Well, I thought that since it's a year since I lost Pernod, that it was about time to move on and start a new blog for my bunnies. I feel a bit guilty, as I've had Jester nearly a year, and poor little guy hasn't had much written about him. So, without futher ado, I'll introduce my trio of trouble.
First, Shadow. I don't think many know Shadow's story, as I only found out before I moved to Canada last year, and met the lady who rescued him. Shadow was one of two outdoor rabbits, kept in a hutch, and basically forgotten about. The rabbit he was with starved to death, and I don't know how long he was left in the hutch with it. This lady saw them through the fence, went in to the garden and rescued Shadow (the owner was reported, but I'm not sure what happened). This explains why Shadow would eat 24/7 if I let him - I guess he never knows if his meal will be his last!
Shadow ended up at the RSPCA, where he stayed for 6 months, until I adopted him in January 2007, as a friend for Pernod. However it took 10 months for her to accept him. In March 2008, we all moved from the UK to canada, but Pernod passed away last June. Shadow did OK, but seemed really lonely, so we went to the Edmonton Humane Society to find him a friend. Enter, Jester!!1
Jester was one of 200 rabbits taken in to the Humane Society in April 2008. His name was Morning Glory, and I saw him on several visits to the shelter. I thought he would be adopted quickly, because he was so cute looking, but he was still there at the beginning of August, when we went to find a friend for Shadow. In fact, he was the last one of the 200 to be there. We took Shadow along to meet him, and they seemed to get along alrigt. However, when he came home with us, he hated Shadow.
In fact, Jester doesn't really seem to like any other rabbits, including Stan's Pebbles and Bebe. Perhaps being in a house of 200, and I know he had to be treated for bites when he was brought in to the Humane Society, he doesn't trust them. He does, however, LOVE people, and is one of the few rabbits I've met that loves to be picked up and cuddled. We called him Jester because he is such a little bundle of fun, and has so much energy, always bouncing around. He and Shadow do seem to like each other's company when there is a cage between them, but he did bite Shadow's nose off when it was stuck through the bars.
The newest member of the family is George - a FEMALE rabbit whose story is here. http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=47444&forum_id=1
We aren't sure how much time we will have with her, but we will make sure that she at least enjoys it. We have started to call her Georgia, and sometimes she responds, others she doesn't. She is a sweetheart, but hard work, as she isn't at all litter trained, and suffers from poopy butt most days (the vet thinks this could be due to the tumor pressing on something, so it's not her fault). She absolutely LOVES being in the garden, and can be a little demon to get back in, but hey, she's happy!
And now, for some pictures!
Shadow - my Black Beauty
racing across the garden
On his way to dig some holes
Jester - my BUNdle of fun!
Whatcha looking at?
Bun on the Run
And George (Georgia) - a little sweetie
Getting some exercise - she has lost a lot of her 'chubbiness'
A quick chat with Shadow
Jan
First, Shadow. I don't think many know Shadow's story, as I only found out before I moved to Canada last year, and met the lady who rescued him. Shadow was one of two outdoor rabbits, kept in a hutch, and basically forgotten about. The rabbit he was with starved to death, and I don't know how long he was left in the hutch with it. This lady saw them through the fence, went in to the garden and rescued Shadow (the owner was reported, but I'm not sure what happened). This explains why Shadow would eat 24/7 if I let him - I guess he never knows if his meal will be his last!
Shadow ended up at the RSPCA, where he stayed for 6 months, until I adopted him in January 2007, as a friend for Pernod. However it took 10 months for her to accept him. In March 2008, we all moved from the UK to canada, but Pernod passed away last June. Shadow did OK, but seemed really lonely, so we went to the Edmonton Humane Society to find him a friend. Enter, Jester!!1
Jester was one of 200 rabbits taken in to the Humane Society in April 2008. His name was Morning Glory, and I saw him on several visits to the shelter. I thought he would be adopted quickly, because he was so cute looking, but he was still there at the beginning of August, when we went to find a friend for Shadow. In fact, he was the last one of the 200 to be there. We took Shadow along to meet him, and they seemed to get along alrigt. However, when he came home with us, he hated Shadow.
In fact, Jester doesn't really seem to like any other rabbits, including Stan's Pebbles and Bebe. Perhaps being in a house of 200, and I know he had to be treated for bites when he was brought in to the Humane Society, he doesn't trust them. He does, however, LOVE people, and is one of the few rabbits I've met that loves to be picked up and cuddled. We called him Jester because he is such a little bundle of fun, and has so much energy, always bouncing around. He and Shadow do seem to like each other's company when there is a cage between them, but he did bite Shadow's nose off when it was stuck through the bars.
The newest member of the family is George - a FEMALE rabbit whose story is here. http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=47444&forum_id=1
We aren't sure how much time we will have with her, but we will make sure that she at least enjoys it. We have started to call her Georgia, and sometimes she responds, others she doesn't. She is a sweetheart, but hard work, as she isn't at all litter trained, and suffers from poopy butt most days (the vet thinks this could be due to the tumor pressing on something, so it's not her fault). She absolutely LOVES being in the garden, and can be a little demon to get back in, but hey, she's happy!
And now, for some pictures!
Shadow - my Black Beauty
racing across the garden
On his way to dig some holes
Jester - my BUNdle of fun!
Whatcha looking at?
Bun on the Run
And George (Georgia) - a little sweetie
Getting some exercise - she has lost a lot of her 'chubbiness'
A quick chat with Shadow
Jan
