Baxter! & Babs: A Dating Tail

[slavetoabunny]

juliew19673 wrote:

Baxter! needs a friend so if you know of anyone who need to rehome a bun in So Cal let me know and I'll contact them to see if I can make a match..

Have you checked this out Julie:

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=36780&forum_id=7

I'll bet they could line up some eligible gals for Baxter! to choose from.

 

[slavetoabunny]

Here is another one to check out:

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=36789&forum_id=7

 

[juliew19673]

Thanks for the links Slavetobunny - I've been so busy lately with being on Jury duty (complete waste of my time for the case I've been picked to sit on..) and my company is being audited by the "Parent - Parent" company that owns us (what a joy.. every receipt and HR paper to be gone over with a fine tooth comb)... We do this annually so its not SO new to me (been at the same company for 11 years) but this time, were being put under the microscope... So everyone has to "outsource" their animals for a week, not so bad for me with Baxter! but the employees with dogs are looking into Doggy Day care to cope with the problem..

Alas poor Baxter! looks at me everyone morning when I put him back into his pen w/the look of "Why don't I get to go with you today?".. Really kinda breaks my heart..

 

[juliew19673]

slavetoabunny wrote:

juliew19673 wrote:

Baxter! needs a friend so if you know of anyone who need to rehome a bun in So Cal let me know and I'll contact them to see if I can make a match..

Have you checked this out Julie:

http://www.rabbitsonline.net/view_topic.php?id=36780&forum_id=7

I'll bet they could line up some eligible gals for Baxter! to choose from.

After rechecking I did contact Cocao and the rescue didn't contact me but Cocao did send me a PM checking to see if anyone had followed up so maybe this coming week something will happen. I think its all about timing and maybe they will not trust a new bun owner to a foster.. But they could at least check me out to own a bun? Baxter! survived me when I knew NOTHING of buns (I do think he is just one very hearty/healthy bun with a gut of steel).. But in time, I think I'll find the right friend for him and will be able to save/foster other buns...

 

[juliew19673]

Quick update (been on jury duty for sometime - case will NOT end)..

Baxter! the other night gave me the full on "bunny bath".. I know he thought he was being really loving but after a good 20 minutes I was done.. Kinda wish he was more just cuddly like a cat, but appreciated the attention...

He has now started to groom his Teddy Bear - which is rather sad to watch as he groom the bear and then sticks his nose under the bears arm waiting for the same - and it obviously doesn't happen. :X He then gets on top of the bear and gives him a good "digging at".. Poor Bax, needs a friend..

 

[Elf Mommy]

It definitely sounds like he's in the mood for some loving attention. Hope you find him a friend soon!

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[juliew19673]

Baxter! escaped from his NIC pen night before last and went to the BF's office and proceeded to chew through $175 worth of electrical/computer cords :shock:.. 2nd time in 4 months.. We now havea "permanent" baby gate on the stairs to the 2nd floor (office doesn't have a door).. sigh..

Obviously trying to get the BF to now even consider Bax getting a friend is quite out of the question... Will have to give it some time..

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Awww Bax was just being a bunny!

Bo and Clover groom their puppies...... and Tony grooms his elephant - all get frustrated that they don't groom back....

Clover beats the living *&$(*% out of Puppy when she gets mad at him.

 

[juliew19673]

I'd give my Right Arm for Baxter! to get a bun friend for Baxter! Trying to get the cat to let him groom her and she is NO go.. darnit!..

Baxter has gained WEIGHT -not a healthy weight,am going to have to cut down on the "treats" that keep him "happy".. Also will have to get him some exorcise during each day - which may be good for us all..

He's still happy but needs more I can tell - so will work on the happylife for him. Just didn't know it wasn't a "once I know what you need to eat/sleep we're good to go - relationship..

"Buns are not cats nor dogs.." They should come with "handbooks".. LOL!

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

juliew19673 wrote:

"Buns are not cats nor dogs.." They should come with "handbooks".. LOL!

When I adopted Angel, she did come with a handbook, The House Rabbit Handbook.

 

[myheart]

Julie, best of luck bonding Baxter! when the right bun comes along. After my Benjamin passed away, Patrick went through such a heavy grieving periodwhen all he did was hang out with and groom his little baby-doll. Finding Luna and Natrurestee were completely fate. Naturestee actually told me today that I was the only person to inquire about Luna as an adoption for Patrick. There are so many buns in foster or shelters who deserve wonderful homes and bond-mates. Anyhow, Patrick couldn't be more delighted with his little girlie even though he still goes back to groom his baby-doll once in a while. He is so much happier with Luna, and I still get the perk of him doing circles and humming for me because he is so happy. If Baxter's! bonding goes well, all he might want to do is laze around cuddling and grooming his new friend. Perhaps cords and shoes will be pushed further back in his mind because cuddling will become much more important. Definitely a win-win for all.

myheart

 

[juliew19673]

Thanks all for the "bonding" suggestions and am definetly siding with Baxter! more than the BF (he - the BF is well cared for). Have a family reunion coming up that I'm going to, so will have to "stay" the new bun issue for about a month, but will definetly go to the shelter or bun org in my area that needs help with space (am in talks with San Gabriel shelter that got "hit" with 39 buns too many) so will work something out.

