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Title: Lost Bert today
Post by: shirlton on December 28, 2010, 10:51:38
(http://i151.photobucket.com/albums/s121/shirlton/bertandAlexis004.jpg)


Had to let our Bert go today. He has been blind for around a year now but was managing very well if nothing was moved but for the last week he hasn't been himself and last night he went off his legs.
He was a rescue rabbit so we don't know his exact age but the vet said that he was probably about 9 yrs old.
She said that he wouldn't recover and it would be the right decision to put him to sleep.
We are going to bury him at the bottom of the garden with his first mate Belle and the budgie,
We still have his mate Alexis the white lionhead to look after. We are so sad
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: galina on December 28, 2010, 11:12:26
Shirlton,

he looks a lovely and much-loved pet and you gave him a very good life.  I am sorry that he is no more and that you are sad.
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: betula on December 28, 2010, 12:10:03
Hello Shirl,it is awful when we have to say goodbye to our animal friends.

Hard to find comfort at times like these but take pride in the fact that you loved and cared for him and gave him a good Bunny life. Big hugs.
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: lorna on December 28, 2010, 12:35:48
Sorry to hear that Shirl. We get so attached to our pets as they become one of the family and it is heart breaking when they are no longer with us.
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: Squash64 on December 28, 2010, 13:10:52
I think you have been expecting this for a while, haven't you Shirl?  Knowing it's going to happen doesn't make it any easier though. 

Big <<<<<hugs>>>>> from me.

Betty
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: asj on December 28, 2010, 13:14:56
So sorry to hear about Bert - you obviously gave him a good life.  Take comfort in Alexis.  Big hugs.
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: Little Bee on December 28, 2010, 15:28:30
awww that i so very sad but i am sure he had an excellent life  :( xx
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: SamLouise on December 28, 2010, 16:02:35
Bert had a good life because of you two!  It's awful to lose a pet, I do feel for you and I'm sorry you are both sad xx
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: angle shades on December 28, 2010, 16:32:18
sorry for your loss Shirl, unfortunately each loss never gets any easier does it?/ shades x
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: Borlotti on December 28, 2010, 16:47:04
Sorry to hear that, not much else I can say to make you feel better.
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: shirlton on December 28, 2010, 17:54:18
Thank for alll of your kind words. They really do help. We did know that Bert was an old rabbit and I think that having to take such special care of him due to his blindness made him rather special. Towards the end he would get confused when he wasnt in his cage so every morning while I cleaned his cage Tony had to hold him and he got quite fond of him although he wouldnt let on that he had.
I have never seen him so upset over losing an animal.
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: grawrc on December 28, 2010, 18:21:21
That was one beautiful bunny. Shirl! It's so sad losing them. Not surprised that Tone is upset. Give him a big A4A Cynewulf! and you too!
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: Jayb on December 28, 2010, 18:27:42
Sorry to hear about Bert. Its sad news, but I hope it is a real comfort for you to know what a difference you have both made for him and without you his life would have been so different.
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: shirlton on December 30, 2010, 14:21:01
Just cannot believe that I had a sympathy card from the vet today. How nice.
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: 1066 on January 03, 2011, 12:25:56
Shirl and ower Tone - sending you a big hug.

How is your other bunny Alexis, does she miss Bert?

Hugs all round

1066  :)
Title: Re: Lost Bert today
Post by: Squash64 on January 03, 2011, 13:45:58
Just cannot believe that I had a sympathy card from the vet today. How nice.

That is so kind of them.
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