Sad News =:(

[bk_forever]

Despite everything George has tried, Misty hasn't got any better so a decision has had to be made. They will be bringing him home at around 1.30pm where he will be put to sleep, so I can lay him to rest in the back garden as all my other furred and feathered friends have been over the years.

Needless to say, this is a heartbreaking day and I'm going to miss him deeply, but I have to do what's best for him and I don't want him to suffer. He's lived to a good age despite all his tooth problems and I believe he's had a mostly happy life, though I'm certain he hasn't enjoyed being forced to take disgusting antibiotics on so many occasions.

I won't be getting another rabbit, he'd be an impossible act to follow.

Comments

[ms-bekahrose.livejournal.com]

Oh, sweetie. *super massive hugs*

He was well-loved and cared for and no one can ask for any more than that. It's hard - it's always hard - but it is the most precious thing you can do for him.

[magikalrhiannon.livejournal.com]

Oh babe. I'm so, so, so incredibly sorry. It's so hard to lose a pet, no matter what they are. I'm sure that Misty will understand and be thankful for the mercy of the decision not to let him to continue to suffer.

Do rabbits go to Rainbow Bridge with cats and dogs? I'm sure they do. Just think of him playing in the biggest, most wonderful meadow in the sky, forever eating delicious carrots and vegetables and pellets, pouncing around happily - and with perfect teeth again. Or at least being happy and at peace. :D

This image always helps me whenever I always think of my dogs that have passed away to Rainbow Bridge.

*MASSIVE HUGS*

[iolo1234.livejournal.com]

Sorry to here that; I know how precious pets can be.I always tell myself that they had good lives with people who loved them.
*hugs*
K
xx

[silver_sun]

Sorry to hear that, it's a sad thing to have to do even when it's the right one and the only thing left to do. Pets really are one of the family.

[tardisjournal.livejournal.com]

My heart breaks for you. Since I've known you, Misty has been your constant companion, and I know you've done everything you can for him. The tragedy of pets is they share our lives but not our lifespan. You've made the loving choice, but not the easy one.

R.I.P., special guy.

[jsks.livejournal.com]

Hugs for you.

[toshiani007.livejournal.com]

Oh, my dear, I'm with you!!!
Big hug!!!

[bk_forever]

Thank you *hugs back*

It was and I know he's at peace now. I'd hoped he would simply die of old age but sometimes that just isn't to be. Everyone did their best for him, and for that I'm grateful. I'm going to miss him though.

[bk_forever]

I'm sure they do, and they probably chase all the dogs and cats.

He's in a better place now, no matter where that is, and at least he knows he's loved

Thank you *hugs tight* After 8 1/2 years it's going to be strange and empty without him.

[red-day-dawning.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. How terrible. I'm glad he was so loved and cared for, and had such a happy life. *HUGS*

[bk_forever]

I think he did. He was always such a character, both mum and I will miss him tremendously but at least thanks to the vets he was able to die at home.

Thank you *hugs*

[bk_forever]

He was with us 8 1/2 years so he's leaving a huge hole in our lives, but it was the only thing to do. He wasn't going to get better and nothing is worse thah leaving a beloved pet to suffer.

Thank you.

[bk_forever]

Thank you. Yes, I had him from 7 weeks old, when he was so small he fit in the palm of my hand. He grew into a big, strapping bunny, but was always so gentle and patient, right to the end. He was 8 1/2 years old, not bad for a rabbit. He's leaving a huge hole in my life and some holes can just never be filled.

*hugs*

[iantojjackh.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I so sorry. I know how much he meant to you. Pets are truly members of the family.

[bk_forever]

Thank you *hugs Back*

[bk_forever]

Thanks, Ani *hugs*

There was nothing else to be done but grant him peace. He's better off now.

[bk_forever]

Thank you *hugs* It's always hard to lose a much loved pet, but doubly so when you have to make the decision to end their life. He's been through so much with all his tooth problems, but it was an ear infection that didn't respond to treatment that got him in the end. He was getting worse rather than better, and a bunny that can't bounce any more deserves peace.

[bk_forever]

Thank you *hugs back* After 8 1/2 years it's hard to imagine life without him, but it was time. I've always told George the vet that I didn't want Misty to suffer and if it ever got to that point I'd do what was best for him. It's still so hard though, even though I know he's at peace now.

[sassysailorgirl.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I'm sorry, pet. He was a lucky little boy to have had you as his mum. Love is letting go, which I know he appreciates. Think of him as your guardian angel.

[bk_forever]

Thank you *hugs*

I've buried him in the garden, I'm just glad he's at peace now.

[too-beauty.livejournal.com]

Oh my dear J, so sorry to hear about Misty ... I am sure he is in the rabbits heaven eating carrots ...
It is sad that we have to take that decision, but sometimes it is just the best for them. I did the same with my 18/year old dog who was suffering from cancer.

extra large hugs for you, my friend.

