Anyway, the plan was to stick to the original two bunnies and a snake. I made arrangements for the snake... more on that later, but we still needed to get the bunnies. So we planned to head for the local animal shelter to pick out our bunnies on Tuesday. Right before we leave Marshall says, "You know, the camera body I wanted might end up costing a little more than I thought it would. I'll let you get a third bunny if I can spend the extra money to get the camera body I want."
And that, my friends, is how we ended up with a "baker's dozen".
So we packed up the family and headed over to the local animal shelter. They happened to have a large amount of bunnies available. And they were very eager to show them to us. Apparently no one goes in asking for bunnies, so I'm assuming that means they end up having to "escort" all of their bunnies to "the other side" if you know what I mean. You could imagine their delight when we announced we wanted THREE bunnies. Our criteria for bunny-picking... Too large for a hawk to carry away. We found three large bunnies who fit the criteria, and they were all spayed and neutered, so we were able to take them on the spot. Every staff member we encountered thanked us multiple times for taking bunnies. The fact that no one wants the bunnies made me want to take them all... though then I'd have to agree to let Marshall buy something really big, like a Nissan GTR, and I'm just not ready for that yet.
We brought the bunnies home and set them free in our bunny-proof backyard. Then we went to Petco to buy more hay and bunny food, and decided to buy a bunch of stuff the shelter needed for their remaining animals. (there was a list at the shelter of donations they needed) When we returned to the shelter, one of the staff members who helped us was scared we were returning the bunnies. Nope. Just dropping off donations.
I bet you want to meet the bunnies, huh? Ok... now for introductions. If you're a Harry Potter fan, you will understand the names. If not, then... well... you won't.
First off... "Hedwig". She's a very nice bunny who recently gave birth to a litter of bunnies and then was spayed by the animal shelter.

Now... on to lucky 13. I finally am getting my snake #3. And his name??? Drumroll please...
"Severus SNAKE" also known as "Professor SNAKE". (obviously he's the head of Slytherin) I don't actually have him yet. He's still at the house of my favorite homeschooling snake breeder. She's waiting until he's old enough to go to a new home. If he's ready to go on September 6th, she'll give him to us at the Anaheim Reptile Expo (Oh yes we're going!!!), but if not, she'll mail him to me later. But for now, she was kind enough to send me a picture of him. I'm already in love! He's the same kind of snake as my other two, which you can see here, but obviously very different in coloring. And he'll change a bunch by the time he's an adult.

In about a year, he should look more like this one....
And so now we're up to 13 pets, which I think is a very good number. You may think we're crazy (and you'd be right), but I still think all 13 of these pets combined are still less maintenance than having one dog.
So glad you took my advice (;
ReplyDeleteThey are very cute, even that puppet king bunny. The snake, well the snake scares the crap out of me. You should have a bunny hop at Paw Paw's to celebrate. I'll bring carrots from my garden. I have tons of bitter lettuce too, if you would like to cut down on the bunny food bills.
Love the shelter bunnies!
ReplyDeleteWe have three dogs and three cats (although they have hair) and my daughter is itching for a snake. I actually like snakes, so I am encouraging her to show a little more responsibility (like putting her shoes in her room and not leaving them where ever she took them off) and then I will consider a snake. But she has to feed it :)
I always joke that we have an Ark, apparently we are not the only ones.
Okay,
ReplyDeleteYou are like the ultimate boy mom! My kids would love to come visit if we were closer. The bunnies are all so cute. I like the idea that they can live in the backyard and be okay. That sounds like so much fun!
If your husband needs to donate his old camera to a "needy" family we will take it! LOL
LOL i love it! You guys are so much Dave and I LOL But we still have only 3 pets LOL
ReplyDeleteWe tend to go for technology toys LOL
that's great! i especially love the pic of bunny #3, heehee. i have FINALLY figured out how to put your new address on my blogring..sigh..it takes me awhile. :)
ReplyDeleteThe bunnies are so cute! Love the picture of Crookshanks. That cracked me up.
ReplyDeleteVery cute bunnies. And I LOVE the names! Especialy Professor SNAKE! I wanted to thank you for stopping by the other day from BATW.
ReplyDeleteSuch cute bunnies and I LOVED your chupacabra comment!! LOL
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my place today and I was thrilled to hear there was another Toto fan out there!
you are my new idol. Our bunny died last winter (not by the talons of a hawk) and I really miss him. I also love the names being a HP lover myself. The snake-- yikes- it scares me a bit. Have a wonderful weekend.
ReplyDeleteI grew up with a flop named Luther!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! I really enjoy reading your posts but when the snake pictures and verbage begins to appear I wonder how I can be blog friends with you!! ;)
I'll bet you get up to #15 before the end of the year!
Lor
that is seriously a lot of pets...but bunnies aren't like a dog where you have to walk them...and snakes --yippie for you! my husband loves, loves, loves, snakes and reptiles (he would probably fly to anehiem just for the reptile show if we had the extra moolah rolling around.
ReplyDeletewhat joy, what fun for you!
and thanks for stopping by my place yesterday, it was great seeing you!
Okay Julie,
ReplyDeleteI have found another difference in our tastes! I do love bunnies and always wanted them but have never been able to convince my hubby that we should have them but even though snakes do not bother me at all I don't think I would want one in my house and I LOVE DOGS!!! I know you know about Petey -- convincing David that it was time for another one was tough but the kids and I and our retriever Martha are sooo ready! Enjoy your Labor Day!
I was laughing so hard at the representation of your last bunny that I scrolled down without thought. Of COURSE you would talk about/show a snake after it. You had alluded to it earlier on. But I was caught off guard. I did NOT want that on my screen!
ReplyDeleteYou could not have picked a more perfect name for your new snake!
ReplyDeleteWhen I lived in L.A. my roommate had two huge glass cases with huge snakes in them. I don't think I had a good night's sleep the whole time he lived with me, because he didn't keep those cases very secure, but it WAS fun.