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Was checking out craigslist last week and saw this: http://houston.craigslist.org/pet/2246033144.html
I have been wanting a little girl again for some time and Ziggy seemed perfect. I was touched by the story as well so I emailed. They were very excited when I told them about how we take care of our buns and said they thought we’d be perfect. We made arrangements for them to bring Ziggy to our house this past Sunday evening so we could all meet one another and if all went well Ziggy would stay. Which she did, Yay!
Let me tell you, I fell in love with her instantly! She is so beautiful and sweet! Within 5 mins of holding her she was giving me kisses! She loves to be held and petted and will sit in your lap forever! Since last night she has started to feel more comfortable in the house and has begun exploring everything. It’s so cute to watch her. Run, sniff, rub chin, run some more – all over the place!
I know everyone wants to see pics so:
From her 1st night in her new home
Her 1st breakfast with us
Now for the other great news! Not only did I get a new sweet bunny but Oreo and her seem to be made for each other! The first night she was with us we had her on my daughter’s bed. I felt something on the bed and assumed it was one of her cats. Nope! It was Oreo – the stinker! I started to get him off but he had immediately ran over to her and put his head down. She immediatley put her head on top of his. Then they just kind of sniffed each other, Ziggy jumped in her litter box and Oreo just laid next to it. I let him stay for about 10 mins then took him to the living room/kitchen area. I decided to set her pen up in the kitchen so they could be near each other and get used to each other. It was so cute – Oreo would run around & around the pen and Ziggy would try to follow him. They would lay down side by side with only the pen between them – adorable! Yesterday morning Oreo came up to the pen and put his head down and she started grooming him! Last night I decided to see what they would do if I let her out. I was worried Oreo might get territorial since she was in “his area” but it didn’t bother him at all. He would just lay in the doorway or under the table and watch her as she would run all about. He is such a laid back bun! Whenever she would rest Oreo would hop over to her and they’d lay down together or at least near each other. Here’s a couple of pics of them from last night:
I think I may get lucky and have a very easy bond with these two! She hasn’t even been with us for 48 hrs yet and look how well it’s all going. I am so excited because as I mentioned before I have been wanting a sweet girl for awhile (since my angel Boogity went to the bridge 2 years ago now) and I’ve been wanting a bonded pair again (since my precious pair Flopsy & Bugs went to the bridge as well) so it looks like I will get both with Ziggy. I am so happy!
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Yes, the family loves her very much and it’s only circumstance that had them re-homing her. I’ve already sent them an update on how she is doing and told them they are welcome to come and visit her because they are these really great people (aka bunny lovers).
On a side note – Ziggy is adjusting really fast to her new home and Oreo. It’s like she’s always been with us. Still haven’t seen a binky but she zigs and zags all over the place (hence, her name!)! She seems very happy and me? I’m in love!
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Sorry grumpybun – looks like we posted at the same time and I didn’t see your reply. Yes I will be staying in touch with them with updates and pics. And she is most definitely feeling at home. I can’t believe how quickly she’s adjusted. I was worried she would be nervous/shy as she’s only had 1 home. To my surprise she’s not a bit shy! You can tell she’s still a little cautious but overall she seems very happy in her new home!
She zips and zooms and bounces all over the place! Still no binkies yet but she will follow me all over the place and bump my ankles for nose rubs so I forgive her for no binkies. She lovvvvvveeessssss nose rubs! And I am absolutely in love with her! Took a few more pics of her and Oreo that I need to upload onto the computer later today so will post them later. -
More pics as promised
Ziggy taking a nap
Ziggy waking up
Oreo & Ziggy have some banana together
And my favorite (even if it is a little blurry)
Last night and this morning Ziggy has been grooming Oreo and he has been in 7th heaven! They spend about all of their time together now. Not a whole lot of snuggling going on but there is a little and I think there is lots of snuggling in their future!
Oreo just turned 5 and she will be 4 next month. Both of them have always been single buns that have always wanted a friend. I think that neither one of them quite know what to do with each other because of always being a single bun but they are starting to figure it out! I am so happy we found sweet little Ziggy! -
Good news everyone! I think I can officially say that Ziggy & Oreo are officially bonded! Ever since Ziggy started grooming Oreo the other night they have been inseparable! They are either cuddling, eating together or following the other one around. On Saturday night I slept on the floor in the living room to see how they’d do being together overnight. They were perfect!
Not even one disagreement! I went to sleep and they were laying side by side in the living room. I woke up and they were laying side by side in the kitchen. Last night, same thing. Yay! I am so happy to have a bonded pair again. Will try to post a couple more pics of them snuggling soon. Ziggy would like to thank everyone for their warm welcomes!
Oreo says for everyone to quit distracting Ziggy because she is busy giving him grooms!
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