Good news!

Roger was adopted today! A young couple visited the shelter yesterday and asked about him. I told them he would be at the adoption event at Petco in Durham from noon to 3 today. They were there right at 12. They decided they liked him and went to get supplies. I talked their ears off and they were very polite, so I'm hoping it all sank in and he'll be a good fit for them.

I had no idea they were from Fayetteville, but that shows dedication. He deserves people that will take time with him, so I'm optimistic.

Congratulations, Roger!

Roger's ideal home

Roger is still looking for his family.

He would do best in a home where he can get lots of attention and spend a lot of time outside his cage. He would also benefit from being litter box trained. He doesn't pee outside his cage anymore, but a litter box would be convenient for him so he can stay outside longer.

He also needs a large, wire bottom cage, at least until he is litter box trained.

He has his own room here, where he spends most of his time. There are no wires for him to chew and nothing that he can hurt himself on. Roger is very curious, so there are gates up to make sure he doesn't go where he can get stuck. He is always supervised when outside the cage.

Roger loves to run and would do great in a home where he has free range. It would be best to introduce him slowly to new places, however, to make sure he doesn't forget where his litter box is.

Roger has gotten along well with our dog and has even tried to play with her (she's a 40 lb pit bull). I think he would love to have a companion his own size and would benefit greatly from being neutered. Then he could be bonded with another rabbit and lead a longer, healthier life.

Hopefully the right family will come along for Roger. His adoption fee is only $20 and he's a very friendly boy.

Working on binky

Roger has gotten more comfortable. He now has a new cage (wire bottom so he doesn't sit in pee, with a towel to lay on), a new, larger water bottle. He gets out once in the morning and once in the evening. He gets pretty excited in the morning, hopping in the air and shaking his ears.

We call this "binking" (look up videos) and are trying to get a video. We tend to forget in the mornings, when he binks the best.

I'm glad he's finally getting comfortable enough to have fun. Problem is, now he doesn't want to go back into his cage.

He hasn't had an accident outside the cage after those first few days. I think he could be litter trained with some patience. Which I do not have.

Right now, he's doing fine in our guest room. There are no cords for him to chew or anything dangerous. He'd do best in a home with a nice room with easy to clean floors for him to run about all day. Hopefully someone will want him.

Mr. Snuggle Face

This guy is so tolerant.

I haven't worked up the nerve to give him a bath yet, but he has tolerated being combed, having some snags pulled out, and being wiped down with a wet cloth.

Once he gets a bath (not sure I'll be the one to do it), he should be a nice white, not the dingy gray he is right now.

Roger needs a home with easy to clean flooring where he can run around. He's not litter box trained and doesn't know where to pee, but he tends to go in corners.

He's very sweet, though, and likes to explore. And eat.

Roger!

Roger (84256)

Roger is an elder lop mix with wonderful, plush rex fur. He is looking for a family to spend his golden years with. Roger is a very relaxed, easy to handle and gentle rabbit, so he would do just fine with children who know how to safely handle a rabbit.

Since he is older, he will need to be on the best diet of high-fiber pellets supplemented with leafy greens. No fruit or sugars! And as much Timothy hay as he will eat.

Roger is healthy enough to be neutered, so if you have a friend you'd like to try bonding him with, he can be neutered. It might also help him with his litter box training.

Although he is healthy, he may need some dental work done later on. His teeth are in good shape, but his molars are a bit long and may need to be ground down in the future. An experienced vet, like those at Avian & Exotics, would be able to tell you the best way to help Roger live a happy, healthy life.

Plus, they have free beverages!

Roger is an active and curious rabbit and would love a safe place to explore and make his own.

If you are interested in meeting Roger, please email me at diadrascritters@gmail.com.