Fudge and the Rabbit!!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

 

 

We have another rabbit in our yard and I feel the same about that rabbit as I do about an uninvited guest. It is making my life a living hell.  Now, don’t get me wrong, I like rabbits. Over the years, I have become quite fond of Thumper and Bugs Bunny.  I always liked Bug’s sense of humor and the way he made Elmer Fudd look like a moron. That rabbit sure could make me laugh. Unfortunately, the rabbit we have in our yard does not seem to have the same wit or intelligence.  It just keeps coming back despite the fact that we have shooed it away repeatedly, stomped around to scare it before we let the dogs out, and pleaded with it to vamoose.  My husband tried to name our own pet rabbit Stew, but this one we have added “pid” to the end of Stew and come up with an even better name for this little guy.

 

Last night was the last straw.  My husband has been out of town the past two nights and I have gotten up with these dogs at least three times each night.  Fudge is beside herself all day looking out our foyer window as that rabbit comes in and out of our yard like he owns the joint. Fudge is my dog that loves a long nap, but now she has turned into this vigilant beast that runs from window to window in the hopes of getting a better glimpse of her arch nemesis. She has taken to letting out these whines while checking the perimeter that really grates on my nerves. Vern, meanwhile, is along for the ride. I don’t even know if he realizes what is causing all this turmoil, but he wants in on the action. I just imagine him saying, “Dude, this is rad, fer sure,” to Fudge as he follows along behind her. He also likes to play his own little game called, “Stalk and Pounce on Fudge,” as she waits for that rabbit to make a move.  Usually, Fudge is not receptive to this game.

 

This morning after having to get up at 1:30 am, 5:30 am, and 7:00 am because Fudge sensed that the rabbit was on the move and Vern felt it necessary to come tell me and include me in the fun, I am sad to say I am hoping that rabbit meets his maker soon. I am sorry, but I think I could be scaring our neighbors with my morning cries of, “Get out of my yard or I will release the Hounds of Baskerville!” and god forbid they look out their window and see me in the get up I had on this morning.  My hair looked like it had not been combed since March, I accessorized my terry cloth robe with a Land’s End striped scarf because I couldn’t find my robe belt, and I had on rubber boots found at the last minute at the front door.  I am also starting to scare myself because I hear myself saying to a DOG, "Fudge, the rabbit has gone night night."  Maybe it is sleep deprivation that is making me sound heartless, so I will amend that to say, “I hope the rabbit finds the rabbit of his/her dreams and they decide to travel the world and leave today.”  It surely cannot take two rabbits that long to pack and hit the road.

 

Meanwhile, if anyone has any ideas about relocating a rabbit, it would be most appreciated by the neighbors and me. We are desperate. I just know that vindictive rabbit is out there somewhere doing this:

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Hey Laurie...why don't you trap that Stewpid bunny and ship it over to her???  Let the little dog take care of it!!!  ha ha

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Good thinking, Nancie. That will teach her to mess with her mother :)

[Donna K & Quincy]

How is Oregon?

[Bonnie and Kona]

I am not having a good day but I can tell you all that this discussion on DK has made me smile on and off all day long. Thank you, Laurie and everyone else participating! Love this.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

I am glad you have been able to smile throughout your bad day. Hope today is better for you!!!

[Janel and Sophia]

Your rabbit tales...cracked me up!!!  LOL

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Thanks, Janel!!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Gina, Thank you so much for that tip. I am going to try and find that product. I have not seen the little guy today, so am hoping he is on his honeymoon in Vegas :)

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Marion, Thank you for the nice words. Fudge actually did get one poor rabbit and since we did not see a mark on it, my DH did say it died of fright. I just know my sweet Fudge did not do that :) We once looked into greyhounds, which I love, and the main thing I remember the rescue said is about them chasing rabbits, etc. I am sure that drive is normal for that breed. I think they are a wonderful breed and I heard they were couch potatoes...LOL.

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Marion, I did see them on your page. Beautiful dogs. I wrote a blog about my DD wanting a dog. I tried to convince her to get a greyhound, but all she wanted was a Chocolate Lab puppy. She would not listen to anything else :) We had several in our neighborhood at the time and they seemed so sweet. I am sorry you lost your dogs to cancer. How sad! I got to tell you, I have one very smart dog and one who is not as big of thinker. Love them both, but the non-thinker is just a little easier....LOL.

[Nancie & Gracie Doodle]

Oh no, don't tell me that VERN is the non-thinker?  Say it isn't so!

[Laurie, Fudge, and Vern]

Nancie, My lips are sealed! You might be able to figure it out from some of my posts :)