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Paralyzed Bunny Gets A Tiny Skateboard Wheelchair To Move Around
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Paralyzed Bunny Gets A Tiny Skateboard Wheelchair To Move Around

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Wheelz was found stiff and frozen by a farmer at Overlook Acres, US. He was more than likely injured by an older rabbit who dragged him out of his nest box. Normally, the bunny would have been put down to take him out of the misery. But Wheelz was determined to live, even if paralyzed, so the farm’s owners decided to keep him as a pet.

Wheelz was given a tiny skateboard wheelchair for $1 so that he could move freely. “Just because you raise an animal to consume does not mean that you don’t provide that animal with kindness, compassion, and the best living environment you can provide,” wrote the farmer on Facebook. “Wheelz has his forever home.”

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    This baby bunny was found stiff and frozen by a farmer at Overlook Acres, US

    Normally, he would have been put down to take him out of the misery

    But the bunny was determined to live, even if paralyzed

    “He managed to still pull himself around the floor and was moving faster than the other babies”

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    So the farmers decided to keep him as a pet and got him a tiny skateboard wheelchair for $1

    “[Wheelz] is as happy as can be and loves his speed”

    Watch him zipping around here:

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    KatieNemargut
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm shocked that this "article" was shared on bored panda. If you look through their facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/OverlookAcres/) and shift through all the c**p on their website, you'll come to find they were at fault for the bunny's problems. This is a "humane" slaughter farm. The conditions that the animals are left in (freezing cold, unsanitary, etc) is more than likely what caused the bunny to have issues in the first place. And, they are pivoting a kickstarter campaign for their farm off of the "love and concern" for this poor bunny. I don't normally comment on things, but I'd be upset if I would have shared this video (which I almost did) and didn't know the truth.

    orenji
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm curious if you've ever lived on a farm and know how much of a problem cold weather is or what types of problems it can cause? The owner of the facebook page even explained, "rabbits raised in a commune environment have an hierarchy and that the dominant does will and do drag the kits out of the nest box, which is how they got chilled in the first place. When this happens you have two options separate the doe or cull her"... I would imagine the animals on this farm are better off than the animals in other "meat farms". You can at least tell they try to give their animals space and keep them healthy if something does happen. Would you rather purchase meat from more corporate places where you know the animals are cramped, diseased and worse? Give them some credit and don't immediately jump at their throats. I just learned of this story and did some research and could still tell that the animals here are still way better off than other meat farms. The reality is: people eat meat.

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    AlysonMikul
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    these people are meat farmers. they allowed six litters of rabbits to freeze to death, and this is one survivor. they are now using him to raise $$ for a book and the farm. if i stabbed someone and paralyzed them and then used them to garner sympathy and raise money for myself i would probably not be liked very much. I think it's called Munchausen's by Proxy.

    orenji
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm curious if you've ever lived on a farm and know how much of a problem cold weather is or what types of problems it can cause? The owner of the facebook page even explained, "rabbits raised in a commune environment have an hierarchy and that the dominant does will and do drag the kits out of the nest box, which is how they got chilled in the first place. When this happens you have two options separate the doe or cull her"... I would imagine the animals on this farm are better off than the animals in other "meat farms". You can at least tell they try to give their animals space and keep them healthy if something does happen. Would you rather purchase meat from more corporate places where you know the animals are cramped, diseased and worse? Give them some credit and don't immediately jump at their throats. I just learned of this story and did some research and could still tell that the animals here are still way better off than other meat farms. The reality is: people eat meat.

    Load More Replies...
    NQL
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bored panda - please remove this article. They're animal killers. They don't deserved to be here

    AmySanSurname
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    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm really sad to see Bored Panda share this deceptive story and video. I'd love to see writers exercise some due diligence on supposedly "cute" stories to verify that animals are not actually being harmed or exploited. FYI, this rabbit has now died. This story is not cute, it's sick and sad. Overlook Acres' (the rabbit slaughter farm) intent behind posting this video is purely cynical propaganda to make a quick buck. If you'd like to learn the truth behind this story please read this article: https://www.thedodo.com/wheelz-rabbit-wheelchair-1622557720.html

    DagmarMiddelhoff
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bored Panda, so disappointed in you!! This is a bunny meat farm and that bunny shouldnt have been left to freeze half to death!! Cats and dogs have more rights than bunnies and that is unfair! Please remove the video!

    Melo García Arias
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I DISLIKE THIS ARTICLE A LOT.... yes i'm aware about the whoooole story, and that little bunny and what happended to him was there fault, a bunny farm, that's just awful

    EvaChan
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After finding out more about this farm and how they're trying to profit from this lone survivor, I am down voting this post.

    emoline90
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The little bunny died..I read this on facebook..poor little baby RIP :(

    Fonda Lioness Ambrosia
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ARTICLE truth behind this https://www.thedodo.com/wheelz-rabbit-wheelchair-1622557720.html

    Narm Chayapat
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understand that eveyone doesn't like them because they kill animal, but come on, we know killing for living and having a pet is different. I eat animal, should I stop loving them and stop checking this website? no.

    ShaherisSuhel
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those other two rabbit are not moving properly anyone noticed? Like they are dragging themselves.

    EmmaWilson
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww this poor bunny!!mim glad someone took care of it and it is now in a MUCH better home!!! Thank you!!!!!

