Special Needs Pets | Rabbit Run | Channel 4

[@themollymelon]

Some people are angels and treat animals with the amount of respect they truly deserve.

[@bronaghbarnes882]

This is heartwarming. We need more people like this in the world.

[@junglepredator1]

ikr so many animals are gettin put down for no reason

[@Janisar]

Being a rabbit owner myself I can really understand the owner's determination! And that little bunny looked so happy to be able to run around again. I am so glad there are people like this that care enough about their pets to go above and beyond for them! They give us so much, and I'm glad to see the favour can be returned. Best of luck to the rolly polely little bunny!

[@Kurokodairua]

my bunny broke her thigh at a very young age, everyone said we should put her down, but I couldn't do it for her and her partners sake. 6 months later she is hopping around happily!

[@patriotsfan1236]

Kurokodairua yayyy :)

[@chapmasi]

I have so much respect for people like this who take the time to improve the life of an animal, and not just to take the easy option. This is one lucky Rabbit :)

[@conniecataraestep3255]

God Bless You wonderful people!! I am in tears of joy!! Its people like yourselves that make a huge difference in this life! Awesome lil Bunny, I will be praying for her as well as her human parents!! Oh again, GOD BLESS!!

[@ericacook2087]

I've worked with people who have paralysis for most my adult life. I am going to go out on a limb here and say, if this is not a progressive disorder, then I think this bunny has every chance to walk again one day. I see it is moving it's hind legs pretty well, and seems to be doing it in response to the woman's movement's. With a lot of work, the bunny could be free of the wheel chair some day.

[@btlrcelt]

I believe this rabbit developed an E Coniculi infection,and it is quite treatable,but also quite common.

[@TheRoseygogs]

What a remarkable woman and an amazing bunny. I wish there were more people in the world who saw things this way. She had hope for this rabbit when no one else did and her efforts are showing, as the rabbit continues to improve. Anyone who is willing to give "daily bottom baths" to a rabbit alone is a trooper, but this woman is INCREDIBLE!. Would be lovely to have an update!

[@Luna810]

I had a little dachshund mix who used a wheelchair for the last year of his life,and he was happy as can be! You go,Ethel!! What a great story!

[@moldirox]

Thank goodness there are such caring people in the world. Well done to them for taking the time and effort to help this much loved rabbit regain its mobility. I hope that in time Ethel gets the full use of her legs back and if she does, it will be down to the love and care she has been shown. Well done!!

[@carlberg7503]

A beautiful rabbit, a kind human, a heart-warming story. Thanks.

[@milau2097]

Thank you very much for your video, this inspired me to build a wheelchair for my rabbit, instead put her to sleep and let her go. Thanks again for given her a new born chance, appreciated 😊😊😊

[@xVixenx]

MI LAU if you don't mind me asking how did you go about building the wheel chair? I have a recently paralyzed dwarf bunny and he can't move his hind legs at all. I've been looking for any sites that sell wheelchairs specifically for bunnies because I'm afraid a small dog wheel chair will be too large. Do you have any suggestions on how to build one?

[@bethanyatkinson2470]

Check out: facebook.com/pg/Dogstogowheelchairsfordisabledpets/about/?ref=page_internal They build bunny wheelchairs made to measure.

[@jasmine-ruff-puff9951]

If anyone has designs, I'm looking for some. :( Unfortunately the Facebook link isn't working anymore.

[@mmmbad]

God Bless you for giving Ethel a chance! She's such a sweet little lady! Getting exercise and staying mobile will also be key to her good health! Thanks for posting!

[@ashthebandit]

God bless this sweet woman. Animals deserve a chance just as much as humans do!

[@MasalaPirate]

God bless people who show compassion like this to their fellow creatures

[@bananaluvschloe]

I wonder if she ever learned to walk again. This video is over 4 years old. Thumbs up for an update.

[@SandyDeJong]

Brought tears but also shows with the right people there is light at the end of the tunnel god bless you. and god bless the bunny

[@silver760]

Bless these people for the hard work they do for the sick animals in this world.Atleast the animals always show thanks for their carers

[@michaelasydenham8769]

I noticed that her back legs were dragging on the floor, Aww bless her your doing a good job and she knows she's loved.

[@iloveandianddani]

that is so sweet, that lady has such a good heart. What a cute bunny! Lots compassion, love it

[@scribblingraven]

You go Ethel! It makes me happy to see that she is still enjoying life and they her owner loves her so much. Cutie!

[@PinkMetalHead]

Oh my goodness.... I hate seeing animals hurt. But god bless that women for continuing to care for that bunny

[@jediris73]

What a sweet bunny and god bless that woman for taking the time to care for her and make her mobile.

