Loving your bunny TOO much?

[Enzo's Mommy]

Hey guys! It has been a while since I have been on here! So I have read topics like this on here before and it seems like it is common for bunny parents to feel they just love their babies SOOO much that it hurts! Does this drive anyone crazy?

Today I will be going out of town with my boyfriend. I came with him to work, only he gave me his laptop to watch moves and stuff while I wait for him to get out early so we can hit the road. As soon as we parted ways so that he can work, I started crying like crazy! I cried a little bit last night. I cried today when I was getting ready to say bye to my bun. I cried when I said bye to her. I even cried in the car a bit. Now I just feel so anxious and sensitive. I keep asking myself why am I crying so much?  Is it normal to love your pet this much? Is it a bad thing? Then I remembered the previous times where I have read posts on here and people supporting others who felt they loved their bunnies TOO much. 

Just to let you know, my bunny is still at home with my mom and sister who we already live with, I meal prepped for her, made a check list and list of important information for them to do, bought her some treats to be given while I am gone, gave her some treats before I left, and made her a huge playhouse to be distracted in while I am gone. I would say those are all the right steps, however, I am still SO WORRIED!!! It is as if I know something is going to happen to her or that she will be depressed or lonely while I am gone. 

It is bothering me so much to be sad over this when I should be excited about this trip. I am going with my boyfriend (of 6 years who actually gave me my bunny) to florida to see my best friend since 5th grade! (I graduated college two years ago). I also know that it really bothers him that I am sad. I am sure he may feel that I do not think that spending this time with him is enough, I do not know how to explain my anxiety to him about this without him being sick of it! 

This is why I came here to hopefully hear some things that will get me through it and know that I am not the only crazy bunny person!

Also, before you suggest things like I should see someone about anxiety or something, I actually live a stress free life. I laugh about everything and I am very positive, It is just when it comes to leaving my bunny, it hurts me.

Thanks for your support!

[BrunosMama]

Aww, I understand! Its so amazing how attached we become to the little buggers, but it happens. Whenever we leave for any length of time, I always miss the critters. It sounds like you have set her up quite well. Think of it as her spending time with Grandma – all kids love that! She will be spoiled and be able to get away with things she normally wouldn’t when Mom is around I’m sure she will be fine and you will to, once you hit the road.

Good luck and have a fun trip!

[MK]

Yes, it is more than OK to be attached to your pets, but at the same time you have to remember that pets are only, for lack of a better word, temporary. They give us many years of fun and love, but it is not worth spoiling an exciting trip when you know that your bunny will be really well taken care of. You have to think of your boyfriend, too. He wants you to be happy, not sad. Have a happy trip

[Stickerbunny]

Aw, separation anxiety happens. I missed my pets when I went to Florida to visit my family. But, just enjoy the trip and you get to see her again when you get back! You could always annoy your family by making them use a webcam or smartphone so you can see her when you call them to check up on her.

[Enzo's Mommy]

Thank you everyone! It has been soo long since I checked this. I actually had a great trip and lost the worries by the next morning! I guess I just was afraid that she WOULDN’T be treated the way I treat her or not seen as a priority. I am thankful for you guys here

[bunnytowne]

lol  i can totally relate.  oh yes.   When we go to kissimmee I had to leave Cotton for 2 days.  Made hubby promise to return Friday. Car trouble all the way home.  Had to stop several times but we made it home. Our car was iffy to begin with. Old.  Noisy.  Had a funny feeling the whole time it would give us trouble coming home. Mentioned this to hubby.  He said God willing it will get us home. It did. 

So glad to see Cotton. He didn’t give me the bunny butt like the time I was gone a week.  

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