Little Bunny Melvin :)

[3piggles]

For years, I've been adopting most of my pigs from a rescue in Massachusetts, Nevins Farm (https://www.mspca.org/adoption-centers/nevins-farm-adoption-center/) It is a truly wonderful place, with exceptional care and quarters for the animals, staff to help put you together with the right family pets, courses and events, and a farm of animals to just visit while wandering about on a beautiful day.

We went there yesterday, for hay. They sell big bags of meadow hay for $4. It was bunny day, so there were a lot of people there being led around by one of the bunny-savvy volunteers, who was teaching them all about the different breeds, sizes, care, personalities, etc. Along with all the people who were just there to enjoy looking at the animals, it was noisy and crowed in the big main building.

I went to the furthest bunny room, waited until everyone finally left, then started talking to Little Bunny Melvin. He came out of his house immediately, and started putting his nose to the bars, so I petted the tip of his nose with my finger. Bars aren't very far apart. He has a drink, and had some pellets, while I talked to him and he listened. Such a nice little interlude of about 3 minutes, before the group led by the bunny expert arrived, and Melvin dove back into his house to hide. I hope I brightened his day a little bit, because he definitely brightened mine

Going to rescues isn't just about adopting a pet to take home. It's also about just visiting with them without making demands. They have great cages at this rescue, but it's still not what the animals want, so giving them some attention is always appreciated.

[jolovespiggies]

That sounds lovely Piggles hunni, I am sure you made his day too. Did you consider adopting him?

Hugs
JO xx

[3piggles]

I consider adopting every animal I meet, but my back won't let me do a lot of bending, and I can't carry an animal much bigger than a guinea pig.

[jolovespiggies]

I know Piggles love, I am the same. Luckily Holly doesn't need to be picked up very often as she comes to us but when she does Paul does it. I know, I would bring them all home if I could.

Hugs
Jo xx

[Bean]

Aww glad you enjoyed your visit - it sounds like a great place to buy your supplies as it raises money for the rescue and you get to meet some other lovelies too.

[3piggles]

That's why we go all the way down there. It's probably 30-40 miles each way, but we want to support a place that does such a great job. They are in Massachusetts, and the state has an income tax. Anyone paying Massachusetts income tax can designate a portion to go to the animal rescues, which I think it great. Only problem with Massachusetts is that every driver owns the road, which is why we are called Massholes. Even after living in the laid back state of New Hampshire for almost 40 years, I still am the most aggressive person at the roundabout, lol Mine, all mine

Jo, I have trouble lifting much weight, and just can't count on Vic being around to carry a sick pet to the car or into the clinic, so I restrict myself to pets I can manage on my own, if I have to. Vic gets upset with me always trying to do everything by myself, but even if he retires, he won't necessarily be around and underfoot all the time, so I need to be able to find ways to do things myself. I can manage guinea pigs, love them, and can give them a great home, so guinea pigs it is I do miss my bunnies, though, something wicked, and really wish I could have bunnies again.

[jolovespiggies]

Oh Piggles hunni, I know what you mean. I am lucky that Paul is here most of the time and he does the vet runs now. Obviously if I had to pick Holly up I would but it wouldn't be safe for either of us so I would have to do it from a sitting down position.

Hugs
Jo xx

[3piggles]

I even thought about getting one of those stroller carriers for Small animals, but I would have to get that down the stairs, into the car, out of the car, etc., so that wouldn't be much help.

The guinea pig cage is right at waist height, so I can reach it easily without having to bend. I would have to keep a bunny in a cage at waist height, too, and that's not fair to the bunny. At least the guinea pigs are much smaller than a bunny, so they get a lot of exercise just going from one end to the other of an 8 foot long cage.

[jolovespiggies]

That is so true Piggles love. Ideally I would like my piggy run to be at waist level but luckily our cleaner cleans out the piggies when we have them and Paul can reach in and pick up a piggy when it comes to going to the vet for claws and toothy checks.

Hugs
JO xx

[anawilliam]

That sounds lovely