Bunny Up

Why can't I wear it?

Because it's the Easter Bunny....not the Easter Dog.

Well Snoopy was the Easter Beagle.  

And he danced with the bunnies and gave out eggs. 

Sorry but he was beagle and you sir are a Dalmatian.

But Snoopy has spots.

One!  and Not a Dalmation!

Don't go away huffy .... I'll be your bunny

With the heels?

For you the ears, and the tail.



Hopping down the bunny trail.

Wascally .....

So tomorrow. You'll wear the suit.

No. You should.

Just... put on ...the suit.

Why me?
It's my ears, isn't it? How could you?
Don't say it.....it's because I'm all ears.

I didn't say anything. Besides you'll look cute.

You should do the suit.

Why me?

Well because you are Too...

Stop right there. Those two things are not related.

You using the Santa Easter defense?

No no no, that' not all. You're a Goose! Know how to handle eggs. And you've woken up with one. Don't try and deny it. There 's video and pictures!
I have no idea how he got there!

Then, of course there's the whole Frank thing. And the Hop thing earlier this month. Jelly beans my ass!

If that was true you could have won the box office.

Suit up floppy.

Floppy? Me? I'll have you know....

Fine. I'll wear it.
I have a much cuter tail anyway.

Happy Easter!

Heads up. Hoods up.




Kangaroo Jake

What's he got in his pouch?
(Yes, it's an Iphone, but let's tap that
childlike imagination that lurks within this weekend)

(source)

Tisket a' tasket...a Texas Easter Basket

Don't think he likes candy? Or wouldn't steal candy of one? Heck bet he still want his own Easter basket.So what would you put in a basket for this Texan? Yeah you could do Cactus Candy and Armadillo Dropping but that's not Easter so maybe we should go a little more traditional.

Eggs - come on that that's a given, its an Easter basket, its spring, and well its a bird thing
But what kinds? Cadbury, Reese's Peanut Butter? Chocolate? Marshmellow?

Peeps - What's an Easter basket without Peeps? Bird and Bunnies sounds familiar. Sticky and sweet... well ... ah...Now in Laker's Colors ; )

Smarties - Smarties for a Smartie. We've gotten to see more of Austin through SoGo and know that these English favorites are just right to put in his basket.

Cadbury Roses - these are chocolate and English but a great representation of The Yellow Rose of Texas

Baci's - You have to include this Italian classic. Austin has talked about his appreciation for Italy. And who can not include "kisses"

But you need fruits and vegetables, you can't live on chocolate and marshmallow, so how about some peaches, fruit salad, raspberries, and you need carrots. Now you know carrots attract rabbits. And candy ones attract...
....Chocolate Rabbit. A classic in any Easter basket and you have to put one since Austin seems to be inspired by rabbits from reading his writing
You know Jake got a chocolate bunny last year, well he was walking around with it, so was it for him or for someone at home? I'd say Jake's a go for the ears kind of guy.


But there is one more thing for this Easter Basket to make it just for Austin. Let's just say its "When Lincoln meets PoP"



Now about hot cross buns..... ohhh now I'm going to get in trouble.

To all of those who are celebrating this Easter Weekend.
Wishes for a Blessed Easter.

Carina's story

Hello, my name is Carina and I am a discarded Easter bunny. Before you read any further, let me assure you that my story has a happy ending! :) I was bought by some well-meaning people who really didn't know how to care for bunnies. They didn't know how to approach me or get me to feel comfortable with them. As a result, I was frightened and skittish around them, and sometimes I would bite. They thought I was mean.

After two months, they decided they didn't want me anymore and dumped me out of their house and into the streets. They thought I would "revert back to the wild." I really think they actually believed this and did not think they were doing anything mean to me. What they didn't know is that domestic rabbits cannot survive in the wild. We have no idea how to get food or take care of ourselves. That's because we've been bred to rely on you.

I lived for about a month and a half outside, running from cats and dogs, and trying to find food. I started living underneath a house and eating the pansies in the garden. The people there saw me and talked to me. They started bringing me food. That's me above in the crawl space under their house. One of the mommies is giving me celery. Then they tried to catch me. I didn't like that, because I wasn't totally sure of them. Finally they got one of those Havahart traps, that is open on both sides with food in the middle. I walked in and both doors shut. They had me!

They brought me in the house and there was another rabbit there! He seemed to like me, but I was aggressive to him for a while because I wasn't spayed. I had to stay in another cage and be let out by myself. I would check him out. Then he would be let out and check me out. Then I went and got spayed when I was old enough. As soon as I was done healing, the mommies tried us together. It was love at first sight. That night, we went into the bunny condo together and that's where we live now, when we are not just running around the house. We are companions and do everything together. We are truly a bonded pair.

The moral of my story is never buy an animal on impulse. The holidays are a particularly bad time for people doing this. Easter tends to be a big time for bunnies, ducks, chicks, and pigs. People often do not know how to handle these pets and we end up getting dumped. They don't know that the vet bills for exotic pets are a lot higher than for cats and dogs (just ask Wicked about that $900 she spend on me a few months ago). People think we can live in the wild but we cannot. Not when we are domesticated. June is the worst month for rabbits showing up at animal shelters and getting dumped. Why? Because it's about two months after Easter and by that time the family realizes how much work bunnies are and that they don't really understand how to interact with us. They decide they don't want us anymore.

Please check out the link for Make Mine Chocolate. It's an organization dedicated to educating people about bunnies and their care and also to discouraging the buying of bunnies at Easter. And if you do want a bunny, or any other exotic pet, consider rescue. They can help you learn to care for your new pet too. Thanks for reading and Happy Easter from a real Easter bunny!