Goodbye Darling Myrtle-May

[Adele]

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It is with deep sadness that I annouce that we had our darling Myrtle-May bunny PTS earlier this morning.
Myrtle is the pretty brown bunny in the photo above, sitting snuggled up to her Dad Mistletoe who accompanied her to the vets on her final journey :cry:

It is the worst part of loving a pet when you have to face up to the fact that their daily life had become a struggle, and you are torn in two at whether you should allow them to amble on knowing they are in discomfort, or have the heartbreak of being the one to take them to the vets to do the deed :cry: :cry: :cry:
Darling Myrtle you have been such a delight and pleasure to have around for the past 7 years, being one of our favourite bunnies and part of our original family group of 10.
You have overcome Myxomatosis five years ago, having an eye removed and a year of difficulty as your bladder and kidneys deteriorated.
Despite all your daily struggles, you maintain a joyous spirit and always run up to give us a lick each morning, even this morning, the last few hours of your life :cry:
David and I have been watching you very closely for the past few weeks, and have done everything to keep you comfortable and given you all our love. Although you were still having the odd better day, like yesterday when we let you loose in the garden with your adoring Dad Mistletoe, it was very apparent that the majority of your days were difficult for you.
It took all my strength to face up to making the decision that you had to go on to Rainbow Bridge, but my love is unconditional and that means I have to think of your welfare first, despite my own heartbreak and wants.
I could not bear the thought of loosing you, but the thought of keeping you alive was painful too, David and I could not bear to watch any more struggles, I hope you can forgive us.
You lived in a group with Mistletoe, Freya and Bella, your Dad will miss you immensely, he has outlived all his babies.

Darling Myrtle, I miss you already :cry: :cry: :cry:
Thank you for bringing so much joy into our lives, rest in peace next to your Mummy Heather...God Bless you sweet Myrtle-May.
All our love Adele and David, your heartbroken Mummy and Daddy.
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: XXXXXXXX

[Adele]

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Myrtle May this morning on the chalet verander with Mistletoe, Bella and Freya the Angora.

[NicolaB18]

so sorry to hear about ur darling Myrtle
Rest In Peace Lil One & Binky Free!! xxx

[bluebunny]

Awww Adele im so sorry
She was such a beautifull bunny xxx

[Lizzie]

Run free at the Bridge, little Myrtle-May and binky with your mummy and dance with all the other rainbow bunnies. :cry:

[lou]

Oh Adele so sad to read, it's so hard thing. I had to have my hamster pts last year, that was hard as she just suddenly became so ill over night. I'm dreading the day anything happens to fudge though as the bond is so much different and closer than it ever was to my hamsters.
Sorry for the waffle, am thinking of you. hugs from me and fudge.
Binky free Myrtle-May xxx

[Adele]

Oh Adele so sad to read, it's so hard thing. I had to have my hamster pts last year, that was hard as she just suddenly became so ill over night. I'm dreading the day anything happens to fudge though as the bond is so much different and closer than it ever was to my hamsters.
Sorry for the waffle, am thinking of you. hugs from me and fudge.
Binky free Myrtle-May xxx

aaawwww thanks so much Lou :)
So sorry about your hamster :( pets bring you joy and pain all at once...it is a right rollercoaster of emotions sometimes isnt it :?
We have lost quite a few bunnies over the years, as many coming to the Sanctuary are elderly, but it never gets any easier to cope with a loss as each bunny is so precious and individual.
I feel like my right arm has been cut off at the moment :cry:

[MandyM]

Oh Adele I'm so sorry to hear about the lovely little Myrtle, she was such a sweetheartxx

Binky free sweet Myrtlexx

[SOAD]

Oh I'm so sorry, poor little Myrtle. Binky free little one.

