The Bunday Evening Thumps

Good evening, Everybun! 

That photo of me is in full color. My hoomin has been waiting for that moment for months now. And today was the day. He got his reference pic, and this piece will be painted!

Aside from that, it's been a very quiet weekend in the burrow. My hoomin has been arting since Friday, working on a couple of books for his little hoomin nieces. He's going through a full-blown bunfiction episode. There are bun dragons,  buns in space, biking, hiding, loafing, and doing all kinds of fun things. 

Now for something completely different. He discovered yesterday that my last post-surgery recovery at the hospital was a very close call. My vitals were very poor, and the staff thought they were losing me. My recovery after each surgery was getting more and more difficult. So that's another reason for taking it easy with the carvings. We'll try to re-assess with Dr. Teed next week. 

Goodnight and good luck!
- Charlie

Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Hellos, Everybun!

As you can see, cookies can really take it out of you. And we're in for a nice, cold, "proper" winter day, so loafing is where it's at. You know - La Florida "proper" winter day - you up there would have a hard time telling it from spring day. But it's a nice break; it soothes the tattered nerve endings after the summer.

Remember my latest diagnosis of a small hernia in the making? And the prospect of another surgery? My hoomin got more information on that. We do have a local specialist that could do the repair with a mesh. The question is, should we go ahead with it? Both doctors at Avian are recommending that we do; Dr. Teed in Bradenton is weary about me going under one more time,  considering I had a hard time recovering from the last repair.

And my hoomin is trying to weigh it all out. Well, my hoomin will make a few more calls.

What would you do?

For now, I'm very active; like to go places at full gallop. But I miss those salaaaads. Dang, I miss those salaaads!

We'll keep you posted!
- Charlie

Genesis

I was gonna say you do the bare minimum, but the bear would be offended!

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: Yes, Genesis is still looking for his forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/genesis/

Born: 2023
Weight: 4 lbs
Breed: Mix
Color: Agouti
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 

Debbie and Wyatt

Keep the head rubs, and stories coming and just maybe I won't tell you tried to give me half a cookie!

- Thank you, Sunje, Kurtis, and SCHRR

PS: The buntasting couple, Debbie and Wyatt, are still looking for their forever home.

Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://suncoasthrr.org/contact-us
FB: https:www.facebook.com/SuncoastHRR
Home:  https://suncoasthrr.org

Cubby

So, how much pumpkin is in pumpkin pi, exactly? Is that like an infinite pumpkin!?

- Thank you, Buntie Susan!

PS: Poor little Cubby has been through a lot lately. He's a survivor of both hurricanes this year (we won't mention their names). He's safe now but desperately looking for a forever home.

Pancake

Rootless cawwots!? Are you kidding me - how am I supposed to write under such conditions!?

- Thank you, Renee and Brad!

PS: Pancake and Molly living the bunn life. Thank you, Renee and Brad, for giving them a chance.

Tofu

No, I'm not good at making offers - how about a thump you can't refuse?

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: Tofu has a very sweet and bunderful personality and is looking for a forever home of his own to sweeten up. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/tofu/

Born: 2023
Weight: 5 lbs
Breed: Mix
Color: White with Gray wash/dark eyes
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  

The Bunday Evening Thumps

Good evening, Everybun!

Winter got here, and it's too cold to bellehache. The long weekend is closing slowly, and the mood is sour. 

The good news is that Charlie and the murderizer are doing well. No sneezes, and everybun wants cookies.

My hoomin sat with me this morning, and I let him rub my head for a few minutes - he thought he won the lotto. Lost his mind. He's been arting since. And the evening is young.

Goodnight and good luck!
- Gus

Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Hellos, Everybunny!

We're enjoying a nice stretch of everybunny doing really well. I'm not sneezing; Charlie is eating, pooping, and bossing everybun around. And my hoomin is adjusting to not making salaaads for Gus and Charlie. Buntie Susan was right - Gus and Charlie are drinking more water - their water bowl has to be refilled much more often now!

