We would like to nominate Merry for March Rabbit of the Month.
Merry arrived just before Christmas, and within a short space of time we knew he was never going to live up to his name
Some would say he has a "challenging" personality. Some might say he's aggressive. We say he's gorgeous
His previous owner didn't mention his traits. Maybe she thought it would put us off.
What she didn't know was that we love a fiesty bun, and we've had quite a few over the years.
Merry really is a strop monster, but has the most endearing face and mannerisms.
We originally tried bonding him to Chicory who had recently been bereaved. They were so loved up for about ten days, when all hell let loose and the fur flew. Sadly that bond ended there and then, and Chicory was happily bonded with another lad, and they are happily bonded now.
Merry had to spend a few weeks alone whilst we tried to find a suitable partner for him, so he had the run of the indoor stables, and boy did he run the roost, chasing volunteers, pouncing on the hay bags and boxing anyone who thought he'd like a head rub.
Recently we had a lone little girl admitted and last week we started to cautiously bond her with Merry.
He seems rather smitten with her, and I tried to get a photo of them together, but you can see the glint in his eye in the photo. After he launched at me (no doubt warding me off his new woman) I left them in peace, but hope to post an update pic for you if the bond continues well.
Sadly many rabbits are handed in to rescues with aggressive behaviour.
We know that with time, the right care, accommodation, diet and lifestyle and Merry will soon be living up to his name