Two Faces Peeked Out of the Barn Door, One Furry and One Floppy
A weathered blue barn door frames two faces. A calico cat peers out with bright amber eyes and a white-tipped nose, and right beside her a cream and tan lop-eared bunny looks out with dark round eyes. Their heads are tilted close together, as though they have been caught in the middle of a secret. Beyond them, green boots, a watering can and a basket of straw line the yard.
Calico cats are known for their patches of orange, black and white, and almost all of them are female. Many calicos are lively, so a quiet peek-a-boo moment like this one is special. Rabbits, too, like to peek out from safe hiding places, and offering a rabbit a spot to retreat helps her feel secure. If you keep a rabbit outdoors or in a barn, make sure she is protected from predators, heat, damp and cold, and talk to your vet about proper housing. Cats and rabbits can become friends with slow introductions, but they should always be supervised, because a rabbit's delicate body can be hurt by a swat.
Two faces in the doorway make it clear that something interesting is happening outside. Whatever it is, the pair of them will watch it together. Friendship, after all, often looks like sharing a good view. Somewhere past the door the yard is bright and busy, but from where they sit, the best part of the day is right here beside each other.
