Marilyn Bunroe and her babies - A little family rescued from death row

[TinysMom]

I am so sorry about Lucky. I really really hoped he'd make it. I know how much it hurts - whenever I lose a baby I cry and cry (I even cry about the stillborns that I've never known - so when its a baby I've tried hard to save - it hurts really bad).

If Lucky had issues - he/she would've been in pain and not had a good quality of life...and so in a way it can be a blessing. Doesn't mean it doesn't hurt us...but that is how I comfort myself...that the baby had a good life while it was with me and it knew it was loved.

But it always hurts - I'm so sorry for your loss.


Peg

 

[Ringer]

Little guy had a lot of love. My little bunnies welcomed him at the bridge. Imagine the free binkying going on today! Sweet little souls all of them. I know how it feels to try your heart out to save a threatened bun. If it's not successful, it tears at your heart.

They are all pain free and happy now. Peppermint Patty, Barney, Scampy and Lucky.

 

[slavetoabunny]

I'm so sorry you lost Lucky. I've been following his story and was rooting for the little fellow. At least his short life was filled with love.

 

[osprey]

Time for a more pleasant update! The three babies are 11 days old today, and they have started taking some tentative steps around their nest. I will try to get a picture of the family tomorrow to post. They are about the size of the palm of my hand now (they grow so amazingly fast!), and we are trying to handle them as much as possible to get them used to people. One of the babies looks just like mom, black ears, spot on his back and two hotot eye circles. Another has white ears and two hotot eye circles. The third one has black ears and one hotot eye circle. They are starting to do "rabbity" things now, they try to scratch themselves and they fall over, it is so funny to watch.

 

[SnowyShiloh]

Oh, I'm really sorry about Lucky. My heart just sank. Thinking about him getting kicked out of the nest and being all alone in the middle of the cage is so sad. I know Mama was doing what she needed to do, and she did a GREAT job of taking care of him, but it still breaks my heart. I'm glad he is in a place now where he can be big and strong and run through the grass and eat dandelions and play with other bunnies. He won't be forgotten!

Also, I'm glad to hear the other little babies are doing well! They sound so cute, can't wait to see pictures. Thank you for caring for them!!

 

[JadeIcing]

I came here hoping he had made it a few more days to learn you lost him is sad. In his short life he had more love than others.

 

[LuvaBun]

It's so sad about little Lucky, but at least you gave him every chance, and he knew what it was to be loved.

I'm so pleased the others are doing well. Sounds like they could grow to be quite a handful . Is Marilyn still doing OK?

Jan

 

[osprey]

I took some photos of the little family tonight. The kits have suddenly discovered that they can leave the nsest, and so now they are crawling all over, pestering mom for milk. I built a shelf in their cage for her out of 2 NIC panels that she can use as a way to get away from them.

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Oh my gosh! Look at those babies and that gorgeous mama!!!

 

[SnowyShiloh]

What lovely bunnies! Just gorgeous. Does the little one with white ears have black around it's eyes, too? So cute!

 

[naturestee]

Oh man, I am so tempted to have that whole family flown out to me! I wish I had the space. I could bond them all with Fey and have a dwarf hotot herd! :bunnyheart

 

[Ringer]

OMG are they adorable! Little bandits with the masks and the one with only one eye lined in black!!! I would steal them all away. You will have a hard time letting them go. Keep the pics coming. LOVE THEM they are soooo priceless.

 

[timetowaste]

surprise surprise -- another rabbits online posting makes me squeal out loud.

how CUTE is this family, people? look at them! i am so happy we can watch them grow up!

:inlove::nod

 

[LuvaBun]

Oh goodness, how cute are they? Look at those little pink noses . And mom looks so proud. It doesn't bare thinking about what would have happened if you hadn't rescued them :hug:

Jan

 

[TinysMom]

When I first saw that picture - that was the thought I had too - that they should all move in w/ Fey....

naturestee wrote:

Oh man, I am so tempted to have that whole family flown out to me! I wish I had the space. I could bond them all with Fey and have a dwarf hotot herd! :bunnyheart

 

[osprey]

We finally named the babies! We like to choose groups of related names for our litters, and since we don't know the genders of the babies yet, we chose a mountain theme. So, say hello to Denali, Lassen and Shasta!

Denali

Lassen

Shasta

The whole crew

 

[Bo B Bunny]

I am thrilled to see those babies! I can't get over the cuteness!

When I opened this thread and hoped it was photos, I was so happy I was right! I also suddenly remembered how you got them and what their fate was.

How on Earth could someone have suggested those babies and Mama be put down? Looking at those sweet little faces - I thank the heavens you were there for them!

 

[PixieStixxxx]

Major Cuteness Overload!

 

[SnowyShiloh]

I think I might die from the cute! I want Shasta :inlove:

 

[Haley]

Oh my- they are just a beautiful family

I am so thankful you were able to save them. They are just so lucky to be with you and your family.

Well done helping momma raise this beautiful litter!