BlueFrog
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(In No. IL - silly me forgot to include this information in the title)
I pulled Fiona from a low-kill but "at capacity" shelter for someone who changed her mind before even meeting her. I was prepared for that possibility, and Fi has a place with me for as long as it takes - which may include the rest of her life. She is every bit my kind of bunny, but I'm not convinced that mine is her kind of household. If I can find her a exactly the right home with a more compatible lifestyle, I will very regretfully part with her. If I can't, she's stuck with me
Fiona is named for the sexy spy on the television show Burn Notice, in part because of her knockout looks, but mostly because she's the most inquisitive rabbit you're likely to meet. Want a pet who will test every inch of your bunny proofing, horizontal and vertical? Fi's your girl! No space, however tiny or seemingly out of reach, will remain unexplored. You know how a cat will squeeze itself under a low sofa to peek its nose out? Fi's a master at that game.
She's also a huge fan of "rabbit soccer." Leave an exercise ball out, no matter whether it's sized for a chinchilla or a mouse, and she's compelled to knock it around with her nose. Leave out two, and she will run from one end of the room to the other to keep both "in play." Her softer side leads her to play "princess and the pea" on every pile of blankets and fleece she can find, but her respites don't last long before she's ready to explore some more.
She's been relatively non-destructive so far, but I suspect that's because I have to watch her closely every moment she's on the loose so I know where she is. She is a very easy bun to "misplace" because she's always on the go. (And if, heavens forbid, you walk by her cage without taking her out, she'll claw frantically at the door until you get the hint).
My big elderly Greyhound doesn't phase her a bit, but just the sight of my ancient, shambling cat set her on high alert. The cooing, laughing doves have drawn her attention but don't seem to worry her any. Ditto the guinea pigs, even when the current ill rescue guinea pig in the adjacent cage screams when picked up (don't worry, the pig's just scared, not injured).
Fiona arrived at the shelter without a date of birth, so besides knowing that she is mature, and has been spayed, we don't know how old she is. Given her high energy level and muscular frame, I'm guessing she's on the young side. I know very little about her history, but given her grudging tolerance for being caged, I'm guessing she has always been a spoiled house rabbit. I haven't weighed her yet, but she's in the range of 4, maybe 4 1/2 pounds.
These photos may show her color and markings, but nothing of her personality. They're posed and awkward because Fi could think of 1001 things she'd have preferred to be doing than sitting still for the evil flashy thing. She's much too busy living life to have that life recorded!
Another view
And another
I pulled Fiona from a low-kill but "at capacity" shelter for someone who changed her mind before even meeting her. I was prepared for that possibility, and Fi has a place with me for as long as it takes - which may include the rest of her life. She is every bit my kind of bunny, but I'm not convinced that mine is her kind of household. If I can find her a exactly the right home with a more compatible lifestyle, I will very regretfully part with her. If I can't, she's stuck with me
Fiona is named for the sexy spy on the television show Burn Notice, in part because of her knockout looks, but mostly because she's the most inquisitive rabbit you're likely to meet. Want a pet who will test every inch of your bunny proofing, horizontal and vertical? Fi's your girl! No space, however tiny or seemingly out of reach, will remain unexplored. You know how a cat will squeeze itself under a low sofa to peek its nose out? Fi's a master at that game.
She's also a huge fan of "rabbit soccer." Leave an exercise ball out, no matter whether it's sized for a chinchilla or a mouse, and she's compelled to knock it around with her nose. Leave out two, and she will run from one end of the room to the other to keep both "in play." Her softer side leads her to play "princess and the pea" on every pile of blankets and fleece she can find, but her respites don't last long before she's ready to explore some more.
She's been relatively non-destructive so far, but I suspect that's because I have to watch her closely every moment she's on the loose so I know where she is. She is a very easy bun to "misplace" because she's always on the go. (And if, heavens forbid, you walk by her cage without taking her out, she'll claw frantically at the door until you get the hint).
My big elderly Greyhound doesn't phase her a bit, but just the sight of my ancient, shambling cat set her on high alert. The cooing, laughing doves have drawn her attention but don't seem to worry her any. Ditto the guinea pigs, even when the current ill rescue guinea pig in the adjacent cage screams when picked up (don't worry, the pig's just scared, not injured).
Fiona arrived at the shelter without a date of birth, so besides knowing that she is mature, and has been spayed, we don't know how old she is. Given her high energy level and muscular frame, I'm guessing she's on the young side. I know very little about her history, but given her grudging tolerance for being caged, I'm guessing she has always been a spoiled house rabbit. I haven't weighed her yet, but she's in the range of 4, maybe 4 1/2 pounds.
These photos may show her color and markings, but nothing of her personality. They're posed and awkward because Fi could think of 1001 things she'd have preferred to be doing than sitting still for the evil flashy thing. She's much too busy living life to have that life recorded!
Another view
And another
