I don’t think I can handle this anymore.

[lovebellabun]

I am so frustrated! Especially with life! I don’t know where y’all are at, but around here it sucks. I got a fast food job just to bring in income and not live off the system. It was horrifying and I was literally treated like a dog. Actually worse. My team lead shook a bag of food to take to drive thru and said come on come on.

I quit. My ebt was denied because they claim they didn’t get paperwork. So, I have been spending my last on fresh veggies for my bun. I have ramen and butter for me. There is a dog and cat pet food pantry, so the dogs are good.

Everyone has fleas. Ive only found one on Bob bit he is scratching a lot. No sores. He seems depressed. He doesn’t trust me or want anything to do with me. Maybe it’s the forcing of the meds. He started peeing all over the place, A LOT, dark brown. I did some research, I am not too alarmed yet. But he was peeing in a box and mainly pooping too. He just want to sit in this cardboard box all day. I counted changed everywhere and in my car to go to the doar store to get him so kids golf balls and some big plastic blocks. I’ve been throwing his pellets in with his balls and hiding his treat under a block to try to stimulate him more.

I think he looks ruff, like his fur. I am trying to brush him. I feel for sores and gas. I just think he is angry, depressed, maybe because of the fleas.

I literally have no money.

My narcissistic parents basically disowned me because I wouldn’t give him up. Or may 8 year old dogs.

Nowhere to go on than, which whatever.

I just don’t think I am able to be a good enough bun mom. What the hell am I suppose to do when $5 is gone for his veggies. Mind you, I was making $500 a week when I got him. Then got fired, for calling in sick.

Oh and got kicked out of the food pantry because I haf to work, and they wouldn’t let me call, so now I am not allowed back until February.

Basically I am not even sure if Bob is well, and I have 1 bunch of Roma and $5.00 left until he has no veggies. Oh and we still are playing the picky hay eating game.

I’m at my max. Not going to bother with a go fund me. Please people around here are either broke, drug addicts, or have said if your hungry then cook him. I literally threw up when they said that.

Sorry for venting. Some advice is needed like maybe does he sound sick still? I cannot get him to let me even come close to checking out his genitals.

[lovebellabun]

Sorry for all the grammer errors

[Mikey]

Im sorry but the “come on, come on” at fast food is normal. Depending on how far into the job you were, they would do that to you if you were slow, or to see if you could handle the stress of it. If at all possible, try to get your job back or look for another job elsewhere. If you worked there long enough, you should also be able to qualify for unemployment for a few months atleast. Are there food pantries and give aways for humans around where you live? If you are in america there is electricy, gas, and water assistance that will help you pay those bills if you qualify. If you are disabled, try to sign up for SSi or Disability though your Social Security Administration

Im very sorry you are going through this. My mom and i were in this position a few years back and it sucked. I wish you all the best

[MyPets101]

I’m so sorry! Just stay strong and You’ll make it through this!

[BrunosMama]

You are in a rough situation, for sure.

As for your bun, if he is eating/drinking/eliminating alright and you have checked him over and everything seems ok, it doesn’t sound like he’s sick. How long have you had him? It sounds like he’s feeling untrusting. If he hides in his box all day. Also a bunnies active time is the evening and early mornings. Does he get around then? Is your home noisy or chaotic? He may feel safe in his box.

Sometimes you can find marked down salads and greens at your local grocery.

As mentioned, unemployment or reapplying at your old job are possibilities. Here in the states, there are all sorts of assistance programs. You might check with your local Jobs and Family Dept or ADAHM board for resources.

Sometimes people reach a point where they have to surrender their pets. I know this isn’t ideal, but you have to consider their welfare as well.

I sincerely hope things look up soon for you.

[LBJ10]

I went through something similar a few years ago. My situation was a little different since I lost my assistantship at school. But I suddenly found myself with no way to pay all my bills. I was desperate, but I didn’t qualify for unemployment because I was paid through a stipend. I also didn’t qualify for other assistance because my husband didn’t have a job. So yeah, it sucked. I’m telling you this though because I want you to know that things will work themselves out. I took a minimum wage job that was awful, but then I eventually worked my way through some other jobs and got to where I am now.

Veggies can be very expensive. If pellets and hay are cheaper, then just give your bunny those for now. Yes, having a generous portion of veggies each day is ideal, but your bunny won’t die if they don’t get them on a regular basis for awhile.

[Azerane]

I’m sorry to hear that you are in such a situation, money troubles are very stressful and I feel for you.

