My Boon

[Nova]

I don’t know how to say this, so I’m just letting my fingers do the typing. On Monday, March 25 2013, 5:18p.m. EDT, Boon’s little heart stopped beating, and he binkied over the rainbow at the age of almost two years old, and after battling his long term GI tract issues courageously.

He was not making an acceptable recovery from a big bout of one of his GI Stasis episodes, as he had chronic digestive problems despite the best possible vet care, diet, and undying love…. he continued to go through mini-bouts of Stasis every other day, despite administering enemas and fluids, also had a Staph Intermedius and Campylobacter Jejuni infection cultured from his feces, which the vet said likely grew in the conditions of his chronic hypomotility of his GI tract; that he likely had infected lesions in his tummy.. and he disliked the taste of the Chloramphenicol for the infections so bad that he jumped out of my arms and landed awkwardly on the floor, injuring his leg. Over that weekend, he was very lethargic, and all he wanted to do was lay in my lap with his perfect little head resting on my arm. His girlyfriend, Phenom, would not leave his side. He would tremble when he stood up, and struggled to make it to his water bowl, so I often let him drink out of a glass of water. His usual medication treatments had lost their effectiveness over time, with all other avenues tried…

My Boon was such a fighter, though—and he taught me so much about love, life, patience and acceptance. He was truly a “Boon,” though I named him “Boon” because I discovered him as an infant merely a week after my previous bun, Beau, died during a freak accident during a routine neuter surgery. But that is not the only reason why he was a “boon” or blessing— to me, and many others… he’s helped me and many others so much and taught us so much…

I am not sure I realized quite how sick Boon was in his last few months of his Earthly life, afflicted by this Hirschrpung’s Disease / megacolon / Cow pile Syndrome / Dysautonomia / whatever you want to call it… It was hard to tell because that little bunny’s ears and eyes perked up at the mere sight of me, or Phenom, or one of his favorite toys. He hid his pain well, but I’m his mommy, and mommies do not want to see their babies in pain all the time.

When he became so weak that he trembled when he stood up, and could not swallow food— force feedings became impossible, and all he could was lick my hands and take sips of warm water out of a glass. I knew it was time to help him over the rainbow, because this little fighter never gave up.

I spent the day cuddling happily with him and Phenom on my lap, and called our veterinarian. Our vet knows how special Boon is, and also knows that I struggle with intermittent agoraphobia as a result of my own health conditions, so she was kind enough to come to my home and gently help him binky free over the rainbow.

The vet came to the door; it was both raining, snowing and sunshining so I know there was a rainbow out my window.  Before he went, he kissed Phenom’s head, kissed me on my nose, and then he was given his sedative. He yawned a couple of times, and looked straight up into the air as if he saw an angel calling him up over the rainbow, where  there will be no more pain, no more yucky meds or poking or prodding and no more tummy aches… only beautiful meadows, willow colorful trees and fields of lavender.

Petting his cheek, the light poured in through the window on and made his beautiful lavender eyes swirl with the most amazing colors I could ever see— blues, purples, browns, even some pinks…. he was administered his last injection, he laid his soft little head in the palm of my hands and went to Heaven.

I’m really grateful that the vet was able to let him go peacefully here at home. We bought a sturdy but small little wooden treasure chest and had a nice little funeral for him; his little body was laid to rest in the same soft fleece rainbow print blankie that I raised him in, but his soul is in Heaven over the rainbow where I know he’ll wait for me. Because if Heaven is perfect, then it would not be perfect without this little angel in it.

Boon touched MANY people’s lives. He was a very unique bunny; he was more like a best friend or a child or a puppydog. From a baby he would give the most generous amounts of kisses and affection. You could almost see the smiles on his face. gave so much wisdom and love not just to myself, but he helped to educate his doctors, other people, even myself. He taught me to never lose the light in your eyes and to NEVER give up no matter the odds. He taught me to love unconditionally.

