Batman dwarf rabbit
From the perspective of an Aiderbichler
(narrated by Gisela Pschenitschnig)
Dwarf rabbit Batman misses his family
A few days ago, Gut Aiderbichlreceived a desperate phone call. “My wife had a premature birth and is in hospital, yesterday the rabbit’s partner died and now Batman is urgently looking for a place”. In my many years at Gut AiderbichlI have repeatedly noticed the desperation, uncertainty and sometimes overwhelming nature of people. It’s good when people who no longer know what to do get in touch with us. Someone else might have abandoned Batman – whonewly baked family manwanted Batman to be well looked after, and we were able to relieve him of the worry about his rabbit.
Batman is just learning that everything will be all right again
Batman is eight years old and was taken from the animal shelter 7 years ago. Although the owner was stressed by the premature birth of his child and travelled back and forth between his home, the hospital and work, he never lost sight of his Batman and wanted to find him a good home. However, returning him to an animal shelter was out of the question.
So now the coal-black Batman came to Gut Aiderbichl Henndorf. We were lovingly given some advice on what Batman likes. For example, he likes fruit and vegetables, but not dry food.
Well, and now the cuddly Batman is in his new home. The carers spend a lot of time with him. They talk to Batman, stroke him and notice that his eating behaviour is improving. Once he gets to know his carers’ voices, it will be easier for Batman too.
Can an animal grieve?
Of course animals can grieve. They have a soul, they have feelings and they suffer or rejoice just like us humans.
Batman is suffering from the loss of his partner. He is sad because his owner has had to give him up due to time constraints. You can’t read Batman’s thoughts, but you can feel them. I sat down with Batman for a while today. Quietly and carefully, I sat down at the edge of his enclosure. He sniffed my sandals, “Who are you?”. I watched him, slowly stretched out my hand and tenderly stroked his wonderfully soft fur. Batman’s little heart beat excitedly.
Batman is sad, but he has noticeably enjoyed the gentle circling strokes of my hand. The T-Touch*) doesn’t just relax horses or dogs – even small, sad dwarf bunnies like Batman enjoy the touch.
Like all animals, who find a forever home at Gut Aiderbichl, Batman will soon be able to feel joy again too. Now he wants to be sadagain.
I am convinced that he will soon be in the beautiful rabbit meadow together with Alice, Baluor Billy and all the other rabbits will lead a happy bunny life.
If you want to find Batman, you will recognise it by its sorebeautiful, black fur.
Sincerely, Your Gisela.