    OutiRimppi
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is animal cruelty. I don't think that the bunny is grateful for not being able to move like it was meant to but has to drag himself around. This has nothing to do with love or caring, this is just terrible!

    Stacey Weaver
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the dumbest comment I have read today. Do you think ANY living being is psyched when they have to adapt to body parts not working as they should? Would you rather die than have to use your arms to get around?

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    MikiNyckel
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, it's quite evident that they are terrible, despicable people. How dare they. They went to all this trouble to help out the little guy who was paralyzed. Gave him options. Gave him life. What monsters. *eye roll*

    KatieNemargut
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm shocked that this "article" was shared on bored panda. If you look through their facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/OverlookAcres/) and shift through all the c**p on their website, you'll come to find they were at fault for the bunny's problems. This is a "humane" slaughter farm. The conditions that the animals are left in (freezing cold, unsanitary, etc) is more than likely what caused the bunny to have issues in the first place. And, they are pivoting a kickstarter campaign for their farm off of the "love and concern" for this poor bunny. I don't normally comment on things, but I'd be upset if I would have shared this video (which I almost did) and didn't know the truth.

    orenji
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm curious if you've ever lived on a farm and know how much of a problem cold weather is or what types of problems it can cause? The owner of the facebook page even explained, "rabbits raised in a commune environment have an hierarchy and that the dominant does will and do drag the kits out of the nest box, which is how they got chilled in the first place. When this happens you have two options separate the doe or cull her"... I would imagine the animals on this farm are better off than the animals in other "meat farms". You can at least tell they try to give their animals space and keep them healthy if something does happen. Would you rather purchase meat from more corporate places where you know the animals are cramped, diseased and worse? Give them some credit and don't immediately jump at their throats. I just learned of this story and did some research and could still tell that the animals here are still way better off than other meat farms. The reality is: people eat meat.

    Load More Replies...
    AlysonMikul
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    these people are meat farmers. they allowed six litters of rabbits to freeze to death, and this is one survivor. they are now using him to raise $$ for a book and the farm. if i stabbed someone and paralyzed them and then used them to garner sympathy and raise money for myself i would probably not be liked very much. I think it's called Munchausen's by Proxy.

    orenji
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm curious if you've ever lived on a farm and know how much of a problem cold weather is or what types of problems it can cause? The owner of the facebook page even explained, "rabbits raised in a commune environment have an hierarchy and that the dominant does will and do drag the kits out of the nest box, which is how they got chilled in the first place. When this happens you have two options separate the doe or cull her"... I would imagine the animals on this farm are better off than the animals in other "meat farms". You can at least tell they try to give their animals space and keep them healthy if something does happen. Would you rather purchase meat from more corporate places where you know the animals are cramped, diseased and worse? Give them some credit and don't immediately jump at their throats. I just learned of this story and did some research and could still tell that the animals here are still way better off than other meat farms. The reality is: people eat meat.

    Load More Replies...
    NQL
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bored panda - please remove this article. They're animal killers. They don't deserved to be here

    AmySanSurname
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I'm really sad to see Bored Panda share this deceptive story and video. I'd love to see writers exercise some due diligence on supposedly "cute" stories to verify that animals are not actually being harmed or exploited. FYI, this rabbit has now died. This story is not cute, it's sick and sad. Overlook Acres' (the rabbit slaughter farm) intent behind posting this video is purely cynical propaganda to make a quick buck. If you'd like to learn the truth behind this story please read this article: https://www.thedodo.com/wheelz-rabbit-wheelchair-1622557720.html

    DagmarMiddelhoff
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Bored Panda, so disappointed in you!! This is a bunny meat farm and that bunny shouldnt have been left to freeze half to death!! Cats and dogs have more rights than bunnies and that is unfair! Please remove the video!

    Melo García Arias
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I DISLIKE THIS ARTICLE A LOT.... yes i'm aware about the whoooole story, and that little bunny and what happended to him was there fault, a bunny farm, that's just awful

    EvaChan
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    After finding out more about this farm and how they're trying to profit from this lone survivor, I am down voting this post.

    emoline90
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    The little bunny died..I read this on facebook..poor little baby RIP :(

    Fonda Lioness Ambrosia
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    ARTICLE truth behind this https://www.thedodo.com/wheelz-rabbit-wheelchair-1622557720.html

    Narm Chayapat
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I understand that eveyone doesn't like them because they kill animal, but come on, we know killing for living and having a pet is different. I eat animal, should I stop loving them and stop checking this website? no.

    ShaherisSuhel
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Those other two rabbit are not moving properly anyone noticed? Like they are dragging themselves.

    EmmaWilson
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Aww this poor bunny!!mim glad someone took care of it and it is now in a MUCH better home!!! Thank you!!!!!

    OutiRimppi
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is animal cruelty. I don't think that the bunny is grateful for not being able to move like it was meant to but has to drag himself around. This has nothing to do with love or caring, this is just terrible!

    Stacey Weaver
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    This is the dumbest comment I have read today. Do you think ANY living being is psyched when they have to adapt to body parts not working as they should? Would you rather die than have to use your arms to get around?

    Load More Replies...
    MikiNyckel
    Community Member
    8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Yes, it's quite evident that they are terrible, despicable people. How dare they. They went to all this trouble to help out the little guy who was paralyzed. Gave him options. Gave him life. What monsters. *eye roll*

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