Had to put my little buddy to sleep yesterday.

Bobwhite

Bobwhite

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I am really bummed, I had to put my pet rabbit to sleep yesterday. She was old and had a lot of health problems. They came on slowly but didn't show until it was too late. Rabbits being prey species, camoflauge their illnesses because that is what predators look for. This was my first rabbit, and she really stole my heart. I only had her 6 months, she was an unwanted pet that I took in. I wasn't expecting her to have as much personality as she did, rabbits are really underrated as pets. I am missing my little furry friend.
 
I'm sorry to hear that. I've never had a rabbit, but have had friends who have. They are indeed wonderful pets, and I'm certain there is one out there who is looking for a good home like yours.

-Craig
 
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. Between their innocence and honest affection losing a pet really stinks.
 
It sure leaves a big hole when something like this happens. Sincere condolences. Smoke is going up right now for the rabbit. That's how we do it in the Buddhist home.
 
I had a very nice rabbit for over 10 years. She lived in the back yard and would come when I called her, it was great! Sorry to hear of your loss I know how you feel and hang in there!
 
Sorry to hear about your pet:(

We had rabbits when I was a kid. Mine was a rusty red colored one (named Red--creative eh?), he was a really sweet good natured animal. Then there was Fuzzy, my brother's rabbit. He was a mean one! He used to get a running start whenever someone came up to the pen, and then he would do a running flip and pee all over them:D He also would bite and tear you up with his back paws, but I was still sad when he died. Red died before Fuzzy did and we were all very sad.

Maybe the best thing to do is go out and get yourself a new baby rabbit for Christmas?
:)
 
Lakota words meaning, "We are all related." and/or, "For all my Relation's."
The 4 leggeds, The winged ones, The ones who crawl and Those that slither.

Aho, Mitakuye Oyasin!!!!!!!

I'm Sorry for your loss Bob.:(
 
I second the condolences and agree with those saying give it a little time and get another. Not to replace a loss whose memories should not be replaced, but to gain a new friend and new memories and joys. May you find a special peace in your heart for having had your animal gift.
 
I'm sorry, loosing a pet can be really hard. Smoke going up!
 
rkenny, I'm very sorry for your loss. Pets really are a gift from God; they except us for what we are. Most of us could learn alot from God's other creatures. The Bible even says that God is concerned with the animals that we might marginalize or deem insignificant. Luke 12:6 says "Are not five sparrows sold for two copper coins? And not one of them is forgotten before God". I truly understand what you are going through right now. This past Saturday I had to put down my 7 yr old Tibetan Terrier. He had contracted a skin infection that had spread over most of his skin and wouldn't respond to the anti-biotics. He had become very irratible and started challenging my wife and kids. It was a very tough thing to do. I feel that God has comforted me immensely with both this and the recent loss of my brother in law- I pray He comforts you. Sincerely, Steve
 
three weeks ago we felt it was finally time to put down a dog we'd had for 16 years, a truly once in a lifetime-type wonderful companion. He had the heart of a lion. In his prime he could climb trees in pursuit of squirrels. It was always a stirring sight to see him step in front of the family to protect us from what he saw as possible danger. Once he attacked a guy dressed in a 7-ft carrot suit, the mascot of a farmer's market we were visiting, because he didn't like the menacing way the carrot was approaching my wife and daughter. He didn't hurt the giant carrot but he backed him up just about off a pier.

For those of you who'll someday face the end of the road with a beloved pet I have one piece of advice. Instead of taking your critter in to your vet's clinic, a place that's always made my pets at least real nervous, have the vet make a house call. It was much more peaceful and dignified and calm to do this in our living room. But no less sad, alas.
 
Our relationship with our pets is always refreshingly simple and honest. It is hard to replace something like that. I am sorry to hear about the loss.

n2s
 
I'm sorry to hear about your loss. Pets can be as close as family and their loss can really hurt. I lost my best friend a while back,a little black dog I raised from a pup,we had sixteen years together, I still miss her. Just try to remember the good times you spent together.
 
Can understand how you feel, rkenny as I've kept rabbits before and its always sad to lose them.

Come to think of it, as far back as I can remember I've always had great animal companions around : 5 wonderful dogs (2 who are still with me). Animal companionship is just about the purest friendship that is. Unlike people, they always have time for you, they don't try to change you, and they would never EVER stab you in the back.

Andrew Limsk
 
Sorry to hear about your furry friend, Bob.

There will be another pet coming your way, I am sure.
 
Thanks to all of you for you kind words. I was at the library last night and my wife and we viewed this thread together. She was very touched and somewhat taken aback by your sympathies. She was even closer to our rabbit than me. She had been soured to pets and viewed Chinook, the rabbit, with a lot of skepticism at first. The little bunny won her over in short order and they really got close. We are going to get another bunny sooner or later, maybe even two, but we are going to wait a bit. You guys are truly good people and my brothers.
 
For those of you who'll someday face the end of the road with a beloved pet I have one piece of advice. Instead of taking your critter in to your vet's clinic, a place that's always made my pets at least real nervous, have the vet make a house call. It was much more peaceful and dignified and calm to do this in our living room. But no less sad, alas.
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Thanks for posting this. I didn't even know it was an option. and even though my dog is healthy now, she won't live forever, and that would definetely be better for her.

We are going to get another bunny sooner or later, maybe even two,
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I'm glad we helped a little:) On a lighter note, be careful that those bunnies are same sex! I don't want to read a thread that says "HELP, please buy a bunny" on the forum;) :D Actually, that would be great to see--that you guys had so many rabbits to love:)
 
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