Goodnight Fern. :-(

Fern has gone, she went to sleep in my arms yesterday afternoon. It was the worst decision I've ever had to make. I know it was the right thing to do but it didn't make it any easier. My lovely vet came to my house to do it, even though I no longer live anywhere near him and I've been taking her to a specialist surgery! He totally agreed with what my specilist vets had said and that it was the kindest thing to do. She'd not been able to feed herself for over a week, and even though she had been looking quite lively she'd started to look miserable, and I wanted to do it before she was suffering.

She had 5 very happy years being spoilt with us, I will never forget my little girl and I miss her already. Bye bye Fernie.





I think Charlie bun misses her too, he's sat under the chair looking grumpy, which breaks my heart even more. Has anyone experienced this? This he be OK on his own? They've been together almost since they were born, last night was the first night he's been on his own since he was about 4 months old. Is there anything I can do to help him?

oh i am so sorry to hears your news my thoughts are with you at this time

I'm so sorry , I'm new here but I know it must have been heartbreaking for you. Poor Charlie as well. Did he have a chance to say goodbye to her body as I believe this really helps rabbits adjust if their partner dies. I know rescue remedy gets mentioned on here quite a bit and if you have some I'd definitely give him some. Apart from that I don't have any ideas .
I'm glad Fern had those five happy years with you and what a lovely vet to do that for you when you weren't even with him any more.
With sympathy and a big hug

I have no advice, but I wanted to say I am so sorry to hear your news.

So sorry to hear your news - we have experienced the same situation, we were on holiday last year, the buns were being boarded, when we lost Alfie who Honey had been with since she was a baby, we collected her on the Friday and she was completely miserable. I tracked down another neutered male bun the very next day at a rescue not too far from me and got her another friend. If they are used to a bun friend, I think, the best thing to do is get them another friend as soon as possible.

I'm so sorry to hear your news, I've been following her progress and it sounds like you did the kindest thing. The last thing we want for any of our bunnies is for them to suffer, and it's sooo hard doing the right thing but at least u now know she is in peace. You were a wonderful bunny mum to her, give Charlie lots of snuggles from me. I think they do adjust but they go through a period of grieving, my friend has just lost one of her pair and the girl who is left is being quite grumpy unless she gets lots of attention! I'm sure that with lots of snuggles from you he will soon be OK.

Remember all those lovely memories from those 5 years, binky free Fern.

Love Nicola x

I am so sorry to hear about Fern. I have lost so many rabbits over the years, I know exactly what you are going through. My rescued Lop Phoebe died in my arms last April and me and my husband were heartbroken. The day before she was fine and the next day she was cold and sat quiet in the shed. I never thought for one minute she was going to die in my arms that day. Ralf my lionhead looked so lonely without her, but within a few days adjusted very well. The lady I rescue my rabbits from advises that they need a week or two to "grieve" and then (if you want to) can think of getting the one of their own another friend. It took me 2 months before I could even think of getting another friend for Ralf, as I was just too upset over losing Phoebe. I had only lost her partner four months before that too and couldnt cope with it all. However, my Ralf never adjusted to having another friend and rejected every female I introduced him to. I did go and get another lop in the end, as I realised that even though I could never replace Phoebe, I could offer another unwanted miserable bunny another chance in life. Fern had a wonderful life and you always have to remember that. Were all thinking of you. xx

So, so sorry to hear your very sad news.
At least you were with her at the end, and that must have comforted her greatly. We are thinking of you and sending much love from all at the Sanctuary

So sorry to hear your news

You must take great comfort in that she had 5 great years with you and charlie

So sorry to hear your sad news.

So sorry to hear about Fern...very sad but we are all thinking of you

I'm so sorry. Binky free little one xxx

My own experience has been that when a bunny is grieving for its lost partner, the best thing is to find them a new companion. It's very hard to think about bringing a new bunny home when the loss is so raw, but while bunnies do grieve, they don't need as long as we do and it doesn't take long before they start to feel lonely, especially if they've had a companion their whole life.

It does help them to see that their companion is gone. Just a quick sniff so they know. Seems a bit morbid, but otherwise all they know is that their friend disappeared one day and never came back. I'd leave him for now, and see if he perks up over the course of this week and if he's pining still then see about taking him in to a rescue to see how he reacts to other bunnies. That should let you know if he's interested in having a new friend about the place or if he wants to be left alone.

In the meantime, I guess just spend a lot of time sitting on the floor with him, talking gently. Letting him come to you if he wants to. Basically behaving in the same way as when you first bring a bunny home and want them to get used to you.

so sorry to hear about fern.......

So sorry too, its such a hard decision to make. When we lost Evie, unexpectedly, we brought her home and let Ella see her, like Bertie says it hardly seem to take any time but at least I knew she knew - or hoped she did. They were sisters so had always been together.
I wasnt sure about getting someone else for Ella but Im so glad I did. She so loves Otis now they make a gorgeous pair. You'll know when and if you can do it.

Awwww so sorry to hear about little Fern - but your such a good bunny mum and she has had 5 wonderful years and you've been so brave doing the right thing for her - its the last and most important thing us bunny folks have to do and I bet little Fern just loves her mum for all the kind help and care you have given to you.

Hope Charlie is doing o.k - I agree with everything already said here really regarding little Charlies grieving the loss of Fern - Buffy was originally bonded with Dillon and it near broke my heart to see her all alone after being so inseperable from Dillon - but I gave her a week or two to grieve and she wasn't in terrific health herself at the time so that made my decision to give it a while longer before introducing a new pal to her - but even before they were fully bonded Cagney coming along made all the difference to her - it was like it gave her a will to carry on - mind you - biting Cagney's bum on occasions certainly gave Buffy a new course in life :wink:

Sending you and Charlie Hugs and Snuggles.

Binky Free with the Spirit Bunns little Fern.

I'm so sorry about Fern.
Thoughts and prayers are sent your way.
I haven't seen mention of the Rainbow Bridge, but it might help some if you visit their web site
http://rainbowsbridge.com/Poem.htm
I believe all of our animals are waiting over the Bridge for us. Until they see us again they will live happy and healthy with all of their friends.

Jim

Really sorry to hear that - it is always the most difficult decision to make, no matter what the situation.

our thoughts are with you and with charlie

Martin & Pam

Thinking of you at this sad time, sending big hugs xx

Bevbunny-so sorry to hear your sad news-my heart goes out to you. You obviously gave Fern a wonderful life. Love and thoughts to you and Charliexx