Do whatever you can to get a job, I understand you felt your last job sucked. But a crappy, awful job that pays you, is better than no job at all. And if I was in your position, I would be taking any job I could get my hands on to make sure that I and my pets were being fed. I understand not wanting to work a sucky job that treats you badly, but sometimes it’s important to consider money for supporting yourself over how something makes you feel. Survival basically. Do what you can, I’m sure you’ll make it through.

I agree with pushing pellets and hay instead of veggies though, much cheaper to feed.

[Alfreds minion]

Very sorry to hear about your situation.

Perhaps you could try foraging for your bun. Lots of weeds are safe for rabbits. Dandelion is a good one to start with. Just make sure to identify any weed as bunny safe before you feed it.

[Azerane]

Foraging is a great idea! Nice thinking Alfreds minion

[Q8bunny]

My heartfelt sympathy – I know what it’s like to be unable to make ends meet.
Your bun sounds ok – he’s eating, drinking, toileting… he could be picking up on the tension you’re feeling, though, and so might be in defensive mode.
Hay is the most important. A bit of pellets too. Veg can wait for a while. BUT if you can get to a farmer’s market, you could ask the produce people there if they’d be willing to give you discarded carrot tops and other inedible veggie leaves for free or almost free… I do that since where I live, some veg are crazy expensive (almost all imported – I live in the desert).

[bunnydrop]

i can understand your feeling ‘cos i have had that desperate situation once, though partly because of financial problem. i have passed that now, but things will work its own way. as for me, all those problems are still not completely solved, but i have managed to live with it. . there are always people sucks, it’s not your fault. live with it, treat your pet well, and they will accept you finally.

[Nev]

I’m so sorry you are going through these troubling times. You aren’t alone – many people are just one missing paycheck from dangling over the precipice of destitution.

We have been there. I’ve done exactly as you do – buy the ramen noodles so my child and pets could have proper meals. My unsolicited advice for the day would be to keep looking for work, even temporary or seasonal work. There may be some options on Craigslist gigs, you can always post fliers offering your services (babysitting, leaf clean up, walk way shoveling, etc.). This isn’t to say that a good cry and allowing yourself to feel low for a while isn’t therapeutic!

Get it all out of your system, then decide if you plan to give up, or grab life by the proverbial you-know-what and refuse to be defeated.

You have a roof over your head. Pets that you love enough to sacrifice your own wellbeing for theirs. There are still things that enrich life and bring you joy. We had no heat for a few days during winter some years back. It was miserable, my teeth hurt just from breathing and I couldn’t feel my fingers in my own home. My late elderly cat would crawl onto my lap underneath an electric blanket and just purr away endlessly while I read a favorite novel for probably the 20th time. It hit me – my kitty is here and happy, I’m reading my favorite book. I’m miserable because I’m so cold, but really I’m happy because kitty + book = best day ever.

For your bun, some great suggestions above but I would also advise asking some local restaurants for greens, too. They just toss carrot and radish tops into the trash, as well as some salad fixings which may have passed the date of looking appealing but are still edible. Also check with neighbors, ours are always happy to pop their carrot tops in the fridge for Daisy to pass along every few days.

[lovebellabun]

Hey guys and or gals!

Thanks for being so kind in all of your responses. I got a paycheck and joined the rabbit house society, they offer free nail trims and major discounts on high quality items. They have extremely fresh hay (smells so good to me!) I got a 5lb box and for a 4 lb bun, that I am still trying to get used to eating hay….I add some of the store bought stuff too. Although, I am pretty sure, I have been caught. Hopefully this will last a bit.

My I got lots of rabbit approved veggies from the food pantry. Unfortunately some are going bad, already but it’s common with pantries. So he has enjoyed some bits. I have frozen fruit TREATS, and plenty of various other veggies, I always triple check that they are ok.

He seems to be getting used to the reduced pellets and eating more hay. Yay!

I have plenty of pellets though, if things get too hard.

I have an emergency $5 for another bunch of romaine.

Things are going to be ok.

I have A LOT of job applications and some very promising. Then Monday I am going to labor finders to try to get some day by day work. Then hopefully January, I will start this job that doesn’t hire often, but has some training in January. Fingers crossed! For me, just having highschool degree, it will be the most money, I have mad and awesome insurance.

For me, personally, I never judge, but I am praying so hard.

I had a great thank giving with just me and my ex. Obviously we are great friends. He even bought Bob a new water bottle because I had concerns of the old one. Bob loves it too! My ex even said, he would help some with veggies, although he is the last to understand the ‘rabbit thing’ he cares enough not to see me sad.

I hope you all are doing well!

Oh! My tour of the rabbit house society, proved to me I need aarger place, I need more buns in my life. So, hey, buns have me inspired to drive even harder for success!

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