abbenator
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I never really thought I would want a rabbit. Especially with an inquisitive baby just nearing a year, and a spoiled dog who is under the impression that she is the ruler of the roost.Â
I have always been an animal lover, but it wasn't until recently that I felt the need to adopt a bunny. It took about thirty minutes of begging to convince my husband that this would be a good idea, although I think he only caved to pacify me.Â
I did my research, made sure I felt confident about the Do's and Don'ts of rabbit care, and scheduled a time to pick up our newest addition.Â
I was told Jimmy was a boy, so when my husband came up with the name Jimmy Hoppa, I thought it was hilarious. Needless to say, Jimmy is actually a girl, but we'll keep the name.Â
Her first night went pretty well. She seemed pleased with her cage, and we witnessed our first bunny binky.Â
The second night was the same as the first-- lots of running at top speed, only to pause to give us some sniffs and stand on her back legs like a little prairie dog to assess her surroundings. Once she was bored of that business, she hopped into her cage all by herself.Â
Last night, she seemed more mellow. She ran and played, but took the time to groom herself, then stretched out on the floor. She showed no fear of the dog, who, after four days, is still baffled by the presence of a bunny in her home. Once again, she helped herself into her cage when she was done hanging out with us.Â
Tonight is even better. While I was cleaning her cage out, she laid down and accepted my strokes, closing her eyes when I focused on her cheeks and top of her head. Now she is laying on the floor next to my husband, enjoying his company while he plays video games. She doesn't run away when I come over to talk and pet her. In fact, I am up way past my bedtime because I just don't want to miss out on her silly binky business Â
I can only hope this is a start of a close bond. She is adapting so much better than I had anticipated, and even my husband is in love with her.Â
We've started talking about getting another bunny sometime down the road, and tomorrow I am starting my rabbit-friendly herb garden.Â
She is teaching me everyday, but I feel like I have so much more to learn.Â
Wish us luck!Â
I have always been an animal lover, but it wasn't until recently that I felt the need to adopt a bunny. It took about thirty minutes of begging to convince my husband that this would be a good idea, although I think he only caved to pacify me.Â
I did my research, made sure I felt confident about the Do's and Don'ts of rabbit care, and scheduled a time to pick up our newest addition.Â
I was told Jimmy was a boy, so when my husband came up with the name Jimmy Hoppa, I thought it was hilarious. Needless to say, Jimmy is actually a girl, but we'll keep the name.Â
Her first night went pretty well. She seemed pleased with her cage, and we witnessed our first bunny binky.Â
The second night was the same as the first-- lots of running at top speed, only to pause to give us some sniffs and stand on her back legs like a little prairie dog to assess her surroundings. Once she was bored of that business, she hopped into her cage all by herself.Â
Last night, she seemed more mellow. She ran and played, but took the time to groom herself, then stretched out on the floor. She showed no fear of the dog, who, after four days, is still baffled by the presence of a bunny in her home. Once again, she helped herself into her cage when she was done hanging out with us.Â
Tonight is even better. While I was cleaning her cage out, she laid down and accepted my strokes, closing her eyes when I focused on her cheeks and top of her head. Now she is laying on the floor next to my husband, enjoying his company while he plays video games. She doesn't run away when I come over to talk and pet her. In fact, I am up way past my bedtime because I just don't want to miss out on her silly binky business Â
I can only hope this is a start of a close bond. She is adapting so much better than I had anticipated, and even my husband is in love with her.Â
We've started talking about getting another bunny sometime down the road, and tomorrow I am starting my rabbit-friendly herb garden.Â
She is teaching me everyday, but I feel like I have so much more to learn.Â
Wish us luck!Â
