Archie has joined Gracie at the R.B.

[skibunny8503]

I haven’t been on the forum for a long time but I wanted to inform the people that still remember me of Archie’s passing.

 It’s with a heavy heart I type this.  On Wednesday I left to go to the dentist while my mom watched my son.  I close the bunnies’ room because my mom has some allergies towards them.  I fed Archie in the morning, he was excited to eat his pellets.  After I fed him and Sandy (not in the same cage as him), I shut their door and went on my way.  A few hours later I returned and then a little later my mom left and I put my son down for his nap and watched some tv.  When he awoke from his nap an hour later I realized I hadn’t opened their door yet.  I opened it and usually I just go on about my business but I had looked over at both of them and saw Archie was laying down (the cottontail cottage outside of his cage blocked my view of him but I could see his feet and could tell he was laying down).  I noticed his tail was sticking up and thought that was odd for his tail to be like that while laying down.  I went in and saw he was laying there.  I was like “hey Archie” and nothing happened.  I looked closely at him and suddenly noticed he wasn’t breathing.  I was hoping my mind was playing tricks on me and told him to get up and I went to pet him.  As soon as I touched him, I knew it was true.  My best furbuddy had crossed the rainbow bridge.  I have had 2 other rabbits go to the rainbow bridge but they were both put down for health reasons.  It was so shocking to me because of how I found him and it was so sudden.  He didn’t have any illness and he was excited for his food.  I’m still in shock.  

I can find solace in the fact that he died very peacefully in his sleep while sprawled out/flopped over and he is now playing with his gf Gracie that he loved so much.  I just hate the fact that I didn’t check on him sooner.  I keep wondering if I could have done anything but sadly I don’t think there was anything I could do, even the vet had told us that sometimes their hearts just go like that.

The nice thing is I hadn’t let him out for awhile because he had been shedding and the night before he died I let him out most of the day and I stayed up all night and I pet him and told him I loved him before I got his lettuce.  I’m so glad we got to spend one last time together.

We now just have Sandy.  Even though she wasn’t in the same cage as him, she still seems a little sad that he’s gone.  We redid her cage and tore his down which helped with the pain of seeing his empty cage.  She seems very happy in her big cage now and that makes me smile knowing that I could brighten her day a little.

My heart still sinks when my son (2 1/2 yrs old) either asks where Archie’s at or calls Sandy “Archie”.  We tried to explain to him but he doesn’t understand.

 

RIP Archie abt 2007-2014

 

 

 My favorite picture of Archie & Gracie

[LongEaredLions]

I am sorry. It is heartbreaking when they go so quickly. My thoughts are with you and your family.
((((Binky Free Archie))))

[jerseygirl]

Oh Megan, I’m sorry to learn about Archie.
It sounds a lot like how Beka’s Max slipped away.
I hope it was a peaceful natural passing and he joined Gracie right away. I hope it gives you some comfort to think of them together.

I know how much you’ll miss him. <3

***Binky Free Archie***

[LittlePuffyTail]

I’m so sorry about the passing of sweet little Archie. I was very sad to see your post on FB. That must have been very hard to find him that way but I’m also glad he died peacefully. (((Hugs to you and Sandy)))).

(((((Binky Free Archie)))))) What an adorable little angel he must be.

[skibunny8503]

Thanks guys.  I do remember Max passing but I had to go back and reread it.  Pretty much the same thing.  I have conflicting feelings because I’m glad he wasn’t ill or in any pain and passed away peacefully but at the same time I wish I had known he was going to pass so I could spend extra time with him.  My first rabbit was still living with my parents and my dad brought him over when his legs just gave out and I helped him cross the bridge.  I wasn’t as close with him since I had moved out (he was older and I didn’t want to change his environment) and I wasn’t reminded every day with an empty cage or spot. 

I remember when I was pregnant going back and forth with the decision to help Gracie cross the bridge.  I spent almost 9 months saying goodbye to her then a month after my son was born she got even worse and I knew it wouldn’t be fair to any of us to try to keep her going because she was in to much pain.  It was the days when she binkied around the room and saw that glimpse of happiness that made me put it off but in the end it was best for her. I cared for her the most, giving her baths, wrapping her feet, cleaning her.  It hurt pretty bad to let her go but at the moment I had a newborn and didn’t get the chance to grieve as much as I probably would have.

With Archie, he was our first pet, our buddy.  After we first got him he sat on top of his cottage and watched almost all of Wall-E with us!  He’d jump up on the couch try to eat my cookies or lick the cup of my strawberry smoothie.  He was full of life and energy.  He had slowed down not jumping as much on the couch after Gracie passed.  He did surprisingly well after her passing.

I don’t know if it was fate that let him stay with me until I had let him out and spent time with him or what but I’m glad I got that little bit of time…I just wish I had known or I would have spent the whole night and morning with him.  Part of me wishes I had discovered him sooner but I’m glad I didn’t because when I found him my husband was on his way home and waiting that 1/2 hour for him to come home took forever.  I cried almost that whole time as my 2 year old consoled me and gave me hugs (what 2 year old does that?  He’s the sweetest!)   I didn’t want to tell him over the phone because he loved him just as much as I did. 

It seems we’re almost used to having more than 1 rabbit around the house, I keep hearing Sandy and wonder which one is making that noise and then I’m reminded that it’s only her now. 

I’d like to imagine Gracie greeting him at the bridge and telling him it’s ok as they run around and binky.   

[jerseygirl]

Archie was the 1st bun you and hubby got together. He definitely holds a special place.
I still remember when he was a single bun!

I totally understand your conflicted feelings. Saying goodbye or accepting it is so hard. I think it brings up a lot of emotion from past grief too.

Adding some virtual (((hugs)))
That is beautiful that your son consoled you. <3 <3

[Sarita]

Hugs, I’m so sad that little Archie has joined Gracie.

[MimzMum]

I’ve just seen this :'( I am so very sorry to hear that Archie has crossed Rainbow Bridge ((((((((((((((((Huge hugs)))))))))))))))
Thinking of you and your family at this sad time. Binky Free, Archie, reunited now with your beloved Gracie. xx

[tobyluv]

I’m so sorry about the loss of your sweet Archie. Those are both wonderful pictures. They actually made me tear up.

[skibunny8503]

Thank you Sarita, Mimz, and Toby! We brought him home and placed him next to Gracie on Sat. I nearly started breaking down in tears when they brought him out. I was so heartbroken the rest of the day. I’m doing a little better today. I keep expecting him to run around the corner like nothing ever happened.

[RabbitPam]

I just want to add my condolences about Archie. It sounds like it was quick and peaceful. He felt safe in your home and in your love, and really, that’s what we want for them when it’s time for them to leave us. Binky free, Archie.

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