A new resident

For the past few days we've had a new resident, much to the alarm of Tamu, who I am teaching not to chase small furry things that look cute. I got pretty close before he moved off under my car again.







The thing is he can get out of the garden easily, either under the gate or through the fence - obviously likes living under my car in the car port!

Lai

Awwwwww he is a real beauty Lai, such a cute little bunny Tamu must definitely leave him alone, she must learn he is for admiring and not chasing he must feel safe under your car but as you say he can get out of the garden as well so I suppose he has the choice about hiding out under the car or bouncing about in the fields. I hope he stays around and safe for quite a while. Just love him

littlewid-x-

Littlewid, he's still there this morning despite Tamu being tempted

Lai

What a little Cutey Lai, it must feel safe under there, at least from arial attacks it is anyway. Looks a bit small to be on its own, I wonder if it not that old
WS

It's a young one WS, not sure what happened though when Pete went to get into his car this morning the bunny leapt onto his wheel arch and then disappeared, hopefully not into the engine Pete couldn't find it and I haven't seen it since ............ I will keep an eye out.

Lai

He really does look like a youngster, I wonder if he has got a little confused or lost. I really hope he didnt end up in the engine lets hope he hopped off safely, maybe Pete getting in the car and starting the engine frightened him off. Do let us know if you see him again and I am pleased Tamu was a good girl and left him alone, even though she was tempted

littlewid-x-

Will do, no sign as yet, but hopefully that's a good thing and he is now out and about in the woods rather than by the cars.

Lai

Fingers X he's back where he belongs, out in the fields Lai.
WS

News on our bunny. He's now in Pete's car park at work What an awful journey he must have had somewhere under the bonnet, but he is safe and appears okay, there are fields and a river at the back so he'll be quite okay once he gets settled.

That's one lucky little bunny!

Lai

That distance is one short hop for Mankind to work, but one huge leap for Bunnykind Glad he's OK, but it must have been a bit frightening hopefully he'll soon settle in to his new surroundings. Unless he fancies a lift back
WS

I agree WS I was tempted to suggest to Pete that he caught the little bunny and brought him home but didn't think that was such a good idea.

It seems he is alive and well so I am thrilled and relieved.

Lai

Oh My Goodness, you hear of cats surviving car journeys in the bonnet of car but a little bunny thank heavens he is ok, but he must be one tough little fellow to survive and still be ok. I suppose, it's also a relief that he made it all the way to Petes work and didn't drop out on the road, someone is really watching over that little bunny for sure.
Lets hope he stays safe and well in his new surroundings and you are stronger than me Lai, I would have tried to capture him and bring him home but that could have put a wild bunny under more stress and as he is settled you really made the right decision to leave him in his new home.

WS your wise cracks get worse

littlewid-x-

I am loving this thread!

Very cute pics of this bunny and amazing story of its trip to work with Pete!

Tamu is obviously very strong willed to resist such temptation

Bunnykind Very much on form WS

WS

I do agree Littlewid, but I think that little bunny has had enough of a shock and probably safer away from Tamu who is trying to be saintly but may lapse ....

Lai

I love the thought of Tamu trying to be saintly .......wheres the Angel smilie lets give her a

littlewid-x-

Littlewid, she is being a at the moment, I have just told her some exciting news that she may have a friend soon ish, I think she needs company .....

More on that later in the week.

Lai

that sounds very exciting and can't wait to hear more.......don't take too long to let us all know

littlewid-x-

I will spill the beans although this is a bit premature ..... as you know there are thousands of greyhounds who need homes our beautiful Penny came from a greyhound rescue in Lincoln but each part of the UK has many centres. We've be looking in our area and Cheshire has a centre near Nantwich where they have about 60 greyhounds. We are hoping to visit one afternoon this week with a view to homing at least one poor old greyhound. I say old because they always get overlooked and need love and forever homes. We have one in mind who keeps being overlooked (accordingly to the website) so I feel sure she will be with us soon.

We have a busy June with being away for a long weekend mid June and then in Shetland for a week at the end of June/July so would only consider taking her after this, otherwise it would be very unfair to put a newly rehomed dog into kennels straight away.

Also Tamu must meet her before any decision can be made ........ and I am missing Penny enormously and don't want to rush into this too quickly.

So I am very keen and excited and hope to have good news soon

Lai

This greyhound is going to be one awfully lucky pooch

And may I add.... !

GR - we both feel it is a good thing to do and I am missing my little Penny so much, I am sure she would approve

Today's rescue is a racing pigeon who is on the lawn, he has 2 ring tags and must be lost or blown off course, so he's now enjoying some wild bird food and suet shreds and is happily wandering round wondering if he can come inside. With any luck after a couple of hours he'll be on his way and fly home.

Lai

So several hours later Percy pigeon is still here and it's raining. He's had food and water and is now looking pitiful outside - oh yes he did come inside and p so I sent him outside again. He didnt like my upturned chair shelter, but he did try our African breeze hut briefly.

It's raining out here, could I please come in?


Okay I shall just walk away if you won't let me


You know it does look nice and cosy and dry in there


Are you listening to me? I am cold and wet out here!


I am really hoping Percy takes shelter, wakes up refreshed in the morning and flies home - otherwise he'll be coming inside for breakfast, he's remarkably keen to come inside .

Lai

I'm not really sure about bunnies Doogs, he was really not afraid of us or Tamu so I hope he will be okay.

Pete's just told me we're going tomorrow afternoon to meet our rescue greyhound I already think we may have to give her another name, she is called Princess and I don't feel that will do her justice - so would like to consider Kasi which is Swahili for fast/speedy (seems appropriate). I have a feeling we may get 2 (my idea not Pete's).

Percy, bless him, is still at home. He spent the night either in our African hut or in a tree and this morning he was outside the window along with Fizal and Mrs Pheasant, 3 ducks, 1 P'fer (is the other sitting on eggs? I hope so) and they were all waiting for breakfast!

It's a madhouse here at the moment

Lai

Great news about the Greyhound ( s ) dont worry we wont let on to Pete . Wise to wait untill you come back from you time away, it also just gives you that little bit of extra time to think about it, although I think you've already made your mind up
There was a racing Pigeon on the Caravan Park where we Mrs S works the other week, it was there for a few days, and people were feeding it. In the end they rang the Local Vets, and they told them if they could catch it, and put it in a box they would sort it out. Which they did, but we have'nt had an update yet. Sadly a lot of owners of racing Pigeons do'nt want them back once they have gone off track, and ask people to get rid of them

WS