife refuge type place. I am pretty sure they laugh at me every year too. But I would call around to some vets and see if they would be willing to help.

DeputiesWife

I'd try calling a animal shelter or pet store. poor little thing.

reb259

BeeBee08:

There is a teeny tiny bunny outside my office door and it has some siblings close by that have been killed.  This little bunny is so scared and it's sitting in the corner with its face into the corner.  I am thinking about bringing him home and saving him.  Is there any chance that I can save him?  I bet he's only a few days old, I feel so sad for him.  Am I crazy?! 

Update:  We brought him inside to warm up.  Then we went out and searched for his nest.  When we found it, we put him back in the nest and put some twigs over top.  That way we will know if the Mom comes back tonight to feed him.  That's what we were told to do (except for the bringing him inside part) and my vet said that rabbits don't neglect their young because of human scent or interaction so we shall see!

Love this...I would do the same.  Hope mama comes back for him!!

winofairy

BeeBee08:

Update:  We brought him inside to warm up.  Then we went out and searched for his nest.  When we found it, we put him back in the nest and put some twigs over top.  That way we will know if the Mom comes back tonight to feed him.  That's what we were told to do (except for the bringing him inside part) and my vet said that rabbits don't neglect their young because of human scent or interaction so we shall see!

how sweet!

Bethany1026

I am an animal lover too   I want to hear what happens tomorrow!

Gregermis

BeeBee08:

There is a teeny tiny bunny outside my office door and it has some siblings close by that have been killed.  This little bunny is so scared and it's sitting in the corner with its face into the corner.  I am thinking about bringing him home and saving him.  Is there any chance that I can save him?  I bet he's only a few days old, I feel so sad for him.  Am I crazy?! 

Update:  We brought him inside to warm up.  Then we went out and searched for his nest.  When we found it, we put him back in the nest and put some twigs over top.  That way we will know if the Mom comes back tonight to feed him.  That's what we were told to do (except for the bringing him inside part) and my vet said that rabbits don't neglect their young because of human scent or interaction so we shall see!

We rescued a jack rabbit when I was little... but I only know this because of the pics my mom took... I think I was about 2, so I have no memory.  I hope he does okay!!

Rachael07.07.07

I don't know what it says about me but I'm jealous that you had the chance to hold him. lol. I've been trying to get DH to cave to my want for a pet bunny. I would have had a name, a cage and all that a bunny needs by the time I was heading home. I hope that he's ok. Don't forget to update us.

amethystgrrl

BeeBee08:

There is a teeny tiny bunny outside my office door and it has some siblings close by that have been killed.  This little bunny is so scared and it's sitting in the corner with its face into the corner.  I am thinking about bringing him home and saving him.  Is there any chance that I can save him?  I bet he's only a few days old, I feel so sad for him.  Am I crazy?! 

Update:  We brought him inside to warm up.  Then we went out and searched for his nest.  When we found it, we put him back in the nest and put some twigs over top.  That way we will know if the Mom comes back tonight to feed him.  That's what we were told to do (except for the bringing him inside part) and my vet said that rabbits don't neglect their young because of human scent or interaction so we shall see!

You are a woman of my own heart! Please let us know if there's any evidence mama came by for him.