I think that both a Memorial section and a photo section would be good. So we have a place to show off both our current buns and those that have touched us in the past.

I really like the idea of a memorial gallery and believe it would be a really positive thing to do for those who have lost a bun. However, I do have some reservations about the forum section and I cannot quite put my finger on what this reservation is exactly! I don’t know… I think having these post grouped together, tallying up so to speak, would be a little too depressing. Members may even avoid going into this section(????)

Don’t get me wrong; I’m a realist and know these little creatures leave us eventually AND I try to give comfort to those who lose a pet where I can. I just believe sharing this sad news and gaining and giving support can take place in the lounge amid other topics, good and bad. It just seems more well rounded. Just my opinion – which I’m having some trouble conveying effectively!!

Paradoxical as it seems…I actually agree with Jerseygirl. I too like the well-roundedness of the lounge and I think the fact that it isn’t set up specifically as a place of grievance may actually make others feel like it’s okay to click on that link about the newly passed. AKA, the lounge, to me, has such a light air, that even when a post is going to be depressing, I still feel like going to it. If such a post was just one among many…well, maybe not so much. Just too much concentrated sadness.

Let me quickly half-allude to something you said in your other thread, BB -for some members, myself included, going to a memorial section may be akin to visiting a cemetery. Just not something you do every day. If a motorcade and a hearse just happens to pass you on the road on a sunny day, however, you may feel more inclined to take a moment and remove your hat.

>< If my silly metaphors make any sense..

I DO however, think that a ‘Rainbow Bridge’ section for memorials on the main site would be an awesome idea.

I would like both a forum and gallery, i think having somewhere to turn when you are sufferenig loss is important aswell as having a gallery where your bun will be remembered forever by all the world

I agree with jerseygirl & Binkles. I do think a Memorial Gallery for all of the wonderful artwork and photos made for cherished bunnies would be a special place. I voted for the second choice.

I agree with jerseygirl too.  Someone who has not lost a bun may never go to the new section. I don’t think I would as I’d get too emotional. I still think the regular forum is better to announce the loss so we all know.  I do think though if someone really wants to do a special, extra memorial then a separate place is a good idea. That sounds contradictory, does that make sense?

I would just do a memorial gallery too or else I’ll be crying all day long. I’m still upset about that YouTube video and I couldn’t bring myself to watch it. Just the thought of what they must have done upsets me.

…just another thought……..what about a rainbow icon for the title listings to highlight these posts?????

EDIT:  Maybe not,  it would be difficult to describe what it is intended to be used for and people may use it unwittingly.  I’m rambling!

jerseygirl,
you’re on to something there. just a different icon, like a special sad face. or a tear. or a broken heart.

I like the broken heart icon. Pretty obvious what it means. Sorry about my double postings – I don’t know how to fix that!!!

A bunny with angel wings and a halo? xD

The memorial gallery sounds nice. We can put pics and a little story of the buns cute favorite habits that we loved so much.

I was thinking that, with both the gallery and the forum, we cover both bases: i.e. you can either put memorials or collages up in the gallery, however if writing about your Rainbow Bunny is more your forte, you have somewhere to express that, yes?
And after all, it is your choice to visit a forum or not, right? (speaking as one who’s had to curb her forays into the Rescue Bunnies threads to keep from seeing all the little lovelies she wants to take home with her)

Sarah…an angel bunny icon…oh that would be so perfect! ^_^

Well, I read the Rainbow Bridge story that Osprey posted on another thread, an immediately started crying. I’m a wuss. I would love to visit a Gallery, but I’d probably never go near the Forum… I’m like MimzMum, and can’t let myself go to the Rescue Forum, either…

Would it be possible towrite a piece to add to the gallery with the photos? That way people can express themselves, say a little about the bunny that touched their life and maybe describe a few of their favourite personality traits of their lost friend. That way it’s a well rounded memorial and people who look into the gallery will know a bit about the bunny as well.

The thing I have in mind is the webcam page which has a description of Jack, Rucy and Bailey.

I like C&C’s idea! A memorial works best in words AND pictures…

That’s exactly what I was thinking of when I mentioned a ‘Rainbow Bridge’ section on the main site. Individual little tributes for our bridge bunnies -in photos AND writing….and links to tribute videos, of course. ;P

I like the idea of having that-people may choose not to go there and look; But I think a special area to honour our rainbow bridge bunnies is a great idea I voted for ‘both’

I really like the idea of any memorial section/get well/honor section. I belong to catster.com and they have both a get well and a memorial section. I found that when my cat past away I posted in the memorial section and I was surprised at how many people responded. Catsters who I have never heard of sent me pm’s, rosettes or a note. I still go back to read them everytime I think of my cat and these make me happy and sad. When she was sick I posted in the get well section and had lots of support posts from everyone. I also go to send out posts to everyone and it is my choice to go and read what is there. I think it’s like a support team especially when you have a pet that is ill. What I find is that sometimes I can’t read all the posts here on BB and I tend to miss when someone is sick or even has passed away and I can’t find an appropriate post to post my condolences. Sorry for being so long on this post but I think whatever the setup will be it would be nice.

OHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH OOHH A GET WELL section!! We want one please!! XD
That’s a super idea!!

yea I didn’t even think of the whole cemetaryish though I like the support idea tho…

BB yes I like the way Support sounds better also. Sometimes you just need a little support or get well wishes from you fellow bun owners. You can get so tired when trying to nurse your pet back that sometimes a little get well post or how are you post kinda makes you feel better. Knowing that someone else may have gone through the same thing and can relate with what is happening keeps you going. I know when my kitty was sick I felt drained but all the posts made me feel better bc people were so kind and knew how I felt. I’m sure anything that would not sound so cemetaryish would work.

I really like the idea of a “Support Centre” especially for those dealing with little-buns (like little ones only bunny form! hahah sorry I made a bunnism without even knowing it!) who are sick or going through a tough time, I read through those in the lounge or Q&A section but then I tend to lose them and am left wondering how they’re doing. This way people who have lost their buns could have support without it being so depressing because they’re will hopefulness and get well wishes too.

i think the idea of a getwell and memorial section is good because everyone can post about sick bunnies and about lost bunnies, this sounds like a better idea than just a memorial section

YAY

wow that would be really cool.

Great, your the site owner huh?

yup BB is the site owner, although she is very much a bunny slave like the rest of us huh jennifer? hehe

Thump thump thump…..this is actually bunny claps!!!

lol i hav ebeen a bun slave since I was around seven

Memorial Section.
I see that there is already one. I find it is a nice place to go to give and find comfort. When you click into that section, you know exactly which section you are going to and that we are all here to help each other out. In the Lounge section, we kind of goof around and any posting can contain anything! It’s for fun! In the Memorial Section, we gather our dearest thoughts and give comfort. I like that.

Bereavement section and gallery is a great idea.  K&K told me several buns have passed in my time away from here.  :-(  I would be a nice touch to have somewhere here to remember our furry babies by.

i think this would be brill ! i lost malibu smirnoff and domino about 6 months ago my bf has 2 smurf and smudge =D and i am thinking of getting two but its been so hard getting over the last three i still cry when i see their pictures =S