Had a really bad week.

I just have to post here a small tribute to my rabbit Russell, who passed away on Friday. I had him for ten years.

He had suffered an injury to his hind leg. I left work early on Friday to take him to a vet and I was told that part of the leg would have to be removed. The vet wasn't sure how much, and he said there was a chance this wasn't salvageable, as he may have to cut back so far that my bun would no longer have enough to stand on (and a rabbit can't move about normally with only one back leg.) So I left him there and came home. Half an hour later the vets rang me, told me they couldn't save the leg, and asked my permission to put him to sleep. I said yes. It was the hardest decision of my life and one I pray I never have to make again.

I know to some he was 'just a rabbit', but to me he was like an old friend. I had him for ten years. I don't even remember what it was like before I had him. It amazes me sometimes how fast life turns on you; the whole thing was just so quick, ten years suddenly over in a heartbeat. One minute I had a beautiful bunny; the next I did not.

I have also recently lost my uncle, so it's really not a good time at the moment.

Sorry to make a post like this. But I just really needed to get this off my chest.

RIP Russ. Hope you're having fun over the bridge, old son.

Aw, sorry about Russell. But he's lucky you could make the right decision for him. I have a one-legged bird- their life just isn't the same afterward. Ten years is a long time. That's too bad.

Nanci

That's a long time for a rabbit to live and a testament to your care. I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your old friend. He lived an amazingly long life!

My deepest condolences at the tragic loss of your beloved Russell.

Sorry to hear that, Becks. I've never even heard of a rabbit living that long. He must have been a seriously pampered bunny.

My condolences to you and your family for your uncle's passing.

I am sorry for your loss, hoping you can remember all the good times with Russell. Regards to you and your family on the passing of your uncle. susan

So sorry to hear about Russ and your uncle. Even tho I haven't had to deal with it my uncle, who I call Dad, is in his mid 80s and I know it's only a matter of time.

Lossing two loved ones so close will leave a large hole in your life but time will help that hole get smaller and smaller. Just remember all the good times and funny times and the healing will begin.

Sue Cornish

I'm so sorry to hear about this... I hope you feel better soon! Its so hard to lose a pet and a human relation - all around the same time!

Sorry to hear about your troubles, Becks. My thoughts are with you and hope you start to feel a bit better soon

I'm so sorry. I'm glad his passing was peaceful.

Thanks for the kind words and thoughts, everyone. I really appreciate them all.