A special thank-you to all of you who helped Boon and I, I am sure he wants to give all of you his special kisses…. LPT, JerseyGirl, MimzMum, Imais, BB, all his biggest fans and many many others… including thumps_ and all the UK buns…

I have documented on video, some of the things that Boon has taught me that might help other bunnies and bunny parents learn how to help their little ones when they are sick. He has a YouTube Channel set up, but it’s not ready to be shared yet, as I need to get some great videos on there of him — tribute videos, his good days, his bad days, his vet appointments and how-to’s. I hope to someday bring more awareness to the health condition that made his time with me here on Earth not last as long as it could have. He was so special that God just wanted him in Heaven sooner than later.

I miss his kisses the most, and the way he would look at me after giving endless amounts of kisses as if to say, “I love you mommy.” I love you too, my Boon. I miss you and your kisses until we meet again over the rainbow bridge…

Boon <3 #boon #boonthebunny #binkyfree
August 2011 – March 25, 2013

[jerseygirl]

It is an incredibly hard thing to do, helping them go. Your relationship with Boon is so special and I have no doubt you instinctively knew that it was time to let him go.
You’ve fought and fought and fought for him.

Binky Free darling Boon! Binky near so your Mama knows how at peace you are.

Nova, you and Boon had a lot of support here and if you’re having days where it’s tough to deal with this, please reach out.
Sending so many (((Hugs))) to you and little Phenom. Take comfort from one another. xx

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Boon

[Baxter n Boos Mom]

I am so sorry for your loss. What a beautiful bun – he was very fortunate to have found such a loving home/family.

[Nova]

Ohh, thank you so much, both of you. The candle site was very, very touching, made me cry happy tears. Boon was so loved… I lit a candle for him too. I miss him so much.

Boon’s work is not done here…. I have to take all the wisdom he gave me and put it to good use. 

It is so empty without him… I miss his kisses, his cuddles, he spoke to me in his own little way. 

Thank you for allowing me to reach out. I know it’s not good to grieve for so long, but boon was just so special. He deserved a longer life, but not in pain. I miss him so, so much :*(

til we meet again…. I did the best I could…I love you my Boon…

[Monkeybun]

Oh no I am so sorry to hear… Boon was a very special bun, and such a beautiful boy he was.

Binky Free, little Boon. Watch over your mama and Phenom from the other side of the Bridge.

[MimzMum]

Nova I received your pm and have seen your other messages regarding Boon.
All I can say is I’m so sorry. :'( I’m absolutely gutted to see this. :'(
Binky free Boon. We will miss you so much.
((((((((((((((((Hugs))))))))))))))) xxxx

[LittlePuffyTail]

My most heartfelt condolences on the loss of Boon. I am very sad to see he has crossed the Bridge. (((Hugs))))

I’ve been thinking about Boon and wondering how he was doing. What a wonderful little bunny he was and he was so lucky to have you as his Momma. Not everyone would have gone the lengths you did for Boon. I know how special he was to you.

His passing sounds very peaceful. Wonderful that he was able to pass away in his own home. Your vet must be very special.

And I agree wholeheartedly, Heaven would not be Heaven without our little Bunny Angels.

(((((Binky Free Boon- May you enjoy your pain free days and know you are very loved))))))

[Silly Sungura]

Hi, Nova. What you wrote here in memory of Boon makes my heart ache; makes me want to run away from this computer and grab my own bunny and kiss her to pieces. Rabbits are just amazing little creatures, the way they leap right into our hearts. I’m sorry I don’t think I ever offered any remarks to you before, but I remember your struggles to help little Boon, and really admired the lengths you went through to make him well, bless his heart. Your love for him is palpable, so he most definitely felt it, and I’m sure it did help ease his physical discomfort just knowing you adored him so much and were always doing your darnedest for him.

 

Goodbye, Boon.  Binky free.

[BunBun3]

Oh my goodness, brought me to tears reading this. I lost my almost year old Bun a month ago to stasis and this brought it all back. So hard to let them go especially when they so young ((hugs))

[RabbitPam]

I’m sorry I haven’t offered my condolences for Boon before today. He was handsome, and very loved.

[RabbitPam]

I’m sorry I haven’t offered my condolences for Boon before today. He was handsome, and very loved.

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