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Ghoulish Delight · 07-26-2008, 06:08 PM

Fffffvvvvck.

We have just learned a painful lesson in patience and expectations.

Long story short, our confidence bolstered by a couple amicable meetings in the bathtub we decided to let both bunnies wander freely downstairs. We weren't leaving them unsupervised and when Munchkin got interested heading towards the corner behind the media center where new bunny was relaxing we stayed close.

But we got sloppy and gave her too much room. Or rather, we let her get somewhere where there wasn't enough room for us. In a flash she had the new bunny cornered under the media center and decided to upgrade her methods from symbolic dominant mounting to full fledged nails and teeth. By the time new bunny got away she was the proud owner of a skin laceration and a deep puncture wound. Currently he's at the emergency vet becoming the proud owner of some stitches, a staple, an anesthetic hangover, and a not-insignificant portion of our credit card balance.

I'm feeling horrible right now.

Gemini Cricket · 07-26-2008, 06:12 PM

Ugh. Sorry to hear about Bunny Xtreme Fighting.
Hopefully new bunny will get better soon.
I say don't feel bad. It wasn't intentional.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-26-2008, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Gemini Cricket

Ugh. Sorry to hear about Bunny Xtreme Fighting.
Hopefully new bunny will get better soon.
I say don't feel bad. It wasn't intentional.

You didn't hear him scream.

~MS~ · 07-26-2008, 06:19 PM

Sending positive vibes for a swift recovery for new bunny.

MouseWife · 07-26-2008, 06:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

You didn't hear him scream.

I've heard bunnies scream.

But, GC is right, on your part, it was unintentional. Sorry that it happened.

Gemini Cricket · 07-26-2008, 06:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Ghoulish Delight

You didn't hear him scream.

I've only heard one scream one other time. Not pretty.

BDBopper · 07-26-2008, 07:04 PM

Ouch! So sorry to hear that. Hope the new bunny gets better and the credit card balance decreases exponentially in time.

Mousey Girl · 07-26-2008, 07:11 PM

OMG!! That is awful! It is easy for me to say not to feel guilty, but please, do NOT blame yourself.

I know whenever I introduce new girls into the cage I am taking a risk. Luckily, in all the years I have had rats, things have calmed down quickly. I only had an issue 1 time, and it broke my heart.

Good luck. I am truly sorry you are having to go through this.

Ghoulish Delight · 07-26-2008, 08:08 PM

Bunny's home and she (yup, lost that gamble) seems to be taking it well so far.

DreadPirateRoberts · 07-26-2008, 08:42 PM

I hope she's feeling better.

07-26-2008, 06:08 PM	#22711
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Fffffvvvvck. We have just learned a painful lesson in patience and expectations. Long story short, our confidence bolstered by a couple amicable meetings in the bathtub we decided to let both bunnies wander freely downstairs. We weren't leaving them unsupervised and when Munchkin got interested heading towards the corner behind the media center where new bunny was relaxing we stayed close. But we got sloppy and gave her too much room. Or rather, we let her get somewhere where there wasn't enough room for us. In a flash she had the new bunny cornered under the media center and decided to upgrade her methods from symbolic dominant mounting to full fledged nails and teeth. By the time new bunny got away she was the proud owner of a skin laceration and a deep puncture wound. Currently he's at the emergency vet becoming the proud owner of some stitches, a staple, an anesthetic hangover, and a not-insignificant portion of our credit card balance. I'm feeling horrible right now. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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07-26-2008, 06:12 PM	#22712
Gemini Cricket ... Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 13,244	Ugh. Sorry to hear about Bunny Xtreme Fighting. Hopefully new bunny will get better soon. I say don't feel bad. It wasn't intentional.
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07-26-2008, 06:19 PM	#22714
~MS~ One Happy little Missy! Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 658	Sending positive vibes for a swift recovery for new bunny. __________________ "Sometimes Miracles Hide"
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BDBopper Not Taking Any Crap! Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Cleaning Up America, One Step At A Time! Posts: 1,694	Ouch! So sorry to hear that. Hope the new bunny gets better and the credit card balance decreases exponentially in time.
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07-26-2008, 07:11 PM	#22718
Mousey Girl Just Me Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: In The Flagon With The Dragon Posts: 2,437	OMG!! That is awful! It is easy for me to say not to feel guilty, but please, do NOT blame yourself. I know whenever I introduce new girls into the cage I am taking a risk. Luckily, in all the years I have had rats, things have calmed down quickly. I only had an issue 1 time, and it broke my heart. Good luck. I am truly sorry you are having to go through this.
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07-26-2008, 08:08 PM	#22719
Ghoulish Delight I Floop the Pig Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alternative Swankstyle Posts: 19,348	Bunny's home and she (yup, lost that gamble) seems to be taking it well so far. __________________ 'He who receives an idea from me, receives instruction himself without lessening mine; as he who lights his taper at mine, receives light without darkening me.' -TJ
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07-26-2008, 08:42 PM	#22720
DreadPirateRoberts Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Posts: 2,483	I hope she's feeling better.
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