Rabbit Learns to Thrive After Leg Amputation Thanks to Willpower and Lots of Love
While dogs and cats are the most popular pets in most countries, they're not the only species that end up abandoned or in animal shelters. Small animals like guinea pigs and rabbits are also in need of rescuing both in the United States and in the United Kingdom.
On August 14, Paige the rabbit rescuer posted the most touching story of a tripod rabbit who had come into her care. She and her team at @clementrabbitrescue gave the bunny so much love and patience, and now he's thriving!
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This little bunny is such an inspiration! It broke our hearts to see his gruesome scar, but in every video, he looked a little bit better. That's the power of love, time, and medicine!
Needless to say, viewers and commenters were astounded by his miraculous recovery. They also couldn't thank Paige and her team enough for their dedication to this rescue rabbit.
"You give them a chance, the little ones already have determination they just need the opportunity to prove it," wrote @rachel.allen35. "Thank you for being there for them all." It's so true! Fur babies of all sizes just need to be safe and loved in order to thrive.
The Rabbit Welfare Association & Fund explains that over 67 thousand rabbits end up in UK shelters every year. And that's only in one country! Many people find caring for rabbits more difficult than they imagined, and this can result in a number of unwanted outcomes.
Some of the most common misconceptions about rabbits are that they're content being alone and that a rabbit hutch is all they need. Ideally, you should have more than one rabbit--but make sure everyone is spayed and neutered before bunnies of different sexes hang out together.
Rabbits also need lots of space to roam and play, so a hutch isn't enough to keep them feeling content. Enclosures are still essential to their safety when outside, but be sure to shop for something that allows them ample space to hop, run, and stretch out. Melissa Witherell, DVM explains that rabbit enclosures should be at least 4 times the size of your rabbit!
By keeping the happiness of their pet in mind, any rabbit owner can enjoy years of memories with their fur baby. This will make for one fewer rabbit headed to the shelter, too.
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