rawrforserious
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It's no secret that I love the small and the furry. I run a rat rescue, so my house is home to 10+ rats at any given time (Currently there are 18 rats in my home -- 6 permanent residents and 12 rescues.) I always thought that I would stick to rats, and that they were my "thing". I adore my rats. But, then I started to delve into the world of bunnies.
I was immediately enthralled with the lop ears. The inquisitive and gentle faces with those to die for loppy ears. I was sure that my first bunny would be a lop. That was, if I was ever to get a lagomorph friend.
I spent the year going back and forth. Reading up what I could when I could. Between rescuing, school (I'm going to become a veterinary technician, of course!) and a full-time job it's hard to find time to do small bits of research here and there.
However, in the last month or so I was really set on welcoming a rabbit into my home. I had done all my research and felt that I was ready to make this leap. I had planned to head to the local humane society. I had already scouted out their available bunnies online. There were no lops, but I decided it didn't hurt to check them out. But, they were not the right fit for me and our family. Far too skittish and angry. Some were even growling at us. I decided that a terrified rescue that needed some rehabilitation from an experienced rabbit owner, not a first timer, was not a good match.
So, away we went. I figured Nevada was huge on 4-H, there had to be some breeders in the area that had some little lops. But, we had to stop by the pet store on the way home to grab my lab mix a new collar. Somehow, she and our pit had managed to lose it in the backyard.
We walked into the pet store, and the buns were right there. Off to the left in an octagon shaped aquarium type set up. Right next to the baby ferrets. That's when I saw him. This little fluff ball of agouti fur with a little white nose and headspot.
Though I don't condone purchasing pets from a pet store, I understand there are the few that we encounter that just latch onto our hearts with their little paws/feet/claws/etc. And this was one of those cases.
I asked to hold him, and that was the end of it. Then I passed him to my mom and younger sister and they both melted under his adorable powers.
So, say hello to Binky.
He's not a lop, but that doesn't even matter to me anymore. Just look at his little face.
He's in a temporary baby cage. I was told he's a he and that he's between 8-9 weeks old. However, I will be talking to my vet this Friday when I bring one of the rescue rats in to be neutered about him. Maybe set up an appointment then and talk about getting him neutered in the future.
Once he's big enough and has the potty training done I plan to switch him to a large dog kennel or an x-pen. For now he has his little cage and full range of my bedroom when I am home to keep an eye on him.
I end this by saying hello to my fellow bunny owners. I'm excited to be part of this branch of animal lovers and owners.
I was immediately enthralled with the lop ears. The inquisitive and gentle faces with those to die for loppy ears. I was sure that my first bunny would be a lop. That was, if I was ever to get a lagomorph friend.
I spent the year going back and forth. Reading up what I could when I could. Between rescuing, school (I'm going to become a veterinary technician, of course!) and a full-time job it's hard to find time to do small bits of research here and there.
However, in the last month or so I was really set on welcoming a rabbit into my home. I had done all my research and felt that I was ready to make this leap. I had planned to head to the local humane society. I had already scouted out their available bunnies online. There were no lops, but I decided it didn't hurt to check them out. But, they were not the right fit for me and our family. Far too skittish and angry. Some were even growling at us. I decided that a terrified rescue that needed some rehabilitation from an experienced rabbit owner, not a first timer, was not a good match.
So, away we went. I figured Nevada was huge on 4-H, there had to be some breeders in the area that had some little lops. But, we had to stop by the pet store on the way home to grab my lab mix a new collar. Somehow, she and our pit had managed to lose it in the backyard.
We walked into the pet store, and the buns were right there. Off to the left in an octagon shaped aquarium type set up. Right next to the baby ferrets. That's when I saw him. This little fluff ball of agouti fur with a little white nose and headspot.
Though I don't condone purchasing pets from a pet store, I understand there are the few that we encounter that just latch onto our hearts with their little paws/feet/claws/etc. And this was one of those cases.
I asked to hold him, and that was the end of it. Then I passed him to my mom and younger sister and they both melted under his adorable powers.
So, say hello to Binky.
He's not a lop, but that doesn't even matter to me anymore. Just look at his little face.
He's in a temporary baby cage. I was told he's a he and that he's between 8-9 weeks old. However, I will be talking to my vet this Friday when I bring one of the rescue rats in to be neutered about him. Maybe set up an appointment then and talk about getting him neutered in the future.
Once he's big enough and has the potty training done I plan to switch him to a large dog kennel or an x-pen. For now he has his little cage and full range of my bedroom when I am home to keep an eye on him.
I end this by saying hello to my fellow bunny owners. I'm excited to be part of this branch of animal lovers and owners.
