Members' rabbits Remembrance Roll 2013
The very worst part about having pets is losing them. Sometimes they have been our companions for just a short time, other times they have been our companions for many years. Whatever the situation, losing them can be very hard and often difficult to get over. This part of the website is dedicated to those rabbits who enriched our lives and have gone to live over Rainbow Bridge...
Rainbow Bridge (author unknown)
Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.
When an animal, any kind of animal, dies that has been especially close to someone , that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill or old are restored to good health and vigor. Those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, someone who had to be left behind.
They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent, his eager body quivers. Suddenly he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster.
You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face, your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart.
Then you cross Rainbow Bridge together.
If you have lost a rabbit and need someone to talk to who will understand your grief, please remember that the RWAF provides a pet bereavement counselling service to members. So do please contact us if you feel you need to and we hope to help make these hard times a little easier.
"I don't know how I would have coped without your support line. No matter how many times I rang, often hysterical and incoherent, I was never made to feel a nuisance. Whilst family and friends could not find the time for me, the voice at the end of the help line never let me down."
Kayte Webster
Sutty - 2013
Sutty, our beautiful black baby girl, was a wonderful little rabbit. Her sister Rosie is not the same without her.
Most of these days are glum without her, it's like a big piece of my heart has been cruelly taken from me. Sutty was lying in her hutch, when I went to check on her and Rosie. I noticed she had diarreah and immediately told my parents to come quick (I'm 11 now, I was 10). My Mum told me to take in Rosie and keep her my little sister and I, in the front living room. It was horrifying to not know what was happening to her, I froze on the spot. When my parents told my little sister and I, she was gone, I burst out crying. We had a mini funeral in out garden, so she could rest. I hope our little Angel will have a fantastic life over Rainbow Bridge.
We love you tonnes, Sutty.
Lady Elsa and Viscount Caspar - May 2013
I look at the bunnyshed and my grief, knowing that I'll never see you again, is unbearable. I tried to protect you, Lady Elsa and Viscount Casper, and my sadness over your loss and the way it happened is so hard to bear. Our family and dear friends will never forget you.
Binky free sweet bunnies.
Timmy - 31st January 2013
Timmy had just turned 2 when we lost our darling baby boy. He had two years of occasional "tummy aches" which became increasingly frequent.
The vets did not know what was causing these tummy aches, but each time Timmy had one, we gave him pain relief and force fed him to
get him out the other side and back to his normal affectionate happy self. Luckily he was a house rabbit, which meant we were so tuned in
to his behavior - we knew he was ill straight away so we could help our baby. Then on the 31st of January, he lost his battle
to a tummy ache as he obtained bloat. He fought for 5 days, and was a living miracle for that time, until he contracted E.cuniculi
which took advantage of his weak condition. It was truly heart breaking to watch and we didn't want to give up on him, because Timmy didn't want to leave us. Timmy will always be remembered, loved and missed, he was not just a rabbit, he was like a human, an adopted child. He was funny, affectionate,
loving, and would wash anyone that he met, and always binkyed around the house being his mischievous playful self. We love you Timmy, forever and always.
Mark, Christie, Smokey (Timmy's twin), Snowy and Tigger Scamp - 29th March 2013 Scamp our darling, left us on 29 March 2013 at the age of
7 years and 11 months. Mum and Grandma love and miss you so much. You gave us 7 and a half years of love and fun. You are gone from our lives, but will never leave our hearts. Our only comfort is that now you are running free at rainbow bridge, able to move properly and see again, playing with Basil and Lisa's bunnies Thumper and Arfur. Goodnight Bunnyman God bless. Snowball We only had Snowball in our lives for five months. She
was a lovely little bunny and we were so glad to have adopted her. She
already had health problems but we had hoped she could have a long
life with us. We hope you are jumping and playing little angel. And we
will see you again one day.
Mummy, Daddy and Flossy xxxx Poppy - 12th January 2013, aged 7 years and 9 months Poppy, I miss you so much. We had some good times together, you shared so much love and affection. Sadly lost aged 7 years 9 months after battling recovery from a stroke. Will never be forgotten. Hunny, Poppy and Jasper Our 3 bunsters, Hunny, Poppy and Jasper are all at Rainbow Bridge together, we have such wonderful memories of each of them and smile when we remember the binkies and flops. Each of them had their own personality and brought such happiness to our family. Our love for them has made us love bunsters even more and our remaining 16 bunsters bring us so much joy. I am so glad bunsters came into
our lives 10 years ago. Run free at Rainbow Bridge my babies x FLOSSIE - February 21st 2013, aged 4 Our beautiful Flossie, died very suddenly on February 21st 2013, aged 4, a stunning blue french lop,
faithful sister to Archie, so very loved so dreadfully missed, gone to Rainbow Bridge to be greeted by Poppy, Oliver, Oscar and Benji, one big french Lop family re-united. We Love you Floss!! Miffy Morgan Miffy Morgan, we miss you very much and we know that Mummy is lost without you but your continuing presence is felt every day because of who you were. I know not a single day goes by that Mummy does'nt miss you as you were were such a big part of her life, and always will be. Gone but never forgotten. RORY - December 2012 Loved and adored by the Hall family. Adopted from a rescue in December 2011 with health problems that we tried so hard to make better. Although you were a quiet bunny, a very strong and loving bond formed very quickly. We adored you. You loved your friend George the guinea pig and became the best house rabbit anyone could wish for.
You loved having cuddles and doing bunny flops. You were so very brave during all the vets treatment
that you had until in December 2012 you became very poorly. We tried so hard to keep you but very sadly you went to sleep on 12/12/12. We miss you more than words can say and you have left a hole in our hearts that can never be filled.
We are so sad that we had you for such a short time but are just grateful that we had you at all. We love you Rory and will always miss you. All our love forever, Miffy Buns It's six months on Thursday since I lost you, and Bear and I miss you more and more every day; you've left such a huge gap in my life, and I am still so upset by the way you left me. I can often sense you with me, so I know you are looking after me as you always did! I hope you're okay wherever you are, and rest in peace my Angel. Mummy and Bear xxxxxxx Cleo - January 2013 Our beautiful little Lionhead Mini- Lop Cleo was cruelly taken from us in January 2013. Nothing in this world has given our family such joy and love as Cleo, who bonded us together and brought so much happiness to our lives.
She was only three years old and our little baby bunny will be sorely missed. I cannot put into words how much it hurts to know I will never hold you again, or be cleaned by you while I lie down with you on your binky mat. Love you forever Cleo, we made this video as a tribute to you.
Everytime I watch it, I feel profound sadness and joy in equal measure. We'll never forget you. Love Sylvie, Fiona and Danielle. Flo - January 2013 Remembering Flo who lost her long battle with illness last Sunday. She was a beautiful old lady who shared our lives for 9 years. We will never forget her. xxx
Night night big bunny xx
Grandmabums and Grandpabuns
The Hall Family. xxxxxxxxx
