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I browse through petfinder to look at the cute bunnies every now and then…
Today, one pulled on my heart. It made me smile.
He is a 5 month old neutered dwarf rabbit, currently in foster.
He is basically a male version of my Chacha bun. His name is Chocolate.
Inside, it would make me happy to have another little one running around, keeping Chacha busy, companionship. On the other hand, I live in an apartment, and I have to get my dad’s permission first. I would clean out and use the XL dog kennel I have for him (if I am given the OK) and start the bonding process. I see a lot of positives coming out of this – Chacha would be happy to have someone when I am busy at home doing school work, or at work. The downside, I don’t know how I would do with TWO free range rabbits. Chacha is really really lazy and doesn’t get into naughty stuff (except for chewing on my door to wake me up the other morning) and is the most laid back, diva like rabbit.
I really do not want to make a fuss out of this and I don’t really want any pressure.. just some thoughts.
My dad has joked around in the past that I should get another rabbit… the apartment is already rabbit proofed. When both are bonded, I would create a bigger NIC grid condo for them to be in when I am not at home. Or, at least until I know I can fully trust the boy not to get into naughtyness… hahaa.
Ah.. the little man has pulled on my heart
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Thanks guys
I feel the loveeee 
Well, I called and left a message with the shelter about it. I will get a call within 48 hours. I need to arrange a time and a ride with someone. My dad’s car isn’t in too good of shape at the moment (thank goodness my vet is just 5 minutes away and my dad doesn’t mind that drive). Even if I did drive, the car I would be driving wouldn’t be too great (it went kapoot…). Crossing my fingers here. If the meeting doesn’t work, I will know it wasn’t meant to be. I will wait until my dad gets his car fixed so he can take me to other places in the near future
I have thought of having a second bun in my life, but I didn’t expect it to be now
But with school starting in January (I’ll be at home for school since it is online based) I think she’ll benefit from having a friend when mommy is hitting the books. I did a lot of thinking and I believe it is time. I am ready to have whatever set up there needs to be to have a happy Chacha and a happy ‘bunny #2.’
Sugarbear, heh, yes, I live in an apartment
I wish I lived back in the house I used to live in 
It was so much bigger hahah -
Another Chacha!!! Are your really prepared for that???
lol I think it’s wonderful that you are considering opening your home to another bunny. Just keep in mind, though, that bonding bunnies may take a long time (as in my case). And if you are already busy with work and school, having to do bonding sessions can take up even more time and add stress to your life. My bonding is so slow right now because I’m so busy, it’s hard to spend more than an hour a day at it and it feels like we’re going nowhere.
It would be so cute to have a little boy Nethie do match Chacha. Try to pick one with a little less ‘tude though, or they may clash. I’m sure Chacha will not pick a buddy that would usurp her crown, that’s for sure.
Good luck with the arrangements at the shelter. I would love to see pics of the meeting!
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My school doesn’t begin until January
I will be at home that quarter for all my studies, and starting Spring-Winter, I’ll be at the school twice a week for clinicals. I am working now, but my hours vary week to week. The person that wrote the adoption page said that Chocolate is very shy. I’ll include his ad:
http://www.petfinder.com/petdetail/20685146
I’m crossing my fingers that he isn’t taken yet, and that the shelter calls me back very soon ><!!!!!
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Lolz…I was thinking matched set..like salt and pepper shakers or bookends. The question is, are you prepared for either attitude, unbearable cuteness or even disapproval on stereo?! (is thinking of the two siamese cats in Lady & the Tramp) 0_o
He is BEYOND adorable! Please let us know how you get on, I’m so excited for you! -
I still haven’t heard back from a volunteer. It has been 21 hours. It said approx 48 hours. I hope that he isn’t gone
I have 2 friends that can give me rides to see him (and bring Chacha along of course). Should I buy another carrier? What will I need? I’m not sure if I can take him home that day (IF miss diva chooses he is a good match for her) or not, but I just want to be prepared.
