Thinking about getting Harper a girlfriend

[maherwoman]

I would have to agree with jordiwes...I think meeting them first is a good idea, too. They would even let you bring Harper so you can tell right away if HE likes her, too. )

I think they're both absolutely adorable!!

 

[MyBoyHarper]

Oh, I'd definitely bring Harper. The girl who runs the rescue is a friend of mine. Me and Harper might go over there this weekend and meet the bunnies.

 

[Pipp]

:inlove: Ooooh, lookit that little Bo B Bunny Rex and thatbig-eared Bub baby!!

I really don't think size matters in paired altered rabbits, it's more of a personality thing. It really should be Harper's choice.

I love both those girls! Of course you KNOW I'd go for the mini-Rex--my Dill-boy is the most awesome rabbit on the planet! I never really wanted one of my own before Dill was dropped in my lap, but I'm sold! He's an amazingcharacter, full of love, curiosity and 'tude! He'ssweet as heck with Sherry, but she had to pursue him, he was quite happy with just human company. (He still loves me too!)

The big girl (I'd love to see her Daddy for a better guess at her potential size, 'cause yup, she'll probably be growing into those ears)is more likely to be a laid back sweetie, andeasy tobond.

Personally, I'd go for the one who is most in need of rescuing, so if the mini-Rex is caged most ofthe time, she'd be my choice. Mini-Rexes really like to be out and about. And there seems to be a run on Mini-Rexes at that place which I'd think would mean she'd have a harder time finding a home. The poor little girl doesn't even have a name. :cry2

But it's up to Harper, now. So come on, Harper, go for the Rex!

sas :hearts, dill :bunnyheartand the gang :bunnydance::bunnydance::bunnydance:

 

[MyBoyHarper]

LOL! I just finished talking to Wendy. Cheyenne was 'claimed' by a lady yesterday morning who said she was trying to convince her husband to adopt yet another rabbit. My friend said she hasn't heard back from the lady when she tried to contact her today, and if she doesn't hear back by Saturday, I can have a go at Cheyenne IF I decide I want her. She said Cheyenne's daddy was a pure-bred Rex, however themother wasn't given to her with the rest of the rabbits, so its up in the air who the mother was.

I am leaning torwards that other Rex too, maybe. I agree, the poor thing doesn't even have a name, and that makes me feel even more sorry for her. She isn't staying with my friend, but with another lady who she belongs to. She used to be a show rabbit, then a breeder, and now she is 'of no use', which is why she is up for adoption. I may see about going to meetthe no-named Rex tomorrow.

Animal Control contacted my job today with two rabbits that someone dropped off. They wanted to euthanize them (they only take cats and dogs, so they didn't want a rabbit at the control center), but decided to see if my job knew of a rescue. I gave 'em my friend's number, and she's picking up the rabbits in the morning. I forgot to ask what the rabbits were on the phone, so she is calling them to find out for me. Maybe it'll be a rex or lops!

 

[Haley]

Those girls are both beautiful! Harper is a lucky dude, either way

Good Luck!

 

[MyBoyHarper]

Still waiting to hear back from Wendy on the ones she is getting from Animal Control. Girl at my job said all she heard was that they were solid white. So, I'm leaning more torwards them being New Zealands. I rescue NZ's and adopt them out, but they are too large and rambunctious (sp?) for my household, LOL. We'll see though. Animal Control never gave a size, so it could be mini-rexes. Wendy owns 2 solid whitemini rexes, and 1 solid white netherland dwarf.

Anyways, I am more and more leaning torwards this gal:

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=5422054

I just keep looking at that face, and feel so much like she really needs a good home. I contacted the girl who owns her, I'm waiting for a call back. I may go take a look at her tomorrow if she is available. I just want to find out what the buns from animal control are before I make a final decision.

Cheyenne is really pretty. She'll most likely not have as much of a problem being adopted out. However, that little un-named mini rex isn't the most colorful bunny out there, and my friend says she's been available for quite a while, but no one has shown interest in her.

 

[binkies]

I really like her coloring myself. She looks kind of velvety.

 

[Haley]

She is so beautiful in that pic! I think Harper would love her. She looks very doe-like with those eyes! I wish my guys could have her! Im jealous

 

[MyBoyHarper]

Okay, I've narrowed it down! Hopefully I will be going to meet Harper's new girlfriend between today and tomorrow. HOWEVER, I was showing the pics to my mother, and she fell in love with another one of the bunnies. Now I'm torn. HELP!

Here's the one I originally want:

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=5422054

And here's the one my mother is going, "But awwww, look at her!!"

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=5422108

Wuddya think?

 

[MyBoyHarper]

I have news! I have NEWS!!

