Separation Anxiety?

[FooFoosMommy2]

I’ve been thinking about this for a while, but I guess last night was really the motivation to ask you guys. My bachlorette party was last night, and I stayed over at my sister’s apartment afterward. Before I left, around the same time I leave for work and class, I said bye to her. Apparently, around the time I would normally get home, she went and sat by the door and waited for me. And just sat there. Eventually she started walking around and looking for me in all of my spots (on the bed, my side of the couch, etc) before going back and sitting by the door. And just kept doing this, until Ryan got down on the floor and talked to her for a while, like I do. When I first got home this afternoon, she wouldn’t leave me, so we just sat and snuggled for a while and I told her that I wasn’t ever going to leave her and that I love her and gave her lots of kisses. With her being as upset and anxious as she was with one night away from me, what can we do to make the separation easier for Foo during our upcoming honeymoon? We’re going to be gone for a week, and I’m really starting to worry about how she’s going to react to a week apart from me.

[Emmie]

Wow, your bun really does love you! I leave mine with my grandparents and they never miss me lol. I’m not sure what is best in this situation, I just want to wish you the best of luck in your marriage x

[FooFoosMommy2]

Aww, thanks Emmie! We’re looking forward to officially being a little family of three, er well with the mice and fish, five, lol.

[LittlePuffyTail]

Bunnies definitely don’t like having their routine changed. That’s cute that she was waiting for you!

[FooFoosMommy2]

LPT- we plan on having Ryan’s sister, whom Foo knows and likes, come stay with her while we are gone. She knows the basics of taking care of her, and I plan on writing a novel with care information to leave, as well as premeasuring out her food and putting it into labeled bags before we go. Her routine and surrondings will be the same as far as that goes. I’m more worried about her emotionally, since she was upset just overnight, and was hoping to get some suggestions on how to make it easier for her while we are gone as far as missing mommy and daddy goes.

[Elrohwen]

Very sweet that she was waiting for you! I’m pretty sure mine don’t give a hoot when I’m gone unless their meals are late. Haha

The best way to make it easier on her is to ask your sister-in-law to keep to the same basic schedule you keep – meals at the same time, time out of cage at the same time, etc.

But at the end of the day bunnies are pretty adaptable creatures and I’m sure she will get used to her new caretaker after a day or so.

[FooFoosMommy2]

Thanks. She is adorable, I’m surprised by how closely bonded to me she is. She’ll follow me everywhere, and drop whatever she’s doing if I walk into a room and say “Foo, come see Mommmyyyy”! I fell asleep with her when I got home today and she just stayed snuggled up under my arm the entire time, like I dont care if yous asleep Mommy, I just wants be with you. I love that she loves me, but I was also worried about the impact that not having me around would have on her for more than a few days.

[LittlePuffyTail]

I agree with Elrohwen. Ask her to stick to the same schedule. If your bun knows and likes her, I’m sure she will be fine. Maybe just a tad out of sorts. I left my bunnies for over a week and only had a friend stop in at mealtimes and let them out once in a while and they were fine. I was a nervous wreck, worrying about them, though.

Writing a novel of care information, lol. I do the same thing.

[Emmie]

 I’m so glad it’s not just me who freaks out when I’m away from the buns for too long!!

[FooFoosMommy2]

Thanks guys. I am a total wreck because we’re gonna be so far away, it would still take 16 hours on a plane to get back if anything were to go wrong.

[LittlePuffyTail]

Where are you going for your honeymoon?

[FooFoosMommy2]

We’re going to Hawaii, so with the time zone changes there’s only a six hour time difference but the flight takes forever, with factoring in time for a layover is Arizona and stuff.

[LittlePuffyTail]

Hawaii! Perfect Honeymoon spot! Hope you have a lovely time

[FooFoosMommy2]

We hope to, I’m sure I’ll get some pictures up after the fact. And thanks again everyone, I’m sure my sister in law will do fine keeping Foo’s schedule the way it is now.

[Deleted User]

I just wanted to say have fun on your honeymoon! And Foo should be fine! =] The bf and I went away for roughly a week and half last year and Skipper did great. I hope you have fun in Hawaii! Be prepared to need a light jacket for occasional use and for inside the restaurants. =]

[PurpleBunni]

This may be over kill since she s staying in your own home while you are gone, but I wonder if you bought her a small stuffed animal and sleep with it for a while before your trip and leave it with her to cuddle with if that might make her feel closer to you. It’s what a lot of people do for puppies and it seems to help them. Just a thought…

[FooFoosMommy2]

Purple- she has a few stuffies that’s she’s picked out from our collection and has stolen assorted tshirts and socks from our laundry that she snuggles with. That’s a good idea, I’ll make sure we leave her something that smells like us right before we leave. Maybe a t-shirt or pillow case. =)

[BinkyBunny]

Posted By FooFoosMommy2 on 04/30/2013 09:45 PM
Purple- she has a few stuffies that’s she’s picked out from our collection and has stolen assorted tshirts and socks from our laundry that she snuggles with. That’s a good idea, I’ll make sure we leave her something that smells like us right before we leave. Maybe a t-shirt or pillow case. =)

I was just going to suggest this!  Purplebunni was right on.   And your idea of using a t-shirt or pillow case is just as good — I would stuff it with something though- more shirts or something, to give it some girth and keep holding your scent. 

I am sure your sister will give her the love and attention she needs that will keep her from being too lonely.  So, it sounds like you are preparing well. 

Congratulations and have a wonderful honeymoon. It sounds like she is in good hands and will be just fine. 

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