I
became interested in rabbits during my years in 4-H. I participated in
rabbit showmanship for many years, winning awards and trophies at my
county fair and even competing at the state fair in 1997.
I currently own two house rabbits. They have free run of a carefully
bunny-proofed part of the living room in accordance with the
recommendations of the House
Rabbit Society.
Ariana (Ari):
My 'April Fools Bunny,' Ari was born April 1, 2000. She is a Himilayan,
with black points.
At the time I got her, I was living in an off-campus apartment with a
no-pets policy. I very much wanted to have a pet at school, so I asked
the manager if I could have a "caged" pet. He agreed, so I brought Ari
home over the Thanksgiving break. She didn't stay caged for long.
There is nothing quite like being woken up in the morning by a hungry
(for treats!) bunny licking your face. I also have fond memories of her
jumping into my lap for petting while I was writing papers late into
the night.
My college days are past, but Ari continues to be a big part
of
my life. I love coming down in the morning to see her swirling around
my feet while I put my shoes on.
Sorilea (Sori):
Sori was born in August
of 2002. She is an agouti colored Dutch.
I had always wanted a Dutch (breed) rabbit, so when a friend let me
know that she had some babies, I eagerly requested one. This was after
college, so I'll never have quite the memories associated with Sori as
I do with Ari, but she's a very sweet rabbit who has some quirks of her
own.
Aaaand as long as I'm doing a
page on my pets, I better include Cali.
Cali is a part-siamese cat that I rescued in mid 2004.
