"Rabbits are herbivores, with a diet of 80% hay combined with a small amount of pellet-based food and a selection of herbs and veg from 6 months." Brian read out, peering over his laptop as Sandra set the rabbit down in the large carboard box she'd finally found.
"Sandra, how long 'as it been since she's 'ad a drink?" Gerry pointed out, as he brought over the chilled juice he'd substituted his normal hot tea for due to the heat.
"Shit." I cursed, wondering off in the other direction in search of an appropriate receptacle to make the water available to the fluffy animal. Gerry joined Brian in looking at the wealth of information on his computer screen.
"What shall we call her?" Gerry asked, as I walked back into the centre of the room slowly, balancing a full bowl of water and placing it in the box.
"Gerry," I sighed. "I'm more bothered about making her comfortable for the minute. It's boiling here and she won't tolerate it as much as we can!" I didn't mean to snap but I was out of my depth as it was. Without him acting like an excited child.
"Sorry Guv." Gerry sat down, sulking slightly.
A moment of silence passed before I finally gave it, hating seeing him act in this way. Normally, I would've shrugged it off but his emotions and feelings bothered me a lot more today for some reason.
"So," Brian chipped in, rubbing his hands together. "We need hay, ASAP. And preferably some pellets. Because we don't know her age, it wouldn't be wise to feed her any sort of veg for the minute."
"What about keeping her cool?" I questioned, kneeling down on the floor next to the roofless box, listening for the answer to my main concern.
A few taps and clicks later, I had an answer.
"Spray her lightly with water, provide shade, a fan, water bottles in the freezer..." He trailed off, scanning for other information but remained silent.
"Right," I began to deligate responsibilities in my head. Looks like the new case wouldn't be opened until later.
"Gerry, you stay here and look after... Have you chosen a name yet?" Gerry looked up instantly, with a smirk he was trying to conceal, but failing miserably.
"Holly" He assertively said. I paused and considered it for a moment. And actually agreed. It was perfect and nodded in appreciation.
"Okay, you stay her and set up a more permanent abode for her. Brian and I are going to take a trip to the vets!"