He boxes every rabbit he meets. When I comb out his untidy fur, he boxes me too. We decide to continue the matchmaking another time. During the ride home, Toby jumps into Suzanne's lap as if seeking comfort. Some of his aggression, it seems, is bravado.
Toby returns for another matchmaking session.
Over the holidays he has had surgery to remove an intestinal obstruction, a mass which included an ingested rubber band and flyaway fur. Although skinny, he's as feisty as ever. As before, he uses his front paws to repel the approach of any rabbit. Only one rabbit seems unaffected by his attitude. Maddy makes up her mind, mounts Toby and grabs him in a big bear hug.