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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rabbits / March 2008What a Monday!
Well, we have a third bunny in a large dog crate on the dining room table! I got an email yesterday from a rescue group in ABQ (about 2 hours away). A woman that is an known animal rights person in her neighborhood was leaving for work and nearly backed over this bunny that she thinks someone dumped there because of her animal connection. She couldn't keep the bun and put out a desperate plea for someone to take the bunny. I didn't reply in the hope that she'd get some offers, but around 4 pm, it looked like no one was going to do anything. The local HRS (which is loosely organized) couldn't take her and the ABQ shelter system is a real disaster. I called my husband and begged and pleaded. He was very skeptical, but he agreed and we drove down to pick up the bun. She is so adorable - she has velvety soft fur, kind of a cinnamon color, and very long ears. She's about twice the size of Inky and Jake - maybe about 10 lbs? I will take some pictures of her. The plan is to foster her for the time being, but we'd like to keep her if she gets along with our buns. I don't know how many trios work out. We've got her in an extra-large dog crate up on the dining room table. Inky has been obsessed with getting up there and sniffing at her. Inky has boxed a little bit at her, but when I talk while they are interacting, she calms down. There is minimal aggression and Crumpet (the new girl, for now) is as laid back and non-threatening as can be). Jake (who is the dominant in the pair) looked at Crumpet and then hopped away. So far, all seems pretty good. Wish us luck! This big bun girl is very sweet and seems like she is just waiting patiently for her forever home. I reminded Inky and Jake that's how they were too. I'm tired after all the driving last night. Taking the day off today to watch the buns (too distracting to try and work anyway!). marie Oh how cool for her that you gave in. I know it was a hardship on you to get there and back, but she is so fortunate. She sounds like a New Zealand Red maybe. Congratulations to Crumpet and welcome to apr. Carla Liza and Jodie. -- Message posted using http://www.talkaboutpets.com/group/alt.pets.rabbits/ More information at http://www.talkaboutpets.com/faq.html Great! Pictures please ;) Could she be a Cinnamon Rex? Els http://elsewhere1.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php http://www.123video.nl/video.asp?View=User&User=724854&UserName=Elsewhere > Well, we have a third bunny in a large dog crate on the dining room > table! [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > marie Hi, I took some pictures of the bun girl: http://bluedutch.com/crumpet.html She's so laid back, hence the reason why she's in a similar position in all the photos. Her ears are massive, and she has sort of a cottontail. I thought she might be a Flemish giant, but I'm not sure at all. Still don't even know if she's a she, but she has the dewlap which is a female thing for the most part, right? We're going to the vet on Thursday for a definite answer! Marie looks like a flemmie to me. she is beautiful!! beth and her cute little fuzzbutts, :) http://community.webtv.net/jerseybunny/bethsabsolutely http://community.webtv.net/jerseybunny/thatcatsurehaslong http://community.webtv.net/jerseybunny/FUZZYBUTTS >Hi, >I took some pictures of the bun girl: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >Marie Congrats on your new addition Marie. That beauty is a Rex. Hershey is a mini-rex. I recognize that fur anywhere. And her facial features are Rexy. Hershey is the same size as Boo Boo and his ears are definately bigger than Boo Boo's. Lucky girl, I'm glad you got her. Lisa, Hershey, Boo Boo, Louise & Sharkey (Thelma, Wendy & Cartman FTB) > Hi, > I took some pictures of the bun girl: > http://bluedutch.com/crumpet.html Wow, she really reminds me of Flopsie. Joe  SignatureHow silently the gift was given ... To email me shift the letters in my address back one Oh! She's got rex fur! Professor, The Jump, Zolo, Wizard, & Magic Brenda >Hi, >I took some pictures of the bun girl: [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >Marie > Defenitely a Rex! Lovely bun! They are so mellow and friendly, but in time, when she really gets to trust you (and lost a little weight), she will get ever so playfull. AlmaMater (who was 2,5 when I got her) is finally getting the hang of binkying (over 4 years now). It cracks me up to see her surprised face when she lands facing the other way! Enjoy Els Signaturehttp://elsewhere1.