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
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
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
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
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.
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