Sunday, January 20, 2013

Bunny Petting Guide

The following image is being shared around Facebook by different bunny groups:

Anyone know the author?

It made me wonder about my bunnies... This is definitely Ashy, and depending on what he's up to, even his ears and head will be No-No's. However, he'll let me pet his footsies if I catch him relaxed enough. Jamili, on the other hand, is a Yes in the Meh Area, and even a Yes in the I KILL YOU zone. Jamili will even do the bunny crunching when I pet her back. I will definitely get a Hell NO! reaction if I try to touch her tummy. Kickin' footsies and everything. 

Moshi was a Yes for everything except his back footsies. Bu otherwise, he enjoyed some good pettin'. Even his tummy. I'd stick my hand underneath him and he'd relax. I could also squish his face and he didn't mind. He was quite the squishable bunny. 

Squishing the Moshi
Finally, Tiny was most definitely a Yes everywhere anytime. Heck... Tiny would stop eating if it meant she was getting some petting. My mom would ask us not to pet her while she ate because she worried that she wouldn't eat enough for the day!

Where do your buns enjoy being pet?

2 comments:

speedyrabbit said...

Speedy is a sratch me all over including the tail,So was Thumper except for his feet I think it must tickle,and Caramel was only anti touching on his tail except when I brushed him then he didn't mind. I guess with feet its a no no area as it must tickle but the rest I believe is down to each bunnies taste,as they are all different,xx Rachel

kellish said...

Umbra likes to be petted all over, except the feet, belly and her dewlap (I think she is sensitive about her double chin). I like to think this illustration is more accurate when you are meeting a rabbit for the first time. When I first got Umbra she only allowed face pets, but now she likes full body massages.

There is also a similar image for cats, but I think it came first.