Ashley: You know what I think would be really cool? To have a pet rabbit that hangs out in the backyard that I can feed and pet in the afternoons after work.
David: Yeah, that's just what you need. Why on Earth would you want a rabbit?
Ashley: Because they are cute. And it would be fun to feed it stuff like carrots.
David: You have absolutely lost your mind. You can't be serious.
A week after that...
David: Hey sweetie, what you up to this afternoon?
Ashley: Oh, nothing much......just doing a little window shopping.
David: Ashley? Are you at the pet store?
Ashley: Maybe....How did you know?
David: Oh, I don't know. Because you sound guilty and have been threatening to buy a rabbit for weeks now.
David: I can't believe the pet store in Thomasville had an actual rabbit.
Ashley: I know, right? I just came in to take a picture as a joke to you and they actually had one!
David: Well, that's good. Hope you got your rabbit fix now that you have laid eyes on one.
Ashley: Well...I may be in trouble. I was just going to take a picture, but then I held her. I think I need her. She is adorable. Oh...and they have some dachshund puppies here too.
David: No you're not! You're just messing with me. I know you are.
Ashley: I am. I don't need a rabbit.
Later that evening...
David: What you up to? Playing with your rabbit?
Ashley: Maybe...
David: Did you really buy that rabbit?
Ashley: Maybe...
David: Oh my!! My 31-year-old girlfriend just bought a rabbit! I thought you were kidding. I just can't believe it.
Ashley: I was at first, but like I said, she was too cute just to leave. Although I did feel silly when I bought her. I had to lie and tell the pet store owner that I was buying her for my 5 year old nephew.
David: That should have told you something! If you were too embarrassed to say you were buying it for yourself, then you shouldn't have bought it!
Ashley: I know it. But I didn't want the lady to think I was crazy or something. I mean, an adult buying a pet rabbit for herself? I would have looked stupid.
David: That's because you are.
David: I cannot believe that my 31-year-old girlfriend just bought a rabbit. I can't believe it.
Ashley: Please don't break up with me. When you meet her, you will understand why I had to rescue her. Just think of her as a cat with bigger ears. And btw, when I sent a picture to my mom, she thought it was a bird.
David: If you had come home with a cat, then I would have broken up with you, because I would have known that you had really lost your mind because I know how much you hate cats. So I guess you are safe...for now. She's not going to live inside with you is she?
Ashley: Of course not. I'm not that far gone. She has a nice cage outside to stay in until she gets used to me, then I will transition her to live in the backyard full time. Did you know that rabbits will come to you if you call their name? Kinda like a dog? Oh, and apparently they can become litter trained, kinda like a cat. So, they are really like the best of both worlds. The pet hybrid, like a liger. I've been reading up on rabbits. They are pretty fascinating.
David: You are ridiculous.
David: Her name is Glitzy. If you are white trash enough to have a pet rabbit, then she deserves a white trash, Honey Boo Boo name.
Ashley: That's not her name. Glitzy isn't a good name for a rabbit. Too bad she wasn't a boy, so I could name him Peter or something like that. Get it? Peter Rabbit?
David: I'm still gonna call her Glitzy cause that's her name.
Ashley: Sigh...that's NOT her name!
One day later....
David: How are you and Glitzy?
Ashley: She is cute as ever. She let me feed her an apple slice!! It was the cutest thing. Plus she hops around so happy and even stands up on her hind legs. It's adorable. And her name is not Glitzy.
Ashley: We are. But I think I'm over it now. The fun has worn off. Now I'm wondering what I'm going to do with a rabbit. By the way, I sorta blame you for this. And Stacey.
David: How do you figure that?
Ashley: Ya'll should both know by now that you can't leave me unsupervised for long periods of time. Because when you leave me to my own devices, I do stuff, like buy rabbits. So if you think about it, it's all your fault.
David: Umm...No.
Ashley: Maybe I should have listened to you when you told me not to buy a rabbit. Lesson learned. Perhaps I will give Glitzy to Barrett for his birthday. He would love it, his parents couldn't possibly tell him no, and I could still visit her from time to time. You know, if Barrett doesn't kill her accidentally or anything. And thanks, you now have me calling her Glitzy.
David: Oh, Ashley.
And that my friends, is how I came to be the proud owner of Glitzy. She is an English Spot Rabbit. Extremely sweet. Loves apples, lettuce, and carrots. She mainly eats hay and rabbit food, but she does get a treat everyday. I usually give her an apple slice and a few pieces of lettuce when I get home. She's super curious and loves to snuggle up to you when you hold her. I haven't had a rabbit since I was very young, and even then I don't remember really playing with them. So, this has been a learning experience. Glitzy has turned out to be a lot of work- but it's mainly just cleaning her cage that's the bummer. Other than that, she really is a sweet pet. She's very content in her cage right now, but I look forward to transitioning her to the backyard soon! And thankfully, David is a sweetheart and supports me, even if he thinks I am insane for purchasing a rabbit on a whim. I look forward to him meeting her for the first time this weekend. And yes, my mom totally thought I had sent her a picture of a bird. SMH....
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