Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Bun morning, Everybunn!

There's talk of snow flurries in La Florida this weekend. You bet, we're trying to get our hopes up!

I'm doing well, and Charlie? That's the question. We just don't know for sure. Yesterday's follow-up with Dr. Teed at Keystone did not reveal anything new. Charlie was doing very well at that particular moment. Today, she's still mad at the hoomin and hides when she sees him. She gallops into hiding. The exam wasn't as upsetting as just the round trip to the clinic.

To be honest, the mood this morning feels grim. We're going through the motions. Dragging that one paw in front of the other. Waiting. 

It feels like the stage of the journey you never had to enter. But here we are. Tonight, if all goes well, we'll have an art-and-cookies frenzy.

We wish it were just the gray skies and dropping temperature. We wish. 

We'll keep you posted.
- Gus 

Banner

Did you just draw a blank? How!? Invisible paper? Transparent crayon!?

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: It's been a while, many whiles, in fact, and Banner is still looking for his forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/banner-2/

Born: 2022
Weight: 5 lbs.
Breed: Mix
Color: Brown
Gender: Neutered Male
Litter Box Habits: Good

NOTES: Contact us for more information

BHRR: http://bhrabbitrescue.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bhrabbitrescue 
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue

Bluebell

Why!? Why would you chew up my pee pad like that? Why!? What, what did I do?

- Thank you, Jen, and SFHRR

P.S.: Bluebell loves attention, head rubs, free-roaming, and binkies She loves to binky! https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2570420&name=Bluebell

Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
FB: https:https://www.facebook.com/respectforrabbits
Home:  https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
Wagtopia:: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/org?id=1865035&page=1&sort=default

 

Tofu and Tulip

Darling, of course I know what the "Buy Now" button does!

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue, and Erika!

PS: After a long residency at the rescue, Tofu (white) found his forever home and mate, Tulip!

Born: 2022
Weight: 5 lbs.    
Breed: Mixes
Color: White & Agouti
Gender: Spayed females
Litter Box Habits: Good

NOTES: Contact us for more information: http://bhrabbitrescue.org

FB: https://www.facebook.com/bhrabbitrescue 
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue

 

Bertrum and Bunz

It's gonna be great! It's "Brrrrr!" cold with a windchill factor of "Oh, thump this!"

- Thank you, Jen, and SFHRR

P.S.: Family-friendly gentle giants. Flemish giants. Like Rubens and Bruegel, but fluffy, smart, loving, here and now. https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2239723&name=Bertrum+and+Bunz

Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
FB: https:https://www.facebook.com/respectforrabbits
Home:  https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
Wagtopia:: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/org?id=1865035&page=1&sort=default

Rhyme and Reason

If you can't be a little absinthe-minded on a M*nd*y, when can you be!?

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue, and Erika!

PS: Oh, yes - Rhyme and Reason, are still looking for their forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/rhyme-reason/

Born: 2022
Weight: 5 lbs.    
Breed: Mixes
Color: White & Agouti
Gender: Spayed females
Litter Box Habits: Good

NOTES: Contact us for more information: http://bhrabbitrescue.org

FB: https://www.facebook.com/bhrabbitrescue 
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue

The Bunday Evening Thumps

Gus, running the final inspection of cowbells. 

In progress, "Wyatt and Wynonna - Epsilon Lyrae" in progress

Charlie's portrait at the Keystone Animal Hospital in Bradenton. Photo credit: Buntie Susan!

Bun evening, Everybun!

We don't really know where we are with Charlie other than the "here and now." If we didn't see that X-ray yesterday, we would think she's completely back to her usual self. That Saturday morning was just a momentary glitch.

Yesterday afternoon and evening, we had scenes of bunificent bundemonium while arting. She foraged in the oat hay, wanted all the cookies; got all the cookies. This morning was no different.
So where are we? In a bank of fog. Right in front is Charlie. Right now she seems fine, napping, noming, stretching, drinking, doing all the bunn stuff. A little further, there are mountains, trees, and ground. We're not sure where.

On Friday, we have a follow-up with Dr Teed at Keystone. Next M*nd*y we have an appointment t with Dr. Zellner. 

One paw goes in front of the other. We fly the plane, we "chop wood and carry water." How do we pitch this thing for "best glide"? We fly the plane. We "chop wood and carry water."

We'll do what we can to stay in the moment. If we don't, we'll start looking forward to M*nd*y. Oh, yes, the outside world is not lost on us. We're mindful of what doesn't amount to a hill of beans in this world.

