Oh what the heck, we’ve only got one life. Here I go!

A while back I made this post : https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/ta…fault.aspx on a way to stop rabbits urinating on beds. Jersey replied saying: “Autumn’s Dad, you are so dedicated! I love how your journey with Autumn has gone. I know it hasn’t all been roses. ” and it started me thinking. Why do I actually love rabbits, why do I go to the lengths I do for my own?  

Then it dawned on me and I replied saying: “Jersey- Thank you what can I say, never have I become so close to any pet. I’ve been guilty of letting things fall by the wayside for her to be happy but she means a lot to me. Were two very strong minds, often at loggerheads but that’s what makes it so great because when she decides to flop next to me and fall asleep (and snore)  is one of the best things ever because it says: “you are big and scary, but you never hurt me so fear I have no more”. That unlikely connection of  humans which have brought great suffering on Rabbits, then showing a gentler side to an animal who was arguably never meant for this world is possibly the most profound thing I have ever felt. This is the true reason I do the things I do and why for me, I am a true Rabbit-Mad-Man!”

You see, it’s a test, to make peace with an animal who drew the short straw in nature, and sadly by our own hand, which had more suffering than most. But to treat this animal with the respect, love and care it never had is to raise up a fire that will burn on into eternity.

A.D