Left my bunny :(

[Carolyn]

I’m just writing because I”m having separation anxiety, but I’m going to America for two weeks to visit family (It’s been a while) and I had to leave my bunny with a friend (who is home almost all the time and can give my bun lots of love). I brought him over this morning, same cage and food and toys, and he adapted really well (was eating hay pretty much straight out of coming out of the carrier, hoping around and exploring).

I dropped him off in the morning, had to go to work, then after work drop a couple more bags of hay for my friend, and said my goodbye. It’s only 2 weeks and I know hes going to be mad when I get back, but I feel so bad for leaving him. I would always just tell him I’m going to be going away just in case some feeling could be understood (I’ve seen documentaries with cats and if the owner conveys in feelings toward them its a lot better, but it could be all made up but its ok, gives me peace of mind) and I just realized how much I really really really love my rabbit. I love talking to people about my bun and I feel like a mother who shares too much about their children… Haha.

I know he’s in great hands and he doesn’t seem scared at all. When she let him out he was snooping all over and crawling all over my friend, even though they just met. He’s eating and pooping and eating so I’m glad he’s not frightened. I mean, he probably is but… not as much as he COULD be. My friend is also sending me pictures every day so I don’t miss him too much.

I just needed to write it down because I feel kinda sad I’ve never felt this about a dog or a cat before (I’ve had both, but the dog was when I was a kid and the cat was my grandma’s who I took care of after she passed away, so maybe there’s not a huge love-link) but this bun is my baby. It feels weird to miss something so much. Haha.

Anyway, there’s no real point to this post other than to get it out so it isnt eating me away inside. Haha. Just needed to get it out to people who know all about the love of rabbits.

[Wick & Fable]

It’s so clear that you’re caring, and your compassion for your rabbit is so touching. I too talk to my rabbit, telling him when I’m getting ready to go, about to leave, when I’ll be back…. I like to think he understands me.

It may seem like a long time, but a reunion is coming up closer and closer! And I’m sure your rabbit will enjoy hearing about your time in America, haha. In terms of whether your rabbit will be mad at you or not, regardless, I expect you’d feed a treat or two in penance, and that repairs a lot of rabbit relationships

The answers provided in this discussion are for general guideline purposes only. The information is not intended to diagnose or treat your pet. Seek the advice of your veterinarian or a qualified behaviorist.

[Asriel and Bombur]

I talk to my boys every morning when I leave for work and come home. When I leave I always give them some scritches and tell them to have a good day and to be good bunnies and that I love them. So I don’t think that’s weird… but they’re basically our children

My boys actually get really excited and happy to see us (especially me ) whenever we come back from vacation. Asriel especially comes in for all the love, and that’s very much unlike him xD I think it depends on the bunny.

[Tony's Mum]

I got really sad when I went on holidays and left my pair with a friend, and when I got home I couldn’t wait to pick them up. But they had had a GREAT time, they almost didn’t want to come home! I’m sure your bun will find the time flies by as he explores this new fun house he’s visiting. It’s almost like a little holiday for him too

[Sirius&Luna]

One of the best things about having pets is that you don’t dread holidays ending, because there’s something even better to get back to.

Enjoy your holiday and look forward to seeing him when you get home.

[joea64]

I know where you’re coming from. I get a touch of separation anxiety myself whenever I leave Panda and Fernando at Friends of Rabbits for bunny-sitting, even though I know for a fact they couldn’t be in any better hands – I adopted them from there, after all!

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