just random posting regarding my girls..

[ADEE]

So last night my sister came over and fell IN LOVE with Shiloh, we have been herding her into her cage lately because we hadnt been able to catch her, she had been getting increasingly more shy everyday. Rain on the other hand as you all know is a complete and utter nut job who LOVES attention and playing. My sister and her soon to be husband (they are getting married in 3mos) begged me to let them take Shiloh, they have agreed to have her spayed when we hear back from SPOT, we plan to have both girls done at one time… so i gave in and let her have little Shiloh, I love that little girl but i fear our fast paced life (children, exc) may have gotten the best of her and was the cause of her getting more and more shy. While my sister was here last night she asked if she could hold Shiloh during their nightly playtime.. i simply said “if you can catch her you can hold her”…. with that my sister got right up, walked over to Shiloh and lifted her from the floor.. just like that! She didnt dodge my sister, she didnt run, she didnt start breathing hard.. just layed still while my sister lifted her off the floor. Meanwhile Rain had hopped up into her favorite place on the sofa and just watched. My sister called me this morning to let me know Shiloh was settling in nicely and they are looking forward to a nice long life with her.. its really bitter sweet, i love that little bunny but know in my heart she will be happier in a quieter home. Rain seems to be taking things fine right now.. shes playing as usual and even did some hand wrestling with my husband tonight. I know this post is mindless but thought I would share we are a one bunny home right now.. bitter sweet i tell you! We might get another bunny for Rain if we find the right one but for now its just her.

[Beka27]

awww! how sweet of you to give Shiloh to your sister. i’m gonna miss hearing about her. if your sister sends you soem pics, please post them on here! and Rain doesn’t seem to miss her?

[ADEE]

If  it were anyone else Shiloh would NOT have left here! I will be hounding my sister for photos but shes totally lazy when it comes to the camera unfortunelty, I will see her Sunday though for our weekly BBQ so of course I will give updates after that.

 

Rain was a bit peeved this afternoon when i clipped her front toe nails but is back to crazy self this evening, fresh strawberry won her over fairly quickly. Im not sure if she misses her.. i would think she would but so far shes doing ok. My husband and I have talked about getting an English Lop because that was my very first bunny (i was like 8) and i miss her terribly, she was a wonderful bunny to my sisters and i growing up, we had debated getting an EL before we got Rain but couldnt find a breeder that was local and when we saw rain of course we fell in love instantly. I need to get Rain spayed before we can adopt from a rescue though. (Darn SPOT needs to call me back!!) Rain and Shiloh were certainly lovey sweet hearts, as much as I hope Rain isnt lonely I really hope Shiloh isnt lonely either!! I also told my sister if things dont work out at her house with Shiloh under no circumstances is she to go anywhere except right back here!!!! I trust her enough to know she would bring her home.. I was sure to send her with lots of food, hay, litter box, exc to make the transition even easier for Shiloh.

 

I finally made a siggy for Rain… I had been meaning to do it for both girls and never got around to it.. hopefully it isnt too big and i can use it. I feel it will be awhile before I remove Shiloh from my avatar.

[RabbitPam]

That’s so generous of you!!!

Think of it this way – now they’re cousins. You’ll see Shiloh once a week when you get together. She’ll definitely remember you. (My bunny always knew my relatives and friends when they came to visit. He was glad to see them.) When either of you need to go out of town you’ll both have a built in bunny sitter.

Question to the experts: Is it hard on Rain and Shiloh to visit periodically? Will that make them miss each other more? Or will they be able to be friends?
BTW: Please ask your sister to watch Shiloh for any thing like eating less or trouble pooing. Her shyness might be caused by not feeling well. Your sis needs to establish themselves with a good vet anyway.

[ADEE]

my girls have out time in the evenings after my children go to bed for the night.. she would freqently come out of her cage (we wouldnt pull them out of their cage but rather open the door for them) and walk around, she spent alot of time laying around too. I know she had a great appetite and was going potty well, in fact she was the one not using her litter box, now that shes gone im no longer vacuuming 3xs a day. I frequently weighed both girls too and they both seem to be growing at a good pace, Rain smaller then Shiloh but growing none the less. We do plan to have them evaluated before their surgery so either way they will get checked out

 

As for taking Rain over to visit Shiloh on Sundays.. thats a great question, i wonder however if the frequent car rides would make her nervous thus defeating the purpose of a nice visit for them or is it something they would get desensitized to like the vacuum no longer bothers the girls. I would love some feedback on that. I didnt even think about having a built in bunny sitter, awesome point! I still miss that little fuzzy fur ball so much.. it just seems so odd her not being at home. My 4yo was asking about her last night too. If it wasnt for the fact my sister is madly in love with Shiloh I would totally make her bring her home .. 

[Beka27]

at this point they would probably still get along for occasional visits, but as puberty sets in, they are not going to recognize each other and will be more likely to fight.

[JK]

That is so sweet of you! Not sure I could have parted with any animals but at least you’ll get to see her. I’m sure that little girl will be spoiled rotten!

[ADEE]

Im missing that little girl alot. I called my sister again this morning and when she didnt answer I called my brother in law (whos a police officer and was working hahaha) and asked him how she was doing… I strongly reminded him that Shiloh can certainly come home if they want her to that we do miss her. He did let me know he would relay the message onto my sister but he knows shes really happy with Shiloh and knows very well what the deal was when they took her.

[bigsis7]

Awww…..sad and happy at the same time. Your sister lives close though right? So you can visit shiloh.

[ADEE]

yes, shes very close (one exit away on high way) we saw her sunday and she is sooo loved with my sister!! She has really started coming out of her shell since she moved.

[bigsis7]

That’s awesome!!! I’m so glad Shiloh’s doing well. Not so “SHI” anymore!

[kimberleyanddarren]

aww so sweet! keep us posted

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