Bart, my sweet little bunny died last night. 
From the looks of things he went to sleep and never woke up.
Benny, his brother is freeking out (well and who can blame him). He’s slotted for an appointment at the vet to make sure he’s OK.
I don’t know what happened. Bart was only about 3.5 years old - that’s pretty young for a bunny.
I’m really sad.
That sucks Alice, I’m sorry. Just out of curiosity, how does a rabbit (Benny, in this case) freak out?
Well, he was pacing back and forth in the bunny condo, and standing by Bart and sort of pounding at the bars, in a bunny sort of way.
He’s really jumpy - every time I open or shut the door he starts.
He did eat this morning, which is good - the vet said to watch him closely to make sure he keeps eating. Benny has never been by himself, ever. At the pet store he was with other bunnys and at home he was always with Bart. I don’t really know what to do to make sure he’s ok - he’s always been the less affectionate one - I assume because he had another bunny to hang out with. Bart was alone with me for quite a while so he was a lot more into cuddling and petting and what not.
(((((((((((((((hugs))))))))))))))))))
I’m so sorry for the loss of your bunny, Bart.
I hope Benny recovers well. Lots of extra snuggles and kisses for him.
(As an owner of 3 house bunnies, I can only imagine how you feel). (Ages: Isa and Lina are 5.5 yrs old and Oliver is about 8 mos old).
Perhaps Benny will become more cuddly? These creatures are amazing at how their personalities change over time. Perhaps getting a new bunny for Benny to look at? (That’s if they decide they do not want to get along in the same cage that is).
Hang in there, again I’m so sorry for your loss.
I’m sorry Alice, I know how you love them.
Oh alice-I’m so very sorry.
My mother was just gracious enough to say:
Just incase anyone here didn’t know this, when you’re speaking to a single, 30-something woman, with no children, who has pets, none of these things are particularly useful, just as an FYI.
Leave it to mom. Making bad things worse since 1972.
Oh…that’s just mean! No, you don’t just get over it. alice, I’m so sorry Bart is gone. People who don’t have bunnies just don’t understand how much you bond with them. Mine are middle-aged right now (6 and 7), and I’m trying to wrap my mind around the idea that they might not be around a lot longer. I’ll miss their little tooth marks in the baseboards.
Big hugs to you, and nose nuzzles to Benny.
ME, Billie, and Murray
Yes…that was so mean of your mom to say. Thank God you have a wonderful, giving, loving heart for these creatures.
Bunnies rule…They are wonderful pets.
Hang in there, okay?
Some of the web sites I’ve been looking at suggest that I should introduce a new companion bunny to Benny quite soon - in a week or two.
Does anyone have any thoughts about this? I’m going to ask the vet, but if anyone had some experience that would be great.
I really don’t want Benny to become mental.
[patooie]
That’s me spitting your mom’s eye, alice. What a meanie! While I don’t advocate treating pets like children, I do know how very attached we can become to them. You may wish to find a hopper who is a little bit grown up so Benny bunny won’t bully him too much. My next door neighbor girls have a Champagne lop whose fur is insanely soft. I hope that you find another wabbit soon. I seem to recall that they’re very, very good at making more of themselves.
[Bugs Bunny cranking an old adding machine]
Look Doc, I’m multiplying!!!
[/Bugs Bunny]
I hope that got a smile out of you. Please give Benny some strokes and a carrot for me.
Thanks guys. My mom doesn’t mean to be mean. She just has a really bad case of “Everything is about me.” and me being upset makes her upset, and therefore, I should never have a pet so I’ll never get upset if it dies and she’ll never have to deal with me upset.
I appreciate that sounds bizarre, but she’s pretty much told me exactly that with her own face. Go figure. Perhaps I’ll do my graduate thesis on her…
Anyhow, I am going to look into an ASPCA bunny Zenster - I know when I brought Benny home, Bart humped him at every possible opportunity for about the first week. However, Bart was quite small and very gentle so he never hurt Benny. Benny, OTOH, is a huge hulking behemoth so I think a baby would be out. Benny would just have to sit on him and it would be game over.
Also, if I get one from the ASPCA, I wont have to pay the $150 or so to get him fixed.
I have/had a boy & his father bunny, but had to keep them in seperate cages cause they acted gay, if you catch my drift, both have to stay in their cages cuz they eat phone cords & electrical cords if they come inside. Now it’s just Junior by himself. Dunno, why but sometimes I feel more for pets than I do for people.
i’m sorry. i hope benny comes around soon. poor little fellow, that had to have been quite a shock.
Huh. It’s a wonder she didn’t ask you if you were having a boy or a girl when you told her “My rabbit died”.
I’m very sorry for your loss Alice. Hopefully Benny is ok and gets along with his new pal when he/she arrives.
Am I the only one who thought of the Mad Hatter when I saw this post??
I’m very sorry to hear about your bunny Bart – rabbits are so beautiful!! He obviously had a good life, thanks to you.
Promise us you won’t make a foot keychain!!!
alice, I’m so sorry for your loss. As another 32 y.o. single, childless woman who’s just lost a pet, I can really relate to what you’re going through. It’s not that they’re stand-ins for children, but they are companions and friends and they make up a big part of our lives. They’re going leaves a hole. I’m sorry your mom can’t give you the support you need – I’ll join in the chorus here in reassuring you that you are of course entitled to feel grief and be upset when a pet dies.
I wish you the best in finding a new friend for Benny.
Hugs,
A
alice, I think that we must have the same mother as mine has said similar things about pets I’ve owned. Yeah, mom means well, but her delivery leaves a lot to be desired.
Here’s hoping Benny and his new friend have a long and happy life together.
(Oh, I’d recommend doing a massive disinfection operation on everything to be certain that if it was a virus or bacteria that got Bart, nothing happens to Benny or his new friend [you should name the new bunny “The Jets” that way you can say you’ve got “Benny and the Jets!” :D)
Oh yes, adoption! Our local ASPCA just ran an ad with a most gorgeous bunny. He was the epitome of sleek rabbitness and I spent a few minutes trying to convince myself I could make it work even though I have two monster cats. I’m so sorry to hear about your poor Bart, it seems especially harsh when it’s unexpected.