[@michaelabowden2052]

Beautiful ! Hate it when people say it’s only a rabbit! It’s a life like no other animal that deserves a live.

[@katherinegaryclarkegoddard7365]

No one has ever said to me that my rabbit is just a rabbit. My Benjamin is my best friend ❤

[@kittienguyen]

oh my god. i have 2 bunnies and i cant stand my oldest one being like that. she is amazing and she is such a strong woman who can give this darling bunny a chance to "walk" "hop". she is my hero. wow, this made me cry. i love rabbits n bunnies

[@romeospringchloey]

This is amazing! We need more wonderful people like this lady in the world!

[@Miodzio438]

Thank you for taking care of that sweet little bunny. You are a good person:-)

[@altairal-nahrain9472]

This lady deserves the best place on the heaven...

[@cynicalbeauty18]

what a wonderful person. It is good to know that there are still compassionate people out there. Bunny looks as if she is doing well!

[@Sylalei]

Aw, what a precious little rabbit. She also looks like my childhood rabbit stuffed animal... You guys are wonderful for taking care of Ethel. She seems sweet :)

[@RidingWithRuffian]

God bless that poor soul! That cart thing is miracle for that sweet bunny! I hope it someday regains its leg strength!!

[@AMGTEC]

Great job, in the past I had two bunnies with special needs and beyond my best intentions I needed some knowledge how to avoid fir burning, how to keep them very clean, in good physical and mental shape, how to feed them properly, is not an easy job but is paying off, thank you for posting this video, you are a good person. Thank you for what are you doing for this little boy, rabbits are very good fighters, but unfortunately they are so vulnerable

[@ZaynahZihoa]

I have two 3-legged bunnies and both are happy and bouncy and playful. They have as much right to live as any 4-legged bunny, if not more because of what they went through; both came from backyard breeders where they broke a leg which was then neglected.

[@rooie20149]

i agree, my bunny was like this and now he is hopping again. im really glad you kept your bunny. dont put them down!!

[@2anagha]

I am happy Ethel has such a family. Her mom seems very loving and caring, but within a pragmatic sense and with Ethel's comfort first. It's reassuring to see that such people exist. I will be happy all day today thinking about Ethel and her mom.

[@MelodiaSeira]

this made me cry a lot because I had bunnies and since I was teeny girl I loved rabbits sooo much more than any other pets. I cried for a pet rabbit, and my bunnies died from illness, Theirs still nights I cry about it. This makes me so sad that she can't use her legs, but so happy how much love she is given and so much hope is put into the care of the rabbit and the hope and recovery the rabbit is going through. I wish more owners would love their animals so much than putting them to sleep.

[@ummeaymenrubzy5209]

I appreciate for helping the bun, he’s so cute may he be blessed with easiness in life 🤍🐰

[@AlienLyn]

I have a rabbit of my own who was paralyzed from the hips down and he regained the use of one leg, but the other had to be amputated. He's still incontinent and I take care of his needs, and he's a healthy and happy bunny. But when people hear his story and see him in person, they like to say "awe, poor bunny!" and look at him like he's the sadest rabbit in the world. I stop them right there and I tell them "Pity isn't going to make him better, love and care will."

[@veelalynne]

I wonder how she did after this? I adopted two special needs rabbits with rear leg problems and I noticed after a time that the front legs eventually gave out from having to support weight on their own (they can't be in the wheelchair 24/7). I wonder how this rabbit did over time?

[@TrueEnergizerBunnies]

Stay strong Ethel! You are an inspiration to all and you make me proud to be a rabbit rescuer. Never give up!

[@somethingtidal]

It's so nice to see people taking care of rabbits.. Too many people are unaware of what beautiful and wonderful creatures they are. :)

[@eevagirl]

Neat. Awesome to see the bunny run around. Such a good lady.

[@LukeL007]

What I find amazing is that animals who are injured or disabled keep on living and don't give up.

[@kckcats]

My albino bunny has this same condition. She gets around fine on her front legs and has adapted well.

[@carolinedesigner]

I think this is so gorgeous. My bunny fell and left resulting in being paralysed for a short period of time. But with the right care (and lots of massaging) Pedro got his legs back. He now runs, hops all back to normal again. If pets are NOT showing signs of pain, do not put them down! they only require more TLC. Go Ethel!!!!

[@patrycjafrompoland]

sweet rabbit, wish he gets better, its good u gave her a chance, she deserves it

[@retardedaustralian]

OMG!!! My pet rabbit Jesse has the exact same thing!! we took him to the vet and they said that it was possibly fromold age, and that ther is nothing we can do. You have given us hope though! I want to find a wheelchair!!! THANK YOU so much!!

