My rabbits :( "2005"

[Ickis]

Posted: 25October2004 at 09:21

I have had my rabbits, Millie and Rosie for five anda half years and I love them so so much. They went to the vet today for a check up. Rosie has uterine cance, in a couple of months it will be just Millie. I am crying but no more tears are coming out. She was so lively and bubbly and now there is no change except for a lump the size of an egg inside her, and a shortened life expectancy. I feel so sorry for Rosie, it is my fault that she wasn't spayed younger, and I have now shortened her life.


They are sisters, and find great comfort in eachother... When Rosie goes, I don't know what Millie will do. They are a part of the garden, a part of my life, and the fact that I am going to lose Rosie within the next few months and there is nothing anyone can do about it is so out of the blue and so upsetting. I have been distraught all day. I don't know what I will do, I love her so much.

I doubt anyone would remember me, but I'd feel like I was doing Rosie an injustice if I didn't say this.


She's shown no signs of deterioration for the past year, though I know she's been ill. Yesterday she was fine. Today she was bloated, slow, apathetic, and I cried. We had Rosie put down today. I hope her little personality is happy wherever it is. I think she has left some of her personality in Millie, and in the flowers she has munched, and she has left some in all the places she has been in the house and in the garden. She is buried in a shoebox filled with hay, with a photo of Millie, in her favourite spot to sit, under the bush by the greenhouse. To say I will miss her would be an understatement. I hope she has had a happy life, it's been the best life I could have given her. I love you Rosie.











Xxx

[x hannah x]

I'm sorry about Rosie, but at least it was over before she had to suffer. It;s good that you still have Millie. I hope you're ok. (HUGS)

[babygap5]

Rosie will always be with you in spirit.

[samara's on tv]

I'm sorry about Rosie too. I remember when My dog Sydney got sick and we had to put her down. We had her for 11 years and she was like my baby! She's still with me and I keep her picture next to my bed. Just know that she'll always be with you!


~Monica

[SimplyMe]

Aww, I'm so sorry. Sounds like you got her for a yr longer than you expected, what a gift that was. That was a lovely way you buried her. They do become family don't they. You will be in my thoughts and prayers.

[rileyl]

I am so sorry for the loss of Rosie. She was a cutie. I had to put our rabbit to sleep several years back. (He had pasteurella.) We recently got another rabbit (a gray mini-rex), soI know how endearing they can be. It sounds like you gave Rosie a wonderful life, right up to the end when you had the courage to end her suffering.

[2jo2]

I'm so sorry about Rosie. She's a beautiful rabbit. You gave her a wonderful life, and I hope you can find comfort in that.

[meercat]

Awwwww i am deeply sorry for your loss of such a beloved pet! She was precious

I can relate to your grief!! I had to put down my kitty or 15 years. She was my little furry child hehe! It will be 6 years this new years eve that she's gone, but she still lives on in my heart and my memories. I had her cremated and have her ashes in a beautiful cedar box with a brass plaque with her name on it...SAMMY!

I'm sure you will miss Rosie always, but she's no longer suffering and will always live on in your heart. I'm positive she could feel how much you loved her! God gave us humans domain over the animals, to care for them and do right by them....in my opinion, you did right by not allowing this sweet baby to suffer...for all we know, they all may be thanking us from another place, for sparing them pain

God bless!

Paula

[wing]

I'm so sorry about Rosie. =[ *hugs* Even ifshe's not there physically,she'll be there with you in your heart and Milly's.

[tcsarah]

Oh what a beautiful littleanimal she was, those pictures of her are lovely. I know the pain and saddness you feel, our pets become one of the family and when we lose them it hurts so much. Try and take comfort from the fact that Rosie had the best life with you full of happiness, love and care, and she has left you with a lifetime full of beautiful memories. One day the pain of losing her will have gone and when you remember her it won't be with sadness because she is no longer there, it will be with a smile as you remember her funny little antics and loving ways.


I've included a poem in my post that may give you some comfort. Take care.


Tracey





Message To My Master(s)
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The day you laid me down to sleep
you prayed to the Lord; my soul to keep
I know you had to send me on my way
but you sent me to a new; better; and much brighter day



You sent me home; to heaven above
where I'm cradled in God's arms; covered with His love
I understand what you did; you did out of love
and I'll return that love; from my new home above



My sickness is gone; and I'm free here to roam
I run and play in the meadows; here in my new home
We play here by the Bridge; from morning to night
there is no rain here; just warm sunlight



I know you all miss me; I miss you all too
but I'll always be with you; whatever you do
Please wipe the tears; from your weeping eyes
by remembering the good times; from days gone by



When you look out; into the dark of night
I'll be that bright star; your guiding light
We'll meet again at the Bridge one day
when we'll walk in the light; together to stay



by John Quealy