Seattle, WA

It’s been an exciting day so far at my house. I was sipping my morning tea and browsing my email when I caught a flash of movement in my back yard through my blinds. I looked through my back door and saw my neighbors dog. I can’t remember if the dogs name is Dixie or Daisy. Daisy, I think.

Here is the culprit:

I stepped out onto the back porch and was greeted by the sight of half a bunny. Ugh. That was not pleasant. The dog had obviously eaten it and I’m sure that was what brought her over. This is the first time that Daisy has gotten into my yard for over a year. After the last time the neighbors installed one of those fence perimeter things that I think emits some noise that keeps the dog in their yard. Something must have gone wrong with it today.

We caught the dog and tied her up, mostly out of fear that she’d fall into the swimming pool or that she’d jump out of my yard and run down the street like last year and possibly get hit by a car. We left her some water and that’s when Chip noticed a small bundle of fur hiding behind the propane tank! It was a very tiny baby bunny. Apparently Daisy had missed one. I picked up the little bundle and carried her/him into the house for a cuddle and safekeeping. Yes, I know that bunnies are varmint but they are so cute.

Here is a picture of the little tyke:

Isn’t it adorable?

I’m keeping the baby inside in a box until the neighbors recover their dog and then I’ll release it back into the garden. I hope the mother is still around. The half eaten bunny looked way too small to have been the mother.

So much for my planned housekeeping! I’m starting to feel like a Home Zookeeper!

Bunnies, Dogs, Neighbors, Oh My!