FOLIO
MEET LILLIAN:
Last month, I met ridiculously cute English Angora rabbit Lillian, who has awesomely long ears like mine. I couldn’t look away.
I guess I frightened her with all that staring because she told me, “You should take a picture, it’ll last longer,” and hopped along. Awkward.
IN HER WORDS:
Life as a pampered princess can be difficult sometimes. So many decisions to make and so little time. Not every bunny has the luxury of living this privileged life. Many stay locked away in a cage until their turn comes to be sheared–ouch! Angoras are often bred for their long, silky fur, which can lead to very bad lives for these poor rabbits. But not me; I’m living the high life in a fancy two-story condo with a live-in boyfriend named Jake. He’s very obedient–in fact, he never moves at all.
One day we might get married, if he’s lucky, but first, an education. My mom says princesses are strong women who use their courage and intelligence to help others. I want to make myself smarter and learn more about the world around me so that I can be a problem-solver or, even better, a scientist!
Yeah, my mom is pretty much awesome. We snuggle, snack on apples, and watch movies—Zootopia is my favorite, duh. I’d be a furry mess without her, TBH. She has this bag that she sometimes takes with her instead of me—I can’t even. Once I tried chewing the strap. Totally busted. She gave me a pass and took me shopping at the farmer’s market, yeah, that’s right. Hopping around together is the totes! We take coffee strolls to see friends, wander around parks, and even take road trips to visit my grandhumans in Tampa. I have a special car seat so I can see and be seen while being safe.
Even on my worst day, I’m still killin’ it. Eating healthy, staying fit and getting plenty of sleep; I love to nap. Naps keep me bright-eyed and bushy-tailed, just as my mom expects.
She’s taught me other lessons, like being kind to others and practicing good manners. Don’t get me wrong, my mom isn’t a pushover. She’ll put you in your place in a heartbeat, especially if you crunch carrots with an open mouth—rude. But she knows that a truly great princess will find ways to make the world a better place. Even the smallest act of kindness can make a big difference. That’s definitely something more meaningful to chew on than just Timothy hay.
Before you run out and adopt an Angora rabbit, do your research. Rabbits are very high-maintenance pets, often more demanding than even cats or dogs. Angoras are particularly hard to keep. These rabbits adhere to a strict diet, and their fur requires special care as well.
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Davi doesn’t do much hopping, but he does plenty of hoping … for treats!
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