Good night and good luck!
- Gus

P. S.: While waiting for the doctor yesterday, my hoomin overheard comments about Charlie's portrait at the clinic. Oh, the "oohing" and the "aaaahing!"

"Oh, that's Charlie, and she's here today!"

We've been arting and taking pictures since yesterday, like our lives depend on it, like it matters.

Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Bun afternoon, Everybunny!

We woke up this morning to Charlie refusing all treats and such. Off to the v.e.t. we went. We got lucky that Keystone had an opening this morning. 

The good news is this is not a UTI, and there is very little sludge in the bladder. The not-so-good news is that there were traces of blood in the urine. 

And the really troubling news is that the x-ray showed a sizable, "glitchy" looking white area dab smack in the middle of Charlie's last kidney.

The doc gave us stasis meds and metacam to keep her comfortable. Sigh. We'll do a recheck next Friday, and maybe Charlie will acquiesce to getting bloodwork done. She would have none of that today. 

Good vibes can break up kidney stones and make them go through and out, right? Asking for a friend.

We'll keep you posted!
- Gus

P. S.: Of course, I went with her for company. You can see a bit of my hind side at the bottom of the pix ;-) 

Spice

Bunna for your plans, hoomin? No, no, I mean you give me a bunnana and I leave your plans alone.

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!  

PS: Can you believe it? Spice is still looking for her forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/spice/

Born: 2018
Weight: 6 pounds
Breed: Himalayan
Color: White with brown
Gender: Spayed Female
Litter Box Habits: Good

NOTES: Contact us for more information

BHRR: http://bhrabbitrescue.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bhrabbitrescue 
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue

Pip

I can smell it; the naps, the snacks, a hint of mischief, slight disdain. Friday, hoomin - friday! It's close! Back off, just back off, don't even think about it.

- Thank you, Jen, and SFHRR

P.S.: Pip went through a lot before he arrived at the rescue. These days, Pip is doing much better. A loving forever home is all this sweet boy is looking for.  https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2626677&name=Pip

Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
FB: https:https://www.facebook.com/respectforrabbits
Home:  https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
Wagtopia:: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/org?id=1865035&page=1&sort=default

Starlight

Just imagine! Disapproval is both the visible and invisible light in your life!

- Thank you, Jen, and SFHRR

P.S.: Starlight is a Dutchie, made of star dust, kindness, fluff, binkies, curiosity, and yes - starlight. He was born at the rescue. His mom, Ophelia, was rescued from a hoarding situation. https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2534477&name=Starlight

Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
FB: https:https://www.facebook.com/respectforrabbits
Home:  https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
Wagtopia:: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/org?id=1865035&page=1&sort=default

Finn

"A carton of King Size Bunnanas, please."
"..."
"Oh, no, thanks - I've got matches."

- Thank you, Susan!

P. S.: Fineas takes his bunnanas very seriously. It's how he stays so calm and collected in today's world. He only resorts to mischief if it still makes sense after a bunnan or two. Ask your veg fruit about King Size Bunnanas today!

Ashbury and Derby

Are you saying there's no such thing as a bunnana eating contest? And you call yourself useful!?

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue, and Erika! 

PS: Ashbury and Derby are still looking for their forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/ashbury-derby/ 

Born: 2025
Weight: 4 lbs
Breed: Mixes
Color: White & Black
Gender: Spayed Females
Litter Box Habits: Good 

NOTES: Contact us for more information

BHRR: http://bhrabbitrescue.org
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue

The Bunday Evening Thumps

Gus, "That's enough cowbells!" "Wyatt and Wynonna - Epsilon Lyrae"

Bun evening, Everybun!

Knock on wood, it's another weekend with nothing to report. Another cold front rolled through, sounded like a tropical storm, and tore up everything it could. 

We had an "extended range" Hoppy New Day rascality with snacks and head rubs. Since my hoomin didn't have to be anywhere or do anything, he really tried to pester the daylights out of us late into the morning. Then we all petered out.

I think the background for "Wyatt and Wynonna - Epsilon Lyrae" is done. "That's enough cowbells," I said.

Come evening time, we'll art some more. In the meantime, the lunk should sneak in another nap.

Good night and good luck!
- Gus 

Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Gus, "That's not enough cowbells."

Charlie and Gus, "Hoppy New Day, Everybunny!"

Bun morning, Everybun!

Chillaxing and decompressing - that's the plan. We're doing well; we're doing our best to try and wig out our hoomin, and you just can't ask for more.

