This afternoon I lost Max, my Mini Lop rabbit. The only saving grace is that I got to hold him in my arms as he went to the Rainbow Bridge. I came home this afternoon to find him unresponsive, and was preparing to take him to the exotics E-Vet when his breathing changed, and I just knew somehow that this was the end. I held him in my arms and looked into his face and told him "It's ok Max, I have you, you can go to heaven now". And his next breath after that was his last. Again, I'm consoled only by knowing that I was able to comfort him and hold him in my arms for those last moments.
I have no way of knowing Max's true age, as he was a shelter bunny, but based on guesses his minimum age would be 6-ish. So he was definitely approaching the elderly status of bunny-ness, and it's my only hope that his passing was simply old age. He showed no signs of having problems, was eating well and playing as of yesterday. I think that's why it's such a shock.
I feel as though I can barely type through this flood of tears, but I
need to share my love for him and my pain with others who I know will
understand. It's been wonderful to be able to share pictures and
snippets of his life with caring people, and on a dog forum no less, so
I thank you all for that.
Run free, my dear dear friend. Meet Sadi, my wonderful collie, who will show you the most wonderful bunny places on the other side and protect you.
Max - 02/21/06 (Gotcha Day) - 9/3/09
Lisa and:
URO1 'PR' AliAK's Vereesa Windrunner RL1, CGC, TDI - "Honor" - Alaskan Klee Kai
Victory At Marathon - "Nike" - Shetland Sheepdog
URO1 RBIS GRCH 'PR' AliAK's Ain't No Mountn Hi Enf, CGC, TDI - "Eli" - Alaskan Klee Kai
BIMBS BISS GRCH 'PR' Alaskai's Nikiski V AliAK, CGC, TDI - "Nikki" - Alaskan Klee Kai
Dubby - Holland Lop
Waiting At The Bridge: Max (Mini Lop Rabbit)