PDSA Refuse to treat injured Rabbit

[sooz22]

Just read this about Tameside Rescue (who I fostered Frankie for) taking a bunny that was handed to the PDSA in an appaling state...and they refused to treat it! These people are VETS and they gave the sick rabbit to a self funded rescue who have to find money to treat it themselves, and believe me this rabbiot needs a LOT of treatment.

 

http://forums.rabbitrehome.org.uk/viewtopic.php?t=42771&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

[baileys_mum]

omg thats appauling!

[carpetviper]

I would have kicked off in the waiting room in front of everybody.

[Moonbird]

It's not really clear why they wouldn't treat the rabbit is it? i am wondering if it's because it was left there, i am presuming it was just handed in as a stray or something, in which case i suppose they would be within their rights to refuse as the animal has to belong to someone in reciept of benefits.

[GrinderBloke]

That is down to the veterinary practice not The PDSA, if the practice or indeed a specific person at the practice had wanted to treat the rabbit they could have done so (I will say no more).

 

I don't think The PDSA should take the blame as they have rules under which they operate.

[terminator]

over the past years ive taken down 2 stray dogs a cat a rabbit a hedgehog and a few wild birds that i have found and have needed urgent treatment and i have never had any problems.

I think they do a fantastic job.

[KJ_VENOM]

wouldn't it be kinder to just put down this poor creature?

[BobbyBunny]

Nah it wouldn't be kinder to put this creature down, because a lot of people are dedicated to nursing rabbits back to health when they need it most.

 

This rabbits injuries are superficial - once they're healed, he/she will have an amazing life

[GrinderBloke]

I've seen rabbits recover from shocking illnesses / injuries and have very good quality of life in loving homes.

[KJ_VENOM]

but its a rabbit for heavens sake, not a child! The PDSA rely on money donated to them by people they dont have infinate funds available!