We'll try to finish adding those extra cowbells to the background for "Wyatt and Wynonna - Epsilon Lyrae." Oh, we just came up with the name. I mean, you can't call everything "Untitled."

So here's to a quiet day, naps, and enjoyment of a nippy, blasty, winter day in general. 

We'll keep you posted!
- Gus 

Harlow and Bristol

I swear! If they try to educamate me about cookies one more time...

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: Imagine - these two taking over your place! Yes, they are looking for their forever home.  https://bhrabbitrescue.org/harlow-bristol/

Born: 2024 & 2025
Weight: 4 lbs
Breed: Black Satin Mixes
Color: Black
Gender: Spayed Females
Litter Box Habits: Good

NOTES: Contact us for more information.

BHRR: http://bhrabbitrescue.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bhrabbitrescue 
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue  

Roscoe

Are ya messin' with me!? Bunnanas are berries? So where are my raspbunnanas!? 

- Thank you, Renee and Brad!

P.S.: Rosce won the Bunlife lotto. Rosco enjoys bun world problems. Thank you for giving Roscoe a chance!

Maggie

Oh, honey, I don't "go to breakfast." Breakfast comes to me!

- Thank you, Jen, and SFHRR

P.S.: Can you believe it? Maggie is still looking for her forever home. https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2452768&name=Maggie

Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
FB: https:https://www.facebook.com/respectforrabbits
Home:  https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
Wagtopia:: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/org?id=1865035&page=1&sort=default

Fifi

Oh, we got your number, alright! But what are we gonna do with it!?

- Thank you, Jen, and SFHRR

P.S.: Fifi will be ready for her forever home in just a little bit - she just had her special operation a few days back. She's almost a year young, made up of kindness and pure fluff (she'll need regular grooming, and the rescue can help with that). https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2615917&name=Fifi

Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
FB: https:https://www.facebook.com/respectforrabbits
Home:  https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
Wagtopia:: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/org?id=1865035&page=1&sort=default

Peanut

Oh, ya wanna be useful, do ya!? Never mind that "lemons and lemonade" stuff - make a bunnana from a M*nd*y. Now, that's alchemy!

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: Yes, it's been a while. Peanut is still looking for her rabbit-savvy, forever home.  https://bhrabbitrescue.org/peanut/

Born: 2022
Weight: 5 lbs.
Breed: Lionhead
Color: Brown
Gender: Spayed Female
Litter Box Habits: Good

NOTES: Contact us for more information.

BHRR: http://bhrabbitrescue.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bhrabbitrescue 
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue  

The Bunday Evening Thumps

Bun evening, Everybun!

Charlie decided to fix her "breakfast in bed" this morning. Nothing beats dragging all the hay from the hay ball next to the loafer, right where you want it. By the time the lunk got done sleeping in, we were cleaning up a second round of noms.

I heard the luncheon meeting with the volunteers from Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue was a humbling eye-opener. All of a sudden, the "rescue" became real, tangible. The atmosphere was hopeful and grounding. There were a bunch of familiar faces, people who last year this time were helping the SHRR, worked on the Bunfest.

And speaking of Bunfest, the 2026 Florida Bunfest will be held on March 22nd. And yes, my hoomin is now working on a piece for the event. Right now, it's still just a background (still needs more cowbells, like Gus said), but it will get there.

Good night and good luck!
- Gus 

Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Charlie, "I'll do it again, whenever I want to. Because I can -  that's why."

Gus, "We can all agree this thing behind me needs more cowbells, yes!?"

Hellos, Everybunny!

I can't decide if it's been a year-week or week-year. But it's been. We're doing well, thank Bun. I have another bladder expression appointment this upcoming M*nd*y. My hoomin is all giddy about that because if something is amis, the good doctor will probably pick it up. Maybe my hoomin will do another incantation with the tech so I can make it through OK to the next expression appointment? Bun needs all the help Bun can get.  

Thursday night, I scared the living chili out of my hoomin. Just because I could, just because the day ended with a "y," and something, something, I can't remember now. All I had to do was hide for just a little longer than he could stomach. I looked at that tiny salad that still comes with my meds a little too sideways. That's all it took. The dude was turning into Spiderman, climbing the walls and ceiling.

And switching gears to something hopeful, the sorry sod is going to the luncheon for the volunteers at the Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue. Did somebun call him a "volunteer!?" When exactly did he work up to that!? I thought you had to earn that stuff.

Anyway, here's to making it through another week-year.

 We'll keep you posted!
- Charlie 

Snapchat

Ya wanna make Bob proud, eh? Yes, we can make it look like a "happy, little accident," but that's extra.

