Marilyn Bunroe and her babies - A little family rescued from death row

[TinysMom]

I loved the "Baby Bunnies" video too....but the words to the song about adoption just made me cry while I was watching the video.

You do an outstanding job with your videos. I've never been a big fan of hotots but I must admit I found myself trying to figure out where I could find space to adopt Marilyn or one of her babies and keep them. (I decided against it of course as I don't have enough space or time).

As cute as the babies are - I think Marilyn is the one who stole my heart.

Peg

 

[osprey]

Here are the lyrics:

Happy Adoption Day
words & music by John McCutcheon

Oh, who would have guessed, who could have seen
Who could have possibly known
All these roads we have traveled, the places we've been
Would have finally taken us home

Chorus:

So here's to you, three cheers to you
Let's shout it, "Hip, hip, hip, hooray!"
For, out of a world so tattered and torn,
You came to our house on that wonderful morn
And all of a sudden this family was born
Oh, happy Adoption Day!

There are those who think families happen by chance
A mystery their whole life through
But we had a voice and we had a choice
We were working and waiting for you

Chorus

No matter the name and no matter the age
No matter how you came to be
No matter the skin, we are all of us kin
We are all of us one family

Chorus

 

[swanlake]

thats a good idea to make videos. hmmmm.... i just may have to steal that idea!

 

[Ringer]

THOSE BABIES JUST BREAK MY HEART THEY ARE HEART BREAKERS. tHE JUMPS! tHE SOFTNESS OF THEM! THEY ARE SO GRACEFUL WHEN THEY MOVE AND BINKY LIKE LITTLE AIRPLANES. i LOVE THEM!

How will you ever give them up? Love at first sight.

 

[osprey]

The babies are 8 weeks old on Saturday. I am a little sad because now they are adoptable, and we'll be taking them to their first adoption event this weekend. Shasta has an adoption appointment on Saturday morning, and the two boys will likely go to another foster home this weekend so that we can focus on getting Marilyn spayed and ready for her forever home. I have really grown attached to these little guys in the 2 months they have been with us, particularly Shasta. We did our job, and now they deserve a home of their own. I should have new pictures tonight or tomorrow.

 

[timetowaste]

You saved this families life. Hands down, you're a rock star and a hero. Now they will all find a forever home, maybe separate from each other, but together they were raised and loved by you, your family, and marilyn bunroe of course. I am in sincere awe of all of them above mentioned folks. Please post more pictures tonight so we can see them just before they head off to their forever homes!

Tracy

 

[Bo B Bunny]

I don't know how you foster parents do it. I'd never be able to let them go!

 

[Thumpers_Mom]

I'm with you Bo B...I don't know how foster parents do this. I have thought about fostering. I have the space but I believe it would be to hard on my heart. Who knows, maybe when I move out of NY I'll revisit the thought and go for it.

Osprey, what a wonderful thing you have done for this bun family. You are absolutely fantabulous! :biggrin2:

 

[osprey]

Here are the latest pictures of the babies, 2 months old tomorrow. Shasta has an adoption appointment to meet another bunny tommorow, we'll see how she does.

Shasta

Denali

Lassen

 

[Bo B Bunny]

They're just gorgeous.

 

[timetowaste]

My friend Jamie just pointed out that that stuffed animal behind Lassen is practically to scale to him...how scary would it be to have a stuffed human doll that was YOUR height right behind YOU?

HAHA.

Osprey let us know if Shasta gets her forever home tomorrow!!!

Tracy

 

[TinysMom]

How did the adoption event go? Did they all get adopted?

How's mama doing without them around? Is she depressed? Happy?

Peg

 

[TreasuredFriend]

They are so darling. What a lucky bunch to have fostered. I miss the YouTube videos most of the time so it's great to see the still poses on RO!!
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BoBBunny: - That just made my day
Little bunnies binkying and playing..... ahhhh so cute!
They look really healthy and pretty!
I can't help but think back to the situation you saved them from..... it makes me sick that had you not been there, they might not be here.
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Little Sprite's and Fey's. - naturestee
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[SnowyShiloh]

I just watched Marilyn's video on YouTube and bawled my eyes out! She's such a lovely girl, I hope she gets a home soon... And the babies too, of course. Then I went to the Rabbit Haven web site and drooled over the bunnies. They're all so cute and sound so sweet! I especially like Buddha and Haus and Honey and Sunshine and Madison... How do people who live near large bunny rescues like this pick which rabbit to take home?!

 

[osprey]

Shasta was adopted today! SHe was adopted in a very good bunny home as the companion for a little netherland dwarf boy. They seemed to get along well, I hope the bond is strong and lasts long enough for her to be spayed. The two boys Denali and Lassen went home with Auntie Heather so that Marilyn can rest and get ready for her spay surgery. Marilyn will be with us for a while until she is recovered from her spay and ready for adoption.

I miss the babies, but I always miss my fosters when they leave. It is best for them and for Marilyn that they be separated, and I cannot house them separately. Marilyn seems fine, less skittish without feeling she needs to protect the babies. She even gave me a kiss tonight!

 

[osprey]

I am quite happy with how Mailyn is doing. The babies have been gone for two days now, and Marilyn's personality has changed, mostly for the better. She is much easier to handle now, she does not grunt and fuss when I try to pick her up out of her pen. She is also much more affectionate with us, liking to be petted more. She even gave me a kiss on the nose!

She will be spayed in the next couple of weeks, and then she'll be fully adoptable. I don't know yet if she'll go to another foster home once she recovers from her surgery.

 

[SnowyShiloh]

I'm so glad Shasta was adopted! She's such a cutie. Glad to hear that Marilyn is adjusting well to having her babies apart from her. Thank you for giving her a safe place to raise her little family! I hope Denali and Lassen and Marilyn get great homes ASAP. I'll be checking this thread!

 

[osprey]

Lassen was adopted yesterday! Only Denali (and Marilyn of course) is still looking for his permanent home.

 

[SnowyShiloh]

Hooray for Lassen! I'll bet Denali is adopted any day now! Is Marilyn available for adoption now, or is she going to get a bit more rest first? I saw her on the Save A Bunny web site last week. So sweet. I have a think for Monroe bunnies, my new bunny to be is named Monroe and has her beauty mark. My boyfriend and I really like little miss Marilyn Bunroe too and wish her the best.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

I'm really happy they are getting homes. It's just tearing my heart a bit knowing that we might not get to see them anymore.

I'm just so happy that you are in the world and truly made a difference for them.