char2609
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When I separated from my husband in May I had to leave my three cats behind. I moved back in with my parents and my brother was living with us at the time and he had a cat so it seemed unfair to upset the status quo when my three could continue living at their house with my ex.
I accepted this but found myself very lonely and felt a that I missed the company of animals. However with another highly strung cat in the house it seemed wrong to get another cat myself so I found my beautiful Blossom, a ten week old Dutch rabbit. She lived in my bedroom in a large indoor pen and although she is quite a grumpy rabbit she will come and see you and accept being stroked.
I went back to the rescue to get her an outdoor hutch and run as they renovate them and it seemed far better to give my money to a charity than pets at home for example. She spends her days outside with fresh grass and then I bring her in overnight.
The thing is when I went to the rescue that day, they had a ten week old kitten in on his own and I absolutely fell in love. With a naturally big heart when it comes to animals, Harvey joined the family as my brother announced he was moving out and taking his cat with him.
I've tried my abosolute best to do right by each pet and they each have the best life I can provide. I've tried to introduce them but Harvey has a lot of kitten energy so I am very wary of how he interacts with Blossom.
My parents are due to have some renovation works which means my current arrangements for keeping bunny and kitty separated overnight will come to an abrupt end. My Dad is letting me have the summerhouse to build Blossom a lovely, big outdoor home and this should be finished next weekend.
This is where the guilt comes in. I hate myself for it but I have for found myself spending more time with Harvey and Blossom has been getting a raw deal when it comes to contact. She's quite grumpy and territorial so I think this has made me nervous, I know it's about patience and time so I hope her having her own large space away from the house will actually make it easier for me to go and spend time with her as I won't have a crying kitten in the next room.
She's coming up six months and I have a few days off coming up, aside from the health benefits, would getting her spayed help with the overall grumpiness or have I potentially just adopted a naturally grumpy rabbit?
Also, I would like to get her a friend, however my parents say she'll be fine alone as they've had rabbits before on their own. But knowing I've been lacking in the interaction department I hate the idea of her being alone for long periods of time. They are unlikely to be happy about me getting another pet whilst I live with them, however should I push this point harder with them?
I know deep down I am a good pet owner on most points...my pets have lots of space, toys and quality food but certainly with Harvey being so young I'm feeling really bad that Blossom is coming in second through no fault of her own. Any advice for me?
I accepted this but found myself very lonely and felt a that I missed the company of animals. However with another highly strung cat in the house it seemed wrong to get another cat myself so I found my beautiful Blossom, a ten week old Dutch rabbit. She lived in my bedroom in a large indoor pen and although she is quite a grumpy rabbit she will come and see you and accept being stroked.
I went back to the rescue to get her an outdoor hutch and run as they renovate them and it seemed far better to give my money to a charity than pets at home for example. She spends her days outside with fresh grass and then I bring her in overnight.
The thing is when I went to the rescue that day, they had a ten week old kitten in on his own and I absolutely fell in love. With a naturally big heart when it comes to animals, Harvey joined the family as my brother announced he was moving out and taking his cat with him.
I've tried my abosolute best to do right by each pet and they each have the best life I can provide. I've tried to introduce them but Harvey has a lot of kitten energy so I am very wary of how he interacts with Blossom.
My parents are due to have some renovation works which means my current arrangements for keeping bunny and kitty separated overnight will come to an abrupt end. My Dad is letting me have the summerhouse to build Blossom a lovely, big outdoor home and this should be finished next weekend.
This is where the guilt comes in. I hate myself for it but I have for found myself spending more time with Harvey and Blossom has been getting a raw deal when it comes to contact. She's quite grumpy and territorial so I think this has made me nervous, I know it's about patience and time so I hope her having her own large space away from the house will actually make it easier for me to go and spend time with her as I won't have a crying kitten in the next room.
She's coming up six months and I have a few days off coming up, aside from the health benefits, would getting her spayed help with the overall grumpiness or have I potentially just adopted a naturally grumpy rabbit?
Also, I would like to get her a friend, however my parents say she'll be fine alone as they've had rabbits before on their own. But knowing I've been lacking in the interaction department I hate the idea of her being alone for long periods of time. They are unlikely to be happy about me getting another pet whilst I live with them, however should I push this point harder with them?
I know deep down I am a good pet owner on most points...my pets have lots of space, toys and quality food but certainly with Harvey being so young I'm feeling really bad that Blossom is coming in second through no fault of her own. Any advice for me?