Lou
she doesn't bother people in the rabbit house
From the perspective of an Aiderbichler
(written by Gisela Pschenitschnig)
Lou and Leo were photographed a few months ago. For whatever reason, the two rabbits “grew apart” after they were taken in. Leo has since found a cosy home with an animal-loving family. Lou is still waiting.
Due to a lack of time and, among other things, caring for the sick father, the rabbits had less and less free time for species-appropriate care. In addition, neighbours complained about the rabbits being kept and wanted them to be “removed”, otherwise a report would be made to the property management company.
Pets have a teaching role
Rabbits are mammals that experience basic emotional feelings such as fear, anger, sadness, affection and joy in a similar way to humans. Young human children learn from rabbits, guinea pigs, cats and many other animal species how to develop and feel responsibility and respect towards a living being.
Animals are given as gifts on many occasions. It is important to remember that an animal is not a travelling trophy. In other words, if I no longer want it, I give it away or take it to the zoo to be fed or, even worse, abandon the rabbit.
Lou was spared such bad experiences.
Animal husbandry in the private sector
Rabbits are active at twilight, as this is when their predators are least active and there is less danger to them. Our domestic rabbits behave in many ways just like wild rabbits, including their sleeping behaviour. Rabbits sleep between 8 and 12 hours a day. They do not sleep the whole time, but for a few minutes or hours at a time. In one day, their sleep can consist of up to 30 small sleep units.
Was it odour nuisance or occasional activity noises from Lou and Leo that disturbed the neighbours? In general, keeping pets cannot be prohibited as long as the applicable regulations are observed.
Lou has the prospect of placement and we wish her a good, loving place for life.
It is often said: “So much fuss over a rabbit!” – did you know that Lou has feelings:
It's not just an animal ... it's a heart that beats, a soul ... that feels and a life that wants to live.
– Sylvia Raßloff
With this in mind, Yours sincerely, Gisela
