dr_peter_kraz
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So for those of you that I have not met my name is Peter and I have a Rabbit named Faye. Faye have had surgary four times (from the last time we talked) because of a agressive abscess in her leg. She just got done with the last surgery on Feb 14th where the vets had Faye meet Spock . Spock was in to get nutered and they thought it would be nice for Faye and Spock to meet. Spock is half Fayes size and a very nice guy. The vets smiled and said " you know spock would be perfect for faye and hes up for adoption". I thought nothing of it after Faye was on anti-biotics she started having stomack issuses. So the vets (they really love Faye) said they would watch her all day and drop her of to me at work that night( just because she wasnt using the bathroom they wanted to watch her) When she was dropped off that night the vet had a list of bunnys for Faye she said " Faye is so outgoing I bet shes really lonely when your gone (being that they say myself and Faye are bonded). So FOR FAYE I looked over the pictures and saw Spock the 4 year old netherland dwarf. I felt bad that Faye could be lonely. I have only wanted to give her the world and to miss something like lonelyness was beside me. So on my day off I went and to the shelter and had Spock and Faye play on the floor. Spock was a true gentalmen. He did not try to mount Faye all he did was groom her and she seemed to have no problum with that (her chin on the floor). The people at the adoption shealther said it was wonderful (above what they thought would happen on the first meeting) So I brought Spock home. Spock and Faye traveled on the trip home together. Faye had her chin on Spocks back ( I took them for a 45 min drive intotal). When I got home I let Faye and Spock out. Spock tried to follow Faye under the bed and she "flipped " which is the best word I can use for it. She charged him everytime he tried to go under the bed. I know she was just showing spock that its her space and the vet said that is a good thing. So Spock respected her and left without a fight. When I looked at Faye I saw a upset bun (which upset me) like I said before I want Faye to be happy ( I also want Spock to be happy) I then put spock in a play pen so he would have room to run. Spock follows Faye from the other side when she goes by, he stares at her, and I can tell he likes her (ALOT). The last two nights Faye has settled down and is back to herself, she streches out on the floor , eats her greens , and seems semi fine. when I put Faye and Spock in another room together ( nuteral room) at first its fine then Spock mounts Faye over and over again. Faye a first runs and then lets spock mount her she then runs and thumps (and makes noises ). Spock then follows and mounts her again and she repeats. After about 5 mins Faye gives up ( I think ) and does not seem to enjoy what spock is doing ( she just stares at the wall). I feel like shes just cant get away and Spock never stops ...... I understand that with bonding the female lets the male mount her but it does not she like Faye is saying "go for it". It is more along the line of "I give up". She does not seem happy with the pen time. Faye is alot bigger then spock and I wish she would be the dominate one she is and let Spock know that this is not ok. The thing is Spock never gives up and Faye comes to me like she does at the vet. Can anyone help? Why doesnt Spock act like he did at the shealter? Am I spinning this to hard in my head? I'm very gilt ridden over this (what have I done ) or is this how rabbits interact? Does Faye not push him out of the way because its ok with her and if so why does she look so freaked out? Am I on the right path? Books say usally bonding can take a week I see it in a year( if at all). ????????
Peter , Faye , and Spock
Peter , Faye , and Spock