So, we're slowly catching our breaths after last week. Now the plan is to enjoy the cold front that just got here, have more treats, do some arting, loafing around, and pose for a pic or two - if the snacks are right.

We'll keep you posted!
- Espresso

Fluffernutter

Proper fluffings are by appointment, but stumble-ins are always welcome, of course!

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: She's ready for you to fall in love with her sweet personality; she's ready for her forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/fluffernutter/

Born: 2024
Weight: 4 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  

Hoppy Thanksgiving

Hellos, Everybunny!

Just a quick update to wish everybun a hoppy and safe holiday.
On M*nd*y, the v. e. t. at Avian and Animal Hospital discovered that  Charlie has what looks like a small hernia in the making in the lower part of her abdomen, close to where she was spayed. That was one suspected cause of her intermittent bouts of stasis. 

Tuesday,  buntie Susan took Charlie to see Dr. Teed at Keystone Animal Hospital in Bradenton. Dr. Teed took an x-ray and discovered that Charlie might be passing a kidney stone or at least some crystals. And that's the best candidate for explaining that intermittent stasis. However, Dr. Teed was not concerned about that 2 cm possible hernia spot and did not recommend another surgery. At least not right away, considering Charlie struggled to recover from the last one.

So, we're monitoring  Charlie very closely, giving stronger pain medicine to facilitate easier passage of the stones. She's doing very well at the moment, has a good appetite, and is very active. 

But now our salaaad days are pretty much over. Espresso, the murderizing, can haz greens. Charlie and I will have to make do with homemade treats from recovery food. Of course, there are bunnana slices and blueberries in them, but still.

My hoomin is trying to process all that. At this point, we're grateful just to have days and days with Charlie. And days with yours truly, and even with the murderizer. 

Hugs to everybun out there, and we'll keep you posted!
- Gus

Tilly

Are ya ready to suck up to the rabbit? Are ya!?

- Thank you, Sunje, Kurtis, and SCHRR 

 

PS: Tilly is a true sweetheart - a heart as big as her bunnitude. And lucky you - she's still looking for her forever home.

Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://suncoasthrr.org/contact-us
FB: https:www.facebook.com/SuncoastHRR
Home:  https://suncoasthrr.org
Adapt a Pet: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/121761/available-pets

 

Athelstan and Cece

Was that a cookie sound? Did you break another cookie in half!?

- Thank you, Sunje, Kurtis, and SCHRR 

PS: Yes, Athelstan and his bunwife, Cece, are still looking for their forever home.

Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://suncoasthrr.org/contact-us
FB: https:www.facebook.com/SuncoastHRR
Home:  https://suncoasthrr.org

 

Peanut

We're glad you're speechless - speeches are the last thing a Monday needs!

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: Peanut has a scarred tear duct (a permanent runny eye) and needs a rabbit savvy home. That said, she has a great personality! And we absolutely believe it <3 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

Good evening, Everybun!

Charlie bounced back to her usual self and behaved as if nothing ever happened. We're keeping an eye on her, of course, and we're keeping tomorrow's V. E. T. appointment.

We woke up to a power outage, and pretty soon, my hoomin started going out of his bun-loving mind. He mumbled something about "Putting more coal in the stove to warm up the place." Then something about going to "See grandma in the afternoon, on such a bright, sunny day." It's a good thing it didn't snow, or he would think it's X-mas or something. 

Is it time to call the V. E. T. on him and make certain arrangements? They'll do it, you know - just dial the number and listen to the prompts.

This being the first cold weekend of the season, things feel even more surreal. This cold front arrived so late in the season that it made it feel like Halloween was just around the corner. And it is - only around the wrong corner.

And for something completely different - my V. E. T. visit last Tuesday went very well. I got a pawdicure, ear cleaning, and a thorough exam. Per my physician's recommendation, we got a bottle of "Physician's Choice" eyewash. We'll use that instead of saline solution, as saline has the potential to crystalize. And we got enough crystals in my nose. Once a week, I'll get a few drops in each eye and nostril, and we'll see how things go. Aside from that - I'm doing great.

