I posted Monday this week asking for advice on what was thought to be a possible gut blockage that my bunny best friend had been treated at the emergency vets for over the weekend and rushed back in on Monday. Thank you to the Warren Veterans, Wise Old Thumpers and Moderators on my original thread for your kind words. I never expected to have to post such sad news on there. A little about Bannog the Beautiful. He was my constant companion. He ruled the house and the place is incredibly quiet without him. I miss the sound of him running around the lounge and up and down the stairs, the sound of his tiny claws on the kitchen floor, his midnight zoomies around the bedroom, his early morning wake up the human its daybreak routine, the sound of himmunching on his hay ( surely one of the best sounds in the world is a bunny rabbit contentedly eating hay), his buzzing and honking at the sight of a pair of ankles clad in fluffy socks (even though he was neutered no ankle so clad was safe), and him generally being the one who made this place a home. A cheeky, affectionate and loveable soul. He was a month past his 5th birthday and we brought him home 4 years and 11 months and 7 days ago. A rescued lock down pet with yellow fur, stuck in a tiny hutch, that the kids no longer had time for now school was restarting. We simply wished to get him to safety and find a rescue space for him before he ended up another kids pet ( one of their kids let slip they believed that bun was a pregnant girl bunny as we walked away with him). The first vet we took him too also couldnt sex him and was also scared of him ( a tiny mini lop), exclaiming " oh my god a rabbit!" when we brought him in, she bruised him as she checked for babies. We secured a rescue space within one week and travelled there on what turned out to be nothing more than a day out for him, as he came back home with me ( my partner cried with joy as he held him saying he was so glad I had brought bun home), the rescue centre staff told me they thought he had already bonded with me as he appeared to not want to let me go, hugging his paws into my ches,t his claws digging into my shoulders, the same thing he did as he was leaving this world on Tuesday. He was pts at 7.20pm on the 18th August 2026 and died in my arms. Sorry, I ramble. Totally lost at the loss of my little prince. He will always be in my heart, but knowing that I can never stroke his face, gaze into his big, beautiful, intelligent grey eyes, or give him bunny fusses ever again is killing me. I cannot stop crying. I am still spiralling into all the what ifs, and if onlys, and feeling that I let him down so badly, believing his discomfort was another bout of vet treatable stasis and never ever considering the possibility of a kidney stone being the reason a bunny might die. I feel for everyone who has lost an animal companion. I have never grieved so much, ever. I know my spiralling from grief to guilt is hard for my partner to deal with too as he loved him just as much me. I wont ever stop loving him. He was cremated on 20th August at Bluebell Wood Pet Crematorium just outsided of Ystradgynlais in Powys where we said more farewells before he was brought back home yesterday. A white and grey onyx urn with markings like his coat now sits where he once bunny flopped. Smooth and cold where he was soft and full of warmth. A remembrance to go with the wonderful memories of him that I hope will never fade, and a love for him that will always live in our hearts. My beautiful grey eyed boy. x
Unable to come to terms with loss of Bannog, one of the best persons I have ever known.
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He was indeed a beatiful boy. He knew he was home before we did. So glad he made sure we knew too. Thank you. x
Thanks for sharing the photos of Bannog. He sounds to have been very lovely inside and out. It is devastating to lose a special friend. Cherish his memory and recognise that you made such a difference to his life.
Also feeling guilty is often an element of grief. From following your posts, I really do not think that guilt is appropriate here. If you had realised it was a kidney stone at the outset of the stasis, it would have made little difference to the sad outcome.
Also feeling guilty is often an element of grief. From following your posts, I really do not think that guilt is appropriate here. If you had realised it was a kidney stone at the outset of the stasis, it would have made little difference to the sad outcome.
Thank you for being so supportive. I love and cherish everything about him. He made the world a brighter place. He was my muse, my inspiration to draw again. I hoped we would grow old(er) together and he gave me that hope. It has only just been over 4 days since I lost him and grief is natural when you lose someone you love so unconditionally especially so soon after their passing. I wish things were different and he had never caught EC, but here we are. I am so grateful for this safe space. I think it may take me some time to get over him not being here, and to mend my heart a little. Your words mean a great deal to me Omi. You are A Wise Old Thumper indeed. x
Cuthbert&Dillon
Warren Veteran
What a beautiful tribute you have written, you have shared just how wonderful Bannog was and I hope that your memories will give you comfort.
I am so sorry for your loss, Bannog was very lucky to have had such an amazing life with you. Thankyou so much for sharing his story 
You have nothing to feel guilty about, you did everything you could for him.
I know losing such a special bunny is so hard, cherish all the special memories you have xx
You have nothing to feel guilty about, you did everything you could for him.
I know losing such a special bunny is so hard, cherish all the special memories you have xx
He was a wonderful, bunderful little fella. Thank you, I hope the memories I have of him will always give me comfort when the grief has subsided. I loved, and love still absolutely everything about my bonny, bunny boy. xxx
I will cherish everything about him forever. Bannog was a special and affectionate little bun, and was the first bunny I have ever known. What wonderful souls they are. Thank you for being so kind. xxxI am so sorry for your loss, Bannog was very lucky to have had such an amazing life with you. Thankyou so much for sharing his story
You have nothing to feel guilty about, you did everything you could for him.
I know losing such a special bunny is so hard, cherish all the special memories you have xx
Thank you. My handsome wee bunnyman definately claimed me as his own. I am forever grateful that I found him and am honoured to have been his friend. xxx
Very sorry for your loss. I know the pain is hard and how important Bannog was. You have many people on here who understand and you can always come here for comfort and to talk. Hugs xxx
Thank you. This caring space has helped so much and everyone has been so kind and full of wise words . He was a very important bunny and a huge part of my life. I hope I can offer some comfort to anyone else going through the same. xxx
It's a good community here. You can always get support through a hard time. X
It really is.
joey&boo
Wise Old Thumper
He was certainly a handsome boy He sounds perfect in character too. Its a pain like no other (for me anyway) losing a bunny friend). I imagine you will always miss him. You have his beautiful tribute to keep your memories alive & that your partner got to love & be with him too means you can talk through memories - I do this all the time. Prince went from hell to heaven when he found you. It was lovely to read how your trip to rescue became a day out.
He sounds perfect in character too. Its a pain like no other (for me anyway) losing a bunny friend). I imagine you will always miss him. You have his beautiful tribute to keep your memories alive & that your partner got to love & be with him too means you can talk through memories - I do this all the time. Prince went from hell to heaven when he found you. It was lovely to read how your trip to rescue became a day out.Thank you. He really was the best bun. He was an affectionate, intelligent little gentleman. It really is a pain like no other, I agree. It hurts so much to not have him here and will for some time I am sure. I wont ever forget him or stop loving him. I will carry him in my heart always. I am glad that you also keep your bunnies memories with you and have someone to share them with too xxxHe was certainly a handsome boy
Thank you. You are right, I don't think time will diminish it because he potentially had so many years left ahead of him. That hurts. I have to try and do the things I told him I was doing to make a better a life for us. Perhaps I can help other buns that way. He will forever be carried in my heart. xxx
"Perhaps I can help other buns that way". This is a lovely thing to be considering. I will share with you something that my OH said to me after one of my special bunnies had died. He said that I had done my job well with her and now after a while I should consider doing the same for another bunny who needed my help.
Bunnies are such wonderful little creatures
And yes, they remain in our hearts forever.
