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[Nose Master]

These "lol kill it" posts are the worst

I never meant to imply killing it, just leave it alone. What's the end game? You nurse his leg back to full health and he dies of old age in a forest? Baby animals are cute, but you're not ultimately doing anything other than scratching your own motherly instinct.

 

[jmdajr]

Rabbits can kick so hard it breaks their own back?

Yikes.

 

[Az987]

I dunno, I tried to nurse a toad back that gut run over by a lawn mower. He was missing both his back legs and a good chunk of his left side so a good bit of his organs were hanging out. I found him slowly crawling up my front lawn.

He didn't make it.

 

[brandonh83]

Rabbit is delicious.

You're truly a monster

 

[railGUN]

If you release it, take care!

 

[BeforeU]

wow dude sure put some effort into helping that poor thing.

 

[Downhome]

Good for you OP. I'd do the same thing.

There is nothing at all wrong with helping out an injured animal if you come across it and it's something that you want to do.

 

[shoreu]

Wabbit stew for you OP

 

[shem935]

Take it to the vet. They would know what to do.

 

[BiGBoSSMk23]

Thanks for the helpful tips guys.

There are no disease risks up here in Canada according to the vet.

They gave me herbivore critical care formula and I've been periodically feeding it.

I have several contact numbers for a wildlife rescue and care centers to see what it is about its leg.

Here is the little fella.

 

[Crossing Eden]

Rabbits can kick so hard it breaks their own back?

Yikes.

They have incredibly powerful legs.

Thanks for the helpful tips guys.

There are no disease risks up here in Canada according to the vet.

They gave me herbivore critical care formula and I've been periodically feeding it.

I have several contact numbers for a wildlife rescue and care centers to see what it is about its leg.

Here is the little fella.

Hold it with both hands, they're prey animals so they aren't used to being picked up.

 

[nocturnalis]

Yay! You should keep it!

 

[Daigoro]

Thanks for the helpful tips guys.

There are no disease risks up here in Canada according to the vet.

They gave me herbivore critical care formula and I've been periodically feeding it.

I have several contact numbers for a wildlife rescue and care centers to see what it is about its leg.

Here is the little fella.

awesome

 

[Rur0ni]

As it is released to the wild, a large Owl swoops in and takes it away, feasting and sharing with its young.

 

[Admiral Woofington]

that is a very cute bunny. And he seems to be fine with you holding him.

 

[vwnut13]

wow dude sure put some effort into helping that poor thing.

Some people are addicted to reddit karma.

 

[Error 404]

That's too cute. I melted into a puddle between this and that stray cat thread lol.

 

[EatinOlives]

It's probably nothing, but I'm uncomfortable that you picked it up. It's a wild animal and may carry diseases.

EDIT: Should've read the whole thread

 

[Kieli]

OP DELIVERED PICS.

Cookie for you!

 

[akira28]

I tried saving a baby rabbit once. put it in a bucket, and the fleas and lice just started pouring off of it. I was like...nope. Tipped the bucket over, rabbit hopped away. That wild living is hard.

free bath though. we put water in one corner of the bucket. I learned recently that this is dangerous to rabbits.

 

[Mineshaft_Gap]

 

[BiGBoSSMk23]

I'm not sure I want to keep it because more than likely the mother is out there looking for it.

I'm just worried about the leg.

He's unusually docile. Wasn't racing off to begin with, although he did shriek when I picked him up first.

He jumps freaking high, and seems to have good mobility , so I may just release him later.

Don't want to stress the poor thing.

 

[Pagusas]

Off topic but I love that grey wall color in your house, by chance do you know the colors name?

 

[Messofanego]

As it is released to the wild, a large Owl swoops in and takes it away, feasting and sharing with its young.

Circle of life, baby!

 

[ExpressGalaxy]

As it is released to the wild, a large Owl swoops in and takes it away, feasting and sharing with its young.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6JFgVByxgA

?

 

[BiGBoSSMk23]

Off topic but I love that grey wall color in your house, by chance do you know the colors name?

It's "Barren Plain" by Benjamin Moore.

In other news:

Took a peek outside and saw the silhouette of a rabbit in the same spot in found it.

Took him outside (both hands, lol) and set him down on the grass, and he hopped it's way towards the mother.

Fin.

I really want a goddamn bunny now.

 

[Kickz]

Over the weekend I heard a thumping sound on the basement window and just disregarded it, again the next day I heard the sound and checked and saw a baby rabbit like the one you had. Poor thing was stuck in the window well. Got it out eventually

 

[BiGBoSSMk23]

Oh fuck why did I watch that fucking video?!?!

You jerks!

Now I won't sleep thinking of those shrieks. ;-;

 

[-Horizon-]

It's "Barren Plain" by Benjamin Moore.

In other news:

Took a peek outside and saw the silhouette of a rabbit in the same spot in found it.

Took him outside (both hands, lol) and set him down on the grass, and he hopped it's way towards the mother.

Fin.

I really want a goddamn bunny now.

Yay happy ending

 

[Gaz_RB]

Good job OP. I had my initial doubts but you delivered.

 

[akira28]

Oh fuck why did I watch that fucking video?!?!

You jerks!

Now I won't sleep thinking of those shrieks. ;-;

consider it an instructional video, for how not to release your new bunny friend. Especially in Canada, where they have plenty of bunny eating natural predators.

 

[Bass260]

You did a good thing OP.

 

[TheSeks]

It's "Barren Plain" by Benjamin Moore.

In other news:

Took a peek outside and saw the silhouette of a rabbit in the same spot in found it.

