My bunny passed away suddenly

[KML89]

I had wonderful brown Holland Lop named Penny. We had her for 5 years, but I never knew her actual age as I adopted her from an animal shelter with no background. I moved out of my parents house about 1 year ago and after a lengthy discussion my parents convinced me to leave her at home with them (house vs apartment & I work full time vs my dad is retired). My mom and I work for the same company and carpool to work so I still saw her 5-6 days a week. She was my dad’s best friend and clearly adored him and he took very good care of her. We are all shocked that she is gone. I guess I’m looking for some insight or comfort? I just felt like posting here might make me feel better…

When I got to my parents, they said they found her this morning. She did not have a cage, but there were several areas throughout the house that were “hers.” They said it looked like she was laying down the way she always did and it wasn’t until they bent down to pet her that they realized she was gone. I asked them if anything seemed out of the ordinary the last few days? I was just there on Sunday doing laundry and she was burrowing in my bath towels and socks! They said she was hiding under the couch (one of her favorite places) but she did not come out when it was time for dinner. Every night she got a fresh salad and went absolutely nuts with excitement as soon as the refrigerator door opened. To me that seems like she wasn’t feeling well, but my parents said they were able to coax her out from under the couch and she went and ate some Kale, but didn’t touch her cilantro which is a bit unusual. They said she drank a lot of water and pooped normally, no diarrhea, and she laid on her blanket at night like she always did. My dad said she was fine when he went to sleep around midnight, but by 6 AM she was gone…

She was an indoor bunny and slept inside, I’m in southern CA and our weather is warming up, but still mid to low 70s where we live and my parents are very knowledgeable about bunnies and heat. She does go outside almost daily, but my dad is always outside with her to supervise, and he had errands so she did not even go outside yesterday. I thought it might be possible she ate something bad outside? But if she didn’t go outside at all yesterday, maybe not. My dad thinks maybe a heart attack, but I’m not so sure since she is indoors at night. 

Has anyone ever experienced anything like this? I’m so sad and confused and crying as I’m writing this…

Penny:

[BinkyBiffle]

She looks beautiful. RIP Penny; hope you have a nice time up in the sky with the other bunnies

[Sr. Melangell]

Oh dear, some bunnies die suddenly for no reason same as all other animals and even humans, its very difficult and we start thinking maybe it was this or that, the only real way to find out is an autopsy but it can cost a lot of money, so people don’t want to bother with that and find a nice place and put their friend to rest, so they can remember them, I’m so sorry for your loss ,loosing a bunny or any friend is never easy.
R.I.P little one.

[Bam]

I’m very sorry for your loss. Penny sounds like a lovely companion and friend.
It’s very hard to say what it was that took her. It could’ve been cardiac arrest in her sleep. If a bunny has a heart issue, sudden death can be the first and only symptom. It could’ve been a congenital heart problem, she seems to have had a great life and loving humans and the way she was cared for seems great. Of course only a necropsy could tell what actually was the cause of death, without that we can only speculate. She went peacefully since she was found in a normal position, she most likely didn’t suffer.

It’s very sad that you lost her. She looks so pretty in your pictures.

Binky free, Penny.

[cinnybun2015]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Penny is beautiful from the pictures, and so regal and dignified.
My late bun did not show symptoms of her cancer until two days before she died. Maybe she did, and I just didn’t pick up on that. I’ll always blame myself for that. I was very confused, too, when she passed. I do not know what happened to your Penny… but I do want to give you some good vibes and lots and lots of hugs, and I want to tell you that I am so sorry.

(((Binky free, Penny))))

[KML89]

Thanks to everyone for their kind words and thoughts. It is comforting to think that she died peacefully. I hope there wasn’t any pain or suffering. I appreciate the sincererity and compliments about Penny. She was the princess of our house

[tobyluv]

I’m very sorry about the loss of your sweet Penny.

[Bam]

She was beautiful! She looks like a cross between a princess and a teddy-bear.

[Beetiza]

I’m very sorry for your loss. Penny looks gorgeous and sweet

[Bunbun]

Oh no, I’m so sorry for your loss. She seems like such a beautiful and lovely rabbit. I can’t imagine how you feel. I’ve never had another pet before.

Binky free, Penny. 

[guineapig724]

Sounds like she had a very wonderful life! You sound like an excellent pet owner, I’m sure she is in an amazing place across the bridge. She looks identical to Bobbi, they look like the exact same rabbit! Maybe they were related?! She looks so happy in the pictures.
{{Binky free, Penny}}

[Q8bunny]

I’m sorry that you and Penny were separated so suddenly.
But it sounds like your lovely girl had a wonderful life, surrounded by people who loved and pampered her and whom she loved and made smile in return.
(((binky free, Penny bunny)))

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