Bringing Up Gigi

I’d like to introduce you to the newest addition to the family…Gigi! Gigi is a six week old Holland Lop and she is basically the cutest thing I’ve ever seen. I know-- I’m probably the last person you’d think of getting a pet, but I’m totally in love with her. Here is how little Gigi became my new favorite girl.

Several months ago one of my doctors at Mayo Clinic asked if had a pet. When I told her no, she suggested I should consider getting an animal for a little pet therapy. I did some research and learned that pets are a calming influence. They can lower your blood pressure and elevate your mood. One doctor said, when you pet an animal “you experience a surge of healing hormones (oxytocin) and chemicals that produce feelings of peace and serenity.” Serenity now! I’m pretty desperate to find a cure for my constant headaches/migraines, so I started considering getting a pet. I’m definitely not a cat person, so that was out. Fish and turtles don’t make good cuddle friends. I considered a dog, but it seemed like a lot of work. Then I imagined cuddling up with a cute, fluffy, adorable bunny. Bingo! The search for the perfect bunny began.

I did some research and found that Holland Lops are small and make really great pets. Next, I found this great breeder, The Bunny GardenRabbitry, in Prescott, AZ. Luckily the Bunny Garden was expecting some new bunnies. I visited Gigi when she was only two weeks old, and as soon as I held her I knew she was the one--and I knew her name had to be Gigi! I've had her for a week now and she has stolen my heart. She is sweet, playful, smart, and a little sassy. She loves to explore, cuddle, and jump. She will sit with me for hours and just rest, sleep, and help me relax. She is perfect! She definitely help calms me down and helps me not worry about all the things I my to-do list. Work and laundry don’t seem as important when I know that Gigi needs some cuddle time. 

Here are a few pictures of my new best gal pal. Meet Gigi!

I bought her a pink cat bunny bed for when she is hanging out in the living room. 

She likes to hide in the corner of the bed and stretch out. 

When you place her on her back she becomes completely still. It's a bunny trance!

Look at that face!! 

When I work from home I hold Gigi on my lap. Sometimes she likes to jump on the keyboard and help me answer emails. 

Welcome home Gigi!