KerinTravis
Mama Doe
Last night one of my Boyfriends rabbits passed to the bridge, leaving behind her sister. Lucifer lady - Lucy - (so called as she was albino, belonged to my boyfriend's ex and could be v evil at times - but still loved none the less) was nearly six. Both her and her sister Twiggy have lived together all their lives.
Twiggy knows what has happened as I made sure she was with her sister until the end.
Twiggy is obviously grieving at the moment, but I am worried for her. Neither bun was spayed and she is obviously too old to be put through that now safely (in my opinion), so I think it would be difficult for her to be bonded with another bun, especially after being with Lucy for so long. But she lives outdoors in a hutch, and I'm worried about her being on her own. My Boyfriend and his parents have no room for her indoors at all, and I can't really give her the space with my two.
I'm going back round there again today with my grooming kit and a snuggle safe to give her a pampering and she's going to the vets this afternoon for a check up. (Lucy was deteriorating for a while, but it seemed so natural that we decided at her age, the best medicine was her sister's love and that a vet trip would be too stressful for her). Lucy showed no signs of anything that could be viral or bacterial, it seemed to all be quite natural. -- This may not have been the best decision to anyone else, but we all agree that when we love our pets, we know inside what to do for the best.
So what do you guys think? Should we try to find Twiggy a partner, or will it be too stressful for her? 6 years with a sister may be to hard to help to heal a broken heart with another bun? I will get Twiggys teeth checked today, but other than that she seems in great health, but Lucy dying may change that. Anyone else have any experience of this, I'm greatful for any advice?
Twiggy knows what has happened as I made sure she was with her sister until the end.
Twiggy is obviously grieving at the moment, but I am worried for her. Neither bun was spayed and she is obviously too old to be put through that now safely (in my opinion), so I think it would be difficult for her to be bonded with another bun, especially after being with Lucy for so long. But she lives outdoors in a hutch, and I'm worried about her being on her own. My Boyfriend and his parents have no room for her indoors at all, and I can't really give her the space with my two.
I'm going back round there again today with my grooming kit and a snuggle safe to give her a pampering and she's going to the vets this afternoon for a check up. (Lucy was deteriorating for a while, but it seemed so natural that we decided at her age, the best medicine was her sister's love and that a vet trip would be too stressful for her). Lucy showed no signs of anything that could be viral or bacterial, it seemed to all be quite natural. -- This may not have been the best decision to anyone else, but we all agree that when we love our pets, we know inside what to do for the best.
So what do you guys think? Should we try to find Twiggy a partner, or will it be too stressful for her? 6 years with a sister may be to hard to help to heal a broken heart with another bun? I will get Twiggys teeth checked today, but other than that she seems in great health, but Lucy dying may change that. Anyone else have any experience of this, I'm greatful for any advice?