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I let Luey go upstairs with the cats into the old bonding room and where we keep the old hutch the boys were in before they upgraded to the pen.
He definitely recognised smells in there and got obsessed with the hutch. But he also really enjoyed nosing about up there and wore himself out, so I think it was a good distraction. But I’m noticing he’s having, like us, good and bad days. He was very withdrawn yesterday but today he’s got a lot of energy and bouncing more.
Bless him.
I thought I’d share so you guys can see him doing ok, and better than I thought which is good <3
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I let Luey go upstairs with the cats into the old bonding room and where we keep the old hutch the boys were in before they upgraded to the pen.
He definitely recognised smells in there and got obsessed with the hutch. But he also really enjoyed nosing about up there and wore himself out, so I think it was a good distraction. But I’m noticing he’s having, like us, good and bad days. He was very withdrawn yesterday but today he’s got a lot of energy and bouncing more.
Bless him.
I thought I’d share so you guys can see him doing ok, and better than I thought which is good <3
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Is every bun okay? Xxx
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He's stunning. It makes sense that bunnies will feel pain of loss inconsistently, just like us
Lovely photos of Luther.
I love his name too
How are you all doing? x
Thank you :-D
Yes we are big fans of the show!
We are ok thank you. I’m still finding it hard at times because I’m home and constantly reminded and feel for Luey too. But we are trying to keep busy and give him more attention and love. My friend who lives in Liverpool sent me a surprise care package for us and the animals because she loved Truffle and knew we’d be in pieces and she couldn’t be here, so lovely of her and it made us smile.
He’s definitely missing Truffy because he’s in love with Brian (the stuffed cuddly bunny) and cuddles him all the time and proper grooms him.
We gave Luther a pamper this morning and gave him a grooming session, which we’ve never done! He was so good and I’m pretty sure he enjoyed it too bless him <3 x
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Awww I'm so glad Luey is eating and everything is ok. That gift set is lovely, what a good friend xxx
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What a lovely thoughtful present from your friend
I am glad you are all bearing up. The grief comes in waves and is hard, but Luthur looks like he's doing OK at the moment.
Hugs for you all xx
Aww thank you. He really was <3
Well now I’m really glad for this comment because we finally had the stomach to properly discuss the new bunny friend idea last night after a good weep.
I appreciate you sharing your experience because we were thinking about speed dating and wondered if it would be super stressful plus he’s had Syphilis and there’s not 100% certainty it’s cured until he’s stressed enough to either come out or not....so I don’t want to risk potentially, bunnies waiting for new lives.
Our thinking is currently very split, but as I say it’s our first real talk about it. Basically we know adoption is the best moral choice and gives another bunny a chance, but we also have to consider the fact we also have cats which will probably be very new to a rescue, the rescue ones seen so far are 30-40 miles away so we’d have to just go for it at Hope he fancies them, we want a similar age because Luey is so spritly, and there aren’t many that seem suitable for him so far. Yes your totally correct he was the more aggressive because he didn’t trust other bunnies after being bullied.
However with a rescue you do have the advantage of them knowing the personality, whereas a baby bun or youngster their personality may not show yet.
Sorry I’m rambling! Just so much to consider and the thought of going through the bonding process with them being upstairs for a few months etc etc is just a bit draining.
Thanks for your help I really appreciate it! Xxx
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sweet photo of you all bonding. What a thoughtful friend too xx
I have just had to make a similar decision for Dillon. We travelled to the RSPCA in Wales for a female bunny, she was a meat rabbit and had never met other animals. The RSPCA were happy to rehome to us despite having two cats and a dog. Dillon was really struggling without a pal but not being confident in bonding we sent him away with his new wife to be bonded. This was a big mistake (for Dilly) as he got really stressed, however Susan would have been fine with the bonder.
It is a really hard decision and one we made for Dillon - it is not a smooth ride for us as Dilly is a diva but a decision that I think Dillon will eventually be thankful for.
Your card to the vets is so lovely as is the thoughtful present from your friend - it just takes such a long time to stop weeping doesnt it xxx
I have just had to make a similar decision for Dillon. We travelled to the RSPCA in Wales for a female bunny, she was a meat rabbit and had never met other animals. The RSPCA were happy to rehome to us despite having two cats and a dog. Dillon was really struggling without a pal but not being confident in bonding we sent him away with his new wife to be bonded. This was a big mistake (for Dilly) as he got really stressed, however Susan would have been fine with the bonder.
It is a really hard decision and one we made for Dillon - it is not a smooth ride for us as Dilly is a diva but a decision that I think Dillon will eventually be thankful for.
Your card to the vets is so lovely as is the thoughtful present from your friend - it just takes such a long time to stop weeping doesnt it xxx
how sweet is she. This looks like a good potential suitor for Luey. All paws crossed xx
She is beautiful I think Becky86 on here has connections or fosters/works for Walsall RSPCA so it might be worth dropping her a PM?