Adoption information
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About Orson Bunny
Orson Bunny is really, really cute. I just have to get that out of the way, because he is seriously adorable. The way he eats is cute, the way he sleeps is cute, the way he hops is cute.... it just goes on!
But to be a bit more detailed! Orson is a very chilled-out, easy-going rabbit. He is very content to spend most of his time just hanging out and snoozing, or munching on tasty hay. He is very content with being held and fussed over and he has about the softest fur you will ever find, you won't want to stop patting him!
Orson is pretty well litter trained and would be very happy as a house bunny. He does like to have room to hop around and stretch his legs, of course. This super sweet fella could be a good pet for a family as he is quite calm and would be happy to be handled by children.
It was through absolutely no fault of his own that Orson is looking for a new family; in fact, his last family abandoned him in about the worst possible way! He got sick and they didn't want to care for him or meet his extra needs. Pretty sad isn't it? Orson ended up having to lose his left eye, as it was really badly damaged so now he is a one-eyed bunny! Not that this has slowed him down in the slightest. you would honestly never know from his general demeanour that he only his one eye. Just don't sneak up on him from the left side, as he can get a little startled.
Orson is going to be a really awesome companion. We now know that rabbits are intelligent and sensitive creatures who, like anyone else, has needs that must be met to ensure a good quality of life. We're keen to see this little guy find a new family who will really love him and make him part of their family. We hope that family is you!
Medical notes
Orson Bunny is affected by a condition called Encephalitozoon cuniculi (commonly abbreviated to E. caniculi).
It is basically caused by infection with a parasite, but it is not transmissable to animals other than rabbits or to humans and it can be easily managed in him.
E caniculi can cause neurological symptoms like a head tilt, though in Orson it affected his eye only and as he has now received treatment it is highly unlikely to develop into other symptoms. Every 6 months for the rest of his life, Orson will require a short course of oral medication. (We will provide you with a good supply to get you started). It's easy to give and just like vaccinations and regular worming, will simply become part of your standard care routine.
Unfortunately because Orson could spread the condition to other rabbits, he can only be rehomed as a single bunny or potentially to a home with another e. caniculi bunny. It is unlikely that he is contagious at this stage, but it is best to be cautious!
A really useful article can be found here to tell you more about the condition: http://www.rabbit.org/journal/3-2/e-cuniculi.html
We hope that his minor medical condition doesn't deter you from adopting Orson, as he is a little champion! :)
Adoption details
Thank you for taking the time to view one of our lovely animals. We love them all and we hope you will too.
If you would like to know more about an animal please call Freedom on 0409 000 259. If it sounds like you and the furry creature are a suitable match then we will pass on the foster carer’s details to you so you can call and make a time to meet them.
Once you have met the animal and wish to go further then we may organise a yard check to ensure that your yard is safe and secure (dogs only). You can then take your new family member home on a 2 week trial and if you decide they are not suitable then you can return them.
If you are not sure how existing animals in your home might be affected, or you want a little extra time to get to know the nature of the animal, we may allow you to foster with a view to adopt.
This pet has been adopted and found love with its new family.