Boz's Blog of Animal Nonsense 2010

[Boz]

Okay! Here is his story!

Midnight came to the shelter in October. He was a surrender. He is about 5 years old.
Why am I fostering? He is TERRIBLE with human hands! And I'm not just talking about being picked up, or touched, I'm talking about if they are in HIS space he freaks! He grunts, scratches and boxes. To get him out of his cage was a battle. I went slow to remove everything from his cage (so he didn't spill his bowls or his litter box) and after 5 minutes of slowly removing everything (literally snail pace) I waited till the right moment and nabbed him and pulled him up to my chest as fast as possible. If I didn't hold tight enough he'd start thrashing around wildly. I know that sounds harsh but it didn't matter if I went slow or fast, he would freak as soon as I got close so I figured grab him fast and get him in the carrier and get it done fast! I didn't want to stress him out longer then I had to.

However he shows potential (sp?). He'll come up to you in his cage behind the caging and take treats from you. Well actually more like rip them from your figures and grunt!! He kinda reminds me of a young Marley, only worse!

I'm starting him on a routine of feeding in the morning at night and limited pellets, instead of free feeding. I truly believe a routine with feeding can work miracles.

Pictures later!! :biggrin2:

 

[tonyshuman]

Oh poor little guy! That reminds me a tiny bit of Muffin, except instead of being aggressive toward hands, she was fearful. We get a lot of bunnies at the shelter who won't let you put your hands in their cages. I try to distract them, or let them run out of the cage (we usually put these cage-aggressive ones in the floor level cages) before I try to put my hands in there. Sounds like Midnight really needs some special attention to learn to trust people again; I'm so glad you're fostering him! We had a really aggressive one that went to foster and she warmed up very quickly. In addition, if they've suffered a lot, they can be very angry. We have one that came in from a really sad story--the owner lost her apartment and didn't have anywhere to live, and not only was that a terrible human tragedy, but she had some pets too. When her bunny came into the shelter, he was skinny and had sore hocks, and his ears seem to be falling off a bit at the tips--I suspect frostbite. He's very mean but I hope he'll warm back up to us once he realizes we're not going to let that happen again.

 

[Luvmyzoocrew]

oh that reminds me of Sooty, well the part about not like being picked up and when you pick him up having to hold him tightly. oh i still think he is too cute and cant wait to see pics of him, lots and lots of pics

 

[Boz]

Here are some pictures!!!

This is how I found his pen this afternoon. Throwing stuff around!
Kinda boring, but I'll give him more toys and stuff tomorrow!

Got him out (with a little fight) and had him in my lap in a recliner. He was pretty good! Though sometimes he freaked if I touched him and he wasn't expecting it.

Then I let him run around in our living room. He was having a blast!!

He liked going in the bathroom. lol

My mom always gets annoyed when you just "throw" our shoes there. Midnight thought it was fun!

Bosley doesn't like the bunnies. He sneaks away slowly.

And then the best part....

BUNNY FLOP!!! :biggrin2:

 

[tonyshuman]

What a cute, grumpy looking little guy! Nice to see he's relaxed in your home!

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

I like this picture.

It looks like he's looking at the Guitar saying "Can I have my Guitar now"

 

[Boz]

hehe that was the first time I saw him stand on his hind legs!

 

[JeffS]

You kidnapped my Pancake! Give her back!

 

[myheart]

Boz, welcome to the foster-bunny world!! Midnight is adorable! I hope he gets the chance to relax a bit and understand that people are able to be good to him.

I know it could be the camera flash or camera angle, but some of the photos look like his eyes might be aging. Not necessarily clouding like with cataracts, but just getting aged lenses. Just wondering if his vision is a bit impaired causing his agression. Just a thought....

myheart

 

[Boz]

Hehe he's such a big mushy bunny. I love his chubby looking face.

myheart - Yeah I noticed that, but I thought it was just the flash. Is there a way to test that or something?

I've been making kissing noises before I pet him and I also move my hand around so he can see that it's coming. He's actually settled down a bit already. I've been able to pet him while he's still in HIS space! Before I couldn't get my hand a foot near him without him lunging and then running off!

 

[Luvr of Wabbits and Polar Bears]

Can we have picts of the bunnies your sitting for a bit?

 

[Luvmyzoocrew]

I am in love and have tears in my eyes cause he reminds me sssssoooooo much of Sooty, I am glad that he is getting to live "the life" with you and i cant wait to watch and see him be able to trust people again with your help. Give him a big kiss from me

 

[Boz]

Awww Fran maybe you are going to just have to take a road trip and come up and get him!

 

[Luvmyzoocrew]

Boz wrote:

Awww Fran maybe you are going to just have to take a road trip and come up and get him!

ha ha my husband would kill me,lol, unless he accidently jumped into my pocket book? :shock:

 

[kherrmann3]

He's such a grumpy looking little guy! I love the pictures of him out "lopping" around! So cute! :hearts:

 

[Myia09]

He looks like such a sweetie.

 

[kherrmann3]

My boyfriend says that Midnight reminds him of Eeyore.

 

[Boz]

kherrmann3 wrote:

My boyfriend says that Midnight reminds him of Eeyore.

OMG he does doesn't he?!

 

[Fancy77]

How is the foster mom and bunny doing today???

 

[RandomWiktor]

The new foster bun is BEAUTIFUL! Thank you so very much for taking him in, the world needs more compassionate folks like yourself