Short Takes Short Takes (March 09, 2005)

The Almanac brings people together

A Woodside reader says she was inspired to plan a family reunion after reading a recent Almanac article by Kate Daly about a reunion of female first cousins. This month, the reader plans to host her four sisters -- all in their 50s and 60s -- for their first sisters-only get-together.
Everyone's favorite cut-through

After being closed for months while work on a drainage-improvement project went on, Barry Lane in Atherton opened last week to through traffic, much to the delight of residents on nearby Elena Avenue, which served as the detour route.
Holland Lops, New Zealands, Dwarves and English Spots

Don't rabbit breeds just have the cutest names?

Easter is a tricky time for the Peninsula Humane Society and its hoppy denizens. On the one hand, shelter officials know that most people who think it would be cute to put a real live bunny in their child's Easter basket aren't prepared for the reality of rabbit care.

Rabbits are delicate, needy companions that aren't well-suited to being a small child's pet, says spokesman Scott Delucchi.

On the other hand, the Humane Society always has a healthy supply of adoptable bunnies looking for happy homes, and since everyone knows that rabbits and Easter go together, why buy a bunny when you can adopt one?

The end result is that PHS would like anyone who is really ready to bring a bunny home to stop by and check out the dozen rabbits currently available for adoption at the shelter. Just like people, they come in a variety of sizes, colors and types.

For bunny-care basics, check out the House Rabbit Society's Web page, www.rabbit.org. For adoptions, call PHS at 340-7022, ext. 700, or online at www.phs-spca.org.

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