I just got in contact with the lady who owns the mini rexes that I've been looking at. SUPER sweet lady. Well, it is HER friend who owns the mini rexes. She's a veterinarian, and had the rexes since they were babies. She wanted to use for them for show rabbits, they didn't 'make the cut', so then she tried breeding them, and that didn't work out. So now she 'has no use for them'. She said they are sweet as could be, but that they are living in an extremely tiny holder cage outside in the yard. Awwwwww!! Her ID number is her name, the lady who owns them never named them, because they weren't really 'pets'. Now I want her even more! Makes me wish I could adopt them all.

Anyways, the lady who owns them is busy till after 4th of July, but she is going to give her my contact information so that we can set up an appointment to meet the bunnies. She has others that aren't listed on the website, however I really like the one little girl that I originally picked out.

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=5422054

Anyhoo, that's all for now. I wish I didn't have to wait till after 4th of July, AND now I have to go through a 3rd person just to get her, but oh well. Hopefully everything will go smoothly. She says that no one has shown any interest in these bunnies because they are 'plain' and older. Oh well, that's no problem!

 

[Haley]

Thats Great! Iwas just looking at your two choices and I was going to say I liked her the best! Shes soo pretty! Maybe now that you know she has a few, you could take Harper with you and he could pick out a girlfriend himself!

 

[MyBoyHarper]

I know I don't need TWO more rabbits, but tell me these girls aren't the cutest things ever:

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6104836

 

[Snuggys Mom]

MyBoyHarper wrote:

I know I don't need TWO more rabbits, but tell me these girls aren't the cutest things ever:

http://search.petfinder.com/petnote/displaypet.cgi?petid=6104836

Oh my gosh! Look at those EARS!!! :inlove:

 

[MyBoyHarper]

Laura wrote:

Oh my gosh! Look at those EARS!!! :inlove:

I know!!!! Oh gosh, now I want them so badly!!! ARGH!!!! Is keepign 3 rabbits in one LARGE cage a bad thing? Those two girl don't look that big... and I do mean large. I'm sure most here know that I am building Harper a huge NIC cage next week.

 

[Pipp]

MyBoyHarper wrote:

So now she 'has no use for them'. She said they are sweet as could be, but that they are living in an extremely tiny holder cage outside in the yard. Awwwwww!! Her ID number is her name, the lady who owns them never named them, because they weren't really 'pets'. Now I want her even more! Makes me wish I could adopt them all.... She says that no one has shown any interest in these bunnies because they are 'plain' and older. Oh well, that's no problem!

This makes me cry...:sad: This isn't an adoption, it's a true 'rescue'. The only reason I got Dill is because I saw a pic of this littlesad-eyed bunny abandoned in this rusty, tiny cage. I didn't want him, but he needed me. It was one of the best decisions I've evermade in my whole life. From the time he hit my front door, he wasobviously grateful andhappy to be here, strange place or not.And now everytime I look at him so cheerfullyhopping around the house, a world away from his previous life, I have an overwhelming sense of joy and accomplishment. I wasn't looking for payback, but I sure got it.

sas and dill:heart:and the gang

 

[Snuggys Mom]

I agree with Pipp. Get the one(s) who really need a good home. They will love you for it.

When I got Shadow, he was living in a smallcage in my neighbor's garage and never got ANY attention. He's the most loving rabbit I've ever seen - a real cuddle bun. I was going to change his name, but it truly fits him. He's my "little Shadow" and follows me wherever I go.

 

[MyBoyHarper]

I am just so torn though Pipp! I want to rescue her, and then now I really want those two half-lop sisters! I don't know their previous story, I just know they were dumped off at the rescue. This is truly hard. I would adopt them all if I could, but I can't. I've done made an appointment to meet Crystal and Mystique as well, just to see what they are like in person. I'd love to have two identical sisters that are half lops.

By the way, I think instead of building Harper a cage, I am going to buy this one:

http://cgi.ebay.com/3-Story-Rabbit-Ferret-Guinea-Pig-Cage-NEW-43x43x29_W0QQitemZ220000921055QQihZ012QQcategoryZ121854QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

Because it's all in one package, comes with the ladders and base and all. All in one package.

 

[MyBoyHarper]

BTW, I know I have the BUILD that cage when I get it, but all the pieces will be in one box. No shopping. I don't have time to really go shopping right now, our closest target is 45 minutes away for starters. I think this will just be easier.

 

[Snuggys Mom]

My girls' cage is that size. There are two of them in there and it's comfortable, but I wouldn't put three rabbits in that cage.

 

[Pipp]

You have a tough choice ahead of you. I wish you and the buns all the best.



sas and the gang