Oh this is sooo tragic!  That girl has no business ever getting another pet of any kind. I hope that you can convey this to her.  I feel so bad for Jackie. There are no words to describe how sad I feel for such a sweet little bunny. You tried to help.  You must feel so awful.  Hugs to you.

oh my I am tearing up. may God help any animal she gets. awe I am sure that bun would have luved to be luved. the right way

I’m very sorry to hear that Jackie has passed away. It’s always sad to hear about any animal that wasn’t cared for properly. I know you said you have tired talking to your friend. But maybe you could have a serious talk with about getting another bunny or any other pet right away again. Obviously she isn’t ready for the resposibilty, and she probably wont want to listen but you could try. Don’t feel like you failed Jackie, from what you have said here and in other posts you tried repeatedly to tell your friend what Jackie needed. There was nothing more you could do for her. At least Jackie got to experience love and care when you were around her and sitting for her. Try to remember the good things you did for her.

I am so sorry for Jackie and for you. What you describe is no way for a rabbit to live. I don`t mean to sound mean and I don`t know how close you are to this girl, but if your friend was a friend of mine, I would stop all contact with her. If/when she asks why, tell her how much it hurt you to see poor Jackie die and if she gets another rabbit, you just won`t be able to be friends with her. Owning a pet takes responsibility and it`s obvious to me your friend is not ready for that.

I can only hope that your friend has learned a serious lesson and will not let Jackie`s death be in vain. At least Jackie is at peace now.

This happened to me as well – a friend bought a rabbit for her child and didn`t care for it properly and it died. She made light of it when it happened too and it was like someone had stabbed me in the heart. Some people, even grown adults, can just be so careless, heartless and ignorant it makes my blood boil.

Binky free Sweet Jackie….

Binky free, Jackie. Know this, bigsis7, if your friend decided on a way to care for her bunny that ultimately was not good for him, there was nothing you could have done about it. She made her choice.

Oh, poor Jackie! Well, does your friend believe you now? Also, what about this girls mom? Was she involved at all with the care or did she understand or care about the “proper” care?

Well, I am sooo sorry, and I can completely understand how you feel – monumentally frustrating. It’s so sad when a life is basically treated so poorly, especially when it could have been so easy to make Jackie’s life healthier and happier. Such a shame.

Unfortunately Jackie had to pay for your friend’s learning lesson. (it wasn’t like your friend didn’t have any information – it sounds like you really tried to get through to her)

Sis, I am so sorry to hear this. I know your heart is breaking and the frustration and feeling of failure can be overwhelming. But as everyone has said, you tried so hard to educate her. The failure is hers. And friend or no…if she comes crying to you about how “sad she is” I hope you let her have it with both barrels….you gave her good info which she totally ignored and look what happened. I don’t see anything wrong with putting Jackie’s death squarely on her head. This chick needs a slap in the head with a reality stick.

Binky free Jackie.

i’m sorry Bigsis. i do want you to realize tho that Jackie might have died regardless of what kind of care she was recieving. some just pass young, and i know that some rabbits can live in horrible conditions for a long time and they are fine. so please don’t blame yourself that if YOU would have had her, she would have lived. there is no way for you to know that. we’ve had many buns pass away in the past month or so, and many of them were cared for perfectly and were very young.

That’s so sad Bigsis. I agree with Beka, that is so very true. I do hope however you can discourage your friend somehow from purchasing another pet.

Jackie is in a much better place now. Binky free Jackie!!!!

“I know, but I’m to lazy to do it.” Wow, that is a really lame excuse that people use all the time! I’m sorry you had to learn this lesson so young.

Unfortunately, it sometimes takes these tragedies to educate people. It isn’t fair to the buns but the owners begin to get better over time. I now know that I treated my first bun terribly! I have made it a point to better my care since then and it seems to work for most people.

I’m so sorry to hear about Jackie, bigsis, you tried hard, no one has much control over another’s actions. Perhaps she’ll realize you were right and that she doesn’t get another rabbit knowing how hard it really is to take care of one properly. Please don’t beat yourself up over this, I don’t know how much more you could have done.

((((softbunny hugs)))))

This is very sad and terrible news, I wish people of all ages would smarten up and understand that THERE ARE NO THROW-AWAY ANIMALS, PERIOD. O.K. going to go pull some weeds in the garden to vent…

Bigsis, you aren’t failing, you tried very hard to educate these people but they won’t listen or heed your advice. That is the best that you can do, but you just keep on doing what you are and keep up the good work. One day you are going to greatly improve a rabbits life by helping to educate someone and that will be a wonderful day for you!

This is the result of the McDonald’s type society we live in. Animals are considered disposable. Babies are considered disposable. Relationships are considered disposable. The minute something gets “too hard” it’s time to run away and find something else to do. Responsibility is a four-letter word.

I am really sorry Bigsis. I sure hope you can talk some sense into this friend of yours. And I hate to be blunt, but I think you need to choose your friends more wisely.
Big hugs though. I know you are sad for this little bunny. She is at the Rainbow Bridge now, and happier for it. It’s a shame, but it’s the truth.