Tonight more or less sealed the deal: Hazel and Hugo, despite what seemed like an incredibly positive first encounter… are not meant to be a pair.
Which leaves us in a challenging position. We now need to figure out two separate spaces for them. And while Hazel seems more of a solo bunny, Hugo is still desperately in need of a friend (he really hasn’t been the same since Daisy passed).
We opened up some gifts that Katie and Tim sent along, for Hugo and Hazel. A bit of an early Christmas, for the two of them. The gifts from Katie/Time are always a hit (Hugo has a small blanket thing that he got last year, that he still absolutely loves). A small little holiday preview…
Most nights, we’ve been working up until 9PM, if not later. Factor in time to shower and a late dinner. And sometimes, we’re not able to spend time with the bunnies.
This looks to be just like a Renaissance painting (if it weren’t for that bit of blue spray paint, dotting the sheep’s butt in the foreground).
I’m throwing out Wild Kingdom as a reference, but I wonder how many folks seeing this actually remember the show. I have a fuzzy recollection of it in the early 80’s, back when Mutual of Omaha was a sponsor (and part of the show’s title).
While we were in the backyard, I felt this vise grip on my arm. It was Liz, who whispered to me that there was the smallest, tiniest little bunny nugget by our arbor.
Snapped this photo with Hazel, chomping on a bit of willow like the 1930’s era gangster that she is. Soon after this, she began booping us with her nose, asking for protection money.
Most nights, when we open the pens up for Hugo and Hazel to roam… Hazel makes a beeline for the Bunny Hut. And while she tends to just hunker down in there, she has this very odd habit of just grooming the crap out of things.
As a side note: it’s tough to be here again, with medication and syringes. Daisy was the last bunny we had that needed meds, due to her age. And with Hugo and Hazel, given how young they are… the idea of either needing medication was something far in the future.
I’m sad to say that Hazel needs these meds now. But hopeful that they will help.
We had an appointment today to see a second vet, for a second opinion. Our primary vet, despite the various tests and scans we’ve done, didn’t have a lot of recommendations for us. And so we’re trying to see if there might be any other options available to Hazel at all.
Sadly, we haven’t been able to continue our bonding sessions while Hazel’s health has declined. So they’re still separated for now. Despite Hugo’s protestations.
Suited up after work for another quick evening outside tonight. As I was setting up, I realized that I had an audience in the background.
Hazel has had a rough time of late. She’s been having difficulty with her balance, and has been falling over on her side more and more.
While I am biased, I also know I am right: Hazel is impossibly cute. Here she is, looking curious – as evidenced by her facial expression, as well as that one ear sticking out to the side.
Liz, who stood perfectly still as our bunny guest walked right by hear to get to the backyard. Bold bunny, indeed!