Our newest resident

This is Charles, an English Lop. I'll try to get a better photo of him sometime; you can't really see how huge and long his ears are in that photo. (They drag on the ground.)

He came in a couple of weeks ago, but has been at the veterinarian's due to an eye infection. He seems nice, although his English Lop appearance makes him look depressed all the time. Actually, he gives the impression of being a high-class sort, maybe a bit of a snob, some lower-level aristocrat (like a baronet) who thinks he's all that and a bag of chips. He is condescending to stay in our primitive "shelter" until he is whisked away to a more suitable location. Having said that, though, he is a sweetheart. He seems mellow and patient.

He wags his tail! How cute is that?!

This is George. He came in a couple of weeks ago along with Maxine. They were strays, found in a field here in Phoenix. George is friendly and affectionate. (Noah taught him to "give a kiss". When you open his cage door, he comes over, and if you say, "Give me a kiss!" he puts is sweet little mouth right up to yours. Aww.) We noticed something else about George when we brought him outside to play this week: he wags his tail! Check it out!

Note: toward the end of the video, he rubs his chin on the wicker tent. This is called "chinning", bunnies do it to mark their scent on something, to establish it as theirs. It is funny to see how quickly bunnies will chin whatever's in their pen when they're put outside to play. Possessive little critters!

Presto

Presto's the male of the three babies found in a field. He's got a little bit of gray on his nose and ears. His ears are hilarious. He is friendly and curious. He likes being held and snuggled. Isn't he a cutie?

Stress Relief

Here's a good way to relieve stress:

Pick up a baby bunny. About 5-6 weeks old works best, but it doesn't really matter. First just look at the ridiculous cuteness of the bunny. Then hold the bunny in front of your face, and snuggle right into his/her soft, fluffy self. Close your eyes and relax. Repeat as often as needed. If that bunny gets tired of you, just pick up a fresh one.