While doing my holiday shopping this year I made the mistake of stopping in at a local pet store. Once inside, I discovered the cutest bunnies in the world: the Holland Lop. They look like this and this. I reached down to pet the bunnies (fearing they would bite, after all, I’ve watched Monty Python enough times to know what these furry creatures are capable of) and surprisingly, they let me pet away. This gentleness completely melted my heart and I began debating: Do I need a bunny? The apartment complex I live in doesn’t allow cats or dogs but nothing was said about bunnies… Bunnies are quiet and clean, they would do no harm… and can’t you litter train a bunny just like a cat?

I walked away without a bunny for several, responsible reasons. I looked at fish while at the pet store, thinking they might be a substitute. Then I remembered even with fish it’s necessary to clean their bowl every so often. I would love to have a pet but I’m happy to be free of pet responsibility. Today I spotted this book and actually laughed when I read the title. Maybe my life is better without a bunny, after all.