Please take comfort from the knowledge that you've been chosen and you'll have backup.

By "being chosen," I mean somebody objective thinks you'll make a great mom. Shelters that go as far as making home visits know what they're doing. So rest assured--this isn't just a whim on your part.

By "having backup," I mean that if problems arise you'll have someone to call. They won't disappear like a number in a newspaper. They will be there and they will help you throughout the settling-in period! I work for the SPCA, & I promise your shelter who picked you wants you to succeed with your bunny every bit as much as you do.

Take a deep breath & spend time with your gerbil. Your lives are about to get LOTZ bunnier & funnier! (Sorry. I tried not to ...)