Sex: Female & Male (male neutered & female spayed)

Age:

Breed: Netherland Dwarfs

Size: Smaller than a house cat

Color: Naomi- Broken Black Otter, Bob- Black Otter

Previous Vet: unknown

Outstanding Health Issues Observed:

Bob has allergies that affect the glands in his eyelids so his eyes need daily rinsing with a spray. He also benefits from warm saltwater compresses held against his eyes for 10 minutes to help the build up clear from the glands. So far we have been doing this every few days with a lot of improvement seen. I don’t know if this will be continuously required in his future, but I would only proceed with an adoption if you are comfortable with a rabbit who needs some extra daily care. The treatments have been a good bonding activity for us since his arrival.

Naomi and Bob are a sweet, quiet duo that came back to us recently when their bunny mama ended up in the hospital with a serious condition. Bob tends to be a bit calmer in social settings than Naomi, but as long as she has him she knows she will be safe. These little guys have very soft fur perfect for petting and have calm, relatively low-energy personalities which gives both of them plenty of potential to we great cuddle bunnies with some practice. Neither have ever exhibited any sign of aggression when being handled. Their favorite thing to do is to eat together! Always ready for me to fill their hay and pellets in the morning.

Bob has some minor health concerns as the glands around his eyelids are sometimes quite swollen. Our vet has assured us that this is not an active infection but simply allergies or glands that are slightly sensitive and get easily clogged. He will need a little extra daily care with a rinsing eye spray and has benefitted from warm saltwater compresses held to his eyes for 10 mins every few days. This condition could remain constant or may clear up with a change in environment (when he arrived it was not as obvious), but we would feel most comfortable with an adopter that can see his possible daily care as an opportunity to bond with him, as it may be a need throughout his life.

Currently this couple lives inside at Breadbox and enjoy some exercise in an outdoor playpen. Bob and Naomi would do well with some space to run around in a variety of home environments, but since they were previously in a home without children we think they would do best in a home with adults or older children. They need someone who is patient in winning their trust as they have been through some big moves!

5/21/26 Gave Bob a bit of socialization time this afternoon. While both he and Naomi were understandably apprehensive to the possibility of being picked up, Bob eventually let me take him and was very calm in my hands. On the couch he was okay just fidgeting on my lap for moment, but hopped off after a minute or two to explore. He spent the rest of the session taking a gentle stroll around the cushions. Good job, Bob 🩵

6/4/26 Brought Bob out during an event this weekend and he did pretty well! Though after a big of cuddles he got a bit tired and asked to be put back, but I’m still proud of his progress.

6/18 Both were a bit shy but loved running around outside in a pen, despite the heat. They are an adorable pair!

7/3 Bob’s eyes are responding really well to treatment. He doesn’t love the spray but also doesn’t fight it much and it seems to feel good to him once its in. It’s easy to spray from about 6 inches away. The warm compresses are also really helpful and I have seen some of the puss release from the glands (they look like pimples along the eyelid.) He likes sitting in my lap and being pet for those 10 min sessions! -Robin