I am so heartbroken. I had to let go of my sweet Wheezy today after she started to drastically decline in health over the last month. After bloodwork and other diagnostics the vet suspected advanced heart disease and we were waiting to see a cardiologist when she took a turn for the worst. Weakness, weight loss, labored breathing. Snuggling with her on the rug one morning a couple of weeks ago after she was treated for emergency GI statis from loss of appetite she just had this look in her eye like she was ready to let go… even if I wasn’t. At almost 9 I know she’s lived a good life but this was one of the hardest decisions I’ve had to make. It’s so hard to explain to anyone who hasn’t shared in the love of a rabbit what special little creatures they are. I rubbed her head while the vet we had come to our home helped her take the next step in her journey and I hope she could feel me there and know she was loved and not alone. I hope that I was able to give her the dignity, peace and the unconditional love she deserved. As painful as this is I know it’s the least I could have done for this sweet little soul that loved me so much.
For anyone else out there grieving the loss of your bun, I am so sorry for your pain and I hope you know you’re not alone.
by Artsyyogi
