Chapter 53 - Escape Maneuvers
Merlot darted to the left, then to the right as she ran behind the couch. Time to pull out the rabbit escape maneuvers. It was “spa day” at the House of Buns – nail trims, scent gland cleaning, ear inspection, a weigh-in, and brushing – torture day from the bunny’s perspective.
As she rounded the back of the couch, she found her exit blocked by a cushion! Drat! She turned to run back, but Dad caught her. He gently picked her up and petted her and said, “Sorry Merlot. Abigail trained me well. She was more skittish than you are, so I know all the moves. Don’t worry, it’s not a big deal, it’s just spa day.”
Merlot relaxed as Dad placed her on the scale and recorded her weight. Then, he rolled her over on her back, leaning her up against him, and used a cue tip with some mineral oil to clean her anal glands. Then, they headed outside on the deck where he placed her in his lap. Merlot waited patiently as he trimmed her nails. “Good girl!” he said soothingly.
Finally, it was time for the good part! She settled into Dad’s lap as he brushed her – first with the blue rubber Furbliss brush, and then with the hairbuster comb. She liked this part! By the time he was done, her coat was soft and smooth.
Dad cuddled her in his arms for a few minutes before giving her a kiss on the head and setting her down. Merlot hopped off. She was so content, she couldn’t even remember why she wanted to run away so fast.
It's Spa Day! Time for bunny escape maneuvers!
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