Don’t even ask how (if successful) I’m going to tell them apart… LOL
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Great great
Thanks everyone! I am still anxiously awaiting the phone call back.. I checked my phone while on my break at work and I sighed.. and frowned. I hope that I”ll get a call tomorrow or else I”m going to have to keep calling to leave messages
I showed my dad the boy and he said “CUTEEEEEEeeee you HAVE to get him!!”
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Posted By LizzieKnittyBun on 09/14/2011 01:49 AM
omg i love your dad!My dad always joked about another rabbit.. but I was respectful that I still live with him. I told him that while I’m busy at school and work, she’ll have a friend…
Still no call yet.. If I don’t get a call after work, I’M GOING TO CALL BACK AGAIN
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I’ve heard a lot of stories about how slow foster families and rescues get back to people. I think it’s normal to not hear a response immediately.
Even if you don’t get Chocolate, it’s cool that you are finally ready to open up your house to another bunny! There are sooooo many out there, so even if this doesn’t work out, I’m sure there will be another one waiting.
I’m interested to see how Chacha does with the initial meeting and then with bonding afterwards! Honestly, I think you’ll end up with more than just two rabbits- Queen Chacha needs many minions. -
Oh yes, I just experienced that lol. I called the direct line and they said it can take a while -_-;;
I checked his page again and it went from 19 likes to 51! Are you guys all clicking LIKE on his page?
Hahah!! Man, it makes me a little nervous about how many may consider adopting him. I left a second voicemail this morning. I hope that it shows that I am serious about possibly adopting him. I sent an e-mail to the manager of the shelter. I hope that can push things through. If it wasn’t meant to be, I’ll be sad, but.. there are always other ones out there. If he taken, I hope that he gets an entire house to run around in.
Hahahah! :p As long as I’m with my dad, I don’t think i’ll have more than 2! My bf is a little nervous about me having 2 rabbits.. but he loves miss Diva. He’ll have to love whoever she chooses. I told him the benefits of her having a friend
Chacha needs minions to groom her 24/7 HAHAHA!!!!!!!!!!!
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UPDATE
I emailed the shelter manager and I received a phone call back from a volunteer.
He said that a family had seen Chocolate, but the foster parent has not returned any emails whether or not he was adopted or not. He is guessing not, but you never know. He said the foster parent is a girl out of high school whose mother will not let her have any rabbits.
The volunteer said that he will keep in contact with me (and even give me his email) to let me know whether or not Chocolate has been adopted or when the foster parent contacts him back to arrange a visit (for me).
THE SUSPENSE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! And I’m kind of frustrated… he did mention that the foster parent doesn’t respond to e-mails very much…
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Posted By LittlePuffyTail on 09/15/2011 04:25 AM
They should make sure that the foster people are willing to co-operate. That is the point of fostering…to get more animals adopted.And especially with the sheer number of rabbits available. Unfortunately, they are “a dime a dozen”… so if you weren’t already somewhat invested in him, you’d be off looking at another bun already and they would have missed their chance.
So if this girl isn’t allowed rabbits, I wonder why she’s allowed to foster? Did they say if this is the only rabbit she has there? You would think HER mother would be the one answering emails saying, “YES! Come see the rabbit [so we can get it out of here].” Unless the daughter is purposely not answering emails because she doesn’t *want* the bun to get adopted because then “her” rabbit is gone and her mom doesn’t want anymore. So many theories, lol.
Regardless, hopefully you can go see him, but try not to be too attached (it’s hard I know), in case the meeting doesn’t go well. If ChaCha doesn’t like him, the responsible thing to do is move on and meet other buns.
Read the beginning of the HRN bonding article prior to going b/c this details what to expect. You might know this to some degree from being on the board, but it’s a good reminder:
http://www.rabbitnetwork.org/articles/bond.shtml
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