Totally off-topic, but totally cute!

10th March 2010

Totally off-topic, but totally cute!

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So, I mentioned in yesterday’s post that we were going to start fostering rabbits soon. I joined a few local organizations that takes in rabbits and picked up my first foster from the county shelter today — a black and white speckled mini-lop I named Stella… and her three babies! Stella and her mate were surrendered to the shelter last week and shelter workers were quite surprised to see three little balls of fuzz born on Monday, which may have had something to do with why she was surrendered to begin with. Two of the babies are white with black-ringed eyes and spots and one is a rich chestnut color; all are as big as a hamster. I’m trying to think of names for them, but since we won’t be able to determine their genders for another two months or so, they have to be gender-neutral names. I also have a peculiarity in that I have to give my pets proper names (side note: I got my first bunny at about age 11 and named him Snuggles. I always suspected this to be the reason for his cranky disposition). Any suggestions?

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1 On March 10th, 2010, Mari said:

Tian Tian (pronounced Tien Tien) – it’s a Chinese name that means “every day add a little”
Babe – as in the movie
Fern
Erin/Aaron
Kelly (yes, I know a man named Kelly)
Ping Ping (“peace” in Chinese)
That’s all I’ve got. Boy are gender-neutral names hard! But the bunnies are adorable

posted on March 10th, 2010 at 8:18 pm

2 On March 10th, 2010, Twistie said:

Can’t think of names. Too overwhelmed with the kyoot!

(snuggles bunnies)

posted on March 10th, 2010 at 9:18 pm

3 On March 10th, 2010, KJ said:

Francis, Madison, Taylor. They are too cute!

posted on March 10th, 2010 at 10:47 pm

4 On March 11th, 2010, Piffle said:

Well, the brown one reminds me of coffee, so Joe or Jo depending on the eventual gender determination (one doubts the rabbit will get the subtlety of homonyms).

One of the white ones should be Chris, just because it’s a nice name and they’re nice bunnies.

And the other white one has to be named Easter. ‘Tis the season after all.

posted on March 11th, 2010 at 2:10 am

5 On March 11th, 2010, erylin said:

how about terry? thats nice and gender neutral….or Jay (short for jaqueline or jacqueth in a girl) or erin/Aaron. Robin? Alexis? Bailey? CAsey? Hayden? no i got it! KENNEDY! espcially the one of the ones with rings around her eyes (liek the mtv v-jay Kenndey, get it? god im showing my age….)

posted on March 11th, 2010 at 3:20 am

6 On March 11th, 2010, Jackie said:

BABY BUNNAES!!!!!

posted on March 11th, 2010 at 4:30 am

7 On March 11th, 2010, DaniFae said:

Awww! Cuteness! I love bunnies. As for names

From Beatrix Potter:
Flopsy, Mopsy, and Cottontail

From a Midsummer Night’s Dream:
Cobweb, Mustardseed, Peaseblossom, and/or Moth

From the Lord of the Rings Trilogy:
Merry, Pippin, Samwise (Sam for short) and/or Frodo

Yes, I’m a lit dweeb and sorry, two of those came in sets of four and not three.

posted on March 11th, 2010 at 9:03 am

8 On March 11th, 2010, Rachel said:

Yes, I’m a lit dweeb and sorry, two of those came in sets of four and not three.

Haha, if the genders fit, I was thinking of Ron, Hermione and Jenny (my brown bunny’s name is Harry), so if you’re a dweeb, you’re in good company

posted on March 11th, 2010 at 11:55 am

9 On March 11th, 2010, Dr. Ivo Robotnik said:

MY PARENTS USED TO RAISE RABBITS WHEN I WAS A LAAAAAAD.

THEY WERE ALL DELICIOUS!

posted on March 11th, 2010 at 7:54 pm

10 On March 11th, 2010, RachelB said:

How about Wynken, Blynken, and Nod? (http://www3.amherst.edu/~rjyanco94/literature/eugenefield/poems/poemsofchildhood/wynkenblynkenandnod.html)

posted on March 11th, 2010 at 8:19 pm

11 On March 12th, 2010, LexieDi said:

I think Rocky, Road, and Peanut. ^w^ I think those would be cute names.

RachelB’s names are SUPER cute too. Seeing as there are the twins and the little chocolate-colored one.

posted on March 12th, 2010 at 12:31 am

12 On March 12th, 2010, Patty said:

Aww they’re so cute! How about Lucky, Clover, and Leaf? That’s what my hamsters were named Hope you find great names for them.

posted on March 12th, 2010 at 3:56 pm

13 On March 12th, 2010, elizabeth said:

I just adopted two new bunnies! everyone should own bunnnies!!!
these photos are precious~

posted on March 12th, 2010 at 5:36 pm

14 On March 13th, 2010, Alyssa (The 40 year-old) said:

Oh. Man! Too-Much-Cuteness…Brain-Won’t-Work!!!!!
Dang, they are KA-YOOOOTE!!!!!!

posted on March 13th, 2010 at 3:56 pm

15 On March 13th, 2010, Liza said:

When I saw the picture of the babies, I actually gasped so loud that my dog looked at me funny.

posted on March 13th, 2010 at 10:10 pm

16 On March 15th, 2010, SteveD said:

How About

Stevie
Bugs (as in Bunny)

Ok not so good Rabbit Names. I am sure the rabbits won’t mind being called Sue if they are Sam.

If it was good enough for Johnny Cash….

SteveD

posted on March 15th, 2010 at 11:39 am

17 On March 15th, 2010, Rachel said:

Baby bunnies are very spasmodic and you have to be careful because they jerk and jump (which is why some people call them popcorn). So, Brandon suggested naming them Snap, Crackle and Pop for now until we think of their real names. @Petty: I thought of Clover, too, for the brown bunny. And maybe Basil and Dahlia for the other two.

Here’s an updated photo from this afternoon. They’re getting to be fat roly polies!

posted on March 15th, 2010 at 2:51 pm

18 On March 18th, 2010, Dani said:

i’m a semi-frequent reader, and a house rabbit owner, this post delights me! i got my rabbit from the local animal shelter and it has never even occurred to me that i could foster rabbits in the future (my current living situation does not lend itself to fostering). thanks for the idea!

how about “nutmeg” for the little brown guy/gal? or “whiskey”?

SO. CUTE.

posted on March 18th, 2010 at 9:41 pm

19 On March 19th, 2010, Rachel said:

Awww, Nutmeg is a cute name. The bunnies finally opened their eyes yesterday!

posted on March 19th, 2010 at 10:21 am

20 On March 20th, 2010, annabanapants said:

They are darling! I hope to see a few more pictures in the future.

How about – Nutmeg (brown), Sugar (lighter accented white) & Spice (Darker accented white)

I also thought of bunilla but that’s too punny…

Thank you for being a foster mom! I hope to one day be able to do this as well. So rewarding and you get even more love and cuteness in your life – what’s not to like?!

posted on March 20th, 2010 at 1:25 pm