RIP in Petey the bunny

Southriversales · 09-08-2009, 09:51 PM

At 9:15 this morning I had my momma bunny Petey put to sleep due to some sort of paralysis. She had been dragging her hind end since Sunday and I hoped she would get better( even though I knew she wouldn't) and so this morning she was laid to rest and burried under a very shady tree with lots of flowers and where the wild bunnies hang out.

It was a very difficult choice as she had so much life in her and was only 5, she still ate, drank and groomed her guniea pig buddy--Miss Piggy. Miss Piggy is absolutely heartbroken and I pray I don't lose her as well. I have put Peteys son in with her and they seem to be doing well but Piggy is very sad and not as active as usual.

4 years ago, Petey had an oops litter of 5 babies. I was told she was a male and turns out she wasn't and was very pregnant! We wound up keeping all 5 babies (couldn't part with the adorable fuzz balls) so that brought the total bunny count to 8

Unfortunately we lost on baby when he was 3 months old, not sure why, and recently lost his brother 5 months ago. I hope Petey is in heavan enjoying being pain free and is reunited with her sons and my other rabbit that passed away 9 years ago.

May she rest in peace and enjoy the company of all the others that have passed over the rainbow bridge. I am still very devastated (I know it's just a rabbit) but I hate having to put an animal to sleep, I am never good at making the decision because I always question whether it's the right time.

Thanks for listening, I feel better now!!

Oran'sMom · 09-08-2009, 09:53 PM

Sorry for your loss

RIP Petey

Mister's Mom · 09-08-2009, 09:56 PM

(((((((hugs)))))))) I am so sorry to hear about Petey. Know that she is hopping around in lush green pastures now

Horselady44 · 09-08-2009, 10:00 PM

***HUGS*** Im sorry for your loss....RIP Petey...hop around in the beautiful meadows of flowers and clovers

Southriversales · 09-09-2009, 07:04 AM

You guys are really awesome, thanks for all the kind words! I really appreciate it!

Karen Cole · 09-09-2009, 07:58 AM

Rabbits are so delicate it could have been a simple as moving the wrong way. I've got one here that has lost the use of his rear legs as well, he's not a pet but still it's sad and like you I was hoping that it was just pinched nerve and he'd recover. We are having ours put down this afternoon.

Hugs to you
Karen

samtom · 09-14-2009, 12:19 PM

I'm so sorry. RIP Petey.

farmergal · 09-25-2009, 11:15 PM

Oh how sad for you Southriversales and Karen Cole

Bunnies may not be a cat or a dog but they are loved just as much.

I lost Dusty a few weeks ago.

RIP little ones.

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09-08-2009, 09:51 PM
Southriversales Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 506	RIP in Petey the bunny At 9:15 this morning I had my momma bunny Petey put to sleep due to some sort of paralysis. She had been dragging her hind end since Sunday and I hoped she would get better( even though I knew she wouldn't) and so this morning she was laid to rest and burried under a very shady tree with lots of flowers and where the wild bunnies hang out. It was a very difficult choice as she had so much life in her and was only 5, she still ate, drank and groomed her guniea pig buddy--Miss Piggy. Miss Piggy is absolutely heartbroken and I pray I don't lose her as well. I have put Peteys son in with her and they seem to be doing well but Piggy is very sad and not as active as usual. 4 years ago, Petey had an oops litter of 5 babies. I was told she was a male and turns out she wasn't and was very pregnant! We wound up keeping all 5 babies (couldn't part with the adorable fuzz balls) so that brought the total bunny count to 8 Unfortunately we lost on baby when he was 3 months old, not sure why, and recently lost his brother 5 months ago. I hope Petey is in heavan enjoying being pain free and is reunited with her sons and my other rabbit that passed away 9 years ago. May she rest in peace and enjoy the company of all the others that have passed over the rainbow bridge. I am still very devastated (I know it's just a rabbit) but I hate having to put an animal to sleep, I am never good at making the decision because I always question whether it's the right time. Thanks for listening, I feel better now!! __________________ Rivkah Farm~ Training, sales, consignments, re-habs, lay-ups and rescues! Http://www.Riverrockequestrian.org

09-08-2009, 09:53 PM
Oran'sMom Long Yearling Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 1,045	Sorry for your loss RIP Petey __________________ Oran

09-08-2009, 09:56 PM
Mister's Mom Yearling Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 673	(((((((hugs)))))))) I am so sorry to hear about Petey. Know that she is hopping around in lush green pastures now

09-08-2009, 10:00 PM
Horselady44 Started Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Montana Posts: 2,550	*HUGS* Im sorry for your loss....RIP Petey...hop around in the beautiful meadows of flowers and clovers __________________ A happy horse equals a happy rider!

09-09-2009, 07:04 AM
Southriversales Yearling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Virginia Posts: 506	You guys are really awesome, thanks for all the kind words! I really appreciate it! __________________ Rivkah Farm~ Training, sales, consignments, re-habs, lay-ups and rescues! Http://www.Riverrockequestrian.org

09-09-2009, 07:58 AM
Karen Cole Started Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,683	Rabbits are so delicate it could have been a simple as moving the wrong way. I've got one here that has lost the use of his rear legs as well, he's not a pet but still it's sad and like you I was hoping that it was just pinched nerve and he'd recover. We are having ours put down this afternoon. Hugs to you Karen

09-14-2009, 12:19 PM
samtom Long Yearling Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,483	I'm so sorry. RIP Petey.

09-25-2009, 11:15 PM
farmergal Kid Safe Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: New York Posts: 6,334	Oh how sad for you Southriversales and Karen Cole Bunnies may not be a cat or a dog but they are loved just as much. I lost Dusty a few weeks ago. RIP little ones. __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hiiHKOLiCG4