He's gone

No she hasn't yet. I brought his body home but didn't know if letting her see him would help or harm.
 
It would help her because she needs to understand where he has gone. Then she will stop looking. If you can maybe wrap him in something and just place him somewhere with his head showing, that should be enough. I tend to give 30-45mins depending on what the bunnies are do. It will be difficult for you though, so be gentle with yourself.
 
I know this sounds silly but I don't want to lift him out as he will be cold and not my boy anymore. My husband has offered to lift home out and lat her spend some time with him.

I really am so grateful for all your advice and support, I was worried I would have to go through this without anyone really understanding x
 
huggles you will always find an understanding ear on here

we all love our buns to bits and many have known the pain of losing a loved bun
 
Been thinking all day and I think the right decision is to start looking for a new husband for Monkey as soon as possible. In a way I feel guilty even thinking about a new rabbit but I know Monkey needs company and it took so long to find Oscar the perfect lady that if I leave it too long she could get very lonely.

He was such a sweetheart x
 
Been thinking all day and I think the right decision is to start looking for a new husband for Monkey as soon as possible. In a way I feel guilty even thinking about a new rabbit but I know Monkey needs company and it took so long to find Oscar the perfect lady that if I leave it too long she could get very lonely.

He was such a sweetheart x

Please dont feel guilty!!! Sometimes we have to put our own feelings and grief on one side and think about the grieving bunny...
It doesnt mean we think any less of our lost loved ones.... infact I feel its just the opposite!
Hugs xx
 
Oh I can't stop crying. My husband wrapped Oscar in a towel as you recommended and placed him in the cage with Monkey. She started to nudge him and groom him and now she is laying beside him licking his face. It is heart breaking to see she just doesn't understand.
 
She's understand more than you think. She is saying goodbye and whilst it's distressing for you, she needs to understand that he has gone and where he has gone. When she is ready for you to take him away, she will let you know.

I'm so sorry you're having to face this. If you think that it's best to get her a friend ASAP then don't feel guilty, be glad she had the love of Oscar and that she has the love of you. It's not replacing Oscar, it's just giving her a new friend, and when times are tough, we all need friends.
 
She's understand more than you think. She is saying goodbye and whilst it's distressing for you, she needs to understand that he has gone and where he has gone. When she is ready for you to take him away, she will let you know.

I'm so sorry you're having to face this. If you think that it's best to get her a friend ASAP then don't feel guilty, be glad she had the love of Oscar and that she has the love of you. It's not replacing Oscar, it's just giving her a new friend, and when times are tough, we all need friends.

I can't thank you enough for all your support and advice today, you have been wonderful. You were so right, she came and let us know in her own way that she was ready for him to go. Now she is flopped out and has stopped searching for him, it is a comfort to see her at peace instead of hunting for him.

Tonight I have sent a tentative email to the local rescues I know about (we are in Scotland) including the one we got Monkey from to start the search for the right boy for her.
 
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