Took him outside (both hands, lol) and set him down on the grass, and he hopped it's way towards the mother.

Hopefully his leg is fine.

Also no you don't want a bunny. They shit everywhere like a duck and you have to run a cage around wherever you're keeping them so they don't get out. Don't forget the phrase "fucking like rabbits" and how fast they reproduce if you keep opposite sexes together.

I mean they're adorable but as a pet? No way.

 

[jmood88]

Oh fuck why did I watch that fucking video?!?!

You jerks!

Now I won't sleep thinking of those shrieks. ;-;

I've seen a rabbit get carried away right in front of me and the screams are really unsettling. They almost sound like babies.

 

[A Link to the Past]

Depending on where you live, rabbits are vermin and there's nothing wrong with killing them.

I'm not saying that I can't understand why someone wouldn't be as attached to rabbits as others, but some of the cavalier responses are kind of disrespectful to those who don't view rabbits as vermin. I doubt that the flipside is people thinking that the perspective of rabbits by Australian people for instance as vermin is invalid.

I never meant to imply killing it, just leave it alone. What's the end game? You nurse his leg back to full health and he dies of old age in a forest? Baby animals are cute, but you're not ultimately doing anything other than scratching your own motherly instinct.

I wasn't referring to your post in particular, though I think that your sentiment is a bit rude even if reasonable.

I actually own a pet rabbit that I take care of and worry about CONSTANTLY so they're reading those kinda posts are grating for me. OP if you pick him up again make sure you do it as carefully as possible.

Exactly - it's not only arguably mean to rabbits, but people with a soft spot for rabbits.

 

[Alcoremortis]

Hopefully his leg is fine.

Also no you don't want a bunny. They shit everywhere like a duck and you have to run a cage around wherever you're keeping them so they don't get out. Don't forget the phrase "fucking like rabbits" and how fast they reproduce if you keep opposite sexes together.

I mean they're adorable but as a pet? No way.

You can train a rabbit to go in a litterbox just like a cat. I did it with all my rabbits. It isn't even that difficult to do. They naturally want to poop in one place already, so it's just a matter of getting them used to the idea of a box.

You can also get your rabbits fixed. Most humane societies will do it for free when you get the rabbit.

The biggest issue I've found is they love to chew through computer cords when given the run of the house. However, there's cord protectors you can get to wrap around your power cords and they won't bother once that's done. Also, if they get plenty of chewing toys, they'll leave your stuff alone (my last rabbit adored pushing around and chewing this little wooden car we got him). They also really like the cat toys with a spring and a fuzzle on the end.

 

[FStop7]

The ploy to get into your home worked.

 

[Typographenia]

Nice work, Rapier. So cute!
Best of luck getting it all taken care of. : )

edit: Missed that post about it joining the mother. Good going!

 

[jmdajr]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6JFgVByxgA

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Doh!

 

[mkenyon]

For the people saying the "kill it" posts are insensitive, it's way better to put it out of its misery than to let it starve to death or be eaten alive. It'll feed something. That's literally their job in the food chain. It's a rapidly breeding rodent that serves as food to a huge number of animals.

 

[Pagusas]

The ploy to get into your home worked.

This was the first book I ever read

 

[Red Liquorice]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6JFgVByxgA

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:O

I found this quite upsetting after reading this thread. I'm terrified for the OPs little pal now, keep him safe OP!

 

[7DollarHagane]

wild rabbits breed in droves and get killed in droves. They are food for so many things. I'm a rabbit pet owner but i won't pretend to have empathy for every wild rabbit.

They have behaviors and abilities that let them get away in most cases or hide and are pretty smart, aware little creatures with good senses of sight, smell and hearing. They're also usually able to get away from most hunters.

I'm pretty sure a rabbit would have a better chance against a housecat than a housecat would against a bigger dog.

 

[Clydefrog]

It's "Barren Plain" by Benjamin Moore.

In other news:

Took a peek outside and saw the silhouette of a rabbit in the same spot in found it.

Took him outside (both hands, lol) and set him down on the grass, and he hopped it's way towards the mother.

Fin.

I really want a goddamn bunny now.

GJ, OP. Now you have a bunny bro to guard your house!

 

[TriniTrin]

Wouldn't nature take care of this by having the bunny be someones dinner? You just robbed a nearby fox and its children of a meal you monster

 

[John Kowalski]

well done, i'm proud

 

[kingwingin]

It would be so hard for me to not cover that bunny with kisses. I'd probably even pretend to eat it with my lips wrapped over my teeth.

So adorable!

 

[Aiustis]

Daaaw look at that cutie.
I knew someone mowing their law that mowed over some baby rabbits.

 

[Bluekaveli]

You can train a rabbit to go in a litterbox just like a cat. I did it with all my rabbits. It isn't even that difficult to do. They naturally want to poop in one place already, so it's just a matter of getting them used to the idea of a box.

You can also get your rabbits fixed. Most humane societies will do it for free when you get the rabbit.

The biggest issue I've found is they love to chew through computer cords when given the run of the house. However, there's cord protectors you can get to wrap around your power cords and they won't bother once that's done. Also, if they get plenty of chewing toys, they'll leave your stuff alone (my last rabbit adored pushing around and chewing this little wooden car we got him). They also really like the cat toys with a spring and a fuzzle on the end.

My bitch ass rabbit chews the fucking walls. So I get a flip flop or a little flimsy ruler and lightly tap him with it. He's ridiculous. We need to get a litterbox for him though so he can get out more. Also he pissed on our bed twice and we've banned him forever for it. And now she's like, "can we get another one?"

Hell no, not now at least. House smells like piss.