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› Forum › THE LOUNGE › Meeeeet…..Shamrock!
Well, we went to an adoption event today set on adopting a Silver Martin/Holland Lop mix. We discovered that Pumpkin must seem very non-threatening b/c she had a few dates and all the bunnies seemed very comfortable with her (she really didn’t act interested in any of them!). But this little guy (old name Nico), Shamrock came right up to her and started grooming her face and she schmooshed down right into it!
Apparently he used to be bonded to another bunny, so he’s probably been waiting around for a new partner in crime! We named him Shamrock and thanks to JR will likely call him Rocky.
He seems pretty comfy in his new environment. We’ll be keeping him in our bedroom until we start the bonding process. Will probably wait a couple weeks until after we have our vet check him out and let him get used to us first.
And I promise to get better pictures later!
LLH — he is adorable, and I can see how he would be hard to resist! Definitely need more pics! Do you have any history on him? How old is he?
Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee! Aw, little Rocky. I like it.
Ahhh! Cuteness! Look at them lamb chops!
Info from the foster family:
My perfect forever home would have lots of space for me to run around. My foster mom thinks I would love agility classes because I am always running and jumping and making hurdles out of objects in my environment. I even figured out how to scale my 2-ft tall exercise pen and launch myself off of it!
I have good litterbox habits and generally keep my living space clean. Before I came to live with my foster mom I lived with another bunny and we got pretty attached, so I might do well in a bonded pair.
They are guessing he is between one and two years old and he was just neutered last month. He’s 4.4 pounds…about a pound more than Pumpkin. He looks HUGE next to her!
Here’s what I know so far; he’s not scared at ALL! He nibbles waaaay harder than Pumpkin when trying to get pellets out of my hand. And he’s perfectly content eating hay in his new giant litter box.
Aww, what a sweetie pie. I’m a sucker for lops.
I hope he and Pumpkin get along swimmingly!
Is that, like, a lop eared lionhead? Whatever he is he’s absolutely adorable. What a wonderful pair they’ll make! Did anyone tell him (given the first pic) that he’s supposed to eat INSIDE the box? Sounds like he used to at his foster home!
OMG! I didn’t even notice he was a lionlop! I never got past the sweet eyes and fluff before I fell in love with him!
Can scale a 2 ft xpen, hmm he’s a jumper! That’ll probably be the first trick he teaches Pumpkin! LOL! Sounds like he was in a good foster home and was loved. Enjoy your new boy! Can’t wait to hear the bonding stories!
Do you know if Pumpkin was ever bonded to another bunny before you got her?
He’s a Lion Head/some kind of lop mix! Yes, I was thinking the same thing about the litter box lol! He’s only a pound bigger than Pumpkin but his poops are really big! I think Pumpkin is mad cuz I’ve been hanging out w/ him in our bedroom while he gets settled in. They’ve done some sniffing through the baby gate too. I think I got some better pics! Coming soon……….
More pictures!
JR–I know Pumpkin’s last home had other animals but I don’t there were any bunnies. Shamrock definitely came from a good home b/c he’s really friendly and hasn’t been skittish at all! I can still remember how terrified Pumpkin was for the first few weeks, so I’m happy that Shamrock doesn’t seem to have had a recent bad experience.
I think it’s odd that Shamrock was surrendered and not his partner. Kind of sad and makes me even happier about our choice; I think he’s really going to like having a buddy. And since Pumpkin won’t groom anything to save her life and he seems to like to groom, I think Shamrock will be a good match for Pumpkin.
I’d like to start bonding right away, but think it’s smart to let him get to know us fist and take him to the vet just to be sure. I mean, Pumpkin was “vet-checked” from the humane society but turned out to have syphilis, so better safe than sorry!
He’s so super cute and fluffy. It’s hard to get good pics though because he’s all black!
He was surrendered but not his bonded buddy? That is so sad! Poor little guy has probably been wondering why he had to leave his home. Glad you gave him a new home and a new buddy.
Aw! What an adorable little bun-bun. Congrats to you and J.
Sounds promising with Pumpkin. Fingers crossed!
I think it’s odd that Shamrock was surrendered and not his partner. Kind of sad and makes me even happier about our choice; I think he’s really going to like having a buddy.
Since he’s only recently been neutered (post-surrender?) I’m guessing someone started see some unwanted behaviours and “got rid of the problem”. Big assumption on my part but we all know this happens. Pisses me off.
Anyhow…. I’m glad you guys got him too!
Oh my gosh Jerseygirl you’re probably right and that makes me mad and sad People are so dumb!
So I can’t help it, I have some more pictures. Shamrock is just the sweetest little guy ever. I’m in love with him already!
Checking out those manly chops in the mirror.
I just can’t get over those lamp chops! Pumpkin is lucky that she’s found such a handsome bun boy.
If he wasn’t already named I’d suggest you give him a colonial name because of those chops (Abraham, Jedidiah, etc.) but it’s a bit too late for that! You’ve saved the BB from having yet another naming war.
I can’t wait until you start bonding them! Ox is still sulking about this entire situation though.
Awww poor sweet Ox, Pumpkin still loves you!!!
I think he looks like Saber from Xmen with those big chops! Could totally be an Abraham! Hahaha!
