Here are a few videos I ran across featuring some fellow Earthlings that you might enjoy. (Note: the first 3 videos are very brief so watch closely.)
Bunny sneeze:
Kitten sleeping:
Bunny imitating an impolite human animal:
Finally, a bit longer slideshow/video showing some cross-species friendships, this is from the website of a photographer, Tanja Askani, who lives in Germany.
Enjoy and be sure to help our fellow Earthlings enjoy life too...go vegan!
Showing posts with label baby bunny. Show all posts
Showing posts with label baby bunny. Show all posts
Friday, February 11, 2011
Wednesday, December 22, 2010
Baby bunny, cat, fox, dog...
....cross species parenting and friendship is always interesting to observe. Enjoy.
Mom cat and bunny:
A dog interacts with two young foxes:
Published this year, 2010, Second Nature: The Inner Lives of Animals, by Jonathan Balcombe is an excellent look at the fact that humans aren't the only beings who communicate, feel emotions and have self-awareness. The author is an animal behaviorist who is vegan for ethical reasons.
He writes about the fact that we human animals have attempted to avoid and/or minimize the similarities and kinship we have with the other animals for way too long. This self imposed blindness is tragic and destructive for all involved. Read the book if you haven't already. For a taste of the contents of the book and an introduction to the author you can listen to an interview he did on NPR's Diane Rehm Show.
Again, if you haven't already stopped harming others, begin your journey as soon as possible, the lives of the innocent depend on it. Assistance is available here
Mom cat and bunny:
A dog interacts with two young foxes:
Published this year, 2010, Second Nature: The Inner Lives of Animals, by Jonathan Balcombe is an excellent look at the fact that humans aren't the only beings who communicate, feel emotions and have self-awareness. The author is an animal behaviorist who is vegan for ethical reasons.
He writes about the fact that we human animals have attempted to avoid and/or minimize the similarities and kinship we have with the other animals for way too long. This self imposed blindness is tragic and destructive for all involved. Read the book if you haven't already. For a taste of the contents of the book and an introduction to the author you can listen to an interview he did on NPR's Diane Rehm Show.
Again, if you haven't already stopped harming others, begin your journey as soon as possible, the lives of the innocent depend on it. Assistance is available here
Tuesday, September 7, 2010
Babies grow..............
Time for an update on the babies that were born at Heartland Rabbit Rescue at the end of June of this year.
As you can see, they could be listed in the dictionary under the definition "cute".
At the greens party on September 5th they were introduced to grass for the first time.....as you can see a span of 55 or so days makes quite a difference in appearance.
The coloring on their fur is blackish on the body with a nice patch of butterscotch behind the ears and some white highlights on the face, chest and a brilliant bright white tail.
As can best be determined, both are boys and are so far very social and friendly except when they are doing baby bunny things and do not want to be interrupted. Names are possibly not yet permanent although Fast Eddie is a strong contender as a name for one of the handsome lads. Mom can be seen behind "Fast Eddie". She still takes good care of them although when she gets a chance to cruise around the warren she seems to prefer visiting the other bunnies alone.
One may be just a bit larger than the other but in all aspects of external appearance they are virtually twins. Their coloring is unique and makes them both really appealing "eye candy".
Youngsters, no matter the species, are usually quite a treat to be around and these two unexpected additions are no exception.
As noted in my previous post however, a forever home is what these guys need, with their very own human family that is devoted to providing for their shelter, food, playground, toys, and emotional and medical needs.
This is no small commitment, their lifespan is usually given as from 9 to 12 years but some live even longer. And, like all of us mammals, their physical abilities and functioning decline as they age. Medical needs increase (often) with aging and just like human animals, cantankerousness may blossom as the years add their toll.
Choosing to live with a companion animal means entering into an unequal relationship. The non-human animal will always be dependent on the human animal. This inequality means great responsibility on the part of the one holding the power.
There will not come a day when you can send the companion animal off to live on their own. This is one of the reasons many animal rights folks argue for an end to the "domestication" of any animal. It is a forced and human created dependency situation....one that the dependent animal had no choice in creating and has virtually no possibility of ending. They rely on the "mercy" of human animals......and that is one hell of a precarious position for them.
