It's 40 degrees with a 40% chance of rain and complete cloud cover. And we just got word that our neighbor's rabbit has died.
Our neighbor Ed is a good man. He's a tree-guy. Y'know, the ones that go around keeping power lines clear. The ones who go out in atrocious weather to get stuff off of power lines so that they can be repaired. Ed was driving along the road one day and spotted a white and brown obvious-pet-style rabbit on its own in the wild. Next thing anyone knew, the bunny was the new pet. Named him Harold. Harold the Hare.
Now, Ed has another pet, Puddin', our neighbor-cat.
We were a bit worried about how that would turn out for them both. Turns out they became fast friends. It was always a sight to gladden our hearts when Ed, Harold and Puddin' would all come outside. Ed would play his guitar or read, Puddin' would enjoy the sun or stalk a bird and Harold would wander and nibble, exhibiting a sudden burst of rabbit-energy every once in while, just to keep Ed on his toes. Most times, the Harold and Puddin' would get the lounge chair while Ed sat on the ground.
Harold had, I think, quite a good life. He was safe, well cared for, and had a lot of quality time with his human in the great outdoors between our houses. I'll remember him fondly, and hope that there's a Bunny-Valhalla where he can hang out happily and wait for Ed.
Harold is waiting in small animal heaven resting in the sun nibbling luscious green grass with our guinea pigs until the day they will be reunited again.
Ed sounds like a most wonderful man. And Puddin' is pretty cute too.
Posted by: Scooby, Shaggy & Scout | February 05, 2012 at 09:10 AM
Hi Ranger! I'm always amazed when something I own shows up in another blog, like your floor! My friend's daughters are making it a priority to find a place where she can have Patches with her. I hope they do!! Even though I am the best caretaker in the world, Patches would miss his mom terribly.
Posted by: Scooby, Shaggy & Scout | February 11, 2012 at 06:55 AM