I spent most of my life wanting a rabbit but waiting to have the proper means to raise one. My first bunny baby was the last bunny in a cage at a feedstore, a pure “chocolate rabbit” as my father called her. He bought her and brought me home and I was thrown into rabbit owning unprepared money and space wise, but knew well enough how to tend to rabbits and what not to do. I had no idea how poorly handled my new bunny was, but I set to work pampering her and giving her as much love as she could handle with her sassy personality
She was brownish grey and changed to a varied brown colour with age, My first forum topic I made here was about her passing, which was sudden and heartbreakingly painful. She likely died before making it past four years of age, which tore me apart inside.
My house felt empty without her and my grieving hasn’t lessened since. She taught me that I didn’t just love rabbits, I needed them in my life, without a rabbit I felt off going through my day to day hobbies.
My current rabbit has been with me since Jan. 28th, he’s a very lovely and charming spotted rex(possible mix) who has such a laid backquality I can’t believe he’s never been handled. Nimo gives licks, kisses, and flops around, and has been a sweetie from day one.
While my experience hands on with rabbits is limited to going on five years now, I have read a ton of this forum’s posts and rabbit sites prior to joining and I hope to learn and contribute as much as I can to this lovely community.