tired

[wendyzski]

I started a community a few weeks ago for people whose rabbits are suspected to have or have been diagnosed with pasteurella or "snuffles". I hoped that we could share experiences and information, and to a large extent that is happening.

But as the moderator, it's tough on me to keep reading people's stories about their sick bunnies. They are scared and stressed and having money problems, and are SO determined to see that their buns get the best care possible. It breaks my heart.

It's nice to be needed and I know I've helped some people, but it's awfully draining sometimes and I need a hug right now. I dread the day when I have to read about the first death we have.

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[sciffy-circo.livejournal.com]

I signed up for the ratties community. I don't have pet rats anymore, but my son's father and I had a fair number of them. Wow, have I learned a lot that I couldn't have possibly learned in the days before the internet, in a town where people, and even VETS, fer crissakes, said, "Rats are snake food. Go spend $7 and get another.", with all the wrath and fury I had over THAT sort of remark!

Brice's mom thought I'd be freaked out by him having a pet rat as a kid, but nope. I kinda like small, furry things.