my bunny died in my arms

[Hevn]

(I’ve been browsing this forum for quite a while now, but I’ve never bothered to make an account.This really looks weird as my first post.)

Yesterday I went to go somewhere, and I had to leave my bunny (His name is Jeff) with the rest of my family until I got home the next day. As I was about to return home, I got a call from my mom saying there was probably something wrong with Jeff. My dad went to pick me up, and he brought my bunny with him. When I saw him, I could tell he was going to die, but nobody had a clue as to what the reason is. My guess was that he probably got depressed without me, as far as I know, he had no health issues.

A few minutes later, he died in my arms. My younger brother was with me in our car, saying things like “Hey, maybe he’s still alive…” I just told him “Wow, when will you learn to give up hope?”.

I felt like Jeff was the only thing who understands me in this world. I plan to get another bunny, who I hope won’t die from my mistakes of leaving (It actually felt like my fault, and now I’m guilty about it). It just won’t be the same, though.

[kurottabun]

So sorry to hear this – I can feel the pain just by reading the words you have written There are many on here who also only started to post after their precious bun(s) passed.

If you’ve read the other rainbow bridge posts, you would see that most, if not all, blame themselves some way or another for the death of their beloved bunnies. It’s a way our brains work to reason and deal with the grief, especially when we do not know why they died.

Give yourself some time to grieve and gain some composure/closure before getting another bun. This will minimise the tendency to compare and treat the new bun as Jeff’s replacement, which should not be the case.

Sending good vibes over to you, and may Jeff binky free over the rainbow bridge.

[Bam]

I’m so sorry you lost Jeff.

I don’t think it was because you left him with your family overnight. Things can happen really fast with rabbits. If they have an illness, they will hide it until it’s no longer possible, because they are prey animals and predators always look for weakness in their prey.

I’m glad he he got to be in your arms, it must’ve been comforting for him.

Binky free, little ****Jeff****

[Phil]

That’s so sad, my bunny died in jan its awful specially when theres no warning anything is wrong, how old was Jeff only so many seem to reach 8.i blame myself for leaving my Jasper overnight at vets, they get very stressed out, in strange place, sounds like Jeff was at home he should have been ok just for that short time. I still blame myself now, bunnies are such special little friend’s,im very sad for your loss. Xx

[Stewy's Mum]

my precious boy also died in my arms. i feel your pain and your guilt. I’d like to say that it gets eadier but I dont think it does what it does do is get more distant and you can remember Jeff with more joy as the days go past and after all Jeff wouldn’t want you to remember him with so much sadness but to remember the joy you brought each other. My thoughts are with you in your time of grief.

[MountainBuns]

Im sorry for your loss, it does not seem like it was your fault. I wish you the best in the days to come.

Binky Free, Among the Stars, Sweet Jeff

[Hevn]

@kurottabun This is not my first time to deal with death (both human and pet, several times.), but the new bun won’t be his replacement. Personally for me the pain from the grieving process just hits me all at once very strongly, rather than it being steady over several weeks, months, or however long that may be.

[kurottabun]

Yeah, we all deal with death of a beloved differently. I’m sure your new bun would also be loved as deeply as Jeff was.

[Daisy Layne]

I lost my Daisy Layne yesterday. She was 6months old. She died during being spayed. I did it to prevent ovarian cancer. I just don’t understand how this happened and how to live without her. I’m so sorry

[Phil]

That’s awfully  sad, my Jasper  died under anasitic too. Never know if its safe most bunny’s seem to be fine but like you mine wasn’t, you did what everyone advises as cancer is high in unnewted male and girl buns, I had to have jasper done as he developed testical cancer, its an awful shock, so sorry you lost your dear little bunny, too x

[Gordo and Janice]

Sorry for you loss Hevn. I agree with kurottabun when she says;

“There are many on here who also only started to post after their precious bun(s) passed. If you’ve read the other rainbow bridge posts, you would see that most, if not all, blame themselves some way or another for the death of their beloved bunnies. It’s a way our brains work to reason and deal with the grief, especially when we do not know why they died.”

And it can sort of add to the grief, the not understanding why or how. But it seems you have a good understanding of your grieving and its process. Sorry again for losing little Jeff. Sounds like you two were close. It was nice that you were able to hold him before and as he passed.

Binky free {{{Jeff}}}

[MountainBuns]

Sorry for your loss Daisy Layne.

[Bam]

I’m very sorry for your loss of Daisy Layne. You only wanted what was best for her.

Binky free, sweet little ****Daisy Layne****

[Bam]

Re-posting this for Phil:

Theres a nice berivement lady Christine she helped me when I first lost Jasper, its very hard when you don’t know why this should happen even now I still regret leaving him at my vets. I’m very sad for your loss, its heartbreaking I know. Xx

(PM Phil for more info about the bereivement lady.)

[Lauren]

Sorry for your loss Hevn. And sorry for the loss of Daisy Layne, I lost my little Daisy a few days ago during surgery and it’s hard to get my head around it.

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