Young girl seeks veterinary care for injured pet rabbit in Sreepur
A five-year-old girl arrived at the Sreepur Upazila Livestock Office in Gazipur on Wednesday, cradling an ailing rabbit with a look of profound anxiety. The animal, known as "Montu," lay listless in the arms of the young girl, Cynthia Moni, who had traveled from her grandfather’s home in Khilpara village seeking emergency care for her companion.
Cynthia, who has been raised by her grandparents since the death of her mother during childbirth, shares an inseparable bond with her pets. The rabbit was a gift from her grandfather, Joynal Abedin, who has sought to provide her with comfort and companionship. Cynthia, convinced that the rabbit’s mobility issues were caused by a broken hip, had become distraught, refusing to eat while Montu suffered.
Her aunt, Jamia Akter, who works at a local garment factory, took time off from her shift to accompany the child to the clinic after noticing the girl’s distress. The two share their home with another companion, a cat named "Jhontu," and Cynthia meticulously attends to their needs, feeding them with a devotion that has become the centerpiece of her daily life.
Upon examining the rabbit, Sreepur Upazila Veterinary Surgeon Golam Morshed comforted the young girl before conducting a health assessment. He determined that the rabbit was suffering from significant pain in its hip area but noted that an X-ray would be required to confirm if any bones were fractured. For now, the veterinarian has prescribed medication and instructed the family to monitor the animal’s condition for the next two days.
Sreepur Upazila Livestock Officer Ashraf Hossain noted that while the facility frequently treats a variety of household pets, it is rare to witness such profound empathy in a child. He remarked that seeing Cynthia’s dedication to her companion served as a poignant reminder of the deep, nurturing bond that can exist between children and animals.
