If you know my husband Blake, I was hoping I could impose on you to take a minute and send him an email.
Yesterday our beloved pet bunny, whom we have had for two years, Clover, was killed by one of the puppies we are fostering.
Blake is simply devastated. He was soooo attached to this bunny. He saw the dog running across the yard with our little white bunny in his mouth, and rushed over to get the bunny.
He says at first he hoped and prayed the bunny would be okay, as it was still alive and literally kicking, but it became clear her back was broken. After a few gasps she died in Blake's arms.
We are pretty isolated, as many of us with Lyme are, and he has little to no support besides me. I have been trying to console him but really think some supportive messages from his friends here would mean so much to him, and help him through this.
He has the bunny laying on a table in a room in our house, wrapped up in a towel,and he just goes in there and pets her and cries. He refuses to put her into a box so far.
Tomorrow I am thinking I will ease him into a funeral. It's so hard to see him crying and so sad. He isn't a big animal person, but this bunny had so much personality and was just his best buddy.
Thanks for considering taking a minute to drop him a line. I dont' want it to seem like I am orchestrating a contrived movement here; I just know that he doesn't really come into General Support and that he has many friends here whose words of comfort would make all the difference in the world to him.
And T... you know I try to respond to all sorts of requests... and can usually come up with something to say.
But you've got me on this topic.
I just don't know how to begin to express my thoughts on the loss of his precious bunny.
I'm afraid I will not help the situation at all and will bum it all up.
BUT.. I will try to come up with something after I get some sleep.
Hopefully others will have the right words for this situation... and can do something to comfort him.
In the meantime... hugs to you both.
Posted by sammy (Member # 13952) on :
Blake and Tracy,
I'm so sorry for your loss.
I know you don't know me but I am an animal lover too. I currently have 3 cats and a dog. They are truly part of my family. That is why it is so hard when a loved one passes.
Remember all the joy, laughter, comfort, peace... the unconditional love that Bunny gave you. That is her gift.
Posted by doc (Member # 14471) on :
Please think about gettin him another bunny when some time passes.
Its very hard to lose a dear pet but theres room in the heart for others to be loved.
Sorry for his loss . Doc
Posted by sizzled (Member # 1357) on :
This has always comforted me and also made me cry:
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent. His eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together....
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Posted by Tracy9 (Member # 7521) on :
Thank you everyone!
Posted by Geneal (Member # 10375) on :
I emailed your husband.
Just a side note though.
May not want to bury the poor bunny in your yard...
Unless the spot can be covered with something really, really heavy.
My dogs have dug up buried pets before.
It is really upsetting.
Or....call your vet and see about having the bunny cremated.
So sorry.
Losing a trusted and loved friend is never easy.
Sending you both positive thoughts and prayers.
Hugs,
Geneal
Posted by Larkspur (Member # 5131) on :
I'm so sorry to hear about your bunny - it must have been horrible to have witness that.
Our pets are definitely family members.
Sometimes I think that because they are so sensitive, animals really understand when their "people" are sick and can be so comforting during hard times
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