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Elderly bunny treated for inner ear infection- now has problems with hind legs

Pandora1 said:
Hi all

I am very sad to tell you that our lovely Poppy was put to sleep at lunch today after taking advice from my vet, and taken into consideration her poor prognosis, and poor quality of life she had. I held her in my arms and comforted her whilst she licked my arm, a real honour from her I feel, and perhaps proves she had no idea what was going on and was not frightened in any way. My husband was with me. It was all very calm and I know she didn't suffer and she is now at peace and reunited with her beloved Bobby, who died 4 weeks ago tomorrow.

Thank you everyone for all your support and advice that has helped me through this awful time. It is the end of an era for me as I said when both my rabbits passed I wouldn't have any more as I have owned rabbits for 18 plus years, so quite sad about that too.

Pandora xx
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I am so very sorry :cry: You have done the most loving and compassionate thing for Poppy, even though I am sure it was heartbreaking for you :cry:

May your dear little friend Poppy now rest peacefully xx
 
Thank you Jane, that is very kind of you, it was very hard, but it was the right thing to do for her.

Pandora
 
Pandora1 said:
Hi all

I am very sad to tell you that our lovely Poppy was put to sleep at lunch today after taking advice from my vet, and taken into consideration her poor prognosis, and poor quality of life she had. I held her in my arms and comforted her whilst she licked my arm, a real honour from her I feel, and perhaps proves she had no idea what was going on and was not frightened in any way. My husband was with me. It was all very calm and I know she didn't suffer and she is now at peace and reunited with her beloved Bobby, who died 4 weeks ago tomorrow.

Thank you everyone for all your support and advice that has helped me through this awful time. It is the end of an era for me as I said when both my rabbits passed I wouldn't have any more as I have owned rabbits for 18 plus years, so quite sad about that too.

Pandora xx
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My thoughts are with you and your husband. You made the compassionate choice for her and I know how difficult this was for you.

I am so sorry for your losses and that it's the end of an era for you.

Bless you for the care you gave to Bobby and Poppy. They couldn't have been in better hands xx
 
Thank you so much MM, that is so kind of you, I feel I am grieving for both of them now, as Bobby passed whilst we were away, and Poppy has needed all my attention since. I will miss my furry babies so much. xx
 
I'm sorry you have lost both your buns in such a short space of time. They leave such a big void when they go

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I'm so very sorry that you have lost little Poppy, but pleased to hear, that she had a peaceful passing. My heart goes out to you, losing both buns so close together, both reunited now though. Binky free with Bobby little bun xxxx
 
I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to Poppy, even though you know it's the right thing to do it still is so so difficult and devastating. How heartbreaking to have lost 2 buns so close together. I had to say goodbye to my boy 10 weeks ago and after having bunnies for 10 years am bunniless too :( like you I am grieving for them all and the massive hole they have left in our lives. Sending hugs to you. RIP little Poppy x
 
Thank you all for your very heartfelt messages. x
Nickybunny 1 - sorry for you and the void your bunnies have left, it is so heartbreaking. x

Pandora
 
Pandora1 said:
Thank you so much MM, that is so kind of you, I feel I am grieving for both of them now, as Bobby passed whilst we were away, and Poppy has needed all my attention since. I will miss my furry babies so much. xx
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It's a lot on your shoulders, to lose both of them so close together. I really feel for you :(

You've been on a bit of a rollercoaster and now it's stopped it takes time to adjust.

Let me know if I can help in any way x
 
Thank you all, its nice to share with people who understand.

MM thanks for your kind offer. x

To lose 3 animals from May to beginning of October (lost our cat suddenly in May under 7 years old) is quite difficult to deal with. Life can be cruel.

Pandora x
 
So sorry to hear this sad update, it sounds like Poppy had a very peaceful passing.

I can completely sympathise as I made the same decision last week for my bun and like you, I'd made the decision I wouldn't be having any more-it's only been 11 years of rabbits for me. They certainly leave a hole in your life-such characters. Big hugs to you, it's certainly not been a kind year.x.
 
I'm so sorry you had to say goodbye to Poppy. To lose three much loved pets in such a short space of time must be incredibly hard [emoji17]



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