what should I do?

[Melusine]

Originally posted by Sorcerer Alex: Oh Mel I'm only kidding, please don't get mad I just like to rib people sometimes just for the fun of it

OK - good. *relieved sigh* I was starting to think it was me...
Bad timing, hon.
Now, let's not spam 250's topic any further


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[250]

thank you all, and Hiram... ackkk, lol

nope, she didnt ask for rabbit, but she loves animal so much, I'd love to give her a rabbit... as long as it doesn't take too much effort to pet on

so, I will take Mel's advice, to buy a dull-witted dumbass rabbit, (I mean in a good way )

the cats are pretty well behaved (and trained and smart) but they hate each other... what can I say, lol

will they be mean to the rabbit? the cats don't do hunting as far as I know of, and one of them is only 9 weeks old. any suggestions? thank you

[250]

Originally posted by Melusine: Well, I have seen many situations where rabbits got anlong with cats perfectly well, but I would suggest you to be careful, anyway. How well-behaved are the cats? Do they like being outdoors and maybe hunt for birds or mice? Especially if they're young and playful, they can (unintentionally or not) hurt the rabbit. It also depends on what kind of rabbit you are planning on buying. Personally I love the really small races, but they are quite often shy or nervous, and take lots of gentleness and patience to tame. If you want it to be the petting-cuddling kind of bunny, I'd advice a larger, more 'slow' race. By slow I mean one of those kind of dull-wittedbeasts that allow themselves to be picked up at all times. I have a dwarf rabbit myself and NO WAY will it let me pick it up - me and my sister/mother are the only ones allowed to even pet it. Also, did your friend tell you she would like a rabbit? Pets can be a lot of work, and I think you need to make sure she's willing to put in the effort. Hope this helps

thank you Mel!
I really want to give her one... but I cannot decide if it is responsible... sigh

[Melusine]

Originally posted by 250: thank you Mel! I really want to give her one... but I cannot decide if it is responsible... sigh

Maybe you should ask her first, but I imagine that would spoil the surprise!
You could try and ask the petshop if they will take the rabbit back if things don't work out? I would really advice you to take care with the cats and the rabbit: tell your friend to keep an eye on them as much as possible in the first few weeks. It usually doesn't give any problems, but if the young cat wants to play with the rabbit, it may get frightened and start acting like a typical prey, in which case the cat may think it *is* a prey. I do think it's a wonderful present - it is so lovely to give someone a pet as a present!!
Make sure you get sound advice when you buy the bunny - look to it that its eyes are bright and clear, not dull or crusty, and that its nose isn't runny, but dry. It should look alert and bright, and perk up its ears upon hearing a sound (unless it is of a race with naturally hanging ears). It should have any sores or bald spots and its fur should be shiny and healthylooking.
Good luck!!



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Melusine, Sultry Elflet,
High Queen of Fluffies,
Archbabe of the OHF,
LH, HADB and ORT!

Your voice is ambrosia
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[250]

Originally posted by Melusine: Maybe you should ask her first, but I imagine that would spoil the surprise! You could try and ask the petshop if they will take the rabbit back if things don't work out? I would really advice you to take care with the cats and the rabbit: tell your friend to keep an eye on them as much as possible in the first few weeks. It usually doesn't give any problems, but if the young cat wants to play with the rabbit, it may get frightened and start acting like a typical prey, in which case the cat may think it *is* a prey. I do think it's a wonderful present - it is so lovely to give someone a pet as a present!! Make sure you get sound advice when you buy the bunny - look to it that its eyes are bright and clear, not dull or crusty, and that its nose isn't runny, but dry. It should look alert and bright, and perk up its ears upon hearing a sound (unless it is of a race with naturally hanging ears). It should have any sores or bald spots and its fur should be shiny and healthylooking. Good luck!!

that'll do, thanks a lot!
I just have one more question though, you recommanded getting a "dull-witted" rabbit, doesn't it contradict to "alert and bright" ?

except that, you covered everything I need to know, thanks once more!

[Melusine]

Originally posted by 250: that'll do, thanks a lot! I just have one more question though, you recommanded getting a "dull-witted" rabbit, doesn't it contradict to "alert and bright" ?

LOL - no, not exactly. By alert I mean that it shouldn't look ill and uninterested. By dull-witted (heh) I mean that you should try and find a rabbit that seems somehow more gentle and calm, one that doesn't jump to and fro like well, like a rabbit, LOL! It doesn't have to look like it's just been hit on the head or something, but just try if you can easily pick it up without it goign all wild and jumpy. It should remain relatively calmly in your arms, maybe sniffing and exploring a bit, but not leaping from your arms or biting you.


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Melusine, Sultry Elflet,
High Queen of Fluffies,
Archbabe of the OHF,
LH, HADB and ORT!

Your voice is ambrosia
Amy Brown Fantasy Art

[250]

Originally posted by Melusine: LOL - no, not exactly. By alert I mean that it shouldn't look ill and uninterested. By dull-witted (heh) I mean that you should try and find a rabbit that seems somehow more gentle and calm, one that doesn't jump to and fro like well, like a rabbit, LOL! It doesn't have to look like it's just been hit on the head or something, but just try if you can easily pick it up without it goign all wild and jumpy. It should remain relatively calmly in your arms, maybe sniffing and exploring a bit, but not leaping from your arms or biting you.

got it! thank you so much! that is a lot help from an expert! I hope no charge?

[Melusine]

Originally posted by 250: got it! thank you so much! that is a lot help from an expert! I hope no charge?

Oh, alright, just this once then
No problem, I loved helping - still think it's a wonderful gift for your friend!



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Melusine, Sultry Elflet,
High Queen of Fluffies,
Archbabe of the OHF,
LH, HADB and ORT!

Your voice is ambrosia
Amy Brown Fantasy Art

[250]

Originally posted by Melusine: Oh, alright, just this once then No problem, I loved helping - still think it's a wonderful gift for your friend!

LOL, thanks, that is very nice of you
a wonderful gift! yay!! **so happy**

thank you everyone!