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Rusty's Mom

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8 Jun 2005
Rusty, today it's been 6 months since I've seen you. It used to seem like only yesterday that I was able to pet you, feel your beautiful fur and stroke those wonderful rabbit ears. Now it seems like forever ago. You were absolutely the best friend anyone could ask for and the sweetest, most gentle animal I have ever encountered. You gave so much love and asked nothing in return. As long as someone in your family was near, you were very happy. You'd never let the chance to sit next to one of us slip by. Whenever we were in the same room, you'd hop over to where we were and lay there, right next to us or in our lap, happily chattering you teeth (a true sign of bunny contentment). You could have gone anywhere in the house, as you never spent a minute (since you came to live with us) in a cage. You chose the TV and dining rooms as your "domain".

Anyone who came to visit would ask, "Where's Rusty?" Everyone loved you and you so enjoyed the attention.

Some people don't understand the human/animal connection and have a hard time believing that love can exist between people and dogs/cats. Even fewer people, I think would believe the same kind of bond can form between a person and a rabbit. You and I shared such a bond. I know that because when it was time for you to go, you waited for me to return from work so you could say good-bye. I'll never forget that day. (Although I knew you were getting older, I chose to ignore that fact since I couldn't face the thought of living life without you.) When I returned home that day 6 months ago, you looked very tired. I never imagined you'd be gone within minutes. I said hello to you, patted your sweet head and told you I'd be right back with your dinner. When I returned, food dish in hand and saw you lying by the couch, I knew you were gone. I remember walking out of the room then coming back in, stomping my feet just in case you were sleeping. It took me quite awhile before I could approach you and confirm my worst fear. I sat next to you for the longest time, telling you over and over again how much I loved you.

Rusty, I'll never forget you or the love we shared. You were and always will be a cherished family member. One of the girls involved with the rabbit rescue group that brought us together told me that you were the first rabbit she met with a last name...Rusty Morgan - my special Rusty. I hope you were happy with us. We sure did enjoy our time with you.

Remember how you'd follow the patches of sunlight that streamed through the windows? I hope there's lots of sunshine where you are, my precious pal. Bask in that warmth, my Rusty and wait for me.
9 Feb 2005
Hello Everyone,

Had to get a new hard drive, so I've been away from LS since Jan 30th......Will try to catch up on everyone's posts.

Rusty has been gone 2 months already. I can't believe it. It seems like yesterday that he was with me but at the same time, it seems like forever since I've seen him. It really has not gotten that much better. I'm sure it will take alot more time.

Lynn
5 Jan 2005
Hello All,
Four weeks ago tonight, my Rusty died. The house is so very empty and lonely, even with our 11 year old son and other pets (3 bunnies, 1 dog - who is at my feet as I type this and 3 birds.) My husband said it's like we've had "cookie cutter holes cut into our hearts." That's exactly how it feels.

I know that time is supposed to be a healer but losing Rusty has reduced me to being a shell, just going through daily routines. I've lost other pets in my life and people, including my beloved grandmother and father, whom I adored. This loss has been so very hard. I'd hesitate to say just how hard anywhere but here for fear that people would think that I miss Rusty more than my father. That certainly is not the case but I cannot remember feeling more devastated when my dad died (and his death was also sudden.)

I belong to a local rabbit rescue group and wrote a memorial to my Rusty, which was published in their winter newsletter. Copy below:

[It is with a heavy heart that I write this. Our beloved Rusty passed away suddenly on December 8th.

Rusty came into our lives during the summer of 1997. He was named, "Peach Cobbler". We knew he was special the moment he became part of our family. He had no cage and had full run of our house. He chose the dining and TV rooms as his domain. Whenever we were in one of "his rooms", he'd immediately hop over for attention. If we were watching TV sitting on the floor, he'd be right there, nudging us for a pet. If we were sitting on the couch, he'd be up there with us. He loved to have someone lie next to him on the floor and give him gentle massages. He'd chatter his teeth in contentment the whole time. He'd stretch out flat to be brushed, as he enjoyed that attention, also. I'd bend down to kiss him and he'd lift his head up waiting for that kiss. When Geoff walked into the room, Rusty ran circles around him.

Several years ago, Rusty made a visit to Geoff's classroom. The children and teachers sat in a big circle on the floor and Rusty enjoyed greeting each and every one.