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php http://www.123video.nl/video.asp?View=User&User=724854&UserName=Elsewhere > Hi, > I took some pictures of the bun girl: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Marie PS Ask the vet to check out her hocks. Rexes are a little prone to sore hocks, due to their different fur. Make sure nails are trimmed short (so the heels won't tilt backwards), soft bedding and appropriate weight, and any problems are often prevented or sorted. Signaturehttp://elsewhere1.myphotoalbum.com/albums.php http://www.123video.nl/video.asp?View=User&User=724854&UserName=Elsewhere > Hi, > I took some pictures of the bun girl: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Marie WOW what a beauty SignatureHazel, Dylan, Zebedee, Molko & Dougal from the bridge http://community.webshots.com/user/hmpayn She's a beauty, all right! Cheers, Diva Kuni [Beautiful, yes, but 4 times my size], Raul [I like big gorgeous does] and Noodles [*about to thwack Raul*] >Hi, >I took some pictures of the bun girl: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > >Marie Hi, She really is a beautiful girl, and it's nice to know what "breed" she is. We make up little songs about our buns which have little details in them like that. I had to set up an official small business which I named in honor of Jake: Blue Dutch Consulting. Crumpet is happy to have a stable home. She's done lots of dead-bunny flops and loves it when I cuddle her. She's doing a lot of spraying whenever Inky comes by. I sort of remember that behavior from Inky and Jake when they first came to us, but it will be good when it stops. I forgot I do not like cleaning up bunny pee. If she gets a clean bill of health tomorrow, would it be safe to try a bonding session prior to her being spayed? She is very docile and timid with the other buns (they are both altered). They are just dying to meet her. I think it might help to diffuse some of their nuttiness right now if they could be properly introduced. Marie FAN-TASTIC bunny :) I am so glad I got my usenet up and running again so I got to see her. Really warms my heart to see someone caring this much. I only have to travel about an hour to see Tussi (the lionhead bunny) and Miko (Norwegian forrest cat) but I am pondering if there is room in my flat. Bunnys should really have a garden though. Kyrre > Hi, > I took some pictures of the bun girl: [quoted text clipped - 10 lines] > > Marie I've had buns in apartment complexes with no gardens or yards for several years now, so I wouldn't let the lack of a garden stop you from letting a bun into your life. I think they key is giving them lots to do to stave of boredom and a good diet of fresh greens. Are you in the UK (my brit husband uses the term "flat" a lot too)? My observation from trips to the UK, especially to the Tesco's was that produce (green veg especially) was so much fresher and higher quality than what we get here in the US (unless you go to the farmer's market or an expensive store, e.g. Whole Foods). Marie I live in Norway so the greens is not an issue really, but I just see how happy Tussi (my sisters bun) is as she has a house in the garden for summers. There are plenty of park-areas around my flat and I have met a couple of bunns there (with owners ofcource). Kyrre > I've had buns in apartment complexes with no gardens or yards for > several years now, so I wouldn't let the lack of a garden stop you [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Marie Here's a aereal view of the surroundings with a pin marking my flat :) Plenty of grass and such around but no enclosed garden. I have seen bunnys on a leash before though. http://kreature.org/images/flat/ap.png Kyrre > I've had buns in apartment complexes with no gardens or yards for > several years now, so I wouldn't let the lack of a garden stop you [quoted text clipped - 8 lines] > > Marie where did you get that HUGE pin? beth and her cute little fuzzbutts, :) http://community.webtv.net/jerseybunny/bethsabsolutely http://community.webtv.net/jerseybunny/thatcatsurehaslong http://community.webtv.net/jerseybunny/FUZZYBUTTS You're making a habbit of picking up strays :-) There's a Russian saying which I'm not sure how to translate, but I think it's something like "Good fortune comes from misfortune". It might in this case anyway. Joe SignatureHow silently the gift was given ... To email me shift the letters in my address back one WOW! Good luck. Professor, The Jump, Zolo, Wizard, & Magic Brenda >Well, we have a third bunny in a large dog crate on the dining room >table! [quoted text clipped - 34 lines] >marie > That's so great Marie that you can give those dear buns a home. I pray they will all get along! SignatureGod Bless, Arlette, Cocoa & Brownie in heaven (See us here) http://www.flickr.com/photos/11393346@N02/ Need a vet? Click here <http://www.rabbitvet.net> For Cocoa's body sling vids Click here <http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=cocoa3c> |
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