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About Cherry
Hi, I'm Cherry.
Not a particularly masculine name for such a huge rabbit, I know I'm big, you don't need to mention it, I'm meant to be this size.
I was named for the place I was found, Cherry Lake Reserve in Altona. Someone (don't ask me who I don't want to talk about it) dumped me there for some reason or other. After several few days dodging foxes and weighed down with fleas I was just about ready to give up on it all when some lovely man picked me up before I knew what was happening and carried me gently home. I then found my way to New Life For Animals Rehoming Centre and got to hang out with other rabbits like me. No more fleas now!
I can be grateful to that human now, but I don't sit on laps or cuddle. I get nervous when you reach for me, but give me time.
I'm big, but I'm not fat. (I like to think I'm tough but honestly I've never done anything remotely aggressive.)
I love carrot and bok choy, but my all time favourite is kale!
I'd really love to be around another rabbit, being alone is sad. Preferably a female. The last male rabbit I was around - well we didn't get along. Maybe it's because neither of us were desexed at the time. I have been desexed now - bad human! I also had an immunisation and a microchip jabbed in to me.
I'm a bit of an escape artist so if the back door is open and you turn your back you can bet I'll be out there fast. \ I always come back but not while you're standing in the door, that's too scary. \
I don't want to live my life in a hutch, need more space than that please.
From the photos you can see I'm pretty handsome, if I do say so myself. I'm as white as they come with big big ears. You can also see me comfortably next to a cat and a chicken that I get along with pretty well. The chicken doesn't like me because I sneak up on her (she's blind so it's easy) and the cat generally ignores me.
Medical notes
Desexed, immunised and microchipped on the 2nd of June 2015.
The vet noted laboured breathing before and after surgery which she noted might be a sign of underlying illness so we are monitoring this at the moment. It could also be a sign of stress and general displeasure at being in a cage at the vets - Cherry really hates being confined like that.
Adoption details
All animals are adopted, never sold, and an adoption contract is required in each case.
We will bring Cherry to you and reserve the right the inspect the housing and garden at this time. That marks the beginning of a 30 day trial adoption period.
We are committed to supporting you throughout the life of the animal you adopt, so we are here for advice or assistance where possible. We want you and your new family member to have a long happy life together so we will do what we can to ensure this.
1. Cherry is NEVER to be killed no matter how old he gets except for the case of humane euthanasia when all other alternatives have been exhausted.
2. If medical attention is required you commit to taking him to a good vet who knows about rabbits specifically (not all vets are acceptable on this) without delay and without concern for the cost of their treatment.
3. You love him. Has has been through a rough treatment and is entitled to the best you can give him.
6. If the adoption is unsuitable for any reason at any time in the future you will return them to the carer rather than selling him or killing him.
8. Cherry must have a suitable secure area to roam and explore.
9. You must maintain adequate fox-proof housing.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.
The rescue group has removed this pet and it is no longer available for adoption.
The rescue group is no longer taking adoption applications for this pet.