Paul, Fuzzy and Mimi

On the Labour Day public holiday, Uncle Hubby and I went to SPCA in the morning to check out for Mimi availability. We made a reservation for Mimi though we were undecided to adopt him or not.

There weren't many rabbits available at the shelter but 3 caught my eyes - Mimi was one of them.
 

Paul the Dwarf

 

Paul's severe matted fur

Paul was very timid - very timid. I tried to pat him but he would hop away to hide. Once the gate was closed, Paul would hop out to lie down.

Fuzzy the angora

 

Fuzzy

Fuzzy was also just as timid. I did not get to pat him at all.

Mimi the lionhead

Mimi's behaviour really resembled Cotton's initial behaviour at SPCA. He allowed me to pat and even carry him for a short while. He was pretty laidback and quite small size. I interacted with Mimi more than with Paul and Fuzzy because Mimi is relatively more friendly than them.

Oh Mimi, are you meant to be my bunny #2? If you are still available by 31st May, and I have not fancied any bunnies at HRSS and BW adoption drives, I will come for you, OK?

SPCA roadshow

Yesterday, we brought Cotton to the SPCA road show to show our support and check if Cotton would like to befriend some new bunny friends. 

We spotted Mini at the roadshow who is also a lionhead like Cotton. Isn't he a beauty? I interacted with him a little by stroking him and he seems much friendlier than what Cotton and I first interacted 2 months ago. I'm thinking to adopt Mini for Cotton to be bonded as a pair but Uncle Hubby has his doubts. 

Mini is slightly smaller size than Cotton but he seems less human-phobia compared to Cotton. He's also quite fat and chubby and has shorter ears than Cotton.  I really like Mini very much and we almost adopted him. 

When Uncle Hubby was ready to decide to adopt Mini, we were already in the train back home. In other words, too late. Detouring to City Square Mall again is just too tiring for me and Cotton. Psssst, we think Uncle Hubby not sincere at doing the 2nd adoption. 

One of the SPCA staffs carried Cotton and commented that Cotton is a little bony because his spine cartridges can be felt. He suggested we feed him more pellets to fatten him up. But I explained Cotton's blood glucose is on the high side so I only feed pellets as treats. He understood and then he also admitted that Cotton gets to exercise via free roam while his rabbits are caged so that might make another differences too. At that moment, I imagine Cotton is athletics type hahahahha  

Also, Dr Tan (the vet who examined Cotton previously) said Cotton's weight is just right for his size. Hmmmm.... But I do hope to fatten up Cotton a little, afterall, rabbits being lowest in the food chain, fattening up is only normal. :p

Cotton's Happy Ending is published!

Uncle Hubby and I just love how SPCA titled Cotton's Happy Ending story - Sweet Cotton Candy. Awwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwwww............................................... heart melted. :D

http://www.spca.org.sg/services_adoption_happyending.asp

SPCA called to check out Cotton

This entry is a little late but it is late better than none at all. SPCA called me one day while I was at work. According to the SPCA staff, it is procedural for them to call the adopter who has adopted animal from them 2 weeks after the adoption. They want to make sure their adopted animal has adapted well with their new parents, environment and among others. I have adopted Cotton for exactly 01 month now as of 23-Mar-2014. It feels like I have Cotton for forever already. :D

It was about 2:30pm on a Thursday afternoon at my office when my mobile rang.....

SPCA (a guy with a deep voice): Hello, is this Ms XXX?

Me: Yes, I am. Who is this and how I can help you?

SPCA: I am calling from the SPCA and we are checking how's the rabbit (which) you've adopted is doing now.

Me: Oh, you mean Cotton? He is doing well...I mean great. I placed him in a cage during his first week to litter-train him. Then on his 3rd week when I noticed his litter habit was stabilized, I have moved him to a playpen. He was shy and afraid to step out of his cage which was placed in the playpen, so I removed the metal of his cage and leaving only the cage base in the playpen to encourage him to step out.

SPCA: Oh, that's good to know that he is no longer living in a cage environment.

Me: Oh I also brought him to visit a vet clinic on that weekend I adopted Cotton....

SPCA: (Sounding concerned) Oh, what happened to him? Is he sick or something?

Me: Oh no no....because I asked your staff before if Cotton has any medical history and you guys told me nothing much. So in order to get a baseline of his medical history, I thought to visit a vet clinic to do a health check-up for him. He did a blood test as well.

SPCA: So how's the results?

Me: The blood test results showed he's healthy but only glucose level slightly on the high side. His teeth is OK, his bone structure is OK without any lumps felt and he is last weighed at about 2kg weight.

SPCA: Oh great. It's good to know that Cotton is in good hands.

Me: Yes I think so too. He is not as afraid over little sounds and timid compared to what he was when he was at the SPCA.

SPCA: Good to know this. Ok, do let us know if you have any issues with Cotton or need our help on taking care of rabbit. We be glad to help you.

Me: Sure. Thanks for following-up. I will let Cotton know too. (laughing).

Bye....

SPCA never mentions about house visit but if they ever want to, Me, Uncle Hubby and Cotton are ever ready to showcase!