Lincoln

Lincoln - never a complaint...he's just happy to be safe and well cared for.

In 2005 we were called by one of the local shelters about a rabbit who seemed to be in pretty bad shape. When we first met Lincoln, it was at the shelter's animal clinic where he had been staying since he had come in.

Boy - this poor fella has been through a lot....and yet he is such a good bunny...never a complaint.

Lincoln was found as a stray, running loose and running scared. He has a very old break to his rear leg that has left it improperly healed and permanently sticking out at a ninety degree angle. He also had a broken jaw, broken teeth, skinned ears and the loss of vision in his one eye.

When we first brought Lincoln home, we had to make sure he was able to get enough to eat. All of his food had to be mashed or pureed. Thankfully he had a good appetite and he ate very well. He also decided that he was feeling pretty good and would love to spend time out, running around exploring. Believe it or not, he has adapted so well to his leg injury that you hardly notice it when he gets going.

Today Lincoln is neutered and is able to eat hay & solid foods once again. He has gained weight and is once again able to properly groom himself so that his fur is now plush & shiney. It took him a while to adapt to other bunnies however and it was about a month before we could allow him into the group pen with all of the other bunnies. At first, we think because he couldn't see very well, he would pick fights with any bunny that ventured too close. Now however, he is in with the rest of the bunnies and loving all the attention he gets from the ladies. He's even buddied up with one of our new comers - a large New Zealand white named Wiley. The two of them are like old pals.

Needless to say, we are pleased as punch to have seen Lincoln heal and adapt so well. He is enjoying all of his new friends and is available to go to a new home. If however he isn't adopted, he is welcome to stay with us and his bunny friends for the rest of his time.

Unfortunately Lincoln passed away in January 2007. He had a mass in his lungs. RIP sweet guy!