MelodysMum Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I am absolutely devastated to have to tell you that my beautiful bunny boy Thomas died in my arms a few moments ago. I can't believe that he is gone. He was my best bunny, the most wonderful bunny I have ever had in 25 years of rabbits as pets. The worst part is that this morning he was well and happy. My husband decided to put Thomas and Cherry in the pen today out on the grass. Thomas was desexed, and the two of them loved playing together. They both had the same beautiful gentle nature. I was going out, and told him it was too hot and to bring Thomas inside. He was an inside bunny and was used to being in the cool house. He assured me he would, but by the time he brought Thomas in it was too late. When I arrived home he said Thomas wasn't well. He had heatstroke. I am always so careful with the bunnies, but I wasn't there. I am blaming myself because I should have brought him inside before I left, but I was running late. If I had he would still be alive. I rang a friend who is a bunny vet and did everything he told me to do. Cherry is fine, she is more used to the warmer days as she lives outside. We had put her back in her hutch with Lilly and Zoe before Thomas came inside. Thomas started to look a bit better this afternoon, but he was very wobbly. I was making sure he had fluids, had cooled him etc., but tonight he started to look terrible, and now he is gone. I am devastated at his loss. He was five years old, too young to die. I can't believe I will never cuddle my beautiful soft bunny boy again. My heart is breaking. My little button nose boy as a baby Goodbye my beautiful bunny boy. There will never be another bunny like you. I will never forget you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirty Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 Oh no, I am so sorry. RIP little Thomas. Don't blame yourself, these things just happen sometimes. I am so sorry. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baifra Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 RIP Bunny Boy How devastating for you. At least he died in your arms with love and cuddles. You did the best you could to save him. Take care of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OMD² Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Clover Posted September 21, 2008 Share Posted September 21, 2008 How heartbreaking, poor Thomas. I am sorry Wendy. RIP Thomas . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Age Outlaw Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 (edited) Don't blame yourself...it's not fair that bunnies are so very fragile. He was a beautiful baby boy! RIP Thomas!! Edited September 22, 2008 by New Age Outlaw Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparkyTansy Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I am so sorry for your loss Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellie Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I'm so sorry that this has happened. Thomas is beautiful! RIP sweet boy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Her Majesty Dogmad Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 What a beautiful boy, I'm so sad for him and you but I'm very glad Thomas was your rabbit though, he only knew love and happiness whilst he was on this earth by the sounds of it. You were only trying to enhance his life by leaving him in the garden. So many rabbits live short sad lives of neglect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misha&milo Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 R.I.P Thomas the bunny. He knew you loved him to the end . Take care of yourself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tess32 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I'm so so so sorry Wendy I hope your baby Thomas will be seeing his little namesake Thomas at the bridge Don't blame yourself, you know how things can happen with bunnies, they are tough but vulnerable. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sumosmum Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Beautiful little bunny. I am so sorry for your loss. Don't blame yourself, just a terrible accident. RIP Thomas. You were very loved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Becky in Oz Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 RIP Bunny. So sorry, Wendy/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kaywoman68 Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 :cry: I'm so sorry to hear about your loss Wendy! Thomas had a wonderful home until the day he left you. You were with him until the very end which I'm sure he was very thankful for! :hug: RIP Thomas. I hope you will watch over Wendy and her family! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poocow Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I'm so sorry Wendy Don't blame yourself RIP Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jed Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 Oh, Wendy I am so sorry, Bunnies are the most gorgeous pets, Fang and Harold and Mitzi will be there to greet him Don't beat yourself up, yoo didn't know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longclaw Posted September 22, 2008 Share Posted September 22, 2008 I'm so sorry for your loss Wendy. Thomas looks like such a sweet boy in those photos. I'm glad you have wonderful memories of his time with you. RIP Thomas Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MelodysMum Posted September 25, 2008 Author Share Posted September 25, 2008 Thank you so much everyone for your beautiful words. I knew the DOL community would understand. Your kindness and compassion has made me cry and has deeply touched the other members of my family. I am still very upset about Thomas. I have been crying again this morning. I have never had such a bond with any other bunny and I feel so guilty about what happened. He was such a beautiful boy. We have always had rabbits, for 25 years, since before we were married, but Thomas was special. Our three girl bunnies live outside in a hutch (more like a bunny condo) together, but Thomas lived in the house with us. We do have a new bunny boy now though; he arrived on Monday night. We weren't planning to get one this soon, but a friend who knew how upset I was contacted a breeder friend of hers. She had one bunny left from her latest litter and so we went to see him (I didn't want to hurt my friend's feelings). He was so gorgeous that we couldn't leave him there. He is absolutely adorable and is helping us to get over losing Thomas. He will never replace him, but he has made us smile the past couple of days. Here he is - We have called him Reilly. I am sure he and Thomas would have loved each other. Thank you again everyone for taking the time to write a comment. It means so much to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heidii Posted September 25, 2008 Share Posted September 25, 2008 Reilly is sooo gorgeous! :rolleyes: No bunny can ever replace Thomas, but you know you will have very many happy moments with Reilly and im sure Thomas wouldnt want you to cry at night but to celebrate his life and to remember the good times forever and smile! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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