Will you help with Lui's amputation surgery?

Will you help with Lui's amputation surgery?

LUI, aka MOOMOO, aka REX, gorgeous four-year-old 10 lbs French Lop, was surrendered to BWF by his previous parents without disclosing his medical condition.  A moment post arriving at BWF, we noticed that Lui was' walking kind of funny.' Lui's recheck radiographs showed severe arthritis in his right hip and stifle, and he exhibited a decreased range of motion in both joints. He also was very lame on that right hind (non-weight bearing), so the vet decided to try him on some Metacam to see if it would help him. Upon recheck, he seemed to be getting along fine and was using the leg some, but it looked like it was still bothering him.  He was touching it down some, but then holding it out and shaking it like it was painful.  Our vet conferred with another specialist regarding routine amputation vs. amputation with FHO vs. disarticulating at the hip.  Recommended amputation at 1/3 femur just above the cerclage wires.   Lui had to undergo surgery, and we set a date for 9/2/2020.

During the short time at BWF, Lui made friends with the residents of Bunny Chateau.  They LOVED him right away. This gentle giant was 10 lbs. of pure love and goodness. He took tiny little Coco (who's got no teeth and has been on Critical Care only for two years!) under his belt and showered him with kisses, cleaned his leftovers of Critical Care, and groomed him when no one else bothered. Lolita Rose was smitten and fell in love immediately with Lui. Lover Jr. discovered that Lui had an abundance of love for all. Everyone got along. Everyone became more loving, even the rebellious Venus. She could have Lover Jr. all for herself and did not mind Lolita Rose any longer.  This giant baby brought love, harmony, and peace to this sweet rabbit family, who all ended up as BC residents due to their unique medical needs.

He has been hospitalized for three days now, and Lolita has been depressed.  She does not understand that her big boyfriend is coming back.  His amputation surgery went well, but it took much longer than anticipated, hence the $2,500 bill. (attached) which makes our monthly bill almost $9,000. Our vet wrote to us: "He was very muscular, especially for not using that leg for a while, and the muscles were all adhered to the bone. Then the incision was large, and the skin very thin, so it took a long time to close. The bone was also very unhealthy and brittle, so I had to smooth it after the cut very carefully. Just a combination of issues."

Lui is leaving the hospital today, but our vet bill remains.  If we are to continue bringing more cases like Lui, we need help.

If you'd like to donate to Lui or any other foster in our care, please visit http://www.bunnyworldfoundation.org/donate/. 

Thank you so much for your support!

~BWF