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Not using hind leg...
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Jack's-Jane
Wise Old Thumper
It was a broken femur, he's gone
Thank you for all the good vibes and thoughts. He had a good run, made lots of people laugh, and he was one in a million. I'm sad he was in pain, but he's not anymore.
So very, very sorry
RIP Sonic xx
Craig 1965
Warren Veteran
I am so very sorry to read this. Binkey free little Sonic. xx
supersonic
Mama Doe
I've just got to work, and everyone else is off sick. This is going to be a very long day.
He was in such good shape, I can't believe it. It wasn't supposed to be his time
He was in such good shape, I can't believe it. It wasn't supposed to be his time
I've just got to work, and everyone else is off sick. This is going to be a very long day.
He was in such good shape, I can't believe it. It wasn't supposed to be his time
Thinking of you and sending more hugs xx
mikek
Warren Veteran
It was a broken femur, he's gone
Thank you for all the good vibes and thoughts. He had a good run, made lots of people laugh, and he was one in a million. I'm sad he was in pain, but he's not anymore.
oh no
i am so sorry.
MightyMax
Banned
I've just got to work, and everyone else is off sick. This is going to be a very long day.
He was in such good shape, I can't believe it. It wasn't supposed to be his time
No it wasn't his time. I'm so sorry x
keletkezes
Wise Old Thumper
I'm so sorry Total shock
Total shock
supersonic
Mama Doe
Thanks everyone It's been a rubbish couple of days. I think I've got over the shock a little bit more now - I mean, it's 1pm and I haven't cried!
On Tuesday my boss dropped in to pick something up. All was going well until he said "You sound a bit bunged up, do you have a cold too?" and I burst into tears :lol: Luckily, he brought his black lab, so I got a puppy cuddle, which made me feel a bit better.
It's just frustrating that he was in such good shape. I like to think he had a couple more years in him, otherwise. I couldn't have put him through the surgery though, it would have been so selfish. He would never have coped being immobile!
Hopefully I gave him a good life and he enjoyed his time with us!
It's been a rubbish couple of days. I think I've got over the shock a little bit more now - I mean, it's 1pm and I haven't cried! On Tuesday my boss dropped in to pick something up. All was going well until he said "You sound a bit bunged up, do you have a cold too?" and I burst into tears :lol: Luckily, he brought his black lab, so I got a puppy cuddle, which made me feel a bit better.
It's just frustrating that he was in such good shape. I like to think he had a couple more years in him, otherwise. I couldn't have put him through the surgery though, it would have been so selfish. He would never have coped being immobile!
Hopefully I gave him a good life and he enjoyed his time with us!
supersonic
Mama Doe
Oh man, it's a bit ****!
I thought it was getting easier, but it's still pretty tough! I went to help my friend move house today, and we got there and before we went in, she said "I don't know if you'll want to, or if this will be really hard for you, but we have a house rabbit, would you like to see him?"
Obviously I said yes, as I burst into tears :lol: He was a sassy little nethie called Pipkin, and he was hilarious. He liked playing with toilet roll tubes, and boxed like a kangaroo when he was playing?? I've never seen that behaviour before, but he was having loads of fun. I also saw a 5 month old puppy, and I've been volunteering tonight with the disabled riders group, so I've had some horse therapy tonight too. Just a shame the guinea pigs still don't consider me a friend!
I thought it was getting easier, but it's still pretty tough! I went to help my friend move house today, and we got there and before we went in, she said "I don't know if you'll want to, or if this will be really hard for you, but we have a house rabbit, would you like to see him?"
Obviously I said yes, as I burst into tears :lol: He was a sassy little nethie called Pipkin, and he was hilarious. He liked playing with toilet roll tubes, and boxed like a kangaroo when he was playing?? I've never seen that behaviour before, but he was having loads of fun. I also saw a 5 month old puppy, and I've been volunteering tonight with the disabled riders group, so I've had some horse therapy tonight too. Just a shame the guinea pigs still don't consider me a friend!
supersonic
Mama Doe
Thank you... I've been having thoughts that I should have maybe given the vet a chance to fix his leg... which I know would have been too much for him, and I always promised I wouldn't put him through that. It wouldn't be just for the pain, but also the fact that he wouldn't have been mobile or independent, he would have been miserable. He would have been away from his home, would have had to stay inside, it really wouldn't have worked. But at the moment, I would really love to have him back
MightyMax
Banned
Thank you... I've been having thoughts that I should have maybe given the vet a chance to fix his leg... which I know would have been too much for him, and I always promised I wouldn't put him through that. It wouldn't be just for the pain, but also the fact that he wouldn't have been mobile or independent, he would have been miserable. He would have been away from his home, would have had to stay inside, it really wouldn't have worked. But at the moment, I would really love to have him back
My heart is with you.
I understand.
Hugs .. it takes time, but things set you off at unexpected moments. So hard xx
Thank you... I've been having thoughts that I should have maybe given the vet a chance to fix his leg... which I know would have been too much for him, and I always promised I wouldn't put him through that. It wouldn't be just for the pain, but also the fact that he wouldn't have been mobile or independent, he would have been miserable. He would have been away from his home, would have had to stay inside, it really wouldn't have worked. But at the moment, I would really love to have him back
It’s often the case that you question decisions after the event, but you did a very selfless thing for him and stopped him having to go through pain and suffering.
Sending lots more hugs xx
supersonic
Mama Doe
I'm now onto another stage of grief... planning a last minute holiday :shock: a thousand mile Scottish road trip is looking very likely at the moment!
