Louie Passed

[chefcv3]

To anyone who has followed the Sick Bunny topic on this board I just wanted to tell you that my little Louie died this afternoon after a long courageous fight. 

He was fine last night but this morning I woke up to him looking like he did the first day only breathing heavier.  I knew it wasn’t good and called the vet who told me to bring him in.  I held him for over an hour petting him and telling him how much of a good bunny he was for the past seven years.  He was just so sweet. 

My husband and I took him to the vet expecting to put him down.  Unfortunately as soon as we opened his carrier the vet took one look at him and said he’s going to die and he’s going to die right now.!  As she picked him up he screamed out  a horrible shriek.  The vet tried to coddle him and hold him down.  He was going crazy……..I was shocked and horrified.  My husband opened the door and literally pushed me out and said you shouldn’t be seeing this.  I just ran outside and cried like a baby.  It probably was the most devastating thing I have ever seen. 

Louie didn’t deserve this.  The vet should have put him down last week when he first got sick instead of trying to save him when it was really no use.

The only good thing I got out of this was that I was able to hold him for all hours at a time and say goodbye to him when he came  home.

I ended up going back in the room where Louie was laying on a towel looking so peaceful.  The vet was kissing him and hugging him as if he were still alive and just kept on apologizing.   I just wanted to take in his peaceful look on his cute face instead of remembering that horrific look before he died.

I don’t plan on going back to this vet.  Louie should have never gone through this.  Me force feeding him…..giving him pain meds……….when all he wanted to do was die peacefully.  Part of me feels so darn guilty for not seeing this, and yet I know how delicate and fragile bunnies are and that nothing can really be done.

The vet asked me permission to do an autopsy on Louie for the sake of seeing what happened and learning from it I guess.

He’s going to rest in peace in my backyard.

He really was the best!

Thank you everyone for all your good wishes and support.  It really helped alot.

Chris

[Sarita]

Oh Chris, hugs to you.

[Helenor]

I’m so sorry to hear that he has passed and you had to witness something like that. Louie is now free from the pain. I’m sure he’s glad that he got to have you for the seven years you’ve had him.

[AbbyGirl]

Oh I am soooo sorry. I know how horrible that is. My Hugo did the same thing when he passed but he was in my arms. It is a hard thing to go through. Again, I am so sorry for your loss. I wish for healing for you. I hope you are doing well. ((HUGS))
Remember that you gave him a great 7 years and he knows he was well taken care of and loved!

[Beka27]

I am very sorry to hear Louie did not make it. This is very upsetting the way he went, but he is at peace now.

(((Binky free Louie!)))

Hugs for you. The pain and grief is fresh right now, but I think as time goes by you’ll come to recognize that the vet had Louie’s best interests at heart. Vets make decisions like this (whether or not to euthanize) based on their clinical findings, their educational background, and their experience with other similar situations. Medicine (both human and animal) is trial and error. It is not a perfect science. Another bunny with the exact same issues may have survived and continued to live a healthy, happy life. I believe the vet did what she thought was best at the time. If I were in this situation, I would have been more upset had the vet euthanized too soon or without reason. If it would make you feel better, maybe discuss your concerns with the vet. Even after the fact, it may help for some closure.

[Lintini]

Chris I am so so sorry. I am sure King Louie is very happy now binking all over in a grass field with lots of yummy things to eat over the rainbowbridge. My thoughts go out to you during this difficult time, and me and my gang send lots of love. Bagheera also wanted me to tell you that he thinks King Louie is an awesome name and that he sends out even more bunny kisses to you. *hugs*

[bunny-yawns]

 So very sorry to hear.  Our thoughts are with you.  *hugs*

[RabbitPam]

Oh, Chris, I am so sorry. You had a terrible time but Louie is resting peacefully now.
Seven years is a long and great love with a family that loved him so much.
Please accept my condolences and hugs to you and your hubby.

[jerseygirl]

Chris, please accept my condolences also. I’m very sorry for the difficulties you went thru this past week and seeing Louie pass the way he did.

Animals sometimes go thru the agonal phase right before they pass where they fit and sometimes scream. I don’t know why that is or if they even have awareness once in it.  If your vet knew he was about to go, she may have recognised he was about to enter this phase. : (
It would be completely distressing for anyone to see, even for vets that have seen it before, but especially those whose pet it is.

I hope in the coming days you remember that event less and start to think about the happier times you enjoyed with Louie. Thank you for giving him such loving care and a good home for 7 years. I’m sure Louie knew how good he had it!
Again, I am sorry for you & your family’s loss. Please give some nose rubs to Norma for me.

*Binky free Louie*

[lashkay]

I’m so sorry….hugs and support to you. Healing vibes also. You and Louie were blessed with 7 very special years. In time, you will remember the good times and they will nourish and heal you. Louie felt very loved and well taken care of, remember that.

[kralspace]

oh Chris,

I’m so sorry Louie has passed, and so sorry you had to go through that. He had a wonderful life with you and was one lucky bunny. I’ll light a candle for him this morning,

Binky free Louie!

Kathy and the furballs

 

I started a Louie candle group

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles…d=11926036

 

[jerseygirl]

Thanks ^

Group link: http://www.gratefulness.org/candles…p;gi=Louie

 

[Isabelle]

I’m so sorry you lost your bunny. Think back to all the wonderful memories you have of him when times get rough.

{{{{Binky Free Louie}}}}

~Izzy

[MimzMum]

I’m so sorry to read this sad story. I can feel my own tears coming, but agree that the sooner you can think exclusively of the good times, the sooner the distressing times will pass. I know it’s not easy. I wish I could do something to help erase the pain. But for now…my prayers go out to you and your family on the tragic loss of your dear bun. Binky free, King Louie! (((((((((((((hugs)))))))))))))))

[chefcv3]

Thank you bunny-yawns

[chefcv3]

Thank you so much jersygirl.

The candle group memorial is so beautiful.  It really helped me.

[jerseygirl]

Hi Chris, Kralspace actually started the candle memorial group. However, the link in her post didn’t go direct to the group page so I posted that link. There is something so nice about the candles and sentiment behind them.

[kralspace]

I love them too, I saw Sarita doing it when I first joined the group and thought it was such a loving thing to do. Glad it helps.

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