Pet Forum / Mammals / Rabbits / August 2008

I have noticed over the last several months thaat Raul has become a
much more mellow rabbit.  He isn't a snuggle bun and I doubt he ever
will be, but he has come to respond to cheek rubs a lot and will stay
in my arms for a while with a sense of relaxation, which had not been
the case for a long time.  [I always suspected that when he was in his
original home in his bunny childhood he was mistreated.  He was
skittish about hoomins but very attached to Kuni.]  

He also has a look of wisdom in his face that is hard to describe, and
something of a look of comtentment.  He still dominates Kuni, but is
more laid-back about it.  He is dominant with Noodles but doesn't push
it, especially as she is now bigger thsn he is ;-).  I don't know if
it's just slowing down or if he's finally gotten a sense of security
after 7 years here, but he seems to have found his comfort zone.  He
sure does love his hammock.

When I picked them up from the bunny spa after boarding [AKA Long
Beach Animal Hospital, where everyone knows them] his report card said
"Raul is the best bunny EVER!"

Cheers, Diva and the three