| Oh Lynne, I know just how you feel.
I went to a pet shop a couple of weeks ago and *held* a dwarf bunny -
about 8 weeks old - and I wanted to turn and run. I honestly would
have gotten him - except I didn't know if kitties and bunnies mix.
Neither one of my cats are lap cats and this bunny cuddled right up
to me....but it just wasn't meant to be.
You know, having a zoo, wouldn't be that difficult. You could be
non-profit and tie in with local schools. Leominster High School
has/had a zoo that the students volunteered time for - teaching
commitment and responsibility. Something you might check into,
having the animals you love and involving your local community at
the same time. Where do you live?
Marilyn
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| WELL LYNNE......if you can "Keep that feeling"......... I have some
Strays that need a loving home. Shelters do provide and I know pet
shops do too, but the Shelters are too full, that these guys can't even
get in there for a warm place to live........
Good luck on working on your husband....mine tolerates me taking care
of the WHOLE neighborhood!
Carol Weston 297-5454
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How about an Italian Rum Cake and then when he has
eaten a *large* portion of it *8^} and is nicely
settled in his favorite chair...place the little
waif in his lap and give him the old "Look what
followed me home" story??? By that time, the little
nipper will have tugged on his heartstrings and he
won't be able to say no? After all, "one can eat
as cheaply as two!" Right??? *8^} *8^} *8^}
kim and nippy
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| :-) I used to want a zoo too, until I found myself with 10
cats, 1/2 of which had various medical problems. That'll cure
you real quick. ;-)
Seriously, tho, I learned that there are limits. There is a point
where the work involved in their care takes up a great deal of
your time and where you can't give the proper amount of attention
to each member of your household. Keep that in mind. And add
kitties one or two at a time, not 4 at a time, like I did.
Now if you're still interested in another kitty... I have some x-ferals
who have been FLV tested, neutered (except for the 5 month old),
wormed, treated for ear-mites, had their shots and somewhat socialized.
Christie (5 mons) needs alot more work in that department, but
Jasmine (8 mons) is a real little doll.
Let me know if you're interested.
Nancy DC
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| Re .1 - I did the same thing at the Topsfield Fair this past fall!
Only the Dwarf bunny is now mine & his name is Fred!
Not to sway you (heh, heh) but cats & bunnies get along fine. Mine
(2) are in the barn, but my neighbor has 5 + a litter due and they
are house bunnies. The cat he has was an adult stray he took in
a few months ago. Bugsy the rabbit (male) introduced himself to
the cat by trying to mate with him!!!! It was so funny! The cat
hides under the chair whenever Bugsy is loose upstairs. Bugsy only
weighs about 5 lbs, and the cat weighs 16 lbs!
They are not left alone with the cat, but he has not bothered them
at all nor does he go on or near the cages in the basement.
Also, a 25 lb bag of Rabbit Chow is only $4.95. This would last
you forever. They are a lot of fun. My other bunny, Puff, chases
you around the barn. If you get out of her sight, she hunts you
down and places her paws on your leg. She cuddles and loves to
be scratched. Fred is not super friendly, but he is pretty.
The house has reached Cat_Max, but the barn is empty. (heh,heh)
Before any cats can safely be there, we have some serious planning
and work to do. The horse needs his shed done first, then the barn
can be made safe for cats. After having the only cat ever in the
barn get injured accidently by the horse, I need to cat-proof the
barn with doors, entrances, catladders, etc., which will take time
& money. The money is not the problem, just the time needed to
finish all these projects!!!!!! But, the horse's needs come first.
Then, lookout, Lynne's goin' cat huntin'!!!!!!!
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