Chapter 77 - A New Old Idea
Enzo and Merlot nibbled on their treats beside Dad as he ate his breakfast and checked the latest posts from The Rabbit Haven. Suddenly, they heard him say, “Oh, no! The Rabbit Haven just took in another abandoned bunny who needs a lot of medical help. They’re asking for donations.”
Enzo was upset. It saddened him to hear about bunnies who were mistreated. He wanted to help.
Enzo thought, “Dad! Abigail told me once about big parties she threw for bunnies. She said it made money for da Rabbit Haven. Can we do dat?” Dad remembered, “Yes, you’re right, Enzo. We used to do ‘Bunny Hops’ or ‘play dates’ where we’d invite bunnies to come together to play. We’d charge $25 for an hour of play time. It helped raise money to support The Rabbit Haven. But we stopped doing it when COVID hit and haven’t done it since. It’s been five years!”
Enzo thought, “Well den. It about time!” Dad said, “OK, would you and Merlot host it?” Enzo was game. “Sure!” he said. Merlot stopped chewing and said, “I dunno. I’m pretty shy. That sounds scary!” Enzo reassured her, “Don’t worry. I be der. I protect you!”
Dad dug out his supplies from the closet – large pieces of fleece to cover the play area and all the Café Bunz fixtures. Auntie Heather rounded up her troops to help staff the event. Pet Food Express agreed to let them host the event in their indoor dog park area.
A couple of weeks later, as the day of the big party was approaching. Enzo wondered, “Are der many rabbits coming to da party?” Dad checked the list. He said to Enzo, “Why yes. Over sixty rabbits signed up for the party! Enzo was happy. He couldn’t wait.
Enzo wants to bring back Abigail's Bunny Play Dates.
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