Our Pretty Little Black Rabbit

*Edit: I just had a super smart rabbit rescuer friend come over and she says there there is no doubt that Fiver is a buck, not a doe. Fiver is a good name after all, and Belle was not :)

This weekend we got a pretty little black rabbit, my friend knew I was looking and sent me an email as soon as this came up on Craigslist. I was first of a long list of people wanting to claim this cuteness and bring her home-for FREE (with cage and supplies might I add)!

Her name was Belle but we have a friend named Belle and so did a quick switch-up to a name of my choosing: Fiver. Fiver is Hazel's little runt brother in Watership Down- an AMAZING rabbits gone wild book even if you aren't into the cute cuddly things (and it will change your view of rabbits forever) it is of adventure and war and civilization, give it a shot . You can read my review to see if it intereststs you. Anyway I wanted to choose one of the rabbits from Watership Down that was fitting.

Here is what Wikipedia has to say about the Fiver of Watership Down:

Fiver – A small runt rabbit whose name literally means "Little-five" or "Little-many" (rabbits have a single word, "hrair", for all numbers greater than four; Fiver's name in Lapine, Hrairu, indicates that he is the smallest of a litter of five or more rabbits). As a seer, he has visions and very strong instincts. Fiver is one of the most intelligent rabbits in the group. He is quiet and intuitive, and though he does not directly act as a leader, the others listen to and follow his advice.

We are so excited to be joining the ranks of lagomorph (not rodent) owners out there everywhere! This little rabbit is timid and funny, she makes us laugh and has personality. She is an all black, brown eyed Netherland Dwarf. All I have to say is, as far as a little furry creature I will never go with rats, guinea pigs or hamsters ever again- this little cutie is way more interesting. Every morning the first thing Oliver says when he gets up:" I better go check on my rabbit, Fiver".

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