[aviv-b.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry. We love them so and yet when its time we have to let them go. He was a lucky rabbit to have you to take care of him. No one could have loved him better. Hugs, cause I know how hard this is.

[bk_forever]

Thank you *hugs* It's very hard, even knowing it's the right thing to do it still hurts, but we were given time to say goodbye. Our vets are so very understanding and caring.

[bk_forever]

Thank you *hugs back*

We have to do what's best for our furry friends. It was his time, I didn't want him to suffer. He's in a better place now.

[zazajb.livejournal.com]

*folds you into massive hug*

Xxxx

[bk_forever]

*clings* Thank you. It won't be the same without him.

[neverminetohold.livejournal.com]

I'm so sorry! I know how much you loved him, it was apparent every time Misty came up in your emails, but letting him go is an act of love too. I know that is a very hard thing to do *hugs*

[bk_forever]

Thank you, it was very hard but it was the best thing for him and that's all that matters. He wasn't happy any more so it was time to say goodbye. *hugs*

[timelordshines.livejournal.com]

*hugs*
He had a long and happy life and was well loved and cared for. What more could a rabbit wish for?
You made a tough decision but it was right for him and I'm sure he appreciates it as he munches his carrot in the bunny meadow in the sky. xx

[bk_forever]

*Hugs*

I know it was the right thing to do, but that didn't make it any easier. I took a couple of photos, then spent some time just stroking and talking to him before Jess put him to sleep. He's better off now.

Thank you.

[owensheart.livejournal.com]

*hugs* I am so sorry, I know how hard it it to loose a beloved pet.

[bk_forever]

*hugs* Thank you. I know it was the right thing to do, but it's left a Misty-shaped hole in my life.

[black59.livejournal.com]

unfortunately it's the cycle of life. What is nice is that Misty was lucky to have you as a mistress. He had a good life. Today, you offers you a calm and peaceful end with a place to rest.

[bk_forever]

I know it was the right thing to do, but it's so empty without him. I miss him a lot.

Thank you.

[debmommy22.livejournal.com]

I know how you feel. Some pets are special, angels that can't be replaced. When I thought Neo, my cat was dead, I cried every night. Even the new kitten didn't help much, he has his coloring but not his heart and his personality + Neo picked ME to be his mommy! I don't know if I will ever love another cat as much as I have him. He has a special place in my heart that even those cute little feral cats can't fill. Oh and Turbo picked Michael...I can tell...and he likes Alex too more than me. I don't know how I know...I just do. Funny, I have always been able sense connections between my pets and friends for that matter. Only ever had a few that I really felt a special bond with, one being you... :) another long time friend on Facebook, one I met in a hospital, and a girl I grew up with where I live.

I must be manic, sorry to talk so much. Definitely shouldn't have had that late night Moca coffee. lol!

[debmommy22.livejournal.com]

PS. I meant to tell you, I think you did the right thing for Misty. We had a cat, Miss Priss, a long time ago who had thyroid disease, was losing weight and slept most of the time. I could see the pain in her eyes. We put her to sleep and I know we did the right thing by her. It was so hard, but we couldn't watch her suffer either. It wasn't fair to her. She was an angel cat too.

[bk_forever]

Misty was very special, a gentle and patient bunny but a bit of a coward over some things. I keep going to feed him or looking for him when I go out to shovel cvoal because I'd always talk to him, but now he's gone and there's a hole in my life. Definitely not having another rabbit.

[bk_forever]

We always have to do what's best for our pets, even when it hurts us. Misty deserved to be free of pain.

Thank you. *hugs*

[debmommy22.livejournal.com]

Oh, that is heart breaking. :( I understand. When Neo was gone, I would sit on my bed feeling empty because he is usually laying here with his belly up looking at me or in my lap while I type or listen to Youtube or a TV show. I think in time the pain will lessen, but I know it doesn't feel like it now. I don't know if I will ever get over it when Neo dies. He is 11 years old and old age for cats is 18. I don't think I have ever had one that made it past 13 or 14 years old. :(...ya never know I guess, but Neo is getting that old cat look already though still beautiful to me.

Sometimes getting a new pet can help. Maybe not now, but possibly in the future if you got another pet it would help. You never know, they are all different. Different personalities, when you get to know a new one, you might find you love that one in a whole other way, but it is still good. Do you like cats or dogs? Cats to me are easier, more independent animals and very clean. I like dogs, but they are so much trouble to bathe and take to the vet all the time.

[bk_forever]

With everything gping on in the house, mine and mum's health problems and carers coming in and out at all hours, dogs and cats are out of the question. Besides, both are expensive with vet bills and I'm though with all that, we can't afford it now, especially as I might lose my benefits. I've spent over £2000 on Misty the last couple of years. I don't regret it, but that's a lot of money and I need to be more careful with money now.

I'm in no position to care for anything else anyway, it's all I can do to look after myself and deal with mum. At least Misty is buried in the garden so I can go and visit his grave.