Our rabbits have free run of our secure back garden and it is a delight to see how their freedom allows them to run, jump, chase and play in a way that no rabbit enclosed in a hutch can do. It does mean that our garden has few flowering plants below 18", but it is worth it to see the rabbits enjoying a wonderful life. We overcome the flower problem with hanging baskets, window boxes and (very) tall planters! Here are our current rabbits:

Domino

Domino is a black and white female dwarf lop rabbit and she likes to be top rabbit, often putting the others in their place! She was born around November 2005 and came to us in early 2006. Here she is just over a year old as taken in February 2007.

Pafos

Pafos was a gift from Ken's parents, following a holiday to Pafos (local spelling) in Cyprus. He came to join the other two rabbits in November 2007 and upset the apple cart, because he very soon took over the dominant position which up to that time had been Domino's privilege. He is another dwarf lop and has very animated ears which makes him very cute. Pictured here doing one of his favourite pastimes, eating, just over a year old in October 2008.

Fudge

Fudge joined us out of the blue. We weren't particularly looking for another rabbit to join the others, but we just happened to spot her cute face on one of our regular trips to the pet shop. Her name evolved over a couple of days, starting as Sundae (as she was bought on a Sunday) this grew to Fudge Sundae because of her colourings, before we eventually shortened it to simply Fudge. She has settled in with the other rabbits perfectly, and she loves to chase around the garden when not munching all day on the grass or other food we provide. Taken 1st August 2008 at nearly two months old.

Lottie

We love the larger rabbit breeds and had been half on the look out for butterfly coloured german for some time, when we came across Lottie up for adoption locally. Disappointed at first because we were told she already had a list of people wanting to adopt her, but we happened to be passing a couple of days later and found she hadn't been claimed. So Lottie joined us aged between 12 to 18 months (they were not sure) at the end of August 2008. She is so lovely, soft and friendly and has become an instant hit with all who visit. Here she is enjoying some greenery in the sun in October 2008.

R.I.P.