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Tue Apr 10, 2007 1:15 am  |
| amnis wrote: |
I couldn't resist posting this one (from the same site)... it made me giggle.
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OMG! Doesn't it look like he accidentally jumped in the clothes dryer and it floofed out his hair? (hare?!  ) He seems to be saying "Well, I will never do THAT again! My jury is still out on whether this is a good hair day or a bad one!" |
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Tue Apr 10, 2007 7:31 am |
| displaced wrote: |
| I've been thinking about getting a pet bunny myself- and no, not because it's Easter. Are there any downsides to having a pet bunny other than it eating your plants? I heard you can train them to use a litter box too...is that true? |
Displaced-- my husband and I are thrilled beyond words with our little bunny rabs, so to us there are no drawbacks. However, there are a few things you might want to consider before getting a bunny:
Just like with cats and dogs, personalities vary WIDELY with bunnies. Some are VERY aloof and independent (like our little girl Har Mar), and some are very sweet-natured and snuggly (like our little boy Forest). I would definitely recommend adopting a bunny from an animal shelter or rescue group, that way you can let the volunteers know what kind of temperment you are looking for, and they can help you get a good match.
And yes, bunnies can be litterbox trained. Mine are, and they roam the apartment freely just like dogs or cats. However, it's crucial that you get your bunn spayed or neutered (or adopt one who has already been), otherwise you might deal with some hormonal territory "marking".
Bunnies are quiet, intelligent, and clean. They clean themselves fastidiously, so your hands don't smell bad when you pat them.^-^ And dollbird, to answer your question, yes, Forest sticks his cute pink tongue out quite a bit! He also loves to kiss--- if my husband and I will hold still for it, he'll cover our faces in tiny little bunny kisses.  |
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Tue Apr 10, 2007 12:29 pm |
| manslayerliz wrote: |
| if my husband and I will hold still for it, he'll cover our faces in tiny little bunny kisses. |
Aaaahhhhhh..... I'm melting! I Forest! |
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Sat Apr 21, 2007 7:46 pm |
Here are some more daily bunny pics for everyone's enjoyment: Forest getting comfy on the couch!^-^
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Sun Apr 22, 2007 4:25 pm |
Forest is so cute!
I have to agree on the whole rabbits are not all cuddly thing. I had a pet rabbit named Smooches. I bought him at a pet store (this was before I knew better). Well anyway at the pet store I picked him because he gave me kisses on my hand. I thought he was the sweetest rabbit ever. Well he really didn't care for people. I didn't find this out until after I got home. He made this weird nose and I asked the vet about it. It was a growl... yeah  I had him for years and he tolerated me and he never bit. There was just no love there. I was told that rabbits that are handled a lot when they are very young by humans are better companions and to get one from a breeder. I personally think it would be hard to find a companion rabbit that is a people rabbit at a shelter but you never know. I would try. |
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Sun Apr 22, 2007 5:09 pm |
| world~of~mirth wrote: |
Forest is so cute!
I have to agree on the whole rabbits are not all cuddly thing. I had a pet rabbit named Smooches. I bought him at a pet store (this was before I knew better). Well anyway at the pet store I picked him because he gave me kisses on my hand. I thought he was the sweetest rabbit ever. Well he really didn't care for people. I didn't find this out until after I got home. He made this weird nose and I asked the vet about it. It was a growl... yeah I had him for years and he tolerated me and he never bit. There was just no love there. I was told that rabbits that are handled a lot when they are very young by humans are better companions and to get one from a breeder. I personally think it would be hard to find a companion rabbit that is a people rabbit at a shelter but you never know. I would try. |
Thank you World of Mirth! However, I feel like I have to pipe up and say that I do NOT agree with buying rabbits from breeders. Rabbits are the 3rd most euthanized animal in the US, and considering how many unloved rabbits there are right now I hope anyone adding a rabbit to their family would rescue one from a shelter instead of encouraging breeders to add to the problem. I've done a lot of work before with rabbit rescue organizations, and it's actually quite easy to find affectionate rabbits in shelters, especially if you ask the staff to point you in the right direction. The staff at the shelter where we adopted Forest told us that he loved to be held and cuddled and man, they weren't kidding---- as soon as I wake up every morning, the first thing that Forest does is jump up on the couch and wait for me to sit down so he can climb into my lap for morning snuggles.
Besides Forest, I have another example from my non-volunteering experience: When DH and I were looking for our first bunny, we saw a large beige bunny named Hominy in a petco, looking for a home. Petco doesn't actually sell animals, they just have strays available for adoption, and Hominy was a stray looking for a home. Unfortunately DH and I only had room for a small bunny and Hominy was something of a large bunn so taking him home was not an option, but I still put my hand down in his tank to pat him and reassure him that he would find a good home. When he saw my hand coming in, he stood up to meet it and then rubbed his head against my hand and arm, much like a cat--- he was just so happy to be getting some attention! I often think of Hominy and hope that he found a family that will give him lots of love and affection. |
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Mon Apr 23, 2007 5:54 am |
| I wasn't really disagreeing with you really about the shelter rabbits. I think it would be worth the look I just didn't personally have any experience with it and I heard otherwise. Both of my dogs are from shelters and I know how hard it is for shelter animals to get homes. I wasn't trying to discourage people from going there. |
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Sun May 27, 2007 9:01 am |
I've got another daily bunny pic for you guys. The other day I found Forest on the couch "reading" one of my trashy magazines:
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Sun May 27, 2007 3:29 pm |
I haven't checked this thread for a while, but Manslayerliz, keep those Forest pics coming! He is seriously the cutest bunny!
My sister and her family have a little bunny named Benny ... totally cute too and very tiny. I love playing with him when I visit. My boyfriend would love a rabbit, but with our three kitties I think it's out of the question. They sure are cute though.  |
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Sun May 27, 2007 3:39 pm |
| Bless that bunny! I'll be looking out for her posting on the Celeb Gossip thread in future. |
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Mon May 28, 2007 12:48 pm |
How cute are all these little bunnies?!
I'm a dog owner, but nicknamed her bunny, for she is cute in a bunny way! Soft, cute, docile and hops all around! |
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Mon May 28, 2007 1:07 pm |
These bunnies are just way too cute!  I so wanna have a bunny now after seeing Liz's Forest! But since we're technically not allowed to have pets in the apartment, my boyfriend and I gotta settle with our hamster instead. |
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Mon May 28, 2007 11:42 pm |
Liz,
I just LOVED the picture of Forest sleeping w/his little pink tongue sticking out!!! And, he likes fashion too! What a boy! And Har Mar looks like a sweetie too!!! She's just being a girl...wants what she wants when she wants it |
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Thu May 31, 2007 2:28 pm |
| Forest is just the supermodel of bunnies! |
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Thu May 31, 2007 3:39 pm |
These bunnies are indeed adorable!
And there's no wonder why Forest and his sister have such a proud mother |
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