I have three buns now- a bonded M/F pair and a single girl named Juneau who recently lost her husbun. I have been shopping around for a new companion for her as she is nervous and definitely benefits from companionship. I fell in love with a couple of 8 week old boys I saw on a craigslist ad, but the thing is, I want both. One is a squirrel holland lop and the other is a harlequin lionhead. I have the space to house a couple more, but my family and friends keep telling me that I need to be happy with what I have. I am. I am beyond happy with my current three. It feels a little bit empty without a fourth, but I the suggestion of a fifth has my parents especially telling me that I need to stop "collecting" pets. That was extremely offensive to me, as I love all my furbabies and spend time with each of them every single day. The dog belongs to my parents, so the only pets that are mine are the bunnies and a hamster, all of whom are kept in a pet room that is kept impeccable. They keep telling me that I'm going to get too busy for them, and that I don't know what's going to happen in the future. That's true, but I'm a college student with my own funds. I know that my bunnies are my priority and I would never let anything get in the way of that- I have made that lifetime commitment, and I understand that I will have to make sacrifices. Heck, they're the reason I go to school in my city and live at home... doesn't that show enough commitment?
Alright, this got pretty rambly, but it makes me so upset. And I still really want the two boys. My parents are currently saying no for my "well-being".. any ideas on how to convince them otherwise? They're a huge part of my life (and Juneau needs a buddy!)
Alright, this got pretty rambly, but it makes me so upset. And I still really want the two boys. My parents are currently saying no for my "well-being".. any ideas on how to convince them otherwise? They're a huge part of my life (and Juneau needs a buddy!)