Hi everybody. I haven't posted in this thread yet but now I need some advice. Below is a picture of my tortiseshell dutch bunny named Brigette (she decided to crawl in a hot dog box for some reason she also enjoys empty 12 pack coca cola boxes). I got her when she was four months old and she just turned 3 years old this past June.
So Brigette has been the hot-topic of discussion lately. I've been wanting to get her spayed for the longest time but the boyfriend is dead-set against it. I've told him it will help her live longer but he just thinks its ridiculous and "she's not a dog and she's not going to be around boy bunnies so why does she need it"? She's my first pet and I want her to live a long time. I even have the money saved to get the procedure done but he is not hearing it. Normally, he is very sweet and he does like Brigette (she gives him "hair cuts" a lot) but he just won't budge on this issue. How can I bring him over to my side for the sake of my bunny Brigette?
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selkiewriter!
Bridgette is so cute! yes bunnies looove jumping in empty boxes for some reason!
first off, its a very good thing that you want to spay Bridgette and have even saved money for it.. explain to your bf when he says "she's not a dog and she's not going to be around boy bunnies so why does she need it"?
1. rabbits can live as long as dogs -- 8-10 years -- and are as loyal if not even more loyal than dogs, so whats the diff?? when you have a pet you commit to caring for that animal, there are no hierarchies in the the pet world.
2. it is medically known that females who are not spayed even (or especially) when they are not mated are susceptible to ovarian cancer bec of hormonal build up. therefore, it'll shorten their life if they dont get spayed. some girls in this chat have lost their dear buns bec they were rescued and spayed too late.
3. females tend to be more aggressive and territorial when they get older, if you dont spay them at an early age. dont wait until she's grumpy, 6 months i believe is already a good time to spay.
4. since she's YOUR BUNNY and YOU WILL PAY for the procedure - why should he care? why does he dictate what you do to your pet??
Tell him that so many rabbits suffer bec they are not neutered and spayed, and as a responsible pet owner it's your job to make sure you give Bridgette the best care you can possibly give!
Good luck dear..