And my loafer is manded. He actually did it - he finished it this morning.

Goodnight and good luck!
- Gus

Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Hellos, Everybunny!

The weekend is off to a difficult start. My hoomin is losing his mind because Charlie didn't show up for the morning cookie grazing. Instead, she was hiding in the bundo and showed no desire for anything but hiding. She seemed completely fine last night and showed absolutely no sign of distress.

The meds came out, and she got breakfast via the syringe. She's back to hiding. Vets are not available except for emergency clinics. 

This is the time of the day when we usually "hibernate" until later in the afternoon, so it feels even more eerie. She was off on M*nd*y evening as well, but recovered by Tuesday morning. So we're worried. 

We'll give ourselves until later in the afternoon before going to the ER. So, yes, we could use some good vibes right now.

UPDATE: We got some decent looking pellets from Charlie and she's demanding her favorite crunchies. Of course, we're keeping the M*nd*y appointment.

We'll keep you posted!
- Espresso

McFlurry

Why, yes. I become a Blurry McFlurry when I hear the treat bag!

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: McFlurry is sweet and shy but, of course, would not shy away from having a forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/mcflurry/

Born: 2024
Weight: 4 lbs.
Breed: Harlequin/Mini Lop
Color: Gray & White
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  

Molly and Pancake

Cawwot tops are nice, but still not enough to confirm or deny that there's another script.

- Thank you, Renee and Brad!

PS: Molly and Pancake - going strong and living the bunn life. Thank you, Renee and Brad, for giving them a chance.

 

Molly

You want some advice!?
You can't handle the advice!

- Thank you, Sunje, Kurtis, and SCHRR

PS: Believe it or not, Molly is still looking for her forever home <3

Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://suncoasthrr.org/contact-us
FB: https:www.facebook.com/SuncoastHRR
Home:  https://suncoasthrr.org
Adapt a Pet: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/121761/available-pets

 

Pumpkin and Eyor

Welp, do you even flop, hoomin!?

- Thank you, Sunje, Kurtis, and SCHRR

PS: The sweetest pair,  Eyor and Pumpkin are still looking for their forever home <3

Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://suncoasthrr.org/contact-us
FB: https:www.facebook.com/SuncoastHRR
Home:  https://suncoasthrr.org
Adapt a Pet: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/121761/available-pets

 

Trix

Freeze - hoomin! We can do it the easy way or the bunn way - where's the rest of the cookies!?

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: Don't let Trix's fortitude fool ya - he's a super sweet guys, loves cookies, but would love a forever home even more. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/trix/

Born: 2022
Weight: 5 lbs
Breed: Mix
Color: Gray
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  

The Bunday Evening Thumps

Good evening, Everybun!

A quiet weekend. A funny thing about Spressy's sneezing fits - after my hoomin mentioned how well the guy was doing, Spressy proceeded to have a decent fit around Saturday midnight. He got saline. He didn't sneeze today. 

My hoomin tried to art and started another small color study. The one above is Wyatt and Wynnona. The final piece will be about 30 x 40 or 36 x 48. We may do another study for it, perhaps a digital one to save time. 

Another project that's underway is mending one of our loafers. It's an ugly job. We'll have gory details later.

Goodnight and good luck!
- Gus

Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Hellos, Everybun!

It's been a quiet week in the burrow. Everybunny's eating, pooping,  waiting. The usual. I'm doing pretty well with my sneezes - have not had a "proper" sneezing fit in a long time. When my hoomin hears a suspicious noise from my nose, I get the saline drops - and that's it. I have a checkup with Dr. Z this Thursday - just in case. 

Aside from that, I've been trying to restart my hoomin. His brainburator must be clogged up with bun know what kinda hallucinations. But the old sod is out of warranty, so I can't just run out to Biped Supplies and exchange it for a new one, if you know what I  mean. I say, "Sniff some linseed oil - it's like a brainburator cleaner for you - maybe it will help?" but he keeps whining that's too much work, and it's easier to work with acrylics and what now.

