I am terribly sorry to read that you have lost your precious bunny, Ralph. It is incredibly hard to take everything on board for you right now as you are in shock from the events. Ralph was clearly very much loved and was a part of your life as you were, his. This is in some way why you feel such a deep sense of loss and pain. Most if not all of us here have lost bunnies, some through tragic instances and others through other causes but we all feel the same pain, loss and grief. And whilst all I can do is offer my sympathies, I hope perhaps to in some way, help to at least help you to not feel as isolated.
You are going through grief in your own way, and it will take as long as it needs to. I suspect you also feel a sense of anger at the fox for intruding and unfortunately there is a rise in urban fox population.
The incident is not one you would have anticipated so please try not to feel overwhelming guilt for that. Guilt is the darkest of our emotions but it is absolutely fine for you to question things in your mind.
We all take different times to come to terms with our losses.
If I may speak personally and candidly- I lost one of my dear bunnies at the start of January. And for me it was hugely upsetting - she was an integral part of our family and she passed suddenly in my arms. I still grieve for her, I still recall that day and as much as I have ‘moved on’, I still mourn the loss and for me personally, I never find myself fully moving on. They take a piece of our heart with them when we lose them - it is the price we pay as carers for our loved pets. We do what we can to give them the life they deserve and this is why you feel the loss you do.
On time, when you are ready, things will feel a little easier. But you will always feel the loss but it’s important to allow yourself to do that. If you want to cry, it’s absolutely fine to do so.
We are here on the forum to help you and if you feel you can talk to us on the forum, please do.
Sending you huge hugs - I know how you feel.
Binkey free beautiful Ralph. Xx
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