[@MRBCGAMER]

Very inspiring to think that some people still care about the lower members of the food chain... Good recovery bunnie!

[@Thelunit]

beautiful-thank God for such loving owners

[@chapmasi]

hehe I love it when the music kicks in :) 0:57 has me in stitches everytime I see it. Good to see someone takes the time to save this animal :)

[@ArmyGuyDan]

I love seeing this, I love people who care about Rabbits, this is truly amazing

[@ShiroChii90]

im tearing up... speechless. you guys are awesome... poor bunny... now you can go around happily :)

[@dog-husky-lover8949]

Thank you that you help the bunny !

[@ShareSmilewithSakura]

Without thesse beautiful animals the earth will be boring place to live but having variety of animals and birds on the earth, which brings happiness to so many families, we should treat them with care.

[@felicity131]

poor little tyke,good on em for getting her a cart I just hoped they adjusted the back so her back paws weren't scraping on the ground..All buns are great and disabled ones a special challenge for us all..Love the buns!!

[@MrMudNugget]

the brain regenerated the part required for that section of movement and therapy restores the information

[@HotdogSosage]

never have i EVER seen something so damn cute as that when it's in the little wheel thing, the little brown legs dragging and kicking, even though the kicking does NOTHING XD

[@TheNUFCMax]

i realy love that you not willing to give up on this rabbit and i think Ethle looks so cool in her new weelchair!! shes so cute

[@chilluminaughty]

OMG what a lovely story! i admire people who dont give up. u r one lucky rabbit:) who have such owners .

[@ILoveMinnimoo]

aw bless it. I do actually believe that the rabbit is sort of suffering.. at the beginning, his little legs are shaking and in the eyes, you can always tell by the eyes... he isn't happy.. so adorable though

[@Dogstogo9]

Ethel's wheelchair was indeed our first rabbit model. So, technically, it WAS our prototype. Thanks to Ethel and her wonderful "bunny cam" video, hundreds more bunnies have gotten the wheels they need to live a long happy life. We thank Ethel and Zoe for being willing to experiment and help us perfect our cart. They opened the door for disabled rabbits all over the world to have the wheels they need. "Pathetic", maybe, but all great things have to start somewhere, right?

[@xVixenx]

Laurie Miller is there any website specifically for disabled bunnies? I'm searching for a wheel chair for my dwarf rabbit and I've only found sites for dog wheel chairs and I'm afraid they will be too big for him.

[@jasmine-ruff-puff9951]

Do you have plans for those of us who can't purchase?

[@misspalousepony]

awww how kind can someone get well done for seeing the difference.

[@BallieBallBunny]

I wish the bunny very best. She seems to enjoy to be able to run again :)

[@DHQSarah]

truley heart warming to watch, almost cried. Thers a special place in heaven reserved for you people.

[@Anne.M.Kenyon]

Gould you make Ethel a little pair of doft delt slippers so her little toes dont drag on the floor? Perhaps even baby scratch mitts would to the job nicely with a bit of soft lambs wool inside, the type that ballet dancers use in their pointe shoes? She is so precious, I have a blind rabbit and a deaf rabbit, and I adore them so much! Good luck to Ethel, and thankYOU for loving her so much! xxx

[@chezziebabes95]

aww what a luvly bunny!! mines abit like that...but mines a whole variety of colours, and Ethal looks soo happy to be moving so quickly after such a long time

[@rainbowdust919]

I agree with this woman. If you wouldn't put down a human for the same disability, why would you put down an animal? Yesterday, my Hercules became suddenly and mysteriously paralyzed from his waist down. I have no idea what happened. I hope he can get feeling and movement back in his legs too! And a wheelchair, if this is a permanent condition.

[@kayteelizz]

What a sweet bunny I hope everything works out for you and your pet.

[@blackmii]

Aww, that poor little sweet bunny. -.- Makes me cry when I see things like that. :'( But the idea with the wheel-chair is just amazing! I hope all animals will have a chance like that to live their live. They have just that one.

[@TONYCOV881]

aww bless that rabbit, hope she gets the feeling of her legs back back one day.

[@dawnybellaevans2083]

Aaw ! That’s exactly where we’re at with Tina Tumbletoes...gone are the days when she ran like the wind, and leapt like a Deer; but she’s still so beautiful and was truly pleased when she learnt the new move... Skadadling...but we’re working out the Wheels...

