New fosterbuns
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wendyzskiMeet Alice and Jasper (Names are Not My Fault!)
Those of you who have put up with my squeeing jealousy for years on here know that I've always wanted a pair of buns. (We tried to find Pepper a husbun, but she beat up everybun she ever met)
So I was sooo happy when I learned that my newest foster from Red Door would be this adorable brother/sister team of Californians. They have the most amazing backstory as well - "They were found living outside and when Alice fell into a window well, Jasper stood beside the well waiting for someone to rescue her. We don't know how long they were there, but this devoted boy never left her side."
They are about 2-ish, and have been at the shelter for more than a year, because they have the 'three strikes' of adopt-ability against them.
1) They are BIG (this breed averages 8-10 lbs)
2) They have red/pink eyes, which people think are "creepy"
3) They are a bonded pair.
I've had my eye on their pictures since Pepper died, and though I've maintained all along that the earliest I can adopt would me January (due to finances) I have a feeling that these buns may be here to stay. I told the shelter that if someone expresses interest before I am ready then of course they should have that opportunity. But if not, then we may be talking paperwork in January or February.
I'm still getting used to the sheer size of them. Pepper was 6.5 lbs at her best, and as low as 5.75 when she was ill. These guys are almost half again that size! And yes, I am finding the pink eyes a little hard to get used to, but that's my problem not theirs. I expect I'll get used to it, just like I had to get used to uppy-eared buns after years with a lop - for the first few weeks they looked pointy and nervous to me.
I've left them alone to settle since last night. They have a big litterbox that they like to share and lounge in, so that at least smells familiar. They knocked their water bowl over at some point last night, and there are 3 nice big poops on the 2nd floor balcony so I know that at least one of them has been up there. They were also doing a bit of wicker-nibbling, so they are settling.
I am starting to be able to tell them apart. Alice is clearly Large and In Charge. She is the first out to explore, and tends to position herself in a way to shield her brother from you. Her nose-smudges go a little higher up than his, her markings are slightly lighter, she's slightly bigger, and her tail is grey with light on the bottom. Pretty sure that she is the brains of this outfit.
Jasper seems a laid-back boy who loves his food. His markings are closer to pure black and his tail is all black. I suspect that he is a bit of a doofus.
I'm leaving them for a few days to settle in without being bothered, then we start Floor-And-Ignore this weekend. Alice CLEARLY disapproves of the fact that I live near the Police and Fire stations - there was thumping. But mostly they seem to have a sort of sad, tired, resigned look to them - sort of like "Now what?" that just breaks my heart. Hopefully I can get that changed.
Video of them from the shelter website
Those of you who have put up with my squeeing jealousy for years on here know that I've always wanted a pair of buns. (We tried to find Pepper a husbun, but she beat up everybun she ever met)
So I was sooo happy when I learned that my newest foster from Red Door would be this adorable brother/sister team of Californians. They have the most amazing backstory as well - "They were found living outside and when Alice fell into a window well, Jasper stood beside the well waiting for someone to rescue her. We don't know how long they were there, but this devoted boy never left her side."
They are about 2-ish, and have been at the shelter for more than a year, because they have the 'three strikes' of adopt-ability against them.
1) They are BIG (this breed averages 8-10 lbs)
2) They have red/pink eyes, which people think are "creepy"
3) They are a bonded pair.
I've had my eye on their pictures since Pepper died, and though I've maintained all along that the earliest I can adopt would me January (due to finances) I have a feeling that these buns may be here to stay. I told the shelter that if someone expresses interest before I am ready then of course they should have that opportunity. But if not, then we may be talking paperwork in January or February.
I'm still getting used to the sheer size of them. Pepper was 6.5 lbs at her best, and as low as 5.75 when she was ill. These guys are almost half again that size! And yes, I am finding the pink eyes a little hard to get used to, but that's my problem not theirs. I expect I'll get used to it, just like I had to get used to uppy-eared buns after years with a lop - for the first few weeks they looked pointy and nervous to me.
I've left them alone to settle since last night. They have a big litterbox that they like to share and lounge in, so that at least smells familiar. They knocked their water bowl over at some point last night, and there are 3 nice big poops on the 2nd floor balcony so I know that at least one of them has been up there. They were also doing a bit of wicker-nibbling, so they are settling.
I am starting to be able to tell them apart. Alice is clearly Large and In Charge. She is the first out to explore, and tends to position herself in a way to shield her brother from you. Her nose-smudges go a little higher up than his, her markings are slightly lighter, she's slightly bigger, and her tail is grey with light on the bottom. Pretty sure that she is the brains of this outfit.
Jasper seems a laid-back boy who loves his food. His markings are closer to pure black and his tail is all black. I suspect that he is a bit of a doofus.
I'm leaving them for a few days to settle in without being bothered, then we start Floor-And-Ignore this weekend. Alice CLEARLY disapproves of the fact that I live near the Police and Fire stations - there was thumping. But mostly they seem to have a sort of sad, tired, resigned look to them - sort of like "Now what?" that just breaks my heart. Hopefully I can get that changed.
Video of them from the shelter website
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Date: 2011-11-17 09:38 pm (UTC)I love them!
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Date: 2011-11-17 09:44 pm (UTC)(Ari thinks they looks like Koala Bunnies)
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Date: 2011-11-17 10:04 pm (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-18 12:12 am (UTC)I'm sure they will soon settle down.
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Date: 2011-11-17 10:01 pm (UTC)It's a good thing, I think.
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Date: 2011-11-18 03:25 pm (UTC)They have the condo all day, and in the evening I open the door and gate off the kitchen. They'll come out when they are ready. I want them to know that in general (apart from cleaning) their cage is their safe place and no one will bother them there.
Even Free-Range rabbits like to have a "home burrow" - Pepper decided that in my old apartment that was the space under the papasan chair in the living room, and in my condo it was UnderTheBed.
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Date: 2011-11-18 03:32 am (UTC)These two sound like they've been waiting a long time, I hope they relax with you soon!
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Date: 2011-11-18 05:16 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2011-11-18 03:20 pm (UTC)They are a bit on the lardy side and could use a bit more exercise. Since they were developed as a meat breed they tend to pack on the pounds, and they "puddle" a bit when they lie down. Some of that is genetics - someone on one of my rabbit groups has a Cally in Sancturary that she described as "a hopping basketball" - but also they have been mostly caged or penned for a long time. So hopefully with a slightly-restricted diet and lots of room to run and explore they will drop a bit of the pudge and be healthier long-term.
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Date: 2011-11-18 12:44 pm (UTC)Good luck with them! :-)
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Date: 2011-11-18 03:57 pm (UTC)I do hope that they find their forever home with you.
*hugs*
Let me know when you think they may be up for visitors and I'll med up and come visit.
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