In which Sugar is upgraded to Honorary Canine status.
I realized today, while shopping for a dog bed for Sugar, that he has officially become everything that intended for him to be: namely, a surrogate dog. I mean, he
1. Is neutered
2. Is litter box trained*
3. Is microchipped
4. Walks on a leash in public
5. Is learning to come when called
6. Begs for treats (an annoying habit in dogs, but adorable in a bunny)
7. Wears clothes--really! He inherited Tai's rain coat and witch costume
8. Plays and sleeps with the cats, and now
9. Sleeps in a dog bed.
It's like living with the world's quietest, most aloof puppy. And he's MUCH easier to clean up after--more fragrant, too! Puppy breath vs. bunny fur...after experiencing both, it's honestly a toss-up. Bunnies smell AWESOME, like baby hamsters on steroids. And Fresh New Baby Hamster is my favorite smell on the planet, rivaling hyacinths, warm baked goods, and even bacon. BUNNIES > BACON, YO. It is official. :)
*Okay, I'll admit that that's more of a cat thing.
EDIT: Well, that was fast. I left the dog bed in overnight, and woke up to find the edges nibbled in five places. Fearing he would chew a hole right through it, I removed the bed and Harry immediately called shotgun. I'll leave it for him to sleep in during his supervised time out, but I don't trust him not to shred it by the end of the day. I keep seeing all these pictures online of pristine pens with rabbits lounging in spotless, intact plush dog beds, and I wonder--how do their owners DO it?
1. Is neutered
2. Is litter box trained*
3. Is microchipped
4. Walks on a leash in public
5. Is learning to come when called
6. Begs for treats (an annoying habit in dogs, but adorable in a bunny)
7. Wears clothes--really! He inherited Tai's rain coat and witch costume
8. Plays and sleeps with the cats, and now
9. Sleeps in a dog bed.
It's like living with the world's quietest, most aloof puppy. And he's MUCH easier to clean up after--more fragrant, too! Puppy breath vs. bunny fur...after experiencing both, it's honestly a toss-up. Bunnies smell AWESOME, like baby hamsters on steroids. And Fresh New Baby Hamster is my favorite smell on the planet, rivaling hyacinths, warm baked goods, and even bacon. BUNNIES > BACON, YO. It is official. :)
*Okay, I'll admit that that's more of a cat thing.
EDIT: Well, that was fast. I left the dog bed in overnight, and woke up to find the edges nibbled in five places. Fearing he would chew a hole right through it, I removed the bed and Harry immediately called shotgun. I'll leave it for him to sleep in during his supervised time out, but I don't trust him not to shred it by the end of the day. I keep seeing all these pictures online of pristine pens with rabbits lounging in spotless, intact plush dog beds, and I wonder--how do their owners DO it?