[beckiboo186]

Aww, it's so hard to decide what is for the best, But you made the right decision. Myrtle was a stunning little girl. xx :cry:

[gina paul]

adele ,

i,m so sorry to hear this . I have tears running down my face as I know the pain you are going through - you put into words exactly how I felt and still feel about my darling cheekybun . It is the last act of love that we can do isn,t it but the pain and emptyness is unbearable . Today I am off work ill as you will know but i,ve also got the task of packing alot of cheekybuns things away . I found his blanky and it is still covered in mushy peas and his fur . I just sat on the floor and cried , oh I still miss him so much . Its so true tho that there is always the pain of losing them but when you think of the joy you brought them and they brought you during their life then it makes it bearable .

sleop tight sweet myrtle - give cheekybun and chico a kiss from their mummy . no more struggles and pain , just lots of green grass and lazy sunny days . xx

[Diddeen]

aaawwww Adele.. im so sorry to hear your Myrtle has gone over the bridge.
Binky free Myrtle May. :D You can certainly say she has had the best life possible by being with you, david and the rest of her friends at your sanctuary.

[Nix]

Binky free Myrtle-May x

[Bunnster]

I am so sorry that you had to let Myrtle-May go :cry: It is a very hard decision to make but to see a loved one suffering each day is worse. ((((((((((( HUGE HUGS )))))))))) to you and I just know that my Karrots will be showing her the best carrot patches up at the Bridge.

[bunnytales]

Awww Adele lass :cry: :cry: :cry: - I'm so sorry to hear this - she was such a little poppit and such a heart stealer - I remember her so well when me and Mandy spent our weekend with all the bunnies - such a gentle sweet little bunny and I know you've been so worried about her for a while and hoping against hopes that she would maybe come through.

Sending you a huge, huge hug Matey, you gave her love and did your best for her and in the end paid the kindest gesture you can in freeing her from pain and discomfort.

Sending a soft goodnight nuzzle kiss to little Mrytle, now grazing happily with all our heavenly bunnies, awwwww I'm gona miss her sooo much :cry: :cry:

[bunnyhuggger]

So very sorry to hear about Myrtle-May Adele, she was indeed a very pretty little girl.

~ Binky free wee lass, take all our love to the spirit buns ~

[kayj]

I am so sorry for your loss of Myrtle-May, but at least you did the right thinh for her and stopped her pain, It is a horrible decision to have to make but I feel that it is comforting in a way that you can help stop their pain. I have had to have 2 of my dogs pts and also one of my buns in the last 4mths and they are tough decisions to make.
Take care and loads of hugs and a special big hug for mistletoe
Kayxx

[Tahra]

Sorry to hear about Myrtle May, sounds like she was a real wee character and fighter too, it never gets any easier does it.

[midnightbunny]

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It is with deep sadness that I annouce that we had our darling Myrtle-May bunny PTS earlier this morning.
Myrtle is the pretty brown bunny in the photo above, sitting snuggled up to her Dad Mistletoe who accompanied her to the vets on her final journey :cry:

It is the worst part of loving a pet when you have to face up to the fact that their daily life had become a struggle, and you are torn in two at whether you should allow them to amble on knowing they are in discomfort, or have the heartbreak of being the one to take them to the vets to do the deed :cry: :cry: :cry:
Darling Myrtle you have been such a delight and pleasure to have around for the past 7 years, being one of our favourite bunnies and part of our original family group of 10.
You have overcome Myxomatosis five years ago, having an eye removed and a year of difficulty as your bladder and kidneys deteriorated.
Despite all your daily struggles, you maintain a joyous spirit and always run up to give us a lick each morning, even this morning, the last few hours of your life :cry:
David and I have been watching you very closely for the past few weeks, and have done everything to keep you comfortable and given you all our love. Although you were still having the odd better day, like yesterday when we let you loose in the garden with your adoring Dad Mistletoe, it was very apparent that the majority of your days were difficult for you.
It took all my strength to face up to making the decision that you had to go on to Rainbow Bridge, but my love is unconditional and that means I have to think of your welfare first, despite my own heartbreak and wants.
I could not bear the thought of loosing you, but the thought of keeping you alive was painful too, David and I could not bear to watch any more struggles, I hope you can forgive us.
You lived in a group with Mistletoe, Freya and Bella, your Dad will miss you immensely, he has outlived all his babies.

