Monthly Archives: March 2008

Most of the time, certain decisions we make may have bad implications. If bad things do not actually happen, we are considered lucky. Therefore, these actions come with some form of risks, which are the circumstances of those bad implications manifesting themselves.

Raising bunnies have its fair share of risks involved. What we can do is lower those risks and pray hard bad things do not happen. Of course throughout the experience of having this great hobby, I have my fair share of “should haves” and “could haves”. I was recently in a very tight situation and I did make a decision that I hope would not turn out to be something regretful. A dear friend who (i hope not ONCE) shares the same sentiments about being a good rabbit enthusiast did voice out her concerns to me and I really appreciate her coming out of the closet about what she feels. I really respected her point of views but I just could not reverse whatever that is done.

I promise that this would be the first and last time I did whatever that is in question and it should not repeat again. I realize it is indeed a bad decision although at first it seemed to be alright to me on the surface.

I once had a friend who asked me “what can your pets do for you?” or in other words, “how can your pets work for you?”. There is always a primitive thought that comes to a regular person’s mind as regard to the relationship between man and beast. Throughout history, it is always the animals working for their human counterparts. Certain dog breeds are bred for a reason e.g. to work as a sheep dog. In short, animals were and are still used to add convenience to their masters’ life.

I cannot help but to wonder how this scenario has changed especially in my situation. I consider myself slaving for my pets instead of the other way around. Can we still ask the same question “how can my pets work for me”? I guess not anymore. We go out of the way just to meet the needs of our pets. Or should I say most of the time it is our perception of their needs? Because we assume based on our human perception and assumption? So what exactly are their needs and our wants?

Laurie’s latest blog entry inspired me to write this post. And I could relate to what she is trying to point out very easily. In a way I felt that her rabbits are working for her in terms of achieving her goals on the show table. What is the underlying objectives then? She is definitely serious about what is going on during the shows and do not seemed to be doing it all for self gains. The obvious achievements that I can see her getting out of this hobby is meeting friends and sharing so much experiences with people having the same interests. I guess it is the community attachments that is more fulfilling. These are just my assumption based on what I have read on her interesting blog. So, are her bunnies working for her in a way then?

Another question is, when would it be a cut off point for us to stop imposing our own perceptions/beliefs onto our pets or somebody else? I guess, we do not need to compare between human and animal because even as individuals, every situation is so subjective.

Here’s the blog entry by Laurie that is worth reading:

http://www.thenaturetrail.com/blog/2008/03/rabbits-are-not-people.html#links

It is now very quiet at the rabbitry. Trying to find a home for Bandie’s black kit and also good homes for both Bandie & Adina. Do not mean to be cruel by putting them up for adoption after breeding but I just need to reduce the numbers to work on the next generation. I promise them I will find good homes for them and in no hurry to send them away. So far there are no inquiries since I scrutinize potential owners too strictly. I read in the local forum stating indirectly that I was a fussy person and not many passes my “test”. I believe they now quit trying even before they thought of asking. LOL…

I have chosen to start another blog for my bunnies because blogspot.com does not allow me to categorize my postings. So just for formality sake, would like to pen down some stuff here just to officiate this new blog. May all bunnies live happy lives…

I would love to see that one day, every home would have a rabbit kept as pet. Good homes that is. I cannot help but to wonder how this could be achieved. Do we need awareness among city dwellers? Or rabbits naturally have some bad impression tagged along with them i.e. the odor?

Or are we running out of good homes? Everyone is so preoccupied with their own agendas of chasing after money they have no time for pets?

I think most of the time it is the latter. Human have grown to be so selfish that love becomes secondary in their lives. It is really sad. I am a firm believer that if a person does not have the least love for an animal, he or she knows no love.

I am very fortunate to know a great number of pet lovers. Generally they are very nice people. And normally, people with pets are more approachable and friendly. But I have to admit and confess, I do not seemed to be one of those because I have a different definition of love for animals. I tend to judge those that are not up to my expectations be it pet or owner. LOL…

So do you call that love then? I guess not.

I really have got to change this attitude of mine…