George & Emily

Here are George and Emily.  George is a very cute mini lop and Emily a little rescue bun.  Both were very friendly and have gone home today.

Marv & Lucky

Here are Marv & Lucky investigating our garden and seeing who could jump onto the highest hutch so we had to keep a close eye on them.  They soon returned to their hutch and run when they heard the breakfast biscuits.  We took the boys for their routine vaccinations before Xmas and both were given a clean bill of heath. 

Other Guests

Tomorrow we will report on some of our other guests which include, George & Emily, Marv & Lucky, Rocky & Pebbles, Lola & Henry John, Tubs & Honeysuckle, Scampi & Chips and Kevin & Freddie.  As you can imagine it is a very busy time for us but we will do our best to get some updates on the other guests over the next couple of days.

Bandit & Bunnie Marie

Here are another of our two Christmas & New Years guests.  Both Bandit & Bunnie Marie almost never made it to Blackberry Boarding as their Bunny Mom has a terrible time getting back from a holiday due to the problems that occurred with the bad weather.  The girls are really different to the last time we saw them, they are much calmer since they have been neutered and really love having lots of fuss and attention.

Suzi & Smudge Christmas Hug

These two little bunnies are quite often chasing and challenging each other particularly when food arrives or you are trying to clean out their cage.  We did however, get a lovely photo of them today cuddling up together which we thought we would share with you.

Dunky

Here is Dunky who is staying with us over the Christmas and New Year holidays and although has not been able to come out quite as much as normal, she has been having a nice relaxing holiday.  Today we gave all the bunnies a special treat stick which Dunky really loved.  They are sugar free for all you worried owners!!

Naboo & Poppy Snuggle Time

Here are Naboo & Poppy snuggling up and very relaxed.  They have had the best Christmas present ever as their Bunny Mom & Dad have returned to the UK and will shortly be coming to take them home to Manchester.  Both bunnies have been fantastic to look after and we will really miss them, however, we are quite sure they will  love to see Zephie & Dave and be back home.

Valentino's Christmas Day

Valentino as expected wanted to get totally involved on Christmas Day (sorry we are late reporting this!).  Here are some pictures of him investigating and trying to find a treat.

OK WHERE IS IT, I KNOW ITS BIG, SANTA PROMISED

STARTING TO GET A BIT IMPATIENT NOW

YES FOUND IT TREATS TREATS

AND MORE TREATS YUMMY

AFTERNOON SLEEP TIME NOW

Christmas Boarders

We would like to assure all owners that their little fluffies are well and enjoying their stay with us.  We have had some internet problems and not been able to report as usual.  Of course we have also been very busy with this cold weather we have had.  Water bottles freezing and keeping animals safe and comfortable.  Now the weather is milder, we hope to get back to normal and of course with technology behaving itself, some blogging as well.  Wishing you all a Very Happy New Year, Sharon & Chris x

Suzi & Smudge Playtime in the Snow

We took a few movies today of Suzi & Smudge playing in the snow and here is one of them.  Both of them had loads of fun dashing around and playing chase games.

Guinea Pigs Galore

FRODO & GAWAIN

SMUDGE & PERCY

KEVIN & FREDDIE

We have six indoor piggies staying with us and here they all are sitting pretty for their photos.  All the piggies are very vocal when they hear crackling paper or bags.  Today they were all fooled, one of our house bunnies arrived with her crackly tunnel and of course they all thought it was time for food!

Mouse

Mouse is with us for the Christmas Holidays and he was enjoying some cuddles today after his playtime.  We have both been wrapping up warm with the cold weather and this photo looks as though he is wearing my ski hat.

Timmy Gin ... Rainbow Bridge

We heard today that little Timmy gin died.  He has been battling with his health for the last few months and very sadly died this morning on the way to the vet.  Timmy was a superb little piggy and loved very much.  He will be sadly missed by Edward his owner and of course we shall miss seeing him at Blackberry Boarding.

Tristan & Isolde

We have two house bunnies staying with us for Christmas they belong to Ellie who helps us care for the rabbits and is going to house sit for us in January when we go on holiday.  Here they are enjoying their breakfast.

Playtime in the Snow

Here are Lola & Henry John Playing in the snow.  Lola seemed to get fed up quite quickly but HJ was having a great time.  Lola was one of the headtilt bunnies we nursed and as you can see from the pics above (before and now) she has recovered completely and looks really amazing.

Oscar & Lucy

Here are Oscar and Lucy sharing a hutch during today's playtime. Usually they live separately and only go out together for play, but today they have settled down in the same hutch together and stayed there. 

Perhaps the cold weather is making them feel that having a snuggle buddy is not so bad after all?

Marv & Lucky

As you can see, we have not been spared the snow here in Gloucester, but we still like to let the bunnies have time out to play.

Here are Lucky and Marv playing in the snow and they had a great time. They are used to living outdoors and don't seem to put out by this cold weather.

Marv & Lucky

Marv & Lucky are also staying with us over the Xmas period and have settled in very well.  They have enjoyed some time out today playing in the garden and although it was a cold day, they did not seem to mind at all.

Timmy Gin

Timmy is back with us for the Christmas holidays and although he is still on medications and the occasional feed, he is doing quite well and is eating quite a bit of food on his own.  Timmy has his advent calendar and although he is not keen on the small chocolate drops some of the other buns like them.  Here is a picture of Timmy enjoying his tea.

Alfie and Milly

Here are two of our rabbits, Alfie the big German Lop, and Milly the Seal Point. After a few failed attempts to get any grass from the frozen lawn we felt sorry for them and gave them a large cabbage leaf.

As you can see, Alfie was first to get to grips with it, while Milly looks on.

For all his 'bruiser' looks, Alfie can be quite a gentle and loving rabbit, and loves being stroked and fussed, but..... he hates being picked up and looks and acts really scared whenever we try.

We can only think that a previous owner may have dropped him and this is why he acts like he does.

Bunnies in the Snow

Eddie & Lily

Dusty

Simba

We took some pictures of our bunnies playing in the snow and thought we would share them with you.  We now have 13 rabbits of our own and along with a couple of fosters who have already become very much part of the rabbit family here.  More to follow as I am quite sure we shall be having some more snow!!!