Darling Myrtle, I miss you already :cry: :cry: :cry:
Thank you for bringing so much joy into our lives, rest in peace next to your Mummy Heather...God Bless you sweet Myrtle-May.
All our love Adele and David, your heartbroken Mummy and Daddy.
:cry: :cry: :cry: :cry: XXXXXXXX

I'm so sorry to hear of Myrtle-May bunny's passing Adele. :cry: She will be in my thoughts and prayers, as will you, David and all of the sanctuary bunnies. :angel:

Myrtle-May bunny will forever be remembered. :angel:

With all my love,

Michelle and family

[midnightbunny]

I'm so sorry to hear of Myrtle-May bunny's passing Adele. :cry: She will be in my thoughts and prayers, as will you, David and all of the sanctuary bunnies. :angel:

Myrtle-May bunny will forever be remembered. :angel:

With all my love,

Michelle and family


OMG I am so upset with myself Adele. I used one of the emoticon's for what I thought was an angel, and it puts little horns on it. :(

Please know that that was not my intention.


With Love,

Michelle

[Lizzie]

Oh bless you, Michelle! Knowing Adele and her sense of humour, I'll bet you that will cheer her up by giving her a bit of a giggle. :wink:

[Kerri C]

Adele, I am so very sorry to hear about Myrtle-May, what a beautiful bunny she was. xxx

[Adele]

Words cannot express how grateful I am for all your support and beautiful messages, bless you all :)
It is great comfort to know that everyone is thinking of us, and has rallied around to be there for us at this sad time.

Michelle please do not worry about the Angel with horns dear friend, I know you have a heart of gold, nothing you could ever say or do could ever offend me. As Lizzie said, it has in fact given me a much needed giggle....there is always black humour on the horizon somewhere and thank you for turning my tears into giggles :wink: :lol:

Love to you all, I feel so fortunate and honoured to have such lovely, lovely friends :)
Adele XX

[sunshine]

Oh Adele - I'm so sorry to hear about Myrtle-May :cry: but remenber she was a very lucky bunny with such a special home.

[midnightbunny]

Oh bless you, Michelle! Knowing Adele and her sense of humour, I'll bet you that will cheer her up by giving her a bit of a giggle. :wink:

Thank you so much for what you have said Lizzie. I was totally mortified when I posted that and saw the little horns appear! EEK!

Best Bunny Wishes....

Michelle :)

[midnightbunny]

Words cannot express how grateful I am for all your support and beautiful messages, bless you all :)
It is great comfort to know that everyone is thinking of us, and has rallied around to be there for us at this sad time.

Michelle please do not worry about the Angel with horns dear friend, I know you have a heart of gold, nothing you could ever say or do could ever offend me. As Lizzie said, it has in fact given me a much needed giggle....there is always black humour on the horizon somewhere and thank you for turning my tears into giggles :wink: :lol:

Love to you all, I feel so fortunate and honoured to have such lovely, lovely friends :)
Adele XX

Dearest Adele,

My face was bright red with surprise when those little horns peeked out from that halo-ed rabbit. Thank you so much for understanding. You are as always, a true friend, who always understands, and it means so much to me.

I will keep Myrtle-May in my heart and thoughts. It is devastating whenever a cherished rabbit friend is lost.

With Love,

Michelle

p.s. The name Myrtle-May reminds me of the daughter in the James Stewart movie from 1950, "Harvey", about the big rabbit/pooka that only he could see. The daugther I believe was named Myrtle-May, and it's very fitting since it was a "rabbit" movie. You have brought fond memories to my mind thismorning.

Love always....

and prayers and blessings for the dearly departed Myrtle-May.

