Things to be thankful for…

[Gravehearted]

So my friends are in Germany for 3 weeks and we’re taking care of their 12 bunnies. Another friend is doing the morning visit  to give them hay and water.  We do all the evening care – which means cleaning the pens, feeding veggies and such.

I’m awoken this morning at 10:30 by my cell phone ringing.  It’s the morning bunny care person and one of the bunnies Vinnie, who’s a fluffy angora, isn’t eating.  I have simthecone and know there’s critical care at the house.  But i’m not sure if they have fluids, so call Auntie Heather, the founder of our Rabbit Rescue.  Luckily she’s in town and has one bag of the fluids.

As I’m driving my mind goes to Niklaus.   Thinking about him still makes me cry, even though he’s been gone close to 3 years now. He was my bunny who had chronic gi problems and we went through a lot of battles with stasis.  Through his care,  I learned so much about rabbit health and care.  I learned how to give injections, fluids, assist feed, and a lot of the basic med and nursing things to help a rabbit in stasis.

But what really struck me this morning was how happy it  would make Niklaus to know that everything he taught me has helped so many rabbits.  Not only my own rabbits – but so much of the advice I share here and in other rabbit communities related to stasis care is thanks to Niklaus.

I can’t think of a better tribute to an extraordinary bunny.

Another thing to be thankful for – is that I walked in and discovered Vinnie eating hay.  His tummy felt squishy and doughy healthy – but I gave him some simethecone and a belly massage just in case. But if it weren’t for the knowledge Niklaus imparted to me, I may not have known what to do if it had been a more serious emergency.

 this is a pic of Niklaus with his slinky

 

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[osprey]

Binky free, Niklaus.  You were a very lucky bunny man to have as good of a bunny mom as you had.  It is a testament to you that after these many years you are still sorley missed in Gravehearted’s home.

 

[Lisa_43]

 

That’s so nice Niklaus sure was lucky to have a great mum, and in one way he taught you a lot as you said in rabbit health care.

The good thing is now you can pass on your knowledge to other people, and for me the things you and others have taught me have been a really big help.

(((((((((((((Niklaus)))))))))))

 

[Scarlet_Rose]

Awe, that is so sweet. I too am glad that you are able to care for other through the benefit of the little guy. I am sure he is proud of you!

[Beka27]

((((((((((oh Niklaus!))))))))  what a nice tribute to him… i know he is looking down on you and he’s so happy that you can help other buns!

and with that being said… 12 BUNNIES!!!  wow!

[Gravehearted]

thanks for all the kind comments everyone 🙂

I know Beka!! Three more of their medical needs bunnies are staying with another one of our volunteers! They’re all really sweet bunnies too.
But you can see the dangers of becoming a bunny rescuer 😉

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