A rabbit that was found abandoned in Dublin two weeks ago is set to go to a new home.
The 7kg giant Flemish rabbit, named Queen Maeve by staff at the DSPCA, was found in Mulhuddart by a member of the public and the animal charity has since been searching to reunite the rabbit with its owner. The two-year-old female rabbit has undergone surgery to be neutered and will spend one week in recovery before going to her new home in Dublin.
The DSPCA has confirmed that there is a "gorgeous male" Flemish rabbit living at Maeve's new home already. They said: "She's going to her lovely new home next week with her new family and we're delighted for the outcome.”
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Maeve was not microchipped when she was picked up by the DSPCA, and while potential owners came forward to claim the abandoned rabbit, no “legitimate” owners have been found.
Gillian previously told Dublin Live: "These are very big rabbits, they are a speciality really. They make fantastic pets but people should be aware that these are big - they're not the sort of rabbit you're just going to put in a hutch at the bottom of the garden."
Since Maeve was brought to the shelter, the DSPCA has also received a number of rabbits and guinea pigs into their care, and they are concerned they could see a "surge" in more rabbits brought to them over the Easter. They said: "It’s important to remember that a rabbit is not just for Easter. We are expecting a bit of a surge as kids want rabbits coming up to Easter and everything with the Easter Bunny."
The DSPCA is advising people that when they choose to get a pet, be a responsible owner and do their homework before committing. The charity has a large amount of surprising animals on site, including ferrets, rats, pigs and snakes, and the charity also deals with wildlife cases on occasion.
For more information check out the DSPCA's website
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