Telemundo

Hola! Meet Telemundo, a lovely black rabbit with the cutest speckling of white sprinkled throughout her fur. She's a young rabbit who is cautious around new people but will still curiously hop over to inquire what you're doing. When she's startled, she may react with her teeth. We think Telemundo would greatly benefit from having a bunny friend she can learn from, and to see that people can be friends. After all, humans are the ones with access to treats! She needs a patient adopter with bunny experience who is willing to give her the space and time to get more comfortable with people and being a house rabbit. In time, we know Telemundo will be a loving, sweet rabbit. Telemundo is currently in a foster home, and here's what they had to say about her: "Telemundo is spicy on the outside, sweet on the inside! She's very playful, but also startles or spooks easily. She's a quick learner. I think some of her hostility comes from being bored. She likes to dig, throw toys, and crawl under blankets. She does enjoy being pet once she knows you can be trusted but is still too proud to come and ask to be petted. Telemundo needs an adopter with patience and experience working with rabbits who can work with her on her defensive and territorial nature. She does respond well to positive feedback, like hand feeding greens while petting and talking to her in a soothing voice. She also responds to a loud 'humph,' or 'no,' after she bites or lunges. She will immediately back off and stop the behavior. Moving slowly and calmly around her is best, especially when reaching towards her. She can lunge and bite with quick and sudden movements. Telemundo was previously in another foster home, and this is what they shared about working with her: Telemundo is a super sassy and smart girl! She knows what she wants, whether it's more time outside the pen or a second breakfast, and she knows how to convince you to give it to her! Since she's so intelligent she can get bored easily in a small enclosure and needs lots of time to free roam and a steady rotation of new toys to play with. She especially likes the feeling of wood, paper, and cardboard on her teeth. Telemundo would do best with an experienced rabbit owner who is willing to very thoroughly bunny-proof her space and provide her with the exercise and play time that she needs. Telemundo is a very adventurous bunny that has no fear of people. She will climb all over you as she explores and enjoys having people around to keep her entertained and stimulated. It is important to mention that she's a "toothy" explorer and she greets new people and objects with a gentle bite to see what they're all about. Although she doesn't mean any harm, this means she should not be around children since it can scare them. I noticed that she stopped biting me after just a few days of being around her once she got used to me, but she still gives a nibble to any new or baggy clothes I'm wearing to check them out! Telemundo has had a difficult past with other rabbits which is visible on her slightly mangled ears and small facial defect. She might not want a rabbit friend for this reason. Due to her history, she is possessive over her litter box and will bite if you clean it in front of her. I take it to another room to clean and she has no problem with that. She also does not like hands reaching at her as she is strict about her personal space. She does not like petting on her head but sometimes tolerates a few gentle pets on her back if she approaches you first. She is serious about her boundaries, but if you respect them she will respect you! You know you've earned her trust when she starts doing zoomies and binkies at night followed by big, dramatic flops! Telemundo will be a wonderful rabbit companion to an experienced rabbit owner and will be sure to keep you laughing as she carries out her crazy rabbit antics! Telemundo is spayed, microchipped, and vaccinated against RHDV2 (vaccine needs to be administered annually). House Rabbit Society recommends all rabbits see a rabbit-savvy veterinarian once a year. Submit an adoption application for Telemundo at center.houserabbit.org. House Rabbit Society is located in Richmond, California, just north of San Francisco. Questions? Email [email protected] and we'll be happy to talk more with you!