Some of you on Twitter may have noticed that I spent yesterday out with my parents picking up my mom’s new baby rabbit and getting her outfitted for her new life at my parents’ house. I thought that everyone could do with a few adorable bunny pictures, so here’s the new addition to my family, although I won’t be seeing her too often. Please ignore the fact that I’m not a great photographer and she’s quite an active subject!
In her carrier on the way home, not too pleased with the car:
And in her temporary home trying desperately to escape:
Wondering what that big silver thing is:
Violet is an orange Netherland Dwarf rabbit, the same breed my Chocolate was. While we were at her breeder’s deciding between her and a baby red rabbit, she was perfectly calm. Now that we’re home, she’s very active and doesn’t just want to sit on anyone’s lap, she’s ready to explore. I think she’ll settle down once she is in her permanent home later today and has a chance to exercise and get acquainted with all the funny smells around here. We have two other rabbits, so I’m sure she’s getting accustomed to their smells too.
Now, since I’m home making sure she doesn’t escape while my parents are off getting more equipment for her, I also have a chance to get some reading done. Today I’m planning on finishing The Tory Widow by Christine Blevins, a historical novel set in New York City during the Revolutionary War. I’m really enjoying it so far. I have a huge stack of ARCs to read soon, but this has been at the top of my list for so long that I had to read it first.
Next I’m planning on reading Serendipity by Louise Shaffer, a book I received through the LibraryThing Early Reviewer’s program, and then The Sugar Queen by Sarah Addison Allen, the sequel to Garden Spells which I read last August and enjoyed very much. I also have to start Chivalry by Maurice Keen for my dissertation, but that is definitely less fun. I’m sure I will not manage to get all that reading done today, especially not after my parents get back, but it’s worth a try and gives me a schedule for the week.
Have a great week everyone!
Violet is so cute and waht a brilliant name. Hope you have a good week.
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Awwww…could she be any cuter?
I hope you have a great week too, Meghan!
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How adorable, Meghan! My daughters really want a bunny, but I’m concerned about the upkeep. I will not be showing them your pictures. LOL!
I hope that you enjoy Serendipity as much as I did. Louise Shaffer is doing an author chat on Library Thing so you’re reading this book at the right time. The Tory Widow is coming up for me this month as well. Can’t wait!
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The upkeep isn’t really that bad for small caged animals. I used to have a rabbit, and now I have a guinea pig and the expenses and maintenance is pretty low-key. The best part about pocket pets is that they usually keep themselves amused, and all you need to worry about is food, yearly vet visits, and cleaning the cage.
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Nari’s right, they aren’t too difficult. It’s just a matter of changing their cages every so often and taking them out for exercise. If I were you I’d wait until your daughters were old enough to do that themselves, though!
SO cute!
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Oh….the bunny is adorable!
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What an adorable little rabbit, she looks about the same size as my guinea pig. Just make sure you keep her away from wires. They nibble on nearly everything.
I’ve picked up Serendipity too, but haven’t started reading it yet. I can’t wait to see what you think of it.
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Violet is adorable! I have a dumb question – can rabbits be housebroken or trained to use a litter box?
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Yep, they can be house trained! You can either train them to use a litter box or, if they have a cage with a ramp, they can do their business in there and wander around the house freely. Ours are mostly cage bound, but we’re hoping to train Violet so she can hang out with us more often without the mess.
You’re right…cute bunny pictures were exactly what I needed!
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What a cutie!
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Oo! Such a cute bunny! Everyone’s been saying lately how my cat Parker is as soft as a rabbit, so I just reached over to pet Parker and imagined I was petting Violet.
Yeah, I’m a little weird.
The Tory Widow sure sounds good. It’s been a very long while since I last read a book set during that time period. I may have to give this one a try.
I hope you have a good week, Laura!
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Sorry, Meghan! My friend Laura just called and interrupted me as I was writing my comment to you. She was fresh in my mind as I was wrapping up.
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OMG so cute!!! what a little doll.
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Very cute rabbit pictures! Thanks for sharing!
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How cute!! My younger brother had a rabbit, they are such sweet pets.
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That bunny is adorable! I hope that she enjoys her new home, and that you get to visit her frequently.