[Petbunny] King Valentine ATB

[Criss and bunnies]

It's never a easy choice to help them cross, but I know you did what was best for him.

Hugs from all of us...

--
Criss and the Haven (ears at half mast)

"You may shatter the vase, but the scent of the roses will linger round it still.. the scent of the roses will linger forever" 

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From: Rhonda Welch <welchkin at gte.net> 

> Please light a candle for my Valentine. 
> 
> King Valentine had steadily been going downhill since he was diagnosed with 
> bloat a few months ago. He recovered briefly from bloat, began eating with 
> gusto, pootying, being his usual bratty little self. Then slowly he showed 
> signs of continuing to lose weight even though he was eating. Over the course 
> of the last week he began decreasing the number of pellets he was eating. On 
> Sunday he refused his banana slice (his FAVORITE), then last night he refused 
> his daily serving of oats. I was giving him oats in the hopes he would gain 
> some weight. 
> 
> This morning he came out of his condo when I opened the door and went straight 
> to the hidey box. He was still there when I got home today. He was dirty, 
> smelly (not a poopy butt smell) and weak. I knew in my heart it was time. I 
> sat him in the middle of the floor while I got his blankets, called the vet, 
> called Dale and got ready to go. He spread out flat on the floor and peed. 
> Valentine was always meticulous about grooming, he had perfect litter habits 
> unless he had a urinary tract infection. Today, he made no attempt to make it 
> to his pan. His right front leg was turned in under his body and he couldn't 
> stand up or hop on it. I wrapped him carefully in his favorite blanket and took 
> him to the vet. 
> 
> He had an inoperable mass (tumor) in his abdomen. I told Dr. Hempel (who's been 
> with us since Valentine was neutered eight years ago), I was more about quality 
> of life rather than being selfish and keeping him with me. I didn't want to see 
> him suffer. She told me I made the right decision. I know in my heart I made 
> the right decision, but my heart is shattered. 
> 
> Valentine was, well, my Valentine!! He was my bossy, bratty, thumping, 
> supervisor who kept me in line. 
> 
> I'll always love you Valentine..... you will forever be with me in my heart. 
> Everytime I see Pointed Ear Shakes I'll think of you. 
> 
> Love, 
> Your Mom 
> & Clem, Vanessa, Cassidy, Clancy & Cricket 
> 
> ()() 
> ( '.' ) 
> _(") (")_ ***A bunny is an angel with long ears instead of a halo***