helgalush
Wise Old Thumper
Sorry this is a bit long...
Fay has lived with us since November 2009, she came from the RSPCA after being dumped in a field with other bunnies, whilst pregnant. At the same time we got Starbuck, who was also an abandoned bunny. Their bond failed after they had a nasty fight...
Since then Fay has lived on her own in our spare bedroom, and has delighted us constantly with her beautiful antics...when we come upstairs there is always a twitching nose and hopeful mouth waiting to greet us, on weekends she loves to jump on our bed.
But we were sad for Fay because we worked full-time and during the day - and sometimes for parts of the evening - she would be on her own. She showed us that she was bored by digging in her base and digging the carpet and generally getting up to all sorts of mischief. This spring she pulled her fur out from under her chin - not her dewlap as such.
So we knew we needed to get her a friend.
We spotted lovely Kenco who is a dental bunny and is over 6 years old. He has been in rescue for 9 months and there was something about him that made us think a) he is beautiful and b) he might get on with Miss Fay. We knew we could offer him a home with us, if they could be bonded.
Last Wednesday they came home to us, and it is obvious they are in love. Fay is so relaxed and happy - no digging no boredom, she has a handsome man to chill out with. They are lovely to watch together as they really do love each other.
But the sad part is that, although we think Kenco was a housebunny before he was surrendered to rescue, he hasnt been able to get the grip of toilet training!! We did know this before we took him on, so its not unexpected. Think we just hoped he would learn from Miss Fay....or that it wouldnt be that bad....but it is!! :lol: The poor little man seemingly has no control over either wee wees or poos, including all over Fay's hay (he's not a big hay eater).....we've persevered (for all of 5 days!! :lol but its not getting any better and I dont think it will.
So my husband is currently drawing up plans to build a new kennel for them with run attached for the garden. We only have a small garden so its difficult to try to give them as much space as they have in the house but we will do our best to give them as much as we can.
This morning I stroked Miss Fay and I cried, not for her as she is happy, but for me. I will miss seeing her cheeky little face as I come upstairs, I will miss her jumping on the bed. But we cant have wee all round the house either. I told her I loved her...as I did so she stretched her face up to mine and I kissed her on the nose. Then she went back to grooming Kenco - and I knew that we have made the right decision for her and for him.
Its quite hard to be selfless, as I want her all to myself. But she is happier now than she has ever been And we have gained a lovely new member to our warren - Kenco is But I will miss the sound of paws in the bedroom.
Thats all I want to say. Thanks for reading.
Fay has lived with us since November 2009, she came from the RSPCA after being dumped in a field with other bunnies, whilst pregnant. At the same time we got Starbuck, who was also an abandoned bunny. Their bond failed after they had a nasty fight...
Since then Fay has lived on her own in our spare bedroom, and has delighted us constantly with her beautiful antics...when we come upstairs there is always a twitching nose and hopeful mouth waiting to greet us, on weekends she loves to jump on our bed.
But we were sad for Fay because we worked full-time and during the day - and sometimes for parts of the evening - she would be on her own. She showed us that she was bored by digging in her base and digging the carpet and generally getting up to all sorts of mischief. This spring she pulled her fur out from under her chin - not her dewlap as such.
So we knew we needed to get her a friend.
We spotted lovely Kenco who is a dental bunny and is over 6 years old. He has been in rescue for 9 months and there was something about him that made us think a) he is beautiful and b) he might get on with Miss Fay. We knew we could offer him a home with us, if they could be bonded.
Last Wednesday they came home to us, and it is obvious they are in love. Fay is so relaxed and happy - no digging no boredom, she has a handsome man to chill out with. They are lovely to watch together as they really do love each other.
But the sad part is that, although we think Kenco was a housebunny before he was surrendered to rescue, he hasnt been able to get the grip of toilet training!! We did know this before we took him on, so its not unexpected. Think we just hoped he would learn from Miss Fay....or that it wouldnt be that bad....but it is!! :lol: The poor little man seemingly has no control over either wee wees or poos, including all over Fay's hay (he's not a big hay eater).....we've persevered (for all of 5 days!! :lol but its not getting any better and I dont think it will.
So my husband is currently drawing up plans to build a new kennel for them with run attached for the garden. We only have a small garden so its difficult to try to give them as much space as they have in the house but we will do our best to give them as much as we can.
This morning I stroked Miss Fay and I cried, not for her as she is happy, but for me. I will miss seeing her cheeky little face as I come upstairs, I will miss her jumping on the bed. But we cant have wee all round the house either. I told her I loved her...as I did so she stretched her face up to mine and I kissed her on the nose. Then she went back to grooming Kenco - and I knew that we have made the right decision for her and for him.
Its quite hard to be selfless, as I want her all to myself. But she is happier now than she has ever been And we have gained a lovely new member to our warren - Kenco is But I will miss the sound of paws in the bedroom.
Thats all I want to say. Thanks for reading.