[Sooty]

Adele and David i am so sorry for your loss. The photo taken with Myrtle -May and her companions is beautiful. She was a lucky little girl to be kept in such a loving home. I think you know you were the lucky one too to have her around. Binky free little sweetie and give Cheeky bun and all the rainbow buns nose rubs from all of us. (xxxxx)

[doorkeeper]

I amsosorry :cry: :cry: :cry:
Itissohardmakingthatdecision.Itisonly3weekssince IhadtoamkeitforMerlin :cry: :cry: :cry:

sorryaboutthiskeyboarditismysons :roll: Ithinkhemayhavegotangrywithitatsomepoint :evil:

[BirdieBun]

Adele sending you big hugs at this sad sad time :cry:

Sleep tight little Myrtle-May :cry:

[sarsimp]

Oh Adele - so sorry tohear your sad news - my thoughts are with you and Davidxx

[Joob-joobs]

*binky free Myrtle-May*

*hug*

[Mark and Shell]

Sending you all our love and big hugs at this sad time. She will go knowing how much she is loved, take care xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

[Lind80]

I'm so sorry to hear about little Myrtle :( Thinking about you both at this sad time.

[Jeremy]

So sorry to hear about poor Myrtle Adele. :(
She was a beautiful rabbit, and I know she will have been looked after so well by you both. You did the right thing though.

We are both thinking of you.

[SiDHEaD]

Sorry to hear your bad news :( I only met her a few weeks ago :(

[Amethyst]

Sorry to hear about Myrtle-May, it sounds like she was a very special girl.

AMETHYST

[nicolar]

I'm so sorry to hear about Myrtle - what a tough decision to make, it's so sad. I'm sure she is binkying around up there with all our bunnies who have passed over the Bridge.

Take care Adele, David and all ur sweetheart buns.

Love Nicola

[Adele]

aaaawwww more lovely messages, I am in floods of tears here, you are all so kind.
Myrtle was brought to Worcestershire at 10 days old, whilst still in a nest along with her siblings. Mistletoe (her Dad) got a Doe pregnant after we had been given advice by a vet that he would be alright to be kept with a companion until he was 12 weeks old, then separated, ready for his little op :wink: Easter Day arrived and we found to our shock and amazement a nest of baby bunnies, real baby bunnies.
I cursed the vet, but we had to muddle through, and decided to take responsibilty and keep all the 8 babies.
We were due to move in 10 days time, so had to risk moving the nest of babies along with all our furniture :roll: :lol: , but everything went okay, and the babies thrived. :thumb:
We had a beautiful family group of ten bunnies who all lived as one happy group :)
Sadly the numbers decreased over the years, and we lost Jasper (Myrtles brother) In January and shortly after Heather (Myrtles 10 year old Mum), but Myrtle survived longer than any of her siblings.
Mistletoe is the only one from the original group, but he was recently bonded with Bella and Freya, so he is not by himself.

Thanks again for the messages, they are very much appreciated.
love
Adele and David XX

[anon101]

Sending all my love to you, David and the sanctuary bunnies.

Louise

[Phill]

Oh adele im am so very sorry to read this. Im sending all mine and the buns love to you and david and the sanctuary buns XXXXXX

[Adele]

aaawwww, thank you Louise and Phill, you are most kind.
It is strange without Myrtle being around, it is strange how amongst 37 bunnies one missing little bun seems to leave such a huge gap :(
David has been very tearful, he was especially attached to Myrtle, she was one of those bunnies you could not help loving, as she gave so much love to other bunnies and humans alike.
On a positive note, we have 7 years plus of happy Myrtle memories and these are precious now.

Thank you again for taking the time to write all your lovely messages.

Love Adele and David
XX

[Marlene]

So sorry my dear Adele to hear about Myrtle. The decision to let our beloved babies go is so hard and painful. Just think on the lovely last few days she had and you know in your heart it was time to let her go. Much as we would like to have our beloved pets forever, it is up to us to give the kindest gift of all, to be free from pain. Myrtle will be looking down and thanking her kind Mummy for releasing her and will be binkying with all our babies

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I know your heart will be heavy and I know you will be comforted by the lovely wishes and caring thoughts from your friends.

I am thinking of you and feel for you



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Love from

[Adele]

So sorry my dear Adele to hear about Myrtle. The decision to let our beloved babies go is so hard and painful. Just think on the lovely last few days she had and you know in your heart it was time to let her go. Much as we would like to have our beloved pets forever, it is up to us to give the kindest gift of all, to be free from pain. Myrtle will be looking down and thanking her kind Mummy for releasing her and will be binkying with all our babies

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I know your heart will be heavy and I know you will be comforted by the lovely wishes and caring thoughts from your friends.