We almost didn’t go w/ Shamrock b/c we really thought we’d be brining the Silver Martin mix home and were set on Shamrock for him. But Rocky is just too great of a nickname!
I think Pumpkin’s actually a little jealous…she’s been super needy the last day and a half!
Definitely don’t forget the little princess! I know we shouldn’t impose human emotions on our bunnies, but I swear Marlee gets jealous if she thinks Moshi is getting more attention! Its hard not to gush over a fluffy sweet boy though! Shamrock needs extra attention right now so he knows he’s loved and welcome in his new home.
Congrats on your new addition! He’s adorable and has really cool hair.
Just wanted to pop on and say congrats LLH for the new addition.
I will post more later, but right now am just really exhausted, have lots to think about, have to get up early tomorrow (uhg!) ect. and my brain doesn’t even feel like it is working! But congrats and Rocky is a cutie.
Congrats LLH! Shamrock is so adorable-I’m jealous! Lionlops are the cutest things. So excited for you, and so glad Rocky has a great home with a great buddy-yay!
I’d been waiting to do this but couldn’t resist on the pic thread . . . I have M&Ms and now you have PumpRock!!!!
Hahahaha PumpRock…love it!
Pumpkin has been acting so pitiful today. If we are in the bedroom w/ Shamrock (baby gate up) she will sit on her rug down the hall and just GLARE at us. Or she’ll come down to the baby gate and stuff her tiny little snout through it like “look at me, I’m here too, don’t forget about me.” Shamrock hopped up to her nose and started kissing her through the baby gate. It was just too cute.
Hubby decided to make Shamrock a shelf for his temporary placement in the bedroom, so now he’s king of that kingdom.
You didn’t??? You DID!!!
LOL Justina! Sham is perfect, how lucky are you!
BTW – Did you see Amanda’s (LEL’s) new avatar??? Way tooooo funny Amanda – I am struggling to think of something to match it??? Ha ha ha!
PS – NOT happy that you gave JR naming credit – watch out, LBJ has taken the crown, you may have caused disharmony, JR will want that crown now??? LOL!
Why doesn’t anyone like my names??? Sad face! LOL!
Haha sorry for the lost opportunity of a bunny naming battle. We were pretty set om Shamrock knowing we’d get him around St. Patrick’s day especially since we got Pumpkin right before Halloween.
JR’s suggestion of I Nick naming him Rocky sealed the deal!
NOT happy Justina!
LOL!
AH — I think I can be mature about this . . . .
LOL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Yer, sure JR!
Seriously, that is way toooooooo funny!!!!
(Thank you JR)
PS – I literally read your post and looked the side and it caught my attention – CLASSIC!
Well done!
I thought you’d like that!
LOVED it! Giggle!
Congrats on getting Shamrock! I remember seeing him when I went to the adoption site. I think I mentioned him in your bonding thread. He is so cute!
Awww. Shamrock is so cute! Congrats! You give me hope that my hubby might come around, as well. There was a cute black lop at the pet store the other day, it didn’t go anywhere but hubby liked him. Baby steps?
If you’re a fan of The Big Bang Theory, you could call him Shamy for short!
You know Megabunny is going to love you Hazel!!!
She LOVES the BBT and adores Sheldon (Shamy) more!!! Lol!
Hahahahaha nice JR! Glad we can all be modest adults about this…
Hazel–here is how I KNOW there is hope! Hubby didn’t want Pumpkin and now she is his little princess. He even told her before we got Shamrock that “she would be his one and only no matter what.” He was also adamant about not getting a 2nd bunny…well last night he asked me if it would be weird if he slept on the floor with Rocky so that “they could bond better.” Apparently if you wait long enough, hubby will turn into a bunny too?! (side note; he decided not to sleep on the floor last night…after thinking it through he thought it would be better to wait until Thursday since he doesn’t HAVE to get a good night’s rest Thursday night….seriously, people).
I’m on bunny overload right now. Didn’t know where to go first when I got home; back and forth to both buns. Picked up Shamrock just to smell him…he just smells SO GOOD!!!
Also got him on the pet insurance policy and set up a vet appt. for March 25th to get initial checkup and baseline blood work!
AAAAAHHHHHHHH!! he loooks beautiful! Pumkins gotta boyfriend!!LOL Rocky huh..Love the name!
Thanks Tokii!!
Here is a link to my bonding thread…we’re not bonding yet, but I’m sure I’ll have questions as we go!
https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aft/136677/Default.aspx
Posted By Little Lion Head on 3/10/2015 6:52 AM
Thanks Tokii!!Here is a link to my bonding thread…we’re not bonding yet, but I’m sure I’ll have questions as we go!
https://binkybunny.com/FORUM/tabid/54/aft/136677/Default.aspx
Ok,following into it rightaway!
I thought Shamy was Sheldon+Amy.
AH – I don’t think I need to worry about JR.
LBJ — you may have named 2 bunnies, but I’ve got the nickname and the famous couple name . . . . hmmm, and come to think of it, I was also Team Tucker/WuckWucks, so, just saying .. . .
Just because a ‘couple’ of people call Manny ‘Tucker/WuckWucks’ doesn’t mean that is his name JR.
His name IS Manny!!!
PS – I will give you credit for ShamRock (it is pretty cool) Well done!
But I think LBJ still holds the crown – ‘2’ bunny NAMES!!! I am in awe! LOL!
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