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: It's been a while, and  Snapchat is still looking for his forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/snapchat/

Born: 2021
Weight: 4-5 lbs.
Breed: Lionhead
Color: Orange
Gender: Neutered Male
Litter Box Habits: Good

NOTES: Contact us for more information

BHRR: http://bhrabbitrescue.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bhrabbitrescue 
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue

Roscoe, Daisy, and Molly

That's what I thought. We're five twigs short! Thump!

- Thank you, Renee and Brad!

P.S.: After a successful resupply mission, the cargo underwent a routine, unscheduled quality and contraband audit. Each blade and twig was inspected for freshness, aroma, general appearance, and the degree of salivation it induced. The haystack proved to be needle-free, fragrant, and binky-inducing. However, twigs were missing, and an active investigation is in progress. 

- Pancake

Milton

You don't know how many days til Halloween!? I thought you could count.

- Thank you, Jen, and SFHRR

P.S.: Milton is a two-year-young, sweet soul looking for his forever home. He does have a special requirement - a low-entry profile bin. https://www.wagtopia.com/search/pet?id=2599008&name=Milton

Southwest Florida House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
FB: https:https://www.facebook.com/respectforrabbits
Home:  https://www.respectforrabbits.org/contact
Wagtopia:: https://www.wagtopia.com/search/org?id=1865035&page=1&sort=default

Eliza Hamilbun

By my count, it's December 37th. And why should you have a new year!? Look what you did with the last one!

- Thank you, Susan!

PS: Eliza, of Eliza and Alexander, enjoys the BunLife; doesn't hold back. Thank you, buntie Susan, for giving them a chance.

 

London and Hamilton

What if there are no answers, hoomin!? What if there's only hay and coffee!?

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

P.S.: Yes, London and Hamilton, are looking for their forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/london-hamilton/

Born: 2025
Weight: 4 lbs
Breed: Mixes
Color: White & Black
Gender: Neutered Male & Spayed Female
Litter Box Habits: Good

NOTES: Contact us for more information

BHRR: http://bhrabbitrescue.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bhrabbitrescue 
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue

The Bunday Evening Thumps

Bun evening, Everybun!

Oh, come on, it's dark somewhere. We're doing well, and we've had great "Hoppy New Day" festivities this morning. Yes, there was a tiny salad, willow, kudzu, cookies, head rubs, back scratches, and the random, assorted variety of hounding by the hoomin for I don't know what. We had an arting session in the morning, with more cookies, and the hoomin finished the "background" painting. Even signed it.

We are early with the evening post to keep the rest of the day flexible. There's something bituminous hanging around my hoomin's head. Roughly shaped like dread before the reentry into the grinder tomorrow morning. He'll miss our long, chilled morning celebrations. Sigh.

We'll have the usual "New Day's Eve" frolics in the evening. There will be a new canvas unboxing, a new background underpainting, and Bun knows what else.

So if you have some good vibes to spare or disapproval, we sure would appreciate it.

Good night and good luck!
- Gus 

Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Hellos, Everybunny!

We start with a "Hoppy New Day" ritual, then we go through the "Yada, yada, yada" of the day, and then the "Hoppy New Day Eve." So, you see, the lights just have to stay on, all year long. We'll get some green lights for the Summer.

My hoomin promised to do no significant adulting as the long, winter break winds down. We'll try to help. Of course, he'll try to hang out with us as much as possible, and we'll have to enforce some boundaries. Now, those are flexible, and you would be amazed how far cookies and apple sticks can "nudge" them.

We'll keep you posted!
- Charlie

Calypso

Yes, according to my calendar, it's the Year of the Bunnana, so get ready, hoomin!

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: It's been a while and Calypso is still looking for his forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/calypso/

Born: 2023
Weight: 3 lbs.
Breed: Black Satin
Color: Black
Gender: Neutered Male
Litter Box Habits: Good

NOTES: Contact us for more information

BHRR: http://bhrabbitrescue.org
FB: https://www.facebook.com/bhrabbitrescue 
Fundraiser: https://www.gofundme.com/brambleyhedgerabbitrescue

Hoppy New Year!

Hoppy New Year, Everybunny!

Salad with Charlie's morning meds, snacks, more snacks, and head rubs is how we rolled this morning. The hoomin hung out with us until we were ready to call it a morning and go napping.

And that's about all for our plans and agendas for the day. Chill, snack, nap, art. Then art some more.

We already let the hoomin snap a couple of pics, and we call it starting the New Year on the right paw.

Keep calm and binky on!
- Gus