On the Hunt

I received my first response on my rabbit quest. A woman who breeds Satin angoras. Found her website after putting in the Google search engine “Angora rabbits in WA.” Anne Ott of Irish Rose Rabbitry highly recommended Satin angoras, praising them for easy grooming and rich colors. They mat, so she brushes her rabbits regularly – a couple times a week. Here are pictures she sent of her new kit - a litter of baby bunnies.

The major downside? She is 20 miles north of Spokane. From Bellingham, she is 5 hours and 59 minutes. From Renton, she is closer – 4 hours and 39 minutes. If I had a car, it would be okay. I would make the trip to get a rabbit, if it was the one I wanted. However, Jason wouldn't. Even if his car wasn’t on the verge of choking out, he still wouldn’t do it.

“But her rabbits start at $20 a pop,” my voice twinged into a whine. “We could get a Mr. BunBuns for cheaper.”

“Not with the cost of gas getting there and back. It’ll end up being at least $60, since she said they started at $20. We wouldn’t be saving money.”

I let a loud “humph” be heard over the phone. Five days out of the week, Jason and I are apart. I’m in Bellingham while he stays in Renton. I knew he would not want to spend half of the limited time we have each week in the car. Neither would I.

“And baby,” he continued, “the lot isn’t cleared out yet. Remember, we can’t get any animals until we’ve fixed it up.”

“But Mr. BunBuns…”

“You’ve named it already?”

“No. It’s my placeholder name for my future bunny. Like John Doe or Jane Doe.”

Jason let out a little laugh, “you’re so cute.” He smacked kisses over the receiver and I smacked back.

UPDATE:

A second breeder from Skagit County raises Satin angoras. Donna Schnoover of Schnoover Farms pretty much said the same thing as Anne – the Satins have richer colors with a great sheen with sweeter temperaments.

            Maybe Satin is the way to go?