[Petbunny] King Valentine ATB

[Tracey Fredman]

Oh, Dear Rhonda,
My heart is broken. I am SO sorry. And so sad. Robyn will be wondering what is wrong when I go home to him tonight.
We will light our candle for Valentine. 
Safe journey, Royal Rabbit. Be happy, Be well. Know that you are so very loved,
Tracey
and Robyn

----- Original Message ----
From: Rhonda Welch <welchkin at gte.net>
To: PETBUNNY at LSV.UKY.EDU
Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2008 5:51:45 PM
Subject: King Valentine ATB


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 

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_(") (")_ ***A bunny is an angel with long ears instead of a halo***






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