Dumped Rabbit Rescued From Crompton Moor
A rabbit which had apparently been dumped on Crompton Moor has been saved by two local walkers. They found an empty animal container in the Brushes Clough car park last Friday, and later found the animal hiding in a nearby culvert.
They decided to keep the rabbit and have christened him Splash, after the soggy state he was in when they discovered him. You can read more in a post on the Friends of Crompton Moor website here.
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I don’t know if it’s still the case, but earlier this week, FoCM were appealing for someone to donate a hutch (or even a starsky…?) in which to house Splash.
Seeing as Saddleworth News has an ever-so-slightly higher circulation than our blog, perhaps I could ask around on here?
If anyone can help, then please leave a comment on the post on the FoCM blog.
Thanks in advance.
Mic
Splash has been provided with a new hutch by 2 other users of the moor, Susan and Richard. Another hutch was offered by Paul, and Bob offered to make one. Such is the kindness and generousity of the majority of the users of Crompton Moor. Thankfully the unkindly and selfish are in the minority. Maybe I am being too harsh – whoever dumped this rabbit may have genuinely thought that the rabbit would meet up with other rabbits and be happy living up there. So to any others who may be thinking of doing something similar; please be aware that there are no rabbits now on Crompton Moor and haven’t been any for a number of years. There are, however, many foxes who would have enjoyed the donated dinner!
Dumping unwanted pets is not the answer. The right thing to do is to call the RSPCA (for Rabbits and other similar small mammals call Rochdale, for cats and dogs call Oldham). There are also many animal rescue centres who would also be willing to help.