I have been the lucky owner/mother of a Netherlands dwarf rabbit, Chocolate, for the past nine years. He passed away last night, only two days after I left. He’d been visibly declining for a month; he was blind in one eye, he’d begun walking stiffly, and he stopped grooming himself or running around when I took him out of his cage every day. He stopped eating when I left and he passed away last night. I have been so upset, but I was very lucky to have him for so long, and I’d like to take a moment on this blog to remember him.
I hope he’s running around up there with my brother, lively and happy and young again.
June 24, 1999 – September 29, 2008
I’m sorry to read about Chocolate. I know it is very difficult to lose a pet because they are part of your family.
I am so sorry for your loss. I am a HUGE animal lover and I own a rabbit myself. We have had a few pet rats and gerbils pass away and it never gets any easier. You just have to remind yourself of what a great life you have given them and how much they were loved. Hang in there sweetie…it will get better (although it’s hard to fathom right now).
My condolences. At least you had a wonderful 9 years together.
I’m so sorry, Meghan. It’s so hard to let our fuzzy friends go. They’re never around quite long enough.
Hugs~
Lezlie
Its never easy to lose a pet, especially one that’s been with you for nearly a decade. But just think that those 9 nine years with you were probably the best 9 years of Chocolate’s life, living in a loving environment and being well taken care of.
Thanks very much, all of you. I’m doing my best to remember that I gave him the best life I could and that he well outlived his life expectancy anyway. It just won’t be the same without him.
We’re never ready for the loss of a pet (or anyone!). My condolences; it sounds like you and Chocolate had 9 wonderful years.