Here is how gross all this stuff is. Ignoring (for now) the "farmed" animals, domesticated cats, dogs and bunnies (and birds and lizards and etc.) are killed in "shelters" across the U.S. at the rate of about 4 million per year.....killed because no human (and humans created this domesticated status) wants to take on the responsibility of caring for them or has gotten tired of them and turned them over to a "shelter" or has taken them somewhere and "dumped" them. 4 million living, sentient beings murdered because humans can't be bothered with dealing with the consequences of "domesticated" non-human animals. Some small percentage are euthanized (that means they are sick or injured and suffering with no chance of recovery) but the vast majority that are killed are healthy and active and have years of life left.
This is why it is unconscionable for any human to allow any "domesticated" animal to breed. For as long as there is a single homeless one of these unfortunate victims of human folly, allowing more dogs or cats or bunnies to be born is simply outrageous and disgusting.
"Breeders", people who encourage or pursue the birth of more baby bunnies or puppies or kittens to be brought into this obscene situation we have created are simply contemptible. There is no excuse. None. We are all culpable and we are all failing these beautiful bunnies and puppies and kittens....failing them miserably. Not because we have to fail them, but because we are too lazy or greedy or goofy or mean. So quit it. And help.
Never, never, never ever purchase or buy a bunny or kitten or puppy....go to a shelter or rescue organization or foster organization and adopt.
If you can't adopt, foster...if you can't foster.....volunteer, and if you can't volunteer.....donate. Do all of them if you can. The animal people shouldn't have to pay for our shortcomings.
That's the end of my rant.....whew....and the baby bunnies (like all the bunnies) are exquisite.
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| Babies at 12 days old. |
At the greens party on September 5th they were introduced to grass for the first time.....as you can see a span of 55 or so days makes quite a difference in appearance.
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| Not quite a "baby" at 67 days old (Fast Eddie?). |
The coloring on their fur is blackish on the body with a nice patch of butterscotch behind the ears and some white highlights on the face, chest and a brilliant bright white tail.
As can best be determined, both are boys and are so far very social and friendly except when they are doing baby bunny things and do not want to be interrupted. Names are possibly not yet permanent although Fast Eddie is a strong contender as a name for one of the handsome lads. Mom can be seen behind "Fast Eddie". She still takes good care of them although when she gets a chance to cruise around the warren she seems to prefer visiting the other bunnies alone.
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| Baby #2 with butterscotch patch showing. |
One may be just a bit larger than the other but in all aspects of external appearance they are virtually twins. Their coloring is unique and makes them both really appealing "eye candy".
Youngsters, no matter the species, are usually quite a treat to be around and these two unexpected additions are no exception.
As noted in my previous post however, a forever home is what these guys need, with their very own human family that is devoted to providing for their shelter, food, playground, toys, and emotional and medical needs.
This is no small commitment, their lifespan is usually given as from 9 to 12 years but some live even longer. And, like all of us mammals, their physical abilities and functioning decline as they age. Medical needs increase (often) with aging and just like human animals, cantankerousness may blossom as the years add their toll.
Choosing to live with a companion animal means entering into an unequal relationship. The non-human animal will always be dependent on the human animal. This inequality means great responsibility on the part of the one holding the power.
There will not come a day when you can send the companion animal off to live on their own. This is one of the reasons many animal rights folks argue for an end to the "domestication" of any animal. It is a forced and human created dependency situation....one that the dependent animal had no choice in creating and has virtually no possibility of ending. They rely on the "mercy" of human animals......and that is one hell of a precarious position for them.
Here is how gross all this stuff is. Ignoring (for now) the "farmed" animals, domesticated cats, dogs and bunnies (and birds and lizards and etc.) are killed in "shelters" across the U.S. at the rate of about 4 million per year.....killed because no human (and humans created this domesticated status) wants to take on the responsibility of caring for them or has gotten tired of them and turned them over to a "shelter" or has taken them somewhere and "dumped" them. 4 million living, sentient beings murdered because humans can't be bothered with dealing with the consequences of "domesticated" non-human animals. Some small percentage are euthanized (that means they are sick or injured and suffering with no chance of recovery) but the vast majority that are killed are healthy and active and have years of life left.
This is why it is unconscionable for any human to allow any "domesticated" animal to breed. For as long as there is a single homeless one of these unfortunate victims of human folly, allowing more dogs or cats or bunnies to be born is simply outrageous and disgusting.