Baxter! I have realized was just such a lucky break for he and I both. He's such a loving little guy and I just enjoy watching him romp about (even the cat, TBone has started to at least not want to kill him, she just hates that he tries to groom her tail.. but I've since figured out she is not going to "tear" into him, just hisses and places her paw on his forehead as if to say "stay away!".. Baxter! unfortunately, doesn't understand this doesn't mean "you want me to come closer?".. At which point
Tbone has to move away from him.. Its really quite entertaining (for me) when this exchange goes on - I sit back and laugh -neither animal however seems to find the humor.. LOL!

Can't wait to see Baxter! with a friend - I think that will be just hysterical if he can find a mate/friend with the same disposition - it will be bunny mayhem!

 

[juliew19673]

I must say Baxter! has been living large the last few/5 days as I try out the "free run" while I'm at work and he is safely secured away in my bedroom during the day.

Mind you the Cat is nothing but P*ed off that she can't be in there, as her world is getting smaller, but don't feel 100% to leave them alone together during the day.

Its funny that when I come home Baxter! is asleep in his NIC pen, and not out on the bed or patio where he could roam freelyduring the day.He seems to feel very comfortable having the "Oppurtunity" to romp about, but having the samefreedoms gives him a choice to justhe feels comfortable in his pen.

 

[juliew19673]

I have to say after looking at SO many buns that Baxter! could be bonded with, but realizing "certain" hurdles, that coming home, Baxter! is the happiest of buns when I come into the room to give him his "free-run" time; little and BIG BUNNY binkies to be had! He's such a EXTREMELY happy critter - that I must count my blessings..

Find happiness in the smallest of details such as...

Last night, Baxter! got the gumption up to "lay" on Tbone the "cranky" kitty and she was either "not aware ( she is 19) or I think she "liked" it as - when she "acknowledged" he was laying his head upon her - she only "hissed" half-heartedly..

Baby steps.. And I TOTALY enjoyed the moment..

 

[slavetoabunny]

It sounds as the Tbone has resigned herself the the fact the Baxter! is not going away and she might as well get used to it. It would be great if they could become buddies.

 

[juliew19673]

So funny last night; after Scooter and Marvin were shipped off to Pipp and I could let Baxter! out again on the downstairs patio (Scooter's guest room the night before) Baxter was SO excited to go see if that other bun he saw was still out there?

It took him a little while to fully convince himself that alas, there was no other bun anymore. He then took a good hour and half to "re-chin" everything. He then started to do some mini-bun 500 laps on that patio and then came in - flopped on the bed as if exhausted;then just as quick he JUMPED up and started to do those crazy Little Bay Poo's "Billy" bed runs (mind you Tbone and I were laying on the same bed trying to read a book so he didnot have all that much room). Took me a minute to figure out what the heck he was doing (thought he was scared or having some sort of fit) but he did 2 and then I figured out what he was up to..

Not sure if he was so happy to just "SEE" another bunny or was more happy that after seeing the other bun, that he was no longer here? Whatever it was - it gave me a good laugh!

 

[tonyshuman]

hehe! Baxter! is a funny guy. Tony decided to do bed binkies one morning while I was still occupying half of the bed. Let's just say I wasn't asleep for much longer.

 

[juliew19673]

Baxter! I must say is becoming a "young man".. A Teenager around the age of 14/15 in his world (if I had a human child).

I've found that he and I can communicate now, by his certain behaviour (scratching at certain things in his cage, running up to me and "pushing me" with his nose) or just being "bratty and destroying things - lol.

But learning the "language" that buns "throw and/or expect you to know"is quite fascinating - I've found at least w/Baxter! that he REALLY does want you to understand when he wants either craisins, carrots, nose rubs or to go outside with him - ALL very distinctive behaviours (I have at leat 4 down - lol)..

As opposed to my cat that has "2' - FEED me! or PET ME!.. Not alot to consider with her.. Now thinking about it, not sure which I prefer?

 

[juliew19673]

You know Baxter! is starting to have act out now that he has had a stable enviroment for about 5 months; lastnight he "charged" my 19 year old cat (not acceptable) so took him to work with me today and he has been a very good little "Angel" all night (probably tired - but going with the "good angel" vibe for him - lol)..

He's young; I'm new to bun Parenting; so I think we're both doing well...

And I know/can tell Tbone the 19 year old Kitty LOVED having him gone for the day..

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Julie-I think it is just precious how you love Baxter! now. Baxter! Rules!.

It is so cute how hubby loves the Snuff, although, he calls him "Paddy"!:shock: It's Paddy now or Paddy Whacher, haha. or just Snuffina.