Bunny vs. The Broom

The Bunny's first birthday is nearly upon us and I think I have finally begun to have an understanding of our Bunny and what goes on in his furry head. When Bunny first began exploring our house, he came to the conclusion that he was the boss and that I was his lady. He made this very clear by growling at Art and running circles around my feet every time I entered the room. Over time Bunny developed a little more respect for Art, but not much more for me (probably has something to do with the male domination attitude). So although Bunny has come to understand that he is second in command to Art, he walks all over me!

For example, let's say The Bunny is munching the baseboard (as he often does) and I yell "NO!" and clap my hands at him- he will glare at me then turn back around and resume the munching. This cycle will continue until I physically scoot him from his trouble making area. If Art so much as snaps his fingers at The Bunny, he instantly appears in his cage!

Let's say The Bunny is under the couch digging the carpet- I can yell and yell at him and hit the couch and he just ignores me. So then I have to go get the broom and scoot his little butt out of there, then he will run to his cage, but then he realizes it's only me holding the broom and not Art so five minutes later he is back under the couch. Most of the time Art can tell The Bunny to get out from under the couch and he will, if not all he has to do is TOUCH the broom and The Bunny runs to his cage!

Thus you see that it is obvious that there are only 2 people in my house that The Bunny has any respect for... Art and The Broom. He just uses me for a good petting as he sees fit.

Well this morning, after being scooted out from under the couch three times, Bunny decided he was fed up with The Broom who had dominion over him this past year. The Broom foiled every adventure beneath the couch and bed and there was only one way to re-claim his freedom... to FIGHT.

It is not a well known fact that rabbits have formidable ninja skills, but I assure you they do. The Bunny let out a deep growl and lunged at the broom with every bit of momentum he could muster with his tiny two-pound body. The Broom struck back only to be met with fiercly flailing claws and sharp teeth! Growling all the while, Bunny fought The Broom and refused to give in. Unfortunately, The Broom managed to corner Bunny in his cage with no chance to espace and his angry growls could not keep The Broom from closing the gate on him.

Perhaps The Broom got the best of him this time, but I'm sure this will not be The Bunny's last fight for freedom.