"Breeders", people who encourage or pursue the birth of more baby bunnies or puppies or kittens to be brought into this obscene situation we have created are simply contemptible. There is no excuse. None. We are all culpable and we are all failing these beautiful bunnies and puppies and kittens....failing them miserably. Not because we have to fail them, but because we are too lazy or greedy or goofy or mean. So quit it. And help.
Never, never, never ever purchase or buy a bunny or kitten or puppy....go to a shelter or rescue organization or foster organization and adopt.
If you can't adopt, foster...if you can't foster.....volunteer, and if you can't volunteer.....donate. Do all of them if you can. The animal people shouldn't have to pay for our shortcomings.
That's the end of my rant.....whew....and the baby bunnies (like all the bunnies) are exquisite.
Sunday, September 5, 2010
The Great Greens & Carrots & Apples party of September the Fifth, 2010
The weather was fairly nice, a bit breezy but hey, this is Oklahoma......so today was a good day for all the Rabbits out at Heartland Rabbit Rescue to be presented with a food fest of treats....3 different kinds of lettuce, cilantro, parsley and carrots and apples. This sort of stuff can make bunnies quiver........
One of the fellows that lives at the rescue is Marshall. He came to be a bunny with no home because he ended up living with humans who decided to cook up some meth......Marshall was swept up in a drug raid and through the intervention of some kind humans was lucky enough to end up at Heartland Rabbit Rescue. He was around 6 months old when he arrived, so not fully grown and apparently was fairly docile and quiet. This has changed, Marshall taught me that bunnies can growl, grunt and attack with sharp weapons.
Early on in my volunteering I reached into his 'apartment' without showing adequate respect and politeness and Marshall proceeded to tutor me in bunny manners by drawing blood from my right arm. I really thought for a second that he had pulled a knife on me. He was quick and precise. In truth, while he is grumpy at times, if you accord him your respect and give him his space when he wants it....he is quite easy to get along with. He likes being petted and usually is not panicky when you pick him up. He is a very handsome youngster and is (I think) one of my friends.
We try to get the bunnies outside as often as possible and today was Marshall's turn. He is an interesting rabbit person, and I hope someday he gets a forever home with some folks that will hang out with him and enjoy Marshall being Marshall.
In truth, no animal person can 'blossom' until they have a home of their own, surrounded by those that love them for themselves and not having to share the care and love of too few human people and too many rabbit people.
People that run shelters and people that volunteer at shelters know this. A haven can be provided, care and caring can be given, enjoyment and treasuring of each individual animal person can occur.......but nothing replaces a bunny's having her or his own family and home.
Who says rabbit people are not like human people?
Being at the party made this my best September 5th ever. My thanks to everyone.
And please, if you can't adopt, foster...if you can't foster.....volunteer, and if you can't volunteer.....donate. The homeless animal people are homeless mainly because we human animals have failed to live up to our obligations. The animal people shouldn't have to pay for our shortcomings.
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| Marshall looks over his greens 'n' stuff. |
Early on in my volunteering I reached into his 'apartment' without showing adequate respect and politeness and Marshall proceeded to tutor me in bunny manners by drawing blood from my right arm. I really thought for a second that he had pulled a knife on me. He was quick and precise. In truth, while he is grumpy at times, if you accord him your respect and give him his space when he wants it....he is quite easy to get along with. He likes being petted and usually is not panicky when you pick him up. He is a very handsome youngster and is (I think) one of my friends.
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| Marshall looking pensive. |
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| The Marshall eats. |
We try to get the bunnies outside as often as possible and today was Marshall's turn. He is an interesting rabbit person, and I hope someday he gets a forever home with some folks that will hang out with him and enjoy Marshall being Marshall.
In truth, no animal person can 'blossom' until they have a home of their own, surrounded by those that love them for themselves and not having to share the care and love of too few human people and too many rabbit people.
People that run shelters and people that volunteer at shelters know this. A haven can be provided, care and caring can be given, enjoyment and treasuring of each individual animal person can occur.......but nothing replaces a bunny's having her or his own family and home.
Who says rabbit people are not like human people?
Being at the party made this my best September 5th ever. My thanks to everyone.
And please, if you can't adopt, foster...if you can't foster.....volunteer, and if you can't volunteer.....donate. The homeless animal people are homeless mainly because we human animals have failed to live up to our obligations. The animal people shouldn't have to pay for our shortcomings.
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