I’m so sorry, I wish there was something I could say that would help you- unfortunately this is the terrible part of caring for these beautiful creatures ?. They are so delicate, even the grown ones, and they hide illness because they are prey animals. I just lost a rabbit myself- I understand how you feel.

Please know that there was nothing you could have done- you have obviously taken great care of the bunnies and are very dedicated to them. The little rabbit may have had a heart defect, which I’ve heard of being a cause for sudden death, or some other problem that caused this. Try to focus on the fact that the baby didn’t seem to suffer, and that you made her life happy and full of love. I’ve been trying to remind myself lately, because I’ve been upset that my rabbit didn’t live a long life, that the present is what matters to animals. They only know that they are happy- humans are the ones that focus on time. That has helped me a little.

For all the joy our bunnies bring us, this is the heartbreak that goes alone with it. You sound like a wonderful bunny parent,and I hope you keep fostering them, because people like you are needed to care for the many rabbits that need homes. Again, I’m so sorry for your loss ?.

Unfortunately it is quite common for little ones to pass. Doesn’t mean you did anything wrong. Try and find comfort in the fact that you had such love for her and she was loved from the start. Can’t imagine how you are feeling Binky on little one xxx

I am SO sorry this has happened. I know how you feel. I rescued a bunny for the first time last week. She was beautiful, gentle, perfect in my eyes. She passed from her injuries this past Sunday. I cried and cried until my husband came home from work (rushed to get home). I didn’t sleep for two nights. I cry just thinking of her. Be KIND to yourself. You have been a perfect and doting caregiver to this mum and her babies. It is unfortunately something that happens although we never think it can happen to the ones we care for. Take some time. Maybe do a remembrance photo and pick out a spot in your yard. Plant something beautiful in spring near the spot and you will always be able to think fondly of how much she was LOVED.

I can so completely relate to how you feel. It really is devastating to lose a rabbit- they are just such amazing creatures and take up such a big space in our hearts. It seems that so many of us question what else we could have done for them, I can’t count how many people have commented that “if only” and “why didn’t I” do this or that… I think it’s because rabbits are so good at hiding illness, we often have no idea what happened, so we end up blaming ourselves. I really do tend to think that your baby bunny died instantly and without pain. If she had a heart defect, that would explain why she was smaller than the others. No matter what, there was really nothing you could have done differently. And yes, the other bunnies do need you, even though I know it’s hard to focus on that when you’re so sad.

My rabbit, Precious, was only about 2 as far as we know. I adopted her after she was taken out of a car and left on the side of the road. Fortunately, a friend of the rabbit shelter’s owner saw her and picked her up. She had also suffered a broken leg at some point. She was such a sweet rabbit and was so happy to be loved. For some reason, she got frequent bouts of gas, and the last time, I treated it like I had before. Sadly, it was more serious than I realised, and the vet I went to sent us to the emergency exotics vet, where we waited for treatment for several hours, and ultimately Precious died of an intestinal obstruction. I’ve really struggled with trying to forgive myself for not bringing her in sooner. So you see, I definitely understand that feeling of regret and disbelief that the rabbit you loved and cared for is so suddenly gone. All we can really do is keep caring for our other pets and try to remember that our rabbits were happy and loved, and that we did the very best we knew how to do. I hope you keep coming here for support and to talk about your other rabbits. This community is so wonderful- I find that the people are so kind and helpful. I’ve learned everything I know about rabbits here, and also gotten through some very tough times with the help of the people here. I am sorry that the reason you first posted was such a sad one, but glad that you found us ☺.