Long goodbye

[Mogz]

DH went out to feed the bunnies earlier this evening and found our little lion head boy very ill. He's had a reoccurring gastrointestinal problem on and off for about three years and it seems its finally about to claim him. I'm in pieces, have made the poor boy as warm and comfy as possible and tried to get him to eat, but no joy, he is unresponsive and his core temperature is very cold. Will be calling the vet in the morning to arrange for him to be put to sleep, if he makes it through the night. Would appreciate hand holds and any advice on rehoming our remaining bunny, as realistically with a new baby I cannot commit the time to bonding her with a new male.
I've had my gorgeous bunnies since I left home and I'm gonna feel so empty without them.

So sorry to hear your news. Poor little bunny. I hope he's calm and peaceful.

They become such big parts of your life that it's difficult to let go. I'll be thinking of you and your bun tonight and send you hugs and best wishes.

How old is your girlie bunny and roughly where are you?

very but it sounds like you are doing all you can to make him comfortable for what could well be his last night.(Sounds like he's on his way if he's unresponsive)

hopefully he will pass quietly in his sleep, that's really the best way to go IMO.

I'm sure there are rabbit rescues who will either take your doe to bond her with one of their males or offer her a new home if you cannot continue with her.

Thanks both, I've had Shiro, our male since I left home at 21. Its really hard to imagine him not being around, i will miss his gorgeous fuzzy ears and L'oreal mane!
Our girly, Susuwatari (after the soot sprites in Spirited Away & Tari for short), is a newer addition to our family and is about 18 months old. She's a stunner of a girl, half giant half goodness knows, black with silver flecks and loooovely soft ears. She's not too keen on cuddles but is a sucker for any food that's put in her line of sight.
They're so well bonded I'm a bit worried she will pine and get ill herself, which is why I want to start thinking about getting her a new home asap. We're in Cambridgeshire so I was hoping WoodGreen might take her in, but I can't find anything on their website about surrendering your animals to them.

How is Shiro this morning? He sounds lovely - I used to have a lion head and they're very cute.

Do you really want to give up your girl? As 70 said many rescues will take a bunny and bond it for you with one of theirs so you don't have to do the work and you get a happy bonded pair. If you feel you can't manage any more (with new baby) then just give Wood Green a call and explain. It's understandable in your situation.

We said goodbye to Shiro this morning, he passed away sometime last night. Bit weepy today. Have put extra hay and herbs in with Tari so she has some extra comfort as she is a bit out of sorts.
Fernie I would love to be able to keep her but I think it's really in her best interests to be with a family who can spend more time with her and not have to rush the bonding process. But will be giving it more thought through the week and will come to a decision with DH by next weekend.

I sort of 'knew' when I saw you'd posted that your male rabbit hadn't made it. But it sounds like (unresponsive, cold, not eating) that he was 'out of it' yesterday - it's really the best outcome that he slipped away in his sleep.

An animal alone will grieve , go quiet and you'll need to tempt them and pamper them.
I don't have any rabbit keeping experience so I don't know if it's feasible for her to be a House Bunny? Probably not with a young baby and you'd have to bunnyproof everything.

She's a young rabbit still, see what Wood Green say?

Very all round.

Ive had a house bunny before and so knowing how much work it takes ijust cant do it at the moment. I'm heart broken to give her away but she means far too much to me to see her lonely. Waiting on a call back from the small animal section of Wood Green.
Having lots of cuddles on the sofa with the baby to try to cheer up.

Sorry to hear about Shiro but it's good that he went peacefully in his sleep. I hope that you manage to sort things out for his mate. Let us know how you get on.