• Address: 60 Habig Rd, Indianapolis, IN 46217 (map)
• Date Posted: 11/05/09
• Offered by: Shelter

French-Lop - Large - Adult - Female - Rabbit - Ringo
Description
Hi my name is Ringo, and I'm big and black and beautiful. Someone put me inside the screened porch of a really old lady's house in the dead of winter. I guess it was better than being left out in the snow, but by the time the lady found me I was SO cold. The lady knew she wasn't able to care for me, so, she called her grand-daughter and her grand-daughter came to get me and she bought me a nice cage and she tried to care for me for two years, but, she didn't feel as though she was doing right by me ( whatever that means). The grand-daughter had two big dogs, and they didn't like me much. They always looked hungry. Sometimes the lady would put the dogs in cages, and then I could run through the house. Boy were those good times, but, it didn't happen very often. Eventually the grand-daughter gave me to IndyCLAW so they could find me a home. I'm living with a nice lady now. There are lots of bunnies where I live, but, I haven't made any friends yet. Everday the lady tells me I need a special home for a special bun. Can I be your special bun? All rabbits must have an adequate exercise area, whether it is an outside run or an enclosed area in the house. It is recommended that the rabbit hutch or cage be cleaned out weekly and any old food, bedding be removed every three days and special hutch disinfectants be used to prevent the spread of bacteria. Also, an earthenware food bowl and a drinking bottle will also be required to feed and water the rabbit. .Like the majority of rabbits, the most important component of the rabbit's diet is hay, a roughage that reduces the chance of blockages and malocclusion whilst providing indigestible fiber necessary to keep the gut moving. Grass hays such as timothy are generally preferred. It is recommended that rabbits receive a standard intake of 2 cups of chopped dark, green, leafy vegetables per 6 pounds of body weight (and up to 2 tablespoons of fruit or carrots per 6 pounds of body weight daily. Some of the vegetables that rabbits enjoy are romaine lettuce, escarole, turnips, collard, kale, parsley, thyme, cilantro, dandelion, and basil. The green, leafy tops of radish and carrots also are excellent sources of nutrientsmore than the vegetable itself. New vegetables should be introduced slowly due to the delicate digestive systems of rabbits. It is recommended that cauliflower, broccoli and cabbage be avoided, as they cause gas and can lead to gastrointestinal stasis, which can be fatal. Vegetables such as potatoes and corn should also avoided due to their high starch content. Rabbits also require an unlimited amount of fresh water, usually provided for in a water crock, tip-proof ceramic pet dish, or hanging water bottle.IndyCLAW Rescue is founded on the premise of "Creating Life-long Animal Welfare". We do have an adoption contract and do home visits to ensure that this pet will be achieving a life-long home. We do not adopt to breeders or resellers.
Characteristics
Breed: French-Lop
Age: Adult
Size: Large
Gender: Female
Offered by: Shelter
Petfinder ID: 14659122
additional information
Home without children (<5 yrs old) Pet has been spayed/neutered
IndyCLAW Rescue | Indianapolis, IN | 317-780-2287 | adopt@indyclaw.org
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