Should I Shoot My Rabbit?

[LolaGal]

I am facing a real dilemma.

This stray rabbit that found it's way to my yard got hurt last nite.

It can barely move it's back legs, I think they may be broken.

The rabbit has made it 24 hours like this, and seems willing to hop around the yard to eat.

It is sad to see, the rabbit can't use his back legs, and is barely able to crawl around the yard.

I know I should shoot him and put him out of his misery, but I just can't do it.

He seems so willing to try to live, and I don't know what to do.

I am afraid he will die slowly and get infections and die in pain.

what do ya'll think I should do?

 

[kannubis]

knoch it in the head with a shovel, hard & fast

 

[chuckyoufarley]

try animal control they will euthanize it

 

[itisme]

That is a sad situation.

I am to tenderhearted to kill him unless I really feel he is in pain and hurting with no chance to live.

 

[LolaGal]

No animal control to euthanize things here in the country.

It is man up and shoot it or let it suffer.

damn, I hate this.

It is like the last scene from old yeller.

 

[itisme]

I had a similar situation with a kitten but it died in my hands that night. It was sad

 

[dwarfganja]

If its suffering....drop a round in the chamber!

 

[THRIPS AHOY!]

If its suffering....drop a round in the chamber!

Yep he is absolutely right.One round in the chamber,one rabbit in the stew pot.

 

[PoopyTeaBags]

call animal control... for allyou know they can somehow cast its legs heal right and live. if not they will put it to sleep humanely

 

[LolaGal]

there ain't no animal control to call here. that is only in the city and stuff.

I can make it not hurt to shoot it. I got a 12 gauge.

I been feeding this rabbit out of my hand for months.

It is a stray that came up in the yard.

 

[stink.whistler]

If I were the rabbit, I would prefer not to be shot but rather suffer and hope to get better.

On the other hand, rabbits are tasty.

 

[el Dream Reader]

I remember when you first found that rabbit. That's a shame Lola. I can't tell you what to do, it's up to you and God. Best wishes

 

[PoopyTeaBags]

make a little seat with wheels and strap it to its ass end... it can roll around

 

[LolaGal]

 

[fishheadbob]

When this topic popped up about dogs the frequent answer was to take it to the vet and drop $900 so you don't seem like a ruthless killer. You could also give it its' freedom where it would last about a half day before it became somethings' DINNER. Did I say DINNER.
I wouldn't go 12 gauge ; there would be fur in every tree and bush for a hundred yards. Get a recipe, start the pot, end its' suffering, wash it down with a pinot noir.
Rural life gives you different sensibilities.

 

[LolaGal]

Rabbit still makin it.

Hoppin around much better. Eating out of my hand in the yard.

I think he was hit by a car. perhaps a dislocated hip? I think he has managed to fix it and is much improved, although still not up to par.



I put my mojo healin powers on that rabbit, hope it continues to work.

Dog is working nites to guard the rabbit. what a good dog.

I take the day shift.

"rabbit healing, baby
is good for me.
Makes me feel so fine..."

 

[el Dream Reader]

Good vibes for the rabbit are headed your way.

 

[dwarfganja]

I guess all you had to do is load the 12 gauge and that mother fucker started dancing for you!