Our baby Moose

[DanaNM]

Our baby boy Moose crossed the bridge New Years Day. I’ve already written about how this all happened in another thread… but I wanted to put down some happy memories of him, as I feel like all my posts about him have been related to his health.

Moose was the true baby of our little family. He caught our eye at the shelter with his handsome looks, but stole our hearts with his sweet nature, curiosity, and intelligence. 

He was the youngest of our family by far, needed the most attention, and also energized our household. He loved climbing on things, exploring, and standing up on his back legs. He was very smart and quickly learned how to “train” us to give him more pellets.  He would hear the pellet scoop no matter where he was or what was happening, and would “teleport” into the kitchen, and climb in the cabinet, on top of the pellet container before I even had a chance to open the lid. At meal times I could barely walk because he would weave in and out of my legs so quickly with excitement. 

In her past bond, Bertha didn’t groom very much, but she groomed Moose a lot. I think she also saw him as the baby of the family. She was definitely the boss, but like all of us, she couldn’t help but love him and want to lavish him with attention.  His favorite time to ask for grooms was when she was eating her cecals, and she would usually oblidge once she was done chewing:

He was finally starting to open up a bit more and really enjoy pets over the last few months (probably linked to not having to get penicillin shots every other day), and had taken up nipping me on the bum when I wasn’t paying attention to him. 

I still expect him to come clambering into the pellet cabinet when I feed Bertha….

We all miss you Moose.

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[Dface]

This is beautiful Dana! The pictures are gorgeous, he really was a handsome boy!

(((Binky free Moose)))

[Sirius&Luna]

What beautiful photos and memories of a special bunny <3 I love the one with the dandelion leaf! <br /> <br /> Sending love to you and Betha.

[Luna]

Thank you for sharing those lovely memories and pics. The story about him asking for grooms from Bertha when she’s in the middle of eating her cecals was too cute.

Binky free Moose

[Muchelle]

Such a beautiful and sweet little guy <3 Thank you for sharing & lots of rubs for Bertha

[Gordo and Janice]

Handsome indeed! Thanks for sharing. The “teleport” made me laugh. I can relate. One second alone, the next…”Where did you come from?”

Sorry for your loss. Warm hugs to you and Bertha.

(((Binky free Moose)))…..love the name.

[pinknfwuffy]

My condolences for your heartbreaking loss. What a handsome, sweet boy. Thank you for for giving him such a happy home and all the love a bunny could ever want. It sounds like he brought a lot of light and joy to your family. Binky free, darling Moose.

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