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Bunny’s Story

Bunny came into the SNAFU Rescue via a breeder release. Her breeder wanted her to be placed in a loving home and spend the rest of her years being a spoiled pet.

Bunny is a sweet, shy, and quiet little Frenchie girl who loves to check out the happenings of her busy foster house from the comfort of her safe spots.  She is slightly reserved by nature but is figuring out how to be less timid and more confident. She has found confidence and comfort in her crate. Bunny likes to take her toys and bones into her crate to spend as much time playing and chewing as her little heart desires. Her “den” is her safety net and she often retreats there when feeling extra shy or nervous.  When Bunny finds her spunk, she will search for her favorite stuffed dinosaur; she will carry this purple creature over the house! The pride on her face is just adorable!  She has even started to figure out how to play fetch!  Bunny will display her outgoing side when she is comfortable by following all the humans and politely “demanding” attention. Bunny does like to bark at the resident dogs when they get close to “her” toys in her crate, but she’s easily redirected. Recently, Bunny has taken to the joys of the outdoors.  The Omaha weather cooperated and Bunny was able to take in all the smells, ran endless zoomies in the grass, and hopped her way through the landscaping.  Her spunky side was on full display; the fresh air opened her eyes to a whole new world that she has yet to explore.  Bunny has 5 little children in her foster home.  She’s been great with ALL the small children.  She does try to take their toys and claim them as her own but responds well to correction and has never shown any resource guarding with the humans in the home. Bunny is still learning what is an acceptable “dog item” and what is a children’s toy.  Even though she has been exposed to small children and does well, she does enjoy the older calm, and dog-savvy kids as well.  She does have bursts of energy and excitement but is also very happy to cuddle and take it easy, or to chill in her kennel. Nap time is her favorite time! She will lay on her favorite dog bed, or even go in her cozy kennel to chill out. Bunny can still be shy around strangers but will warm up eventually. Her furry foster brothers help her with confidence and comfort, especially outside. She will follow her furry pack around, so she is sure to not miss anything important going on. When Bunny first arrived at the rescue, she was calm and subdued. She lived most of her life in a commercial breeding kennel and is slowly learning to live her life as a cherished pet. Overall, she’s mastering it quickly though.  Although she is slowly gaining confidence, it is important to remember that she is dealing with a big transition and as such will need a patient and understanding family.  Her current furry foster pack has one dog her size and one that is much larger, and she does well with them both.  Bunny would do well with a furry pal to help her learn the ways of pet life and help her with her confidence, but she would also do fine as an only dog. As mentioned, she’s still learning the ways of pet life; still trying to figure out how to get on the couch or go down the scary flight of stairs but she has shown great improvement in her foster home in a short period. As with all of our dogs, slow introductions to other dogs in the household are a must. Needless to say, this precious sweetheart is well on her way to mastering pet life but will need her forever family’s continued help with gaining comfort and confidence in stressful situations.  

Bunny’s foster family reports she is still working on potty training but she’s doing very well.  She continues to make progress with a strict and routine outside schedule. It has helped her to have other furry friends for her to follow and mimic desired behaviors like going potty outside and sitting calmly when waiting for food or a snack. Her adoptive family will need to be patient, willing, and able to keep her on a regular and consistent schedule for her continued potty-training success.  Bunny is crate trained (without accidents) and finds comfort in her safe space. Since Bunny is a master snuggler, once she’s comfortable, we know she would love to share her human’s bed at night once she’s fully potty trained and confident in her new home.  In her foster home, she has happily slept in her crate overnight. For her safety, we recommend a similar arrangement when her humans are away from the home and/or when she is left unsupervised, so she is safe and secure while no one is at home. Bunny does not know danger and is still learning how to be a pet.

Medically, Bunny seems to be in great health. She had two UTIs while in foster care, and currently takes a cranberry supplement to help keep any future ones at bay. She has been spayed, has had her nares widened, palate shortened, and tonsils removed (breathing is much better) updated on vaccinations/dewormings, heartworm tested, microchipped, and has been given the okay to adopt by our veterinarian.  

Bunny would do well in almost any type of home but would do best in a house with a fenced yard since she is working on perfecting potty training and doesn’t know danger. Her family would need to be committed to many leash walks and exercise if they have a home without a yard. Bunny will use a few stairs, but her foster family says she is still apprehensive to take on a full flight of stairs. She could be a good candidate for apartment living because she is very quiet. Bunny would be best suited for a ground-level apartment with an adjacent fenced-in yard since stairs are a work in progress as well as her leash skills.  Work from home or a stay-at-home parent? Bunny would absolutely love that!  Being with her people as much as possible has helped Bunny gain confidence and trust those that love her most.  She may be a candidate to take to work with confidence building and needed training as she’s a pretty quiet and laid-back girl. Bunny would happily curl up in a soft bed and snooze the day away as long as she had a few of her favorite toys to keep her company during the boring conference calls!  Ultimately, Bunny is looking for a patient family to call her very own, one that is willing to work with her to learn how to “pet”, one with an overall calm, quiet lifestyle, and one that is home often to offer her unlimited snuggles and potty breaks. This little darling will make a forever loyal and loving companion. 

If you feel like your family might be the perfect forever home for Bunny, please submit an adoption application for her today!!