[@pseuclonarne]

ooh...maybe a platform to keep the feet protected and not dragging, it looked like she might skin her toes if she can't feel it...then again it seems that didn't happen so must have been an optical illusion

[@mandysmith7619]

if you noticed her legs are now starting to move on there own, which means a nervous system, so the chances are she can feel, also the fact that she CAN feel the floor moving beneath her toes, is whats encouraging movement to begin with, which she hasn't done before since this problem occurred.

[@btlrcelt]

This bunny should be checked for E Coniculi,it's the most common reason for hind end weakness like this,and it's quite treatable with medication. It's estimated that 50% of rabbits in the UK carry the disease,most without effect,but some develope this symptom.

[@hollieabbott1164]

Our rabbit is the same he's got a sling for his back legs and we are building him a wheelchair. We didn't want to put him to sleep. He needs bathing often, we put a nappy on him to keep him dry

[@Forestimp45]

That's wonderful! They gave her a second chance at life when many would have put her down. She looks so happy scooting around on wheels!

[@xcicklex]

We need more people in this world like her...

[@theaimstress]

SHE IS DARLING! What a fantastic mommy to rehabilitate her!

[@OleoBlog]

One of my rabbits has only one back leg and I originally thought that if anything happened to his other back leg he'd have to be put down but this really shows that isn't the case :)

[@woodsza10]

fantasic, rabbit does'nt look distressed at all, looks quite happy infact. am pleased there are people like you .. a few more in the world would'nt hurt either.

[@mieliefishify]

it is awesome , thank you for sharing this with us xxx Amelia xx

[@VickyOCTOPUS]

this rabbit is cute and bless it. hope it gets better soon and i think the owners have done the right thing. I strongly beleive that Animals should not be put down unless they are in pain. Best of luck. x

[@dobbins2550]

So touching, sweet video. I love animals and it seems that most do. At least we still have some civility left in us.

[@deko4848]

What a lovely story! Unfortunately a lot of rabbits become inconsolable after severe injury or disability and will deteriorate from depression, as I know all too well. Sometimes everything just isn't enough. But in this case they managed to find a way to save the day. Beautiful story :-)

[@Topdoginuk]

Without the help, the rabbit would die. Full credit to 'ya for caring.

[@guyplay]

You are amazing! Best wishes to you for your kindness.

[@noodlechild666]

Last year, my 12 year old rabbit broke his leg running in my garden. All the time we moved him, moved the break, and basically fiddled with him, he didnt react at all. Animals hide pain, its how they prevent themselves being picked off by predators. Show no weakness. There is no way of knowing if this animal is happy, andd the owner obviously loves it a lot, but the line has to be drawn somewhere, and its not an easy choice to make. I dont believe any existence, is better than none at all.

[@jessicagomez3131]

Such a bitter sweet video

[@Ericveland]

how nice of the owners! Lucky bunny!

[@ginalee]

the rabbit seems so calm unlike mine.. so cute!!

[@hannahblossoms8449]

Where did they get the wheelchair from?

[@sharonhoward1387]

I am already in the process of ordering a "wheelchair" for my Buster who lost the use of his hind legs 2 weeks ago quite suddenly. The vets have ruled out trauma and pathogen as the cause and I would struggle to find £5000 plus for an MRI and surgery, especially when there is no percentile outcome, so I am very grateful for this video that just re-Enforces that I am doing the right thing by Buster who is so not ready to give up and go quite yet! Thank you.

[@xVixenx]

Sharon Howard where did you buy the wheel chair from if you don't mind me asking? I'm going through similar problems with my dwarf rabbit.

[@aaardvarkkk]

Okay, it's impossible for me to decide whether I should laugh hysterically or weep openly or both at the same time. On one hand, it's so great the bunny is alive. On the other hand, her situation is so sad, but on one foot (I ran out of hands), it's absolutely the most hilarious thing to watch. Then I go back to crying but being confused about why.

[@54spatula]

Bless her, she's awesome!

[@brucedianepets]

Experienced house rabbit people know the signs of when a rabbit is in pain, even if it doesn't "speak." Responsible owners have also had the rabbit checked out at the Veterinarians and so I have full confidence the rabbit has been evaluated correctly. Don't worry, the rabbit is getting the best care.

[@AllAnimalsHere]

What the heck how did 83 people not like this amazing little bunny?

[@darcy031685]

Those legs might not work, but they were lucky enough to bring that bunny to such a nice lady. Lucky rabbit's feet indeed. :)

[@Mugsi]

It's good to see the rabbit given another chance at mobility

[@tomRstincts]

i wish there was more ppl like her

[@milskittle-9641]

Aw That Rabbit Is So Brave !

[@ssspew]

you are a very good person hope you and Ethel are very happy

[@carolinedesigner]

PS i do love the wheelchair, but that nappy gets me every time! Sooo cute ;)