My dog has killed my rabbit

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Christine Chapman — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:37:23 GMT

Hugs for you Paula. Time is a wonderful healer and this dreadful time will pass. God Bless

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Saskia Quinn — Wed, 11 Feb 2009 06:34:33 GMT

thank you Christine I woke up this morning thinking it was a nightmare

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Christine Chapman — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:26:31 GMT

What an unfortunate accident Paula! Your poor wee son is too young to realise what;s happened. I am thinking about you.

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:07:14 GMT

Thank you

Had a look at those clips hehe

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 23:01:07 GMT

Don't be silly Paula no need to be upset that you did not notice it. What happened was was many years ago, it was just l did not want the to say the normal "l know what you are going through". It was just to say l really do know what you are going through.

To cheer you up a bit go and look at the 2 vid clips l just uploaded into the gallery. They may just bring a smile to your face and lift your spirits for a bit.

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:50:05 GMT

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Sorry to hear about what happened Paula. I know the feeling my dog killed my chicken in Rhodesia l was so upset. Then heard next doors gardner had tormented my dog with Hogan my hen and then put her with the dog to watch patches kill her. I went ballistic the gardener was sacked but l wanted to kill him.

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Carolyn, in the whole upset earlier I didnt even say about your hen That was a terrible thing to happen, its no wonder you wanted to kill the gardener

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:21:52 GMT

really jojo? I didnt know that. I guess its to do with the gut flora?

Yes, they are both in their fav place - right beside the radiator and Rodney is sleeping in the cats scratching post tunnel!!

I am much happier to have them inside so I know they are ok as its freezing tonight as well and because Bluebelle was 'fatter' than the other 2, they all kept each other warm but now its only the 2 of them so I'm not so sure.

Will def get avipro tomorrow, thank you x

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Jo Hinde — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:17:33 GMT

Sorry to hear about this.

Def keep them in tonight as they will be shocked. Make sure they have a decent heat source if they want it. I would also put some probio (avipro / bio lapis etc) in their water for a few days as it helps in times of stress.

Also its good to let the other buns spend time with the body. This can help reduce the chance of the other bunnies pining.

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 22:12:39 GMT

thanks Charlotte, they have only been outside for a few weeks now and since they have came in, they have gone to their usual place where they would have been before. At the minute they have 'free range' in the kitchen and their food, water and litter tray. I think I will keep them in tonight and hopefully back out tomorrow night, thank you xx

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Charlotte says smile — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:59:38 GMT

if you think they are a bit shocky i would say put them where they are most comfortable/used to if they are most used to being outside then i would say go outside but if you think they would be happier inside then inside, even if they are shocky then they will need to be in their most comfortable environment.

I feel so awful for you as it must be such a hard thing to see.

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 21:14:41 GMT

Rodney and Tabitha are back in the house since the event as if they are like me, will be traumatised. I wonder should I let them stay inside tonight or put them back out?

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:31:02 GMT

Thank you Charlotte xx

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:27:40 GMT

Thanks Button & StephB

No, definitely not my year at all is it? Poor wee Bluebelle was always the shy though cheeky one of them! I just hope she didn't suffer and that it was quick

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Charlotte says smile — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 19:26:19 GMT

oh paula i am so sorry! thats so awful for you, thinking of you. xxxx

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Anonymous — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 18:40:50 GMT

oh paula!!!! i am sooo sorry!! you poor baby this is not your year. I really hope things get better for you soon babe. i know it just seems endless. lots of love from me, martin and the girls.

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Anonymous — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:49:55 GMT

I'm so sorry to hear that Saskia - that's awful

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:36:45 GMT

aw, thanks Sandra Matthew is ok, surprisingly, too young to understand I guess, he just said daisy is a bad girl, isnt she mummy? Poor Phillip cried but he is ok now. Phillip said to me that the angels in heaven would look after her and she never even got to meet the new rabbit probably best though

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Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:25:07 GMT

BTW how is Matthew? is he ok, I hope he was not to traumatised by it. Things like that have a tendency to stick. Send him some hugs from me.

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Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:22:53 GMT

I was like you when Bubble killed that seagull,I know it was not a pet, but just the thought that one of your pets could do such a thing, I was in disbelief at her.....her first kill and if anything it made her more of a hunter, so I have to keep a close eye on her now while out. I have had to dig her out of rabbit holes, and thankfully she has a tail as I have pulled her out of a few using that method as well.

I even thought I was going to have to get the coast guard one time as she was out on fidra rock where the seals are and was not for coming off, and the tide was coming in fast, now she is a good swimmer but I had visions of her spending the night there as she was so "in the zone" from the smells of the seals, and when she is like that there is no way you can brong her into the here and now.

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:17:07 GMT

Thanks Sandra & Fi

I know its not Matthew or Daisy's fault but I just cannot look at her right now. Euthanasia did cross my mind but when I saw her in the garden huffing and looking very sorry for herself, I knew I couldnt go through with it. The guilt would be terrible but she still is a very bad girl

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Fiona Leathers — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:14:06 GMT

Oh Paula I'm so sorry! Children just don't realise sometimes! And you can't blame the dog cos its just instinct. Once my older dog killed my rats cos I'd left the door open by accident, not their fault, just an unfortunate accident.

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Sandra Taylor RVN, MBVNA — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:13:56 GMT

Paula, really sorry to hear of whats happened. I have a rabbit and dogs and I know for a fact 2 would definitely do the same to my rabbit given the chance, and my JRT has killed wild rabbits and a seagull (she caught it in flight believe it or notand broke it's neck) and a squirrel, she has also tried to kill a hedgehog but ended up the more injured party with plenty of stab wounds to her face and mouth.

I will be thinking of you.

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Saskia Quinn — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:12:57 GMT

Thank you Carolyn

Poor wee Bluebelle

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Caro Laithwaite VN — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 17:03:41 GMT