This past summer, he bagan having trouble with weakness in his back legs and he developed cataracts. After consulting a wonderful herbalist, I put him on an herbal regimen and glucosamine and chondroitin, which helped him to hop again. The cataracts didn't seem to bother him, as he knew the layout of his house and got around without a problem. We thought we'd have him with us for a few more years, as he appeared to be doing so well.

Sadly, that was not meant to be. I believe my pal waited for me to say goodbye. I came home from work to find him sitting in the dining room, near his food dish. His giant ears were hanging low, as if they were too heavy for him to keep upright. I put his ears up, petted him on the head and told him I'd be right back with his dinner. By the time I got back (a minute, maybe two), he had gone into the TV room and laid down on his favorite blue rug. He had died that quickly. As much as a shock as it was for us, at least he did not suffer.

Beautiful Rusty, we will never forget you. Please know how much we loved you. You were the most wonderful bunny. Thank you for the love and happiness you gave us for more than seven years. Thanks, Deena, for allowing our family the privilege to know and love this precious animal. His passing has left a hole in our hearts that will never be filled.

Lynn, Dan and Geoff Morgan]

Lynn
15 Dec 2004
Hello Everyone,

It has now been a week since Rusty's been gone. I was very sad driving to work this morning.

I pulled onto the highway at 5:30 a.m. so it was still very dark. Ahead of me in an otherwise starless sky, there was a falling star. It was awesome....had lots of silvery pieces shooting from the back. I immediately took that as a sign from my pal that he was OK. I lost sight of it for a few minutes then looked toward the spot where it seemed to have been headed. There was a real bright star right in that place. I continued driving and scanned the sky, looking for it again. Not a star to be seen. As I ended my drive (30 minutes total) and approached my workplace, there it was again........just one beautiful star in the entire sky. I couldn't stop crying but at the same time I did feel some relief.

I have always wanted to believe in the Rainbow Bridge but never had enough faith to do so. It seemed like such a wonderful place, where all our animals wait for us. After seeing that star, I have no doubt there is such a place. I know my Rusty is OK and he is not alone. I feel he wanted me to know that.

Also - just before I got out of my car, a song came on the radio. It was a station I don't usually listen to as I have no interest in music anymore. A song came on by Jim Brickman, about being far away but still loving you.................Needless to say, I had to wait in my car before I could compose myself enough to enter the building.

My heart is broken without my Rusty but somehow seeing that star made me feel a bit peaceful.

Thank you, my beautiful pal.

Have not seen any posts from other members losing bunnies but wanted you all to know that bunnies are alot like cats and dogs as far as companionship and intelligence goes. Many people think they should be kept in a backyard and not be part of the family. If anyone ever has the opportunity to have a rabbit as a fur-friend they should not hesitate. Rabbits are awesome. Rusty never spent a minute outside and was with his family as much as possible. His favorite thing was sitting near one of us, either on the couch or on the floor. If we were next to him, he was never the first one to walk (hop) away. We do have a beautiful German shepherd, 3 other bunnies and 3 birds but I still ache for my Rusty to be home.........

Sorry this is so long. I just had to tell you all about the falling star.

Lynn

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12 Dec 2004
Hello -

I joined the forum on Dec 10 but have not posted until now. What a wonderful group of people. I wish I had no need for such a place but unfortunately I do.

Last Wednesday, my best bunny buddy died suddenly. Rusty came into my life during the summer of 1997. He never used a cage and had full run of our house. He was with us all of the time. If we sat on the floor to watch TV, he'd be right there waiting for pets. If we sat on the couch, he'd be there with us. When my son entered the room, he'd run circles around his feet (a sign of true bunny affection). His favorite thing was for me to sit on the floor and he'd come hopping over and plop himself right in my lap. He loved to spend time with his family. This past summer, he developed weakness in his back legs and also cataracts. I contacted a wonderful herbalist and we put him on an herbal regimen and glucosomine and chondroitin, which helped him to hop again. The cataracts did not bother him, since he knew the layout of his house so well.

On December 8th, when I got home from work, he was waiting in the dining room, as usual. His huge ears were hanging low, like they were too heavy for him to hold upright. I put his ears up and patted him on the head and told him I'd be right back with his dinner. While I was gone (a minute, maybe two), he went into the TV room and lay down on his favorite blue rug. I walked into the room with his food dish and he was gone.......just that quickly. I still can't believe it.

I have been crying since he left me. I believe he waited for me to come home to say goodbye. I couldn't work last Thursday or Friday. I have to somehow find the strength to go to work tomorrow.

Lynn
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