RIP: Please pray for Houdini

[TinysMom]

I just want to add this for folks....

For once - I'm really and truly ok with a rabbit's passing. I cried and cried and cried last night when I realized that I may have to make the choice of having an animal put to sleep. I've done that twice before - and while I knew it was the best decision in each case - it was one of the toughest things I've ever done. To feel responsible for an animal's passing....is a horrible feeling...even when it is the right choice.

Part of me - almost wanted the vet to tell me to have Houdini put to sleep. I saw his struggle - but I also saw his will to live. I think that if the vet had said he felt it was the best thing - I would have been relieved.

I saw Houdini's struggle on the trip home - and once we got home. I think that in my heart of hearts - I wanted him to pass - and I wanted him to pass peacefully.

It looks like he did so.

So I'm really ok - you don't have to worry if I'm ok.

Because in a way - I'm relieved. As much as I wanted to keep Houdini alive - I was relieved to see him go. It was best for him.

And thanks to all of you who care....I do appreciate it.

I want to say a special thanks to:

• Randy - for being so gracious as to take time to talk to me on the phone and discuss different options and why they were or weren't best.
• Angieluv - for caring enough to look at the various options to see what might work and wanting to know more about what was going on.
• Pipp - for reminding me that this is a medical area and that the more information we share here - the more it can help others in the future.
• Polly - who reminded me that I need sleep too and that I couldn't help Houdini if I was totally exhausted
• and everyone else who posted......your posts really mean a lot to me.

I may or may not do a Rainbow Bridge thread. Other than this post - most of y'all didn't know Houdini. He was just one of many luv-buns who liked to get his head scratched every night at feeding time and would rather get pets...than his supper. Well - he wanted his supper too....but he wanted the head petting first...

 

[cheryl]

Oh Peg...i'm so very sorry about Houdini

 

[Maureen Las]

:angelandbunny::bigtears:I'm so sorry!!!!

Maureen

 

[pumpkinandwhiskersmom]

Binky-free at the Bridge, Houdini.:rainbow:

I'm sorry that you lost him, but I'm glad that you are at peace with his passing. Take care, and know that you'll be in my thoughts and prayers.

 

[Greta]

:cry4: I'm so sorry

 

[ilovetoeatchocolate]

Oh TinysMom I am so sorry to hear for your loss. I am sending you hugs and thoughts for healing emotionally.

Shannon

 

[Pipp]

So very sorry Peg.

:sad:

:rip: Houdini.



sas :cry2

 

[JimD]

ray::rainbow:

 

[AngelnSnuffy]

Peg, I'm so very sorry I missed all this. I also want to say that in a weird way, like you, I'm glad you didn't have to have him pts, that would have torn you up. Thinking of you. Try to get some sleep.

:rainbow:Houdini

 

[Leaf]

Peg, you did a wonderful job.

SOmetimes when it's time, it's time.

Rest in peace, Houdini.

 

[polly]

I am glad he went peacefully Peg, And you can be sure you did all you could for him. :hug:

 

[Bo B Bunny]

Peg, I don't know how you have been able to handle these losses. The thought of each one has made my heart ache for you. You are a very strong lady!

I'm so sorry about Houdini, but I am glad he didn't linger in pain. RIP little one.

 

[naturestee]

:sad:

Binky free, Houdini.

 

[mouse_chalk]

I'm so sorry Peg

RIP little Houdini- binky free...

ink iris::rainbow:ink iris:

Jen xx

 

[tonyshuman]

I'm so sorry. He was quite a fighter, and must have wanted to stay around for some more head scratches! I'm glad he went peacefully.

Binky free, Houdini.:bunnydance:

 

[LuvaBun]

I'm sorry to hear about little Houdini . But at least his passing was peaceful, and he knew how hard you tried for him.

God Bless, Houdini. Go play with your friends.

Jan

 

[TinysMom]

I've talked to Zin - and when I talked to Rusty before Houdini passed - the general thought was that he probably got bit by a brown recluse spider or something else that is poisonous like that.

One person told me that they've heard of a 400 pound calf dying from a spider bite in 2 days....people can get ill and maybe die from them (if not rushed to the ER) in a day or so too.

So a 3 pound bunny? Sometimes you just can't win against the "black rabbit" (of death).

I really don't think he had much of a chance.....

I miss him so much at feeding time - he was such a little lover.

By the way - he was named Houdini because when he was young - he would try to sneak out of his cage all the time. He was fairly good at it too...

 

[slavetoabunny]

If Houdini was bitten by a brown recluse; is there any danger that it could happen to your other buns? Those things are nasty.

 

[Jenk]

I originally replied to your thread without realizing the current situation. :cry2I am so very sorry for your loss.

It's obvious that you pulled out all the stops regarding Houdini's care; but it would seem that he felt it was the right time to leave this nutty planet. And he left itin a more peaceful state, which is more than for which we could ever hope.

My thoughts and prayers are with you. :hug2:ray:ink iris:

Binky free, onward and upward, sweet Houdini. :rainbow: You and your kind momma will one day meet again.

Jenk