He says he'll start one more color study, and then we'll get on with the big pieces. 

We'll keep you posted!

- Espresso

Locket

I want you! - to be my personal treat-monger!

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: Yes, Locket would love a forever home of his own. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/locket/

Born: 2022
Weight: 4.5 lbs
Breed: English Spot/Hotot Mix
Color: Black & White
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/brambleyhedgerabbitrescu   

Ichabod

So what that you told me the story three times already? Did I say you could stop? No, I did not - tell it again.

- Thank you, Sunje, Kurtis, and SCHRR

PS: Ichabod's been through a lot. He's healing and doing much better. We are yet to find out what his favorite shows are, but we'll let you know. You never know - he may turn out to be an aficionado of black-and-white stuff with subtitles. Of course, he would love a forever home.

Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://suncoasthrr.org/contact-us
FB: https:www.facebook.com/SuncoastHRR
Home:  https://suncoasthrr.org
Adapt a Pet: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/121761/available-pets

 

Gladys

Think of it as my very generous semi-side-eye!

- Thank you, Sunje, Kurtis, and SCHRR

PS: Gladys is very sweet lady bunn - and still looking for her forever home.

Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://suncoasthrr.org/contact-us
FB: https:www.facebook.com/SuncoastHRR
Home:  https://suncoasthrr.org
Adapt a Pet: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/121761/available-pets

Bernice

I clearly ordered a nannerini - shaken, not stirred, and hold the excuses!

- Thank you, Buntie Susan, and SCHRR

PS: Bernice is in safe paws now, and yes - she would love to have a forever home.

Suncoast House Rabbit Rescue:
Contact: https://suncoasthrr.org/contact-us
FB: https:www.facebook.com/SuncoastHRR
Home:  https://suncoasthrr.org
Adapt a Pet: https://www.adoptapet.com/shelter/121761/available-pets

Snoopy

How right you are, hoomin- a M*nd*y smile is better than no smile, right!?

- Thank you, Brambley Hedge Rabbit Rescue and Erika!

PS: Snoopy is still looking for his forever home. https://bhrabbitrescue.org/snoopy/

Born: 2022
Weight: 4.5 lbs
Breed: English Spot/Hotot Mix
Color: Black & White
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/brambleyhedgerabbitrescu   

The Bunday Evening Thumps

Espresso

Gus and Charlie

Espresso, fountain pen.

Good evening, Everybun!

It's been a quiet day and weekend. Not quiet enough, if you ask me. But what do I know? I think we look better in the old-timey black and white. Color can be such a strong distraction, whipping up stuff at the least opportune time. But grayscales get through to the lizard brain faster, are more forgiving, and really let the light shine through. 

We're eating and pooping, and that's our plan. Did I mention that Charlie and Gus got their vaccine boosters yesterday? They did. I'm still waiting my turn because I had a slight fever last time.

For now, we're enjoying the extra days we have with Charlie and with bun another.

Goodnight and good luck!
- Espresso

Espresso, Charlie, and Gus Update

Gus, "What!? What - did I break the Seventh Seal or something!?"

Charlie, "Right - something, something about a plane to Lisbon. I'd caption this if I had any words, but - I'm out of words." 

Espresso, "Nothing to see here - just slowing down to maneuvering speed - look it up."

Charlie, "The belleh of the bun - everything healed well - the staples came out OK."

Hellos, Everybun!

The good news is Charlie's staples are out - everything healed, and Dr. Teed saw no spots that gave him any concern. Here's to the old "Third time is the charm."

We're trying to manage Espresso's sneezes with pure saline drops. When he has a "pre-sneeze" - something that sounds like a "sneeze," but you're not sure it is a sneeze - he gets a couple of saline drops in each nostril. 

Overall, he's doing much better than he was at the beginning of the year, so we're cautiously optimistic that the good streak will continue.

And the rest? Maybe we'll forego the diatribe today. I mean, would it help? 

We'll keep you posted!
- Gus