Benji - what a special bunny he is!
When we lost our little Casper so soon (after just three days), Cornel went to look for another baby bunny as he thought it would help me get over Casper. He found a honey brown lop baby in a pet shop in Wimbledon. I wasn't sure I wanted another bunny so soon after Casper's death, but he persuaded me to go along and have a look at this little bundle of fur. I loved him, but wanted to think about it. After a few days however (they were kind enough to keep him reserved for that length of time), I decided to have the baby. I called him Benji, because he just looked like a Benji.
He came home with us in February 1999 and settled in immediately!
Benji has never been the cause of any concerns. He is and always has been the most gentle and friendly rabbits, we couldn't have wished for better. To this day (he is now almost 9 years old), he has never been ill other than needing treatment for an abscess that healed quickly. He was totally devoted to his girl Pippa and is now very sad that she is gone! He is eating well and hopping about, but he does miss her and looks lonely. What else could be expected after sharing 8 years with his partner!
Benji is a very special bunny and luckily, he is fit and well even at 9 years old, so hopefully we will have many more years with him!
Benji at 5 months old in April 1999
Benji with Pippa in August 1999
Benji at 10 months old
Benji and Pippa in January 2000
Benji in November 2004
Benji and Pippa in November 2004
Benji and Pippa's (and Sunny's) cage (it is 5')- they get daily free exercise in their room
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