I am thinking of you and feel for you



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Love from


aaawwww that is beautiful Marlene, thank you so , so much :)

all our love to you too, and Tilly wants you to know she is doing very well, and has a beautiful long golden coat..I will send a photo of her soon :D
XXXXXXXX

[Marlene]

My heart is full for you but I know you have all these babies to look after and they will lighten it for you. Yes, kisses for my lovely Tilly and I will look forward to her photo :love:

[BirdieBun]

aww you had her since she was 10 days old, that is great! :thumb:

What a wonderful life Myrtle-May had with you and she had a great name too :wink:

[Adele]

aww you had her since she was 10 days old, that is great! :thumb:

What a wonderful life Myrtle-May had with you and she had a great name too :wink:

aawww thanks Carys :D
yes it was lovely to watch Myrtle-May grow into a mature bunny and she enjoyed her life with her brothers, sisters and parents.
It was very special having a family group of 10, they had an incredibly close bond and never had an arguement :D :lol:
It is very hard coming to terms with the fact Myrtle is no longer with us, but I am so glad we had many years knowing her. :)
XX

[BirdieBun]

is my name Eve now???? :shock: :shock:

[Adele]

is my name Eve now???? :shock: :shock:

I dont know YOU tell me :!: :?: :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
XX

[BirdieBun]

:shock: :shock: :shock: You have made me look like a mad woman!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Adele]

:shock: :shock: :shock: You have made me look like a mad woman!!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

Made you LOOK like a mad woman :?: and there was I thinking you ARE a mad, but very lovable one :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:
You may have noticed I edited my previous post so folk did not see my boo boo....I am sorry I called you Eve, but I have done this before, and I will no doubt do it again..so apologises in advance :lol: :lol: :lol:
I can always remember bunnies names, but with human ones I am HOPELESS!!! :lol: :lol:

xx

[BirdieBun]

:lol: :lol: No probs Adele I dont mind being called Eve............or Phil...........or Tree...............or Gina!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Adele]

:lol: :lol: No probs Adele I dont mind being called Eve............or Phil...........or Tree...............or Gina!!!! :lol: :lol: :lol:
Well that is a good job then isnt it with me forgetfulnamesSmells (oops WELLS) on the case :!: :roll: :lol: :lol: :lol:
See I cannot even remember my own name now....so theres no hope....it is useful that I have Gertrude who runs RU with me, to pull me up when needed....now as it Gertrude :?: ..I know the lovely lady has red hair :!: :lol: :lol: ....hope she does not read this post as it could be :oops:

:lol: :lol: :lol:

[BirdieBun]

yep the yea old faithful admin team Gertrude and Adele!!!!! :lol: :lol:

[Adele]

yep the yea old faithful admin team Gertrude and Adele!!!!! :lol: :lol:

:shock: ssshhhh :!: :!: :!: we could be in trouble any minute from my better Admin half :!: :shock: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

[Happy Hopping]

Adele, a very emotional post you wrote. I wish I never have to face that choice in all the future rabbits I'll raise. It's definitely one of the most difficult choice any pet owner has to make. Very sad to hear you have to face that tough choice. Your bunnies must be really happy to have such a great owner. Very sorry about your loss.

[bunnyloopy]

Oh gosh u made me cry - i am so sorry for your loss. Perhaps I have had too much wine ands it time for bed! This forum is amazing for support xxx

[Adele]

aaawwww thank you Happy Hopping and bunnyloopy for your very kind words :)
I agree the forum members are all wonderful, I have been deeply touched by all your support.
XX

[Toby]

Oh I am so so sorry to hear about Myrtle-May Adele (and what a lovely name as well). She will remain in your heart and thoughts so she will never be totally gone from you. My thoughts are with you.

[shantel]

Adele I'm really sorry to hear about your little bunny :( All my love xxxxxxxxx