My rabbit died last night and I am struggling

[Bedtime1]

Sorry I know it's not the same as losing a human but I can't stop crying. I thought I could join this page as I'm finding it difficult. I have been nursing her since last year and it's hard to just see her go. So quick.

Yeah actually so would I tbh, Beer. The OP has been treated terribly by some spiteful people. A genuine mistake it seems and she's treated like that. Disgusting.

Spite not spire.

I'm so sorry to hear about the loss of your pet, I know how attached we can get to them. It will be hard for you just now but try to take some comfort in the fact that you gave her the best life she could have had.
I think it is disgusting that people think it's acceptable to joke about anyone's grief. Yes, this was in the wromg section and the OP made a careless comment but some people here have gone too far.

God forbid Amanda Holden finds this thread

Sorry for your loss OP :)

Hello bedtime

Please ignore all nasty comments especially the one trekking you to cook your poor beloved rabbit.

Loosing a pet is so hard especially one which you have nursed and raised since a youngster. Many dont regard rabbits as a "proper" pet but I have two and I know they can be real characters , sweet and soft. I'm so sorry that you lost her. She would have been thankful for all you did to look after her and love her x

Funny how some people are attacking posters for attacking the op. The thread was started in a horribly insensitive way, it was. Maybe the response was harsh but the bereavement boards get a huge amount of trolls, many posters are v protective of the posters who have lived through our worst nightmare. I get that they kneejerked.

The thread has been moved, there's no need to continue derailing to show how sensitive you are and berate "the bjullying bjitches"

Op, I sympathise. My best friend has just lost her 15 (near enough) year old rabbit and is heartbroken. He was a baby substitute and she has been grieving for him. How long had you had her?

Cannot believe the venom toward you for a simple mistake. You were quite clear you weren't comparing your rabbit to a human. Shame on those so quick to attack you.

Sorry for your loss. When we lost our bunny, I was devastated. He was much more than a pet to us, so I can empathise.

Oh and ignore the bullies :)

I'm just saying I understand the kneejerk, I v nearly posted a rant, then thought of my df and took a deep breath.

I wonder if anyone who has posted an inflammatory response actually has lost a child.

idiot55 that's a really stupid thing to say. Jesus.

Idiot, what a stupid post,

Beer, me too. Many people don't see rabbits as pets in the same way as dogs and cats, but df's was almost like a puppy, housetrained, affectionate (except to me)

apologies, Im not good at expressing what I mean, that was a classic example.

apologies for any offence

I wasnt going to return to this thread, but felt I needed to for my rabbit. The reason there is so much animal cruelty in this world is because of comments like "it's just a fucking rabbit" . She was not just a rabbit she was part of my family for the last nine years. I just hope in your darkest hour nobody ever says those comments to you, because what you said was beyond vile. Along with the other nasty posts about cooking my beloved rabbit and the rest. A death is a loss and I have felt that, I don't need to be judged. I have feelings. Also I do question wether the posters who have been so mean have actually ever suffered loss as you would have thought you would be able to show some compassion at this sad time.

Anyway thank you to all the posters who said some lovely things. I felt numb when the poster said "it's just a fucking rabbit" and cooking her but I felt touched with the kind words. I really felt there is kindness out there. Thank you

Thanks for all the inbox messages too, so touching.

I can imagine this has hit you hard, I have a giant house rabbit who has the run of the kitchen, every time I open the fridge he stands at the bottom waiting for something, if I sit on the sofa he sits with me, if I'm upset he knows and cuddles up to me, I also have 2 cats that are very much the same I'm following me and knowing how I feel.
I have lost 5 babies in the last 2 years and without my bunny and my cats I don't know where I'd be, it's someone to love, someone who depends on me and needs me, it helps me realise I have got a distraction.
Since my 5 th loss I now have a huge fish tank, it's not the same and never will be the same a if I'd had my babies but it keeps me going, keeps me focused, if I lost one of my pets, I'd feel lost!

I just wanted to say I'm sorry to hear about the loss of your pet. We went to hell and back with many miscarriages and my cats have been there every step of the way. Losing them was incredibly hard as we'd nursed them through illnesses etc. pets can offer such unconditional love and their role as part of a family isn't always appreciated by some. My cats gave me much needed love when I was very low and i mourned their deaths so I understand your sadness. It does get better. Grief is never something to be mocked. My current furry family members are a big part of our family. Grief can sometimes tap into feelings of loss from other parts of our lives too so we may not always understand why we feel so deeply sad. I hope you're feeling brighter soon and that you're not put off posting in the future.

what are you all on about its in the pets section

You only need to look back a page to see it's been moved to pets from Bereavement by MNHQ.

Weird to revive it two months on.