Blob, brownie and knocker
Three rabbits became divorce orphans
Blob, a lionhead, Brownie, a dwarf rabbit, and Thumper, also a dwarf rabbit, became a problem because of the separation.
A young woman is going through a divorce and moved into her former nursery with her two children. There was absolutely no more room for the three rabbits.
The whole story was a mess, and it was with a heavy heart that the children had to part with Klecks, Brownie and Klopfer. But the children also understood that it was about the welfare of the bunnies and that a home in a confined space cannot be species-appropriate.
Klecks, Brownie and Klopfer hop around the rabbit house in Henndorf
Blot is a female lionhead with wonderfully soft, white fur. Lionheads weigh up to 1.6 kg and are a French rabbit–breed. Blobs of body haire are short, yetthe hair on the head is long andlooks like a lion’s mane. that’s where the name lion’s head comes from.
Blob is adorable, funny, sometimes a little cheeky and also a very strong rabbit personality. Blobis a high-maintenance rabbit, becausethe lion’s manemust be combed dailyto prevent tangles. Klecks probably also has a bit of decoying princess.
Brownie and knocker are dwarf rabbits with brown fur, and feel right at home among all their fellow rabbits. They cuddle in the hay,nibble on a carrotand above all look forward to the little doors through which the rabbits can access the meadowbeing opened again soon. Then the bunnies can hide under the bushes, dig to their heart’s content and play with each other.
Pets have a teaching role
Rabbits are mammals that experience basic emotional feelings such as fear, anger, sadness, affection, joy, etc. in a similar way to humans. Rabbits and guinea pigs, cats or even dogs should teach the child to develop and feel responsibility and respect towards a living being.
Celebrations such as Easter or even a birthday, a good report card grade, etc. are often opportunities to give children animals as gifts. However, it is also important to remember that the animalgiven as a giftisnot a challenge cup.
Human destinies are not always predictable, but it remains to be considered and also discussed with the children: How old can a rabbit get,for example,how much care and attention does the animal need, Do I have the time and desire for regular attention, do I want to look after my pet for years?
Bonny and Clyde have been getting on quite well with Klecks, Brownie and Klopfer befriended. They had to be given away because the childrenhad an allergybecause of the pets. Peanut, a particularly beautiful dwarf rabbit,had a similar fate, which was tougher than tough: Peanutshould have been slaughtered.
The reverence for life that we humans must attain encompasses everything that can be considered as love, devotion, compassion, joy and endeavour.
~ Albert Schweitzer
