Today marked the day when my solo bunny for a year, Quincey, has just made a new friend named Pumpkin! He went on a bunny date at the shelter I got him from a year ago. The first two rabbits weren’t too successful (one was dominant and aloof, another snarled at him!), but Pumpkin proved to be a match. Quincey ended up grooming her while she rested below his chin!

On the way home, we continued the bonding process in the car. They were definitely looking for comfort in each other! When we arrived home and set everything up (a separate pen next to Quincey’s), I got a call from the shelter saying that there had been a mix up, and Pumpkin was actually not yet spayed! Usually, the shelter makes sure they are fixed beforehand, but through some twists and turns there was a mix up (just my luck! Haha!). They’ve offered to cover vet costs and everything, so that’s taken care of.

My question is, will this prolong the bonding? The vet date hasn’t been scheduled yet, so would I just resume bonding them until then? I was told that once Pumpkin gets fixed, she will need to stay in her pen until she’s healed which is fine. I’m just wondering how this will affect the bonding process. They seem to be getting along just fine now, but will Pumpkin’s demeanor change dramatically after her surgery? I just wonder how it will be like after she gets fixed!