Dear Simba

[mijOok]

Simba crossed the rainbow bridge in the AM hours of Thursday, 8/6 after getting checked in to intensive care since Tuesday night. I am still at a loss and the last 2 days have become a blur. But the only words I can find right now is everything I wish I can tell Simba. I don’t expect anyone to read through what is going to be very lengthy so I could only think to write it to Simba…

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My dear Simba,

Just last week we hit the second anniversary of your brought home day at 3 months old. I was just discussing with daddy the birthday cake idea I had for your 3rd birthday. It was only 2 years ago I saw a picture of you and it was love at first sight. The first time I got to see you, you stood right up on your hind legs to see me. But I didn’t know much about bunnies, none-the-less as a pet. I researched what it would mean to take you home. I promised myself I would keep you a healthy, indoor bunny and was ready for the 10+ years commitment.

Tuesday night, at what was one of your favorite hours of the day, you hopped about excitedly waiting for dinner. You crazy munchy monster dug right in to inhale your pellets as you normally would. As much as I always told you to slow down, I would’ve never imagined it would be the reason to take you away from me. You choked and had trouble breathing. Daddy and I rushed you to the ER. They must have given you a rough night in the ICU. The next day as I received updates on you from them, my gut feeling told me you were not comfortable there so I made sure to find you better care. I would travel any distance for you to be on the road to recovery. During your second night away from home, I thought of what I should have when you return. Your brand new bag of hay was still sitting in the bag I brought it home in on Tuesday. But maybe you found the new place too comfortable and they called to tell me in the morning that overnight you had fallen asleep forever. Did you know mommy came to see you? You were sleeping so peacefully and handsome as ever. But I wanted to be rude and wake you up. I gave you your favorite cheek rub in just the spot you like and stroked the fur right above your nose where you would nudge your head higher for more, but you were still sound asleep.

I stared at your cage all night from my bedroom. This morning I missed that when I turned off the sink, I didn’t turn around to find your fuzzy nose waiting to be pet through the bars, I would no longer have a stalker bun following my steps as I return to my bedroom and peek from the corner of his cage until I came back into sight and know that soon breakfast will be served, I no longer need the 10 extra minutes to leave for work to feed my always hungry furbaby and make your potty comfy for the day, that I won’t be needing to pick up the free newspaper to use in your litter box. Who’s going to watch TV with me and follow me to the kitchen for veggies while I prepare dinner before daddy gets home? In just 3 months, mommy has a little human to introduce to you. It’s only been two years, I expected my little human to grow up with you. Why did you leave me so soon? I wasn’t ready for this.

Love,

Mommy

[RabbitPam]

I am so sorry to read about Simba. You letter is very moving, and many of us share your grief when a bunny crosses the Rainbow Bridge too soon. He was a gorgeous little guy.
I am sure he will watch over your new little one in a few months from where he is now. He knew how much you all loved him.

[Cottontail]

I never know just what to say when someone loses their loved ones…
The Rainbow Bridge has been graced with many wonderful companions; and there they will stay, basking in all the love they gave and received in life, and all the love they still receive. I’m sure that Simba is feeling his best and loving you still. Never feel the need to hide your tears, but never be ashamed to smile at the good memories.

Binky Free, Simba.

[Bam]

I’m so sorry that you lost him. He was taken all too soon. Your letter to him is beautiful.
Binky Free, Simba!

[jerseygirl]

A candle for Simba

http://www.gratefulness.org/candle/84348/

[AnnaW]

What a beautiful post to Simba, it made me cry. Simba wasn’t ready to leave you either, but some animals are just too special to be on earth and they go up to be animal angels. Sending my love x

[Roberta]

Binky free little Simba.

[LBJ10]

So sorry to hear about Simba. He was a beautiful boy.

[Deleted User]

When I saw your thread (if I don’t log in I can see everything) I was heartbroken but refused to read it till I could have me time cause I knew I would be a sobbing mess and I am. It took me about 20 goes to get here to post and here I am to tell you how truly sorry I am, shattered is the only word that comes to mind. I feel sick in my tummy and so desperately want to say something to offer you some comfort but nothing seems good enough. Your letter to Simba just broke me, and did I read right? Your expecting a sibling/friend for Simba? Oh gosh, now I’m crying again….. how terribly sad – I know exactly what you wanted/expected. I’m sorry this won’t be now….
I hope Simba doesn’t mind being called pretty – but I stole him because he was the prettiest boy bunny I had ever seen. I am going to miss him terribly. Please take care of yourself mijOok and know we are hurting with you – your Simba is loved by so many. Kiss’s and hug’s for Simba to take to the bridge with him where all the other bunnies will be waiting to greet him.

And hug’s for you mijOok, I am SO sorry.
PS – you will keep in touch and let us know??? I may not be able to post much but I can see and read BB – promise!

[JackRabbit]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Simba was such a beautiful bunny.

Binky free sweet Simba ….

[MoxieMeadows]

I am so sorry for your loss of Simba. It sounds like he was loved to the moon and back, your post was beautiful. I wish there were words I can say that would make you feel better, but I doubt there are at this time. Please know that I am thinking of you and your hubby during this very difficult time. He was so beautiful. <3

{{{{Binky Free Simba}}}}

[BinkyMom14]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Your letter made me cry, I can’t imagine how you are feeling. Simba was a gorgeous bunny and he now has many friends in heaven he is binkying around with. ❤️

[Hazel]

mijOok, I’m so sorry. Sweet little Simba, he was beautiful and one of my favorite bunnies here.

Binky free, Simba.

[mijOok]

Thank you everyone for the kind words that are bringing me comfort during this emotionally difficult time. In the last two years, I was always able to count on this forum to see beautiful buns and converse with a group that really understands what joy and love these furballs bring. And although being bunny-less now, I knew I could still continue to count on this forum to find peace with this sudden loss of what had become such a big part of my life.

[CrazyGemini22]

Awe. Such a sweet but sad letter. I teared up while reading it. He’s looking down at you and knowing you loved him. I’m so sorry.

[Xxventanaxx]

So sad. I am at work tearing up. Its never easy to loose a pet no matter what pet it is. Binky free Simba. Again so sorry your loss. Such a beautiful little bun bun.

[Deleted User]

xo

[MissD]

So sorry about your loss mijOok. I know exactly how you feel, I feel the same. Lots of love and hugs to you <3

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