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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rabbits / July 2009Panda 2002-2009
Hi I'm having difficulty writing this. Panda died about 8.10 p.m. today. She had been unwell for some time and we were unsure what it all was. Today she was panting badly, had a lot of gurgling in her head passages. But Sylvia thought her heart was giving out. This evening we had her home and she spent the time in the 'hospital' cage with us coming to talk and to pet her. She went into an odd position and I took her into my arms to calm and reassure her. Jackie was there also. But after settling down she had a couple of convulsions and then died. It would have been fairly peaceful as it was all over so quickly. We will bury her in our garden where she loved to plutter around on the lead. She never really tried to leave it. Her last hours were spent looking at us and we think thanking us. We were returning the gesture. Writing this has helped me to get over the immediate shock, and I hope you don't mind. A picture of her is at http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/richard.rackie.rudd/AnimalPortraits. LOL Jackie and Richard. > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > > LOL Jackie and Richard. I'm so sorry your beautiful bunny girl has gone. It's gonna hurt like hell, but at least she died in your arms, and not alone and with no-one to comfort her. She was a lucky girl to have a loving forever home, and I'm sure she knew it and loved you both too. RIP, Panda bunny. Martin :'-( last hours were spent looking at us and we think thanking us. We were > returning the gesture. > [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > > LOL Jackie and Richard. Your beloved little girl.This is so sad.Thoughts and concern are with the both of you and Henrietta. She was a gorgeous vibrant bun and thank you for sharing her stories and pictures. Carla Liza and Jodie. Hi Richard and Jackie, We know the pain you are feeling, the grief and the loss. Napoleon's death last week totally devastated us. We will say a prayer to help you through this difficult time. Joe, Debbie and the gang and not to forget.... (Precious, Snuggles and Napoleon ATB) > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > LOL Jackie and Richard. > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > LOL Jackie and Richard. Dear Jackie and Richard, My thoughts are with you at this difficult time. I'm so very sorry you lost your little Panda, how sad... and I know you are right... her last hours were spent looking at you and thanking you....What a wonderful thing. love, marylee and domino On Jul 2, 6:41 pm, terbo...@aol.com wrote: > > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 32 lines] > > - Show quoted text - oh no.. not another.. how sad i am for you........ Sorry to hear of Panda's passing.At least you were there with her at the end and she was not alone. On Jul 2, 6:41 pm, terbo...@aol.com wrote: > On Jul 2, 3:40 pm, "Richard Rudd" <richard.ru...@ntlworld.com> wrote: > [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > > - Show quoted text - oh no.. not another.. how sad i am for you........ That is a shock, Richard. I guess I spaced out or ignored that all was not well. She was so terribly adorable. I am saddened by your loss. You are a wonderful addition to this group, and I hope you will not leave us. I am sorry Panda had to. Nona Oh Richard, That's terrible!! I'm so sorry. :( What happened? Did she get unwell all of a sudden? God keep her little spirit.  SignatureGod Bless, Arlette, Cocoa & Brownie in heaven (See us here) http://www.flickr.com/photos/11393346@N02/ Need a vet? Click here <http://www.rabbitvet.net> For Cocoa's body sling vids Click here <http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=cocoa3c> A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. Proverbs 12:10 Hi Panda had had a succession of problems with her teeth and particularly her eyes, blocked tear ducts and bulging eyes. When we thought we had conquered one thing another propped up but for the last 2 weeks she seemed OK. Then we noticed she was drooling badly and appeared to have a swollen left cheek. Into Vets next morning and Sylvia sedated her and had a good look but was not able to find anything except the large amount of liquid in her head. She took blood samples but really told us her heart was probably giving out. It's funny but you want to be told what is wrong but when the message comes through that things are bad you take nothing in. We were going to make her comfortable for the night and return next day for the blood results and any action but she left us. Thank God we took her home to be with us for her end. Thanks for asking the question, Replying has helped. Richard > Oh Richard, That's terrible!! I'm so sorry. :( > > What happened? Did she get unwell all of a sudden? > God keep her little spirit. Hi A bit more - sorry - but it helps at this end. Two things with Panda: In the early days we noticed she didn't use the house litter box much so we brought into the house her triangular litter tray. (She likes to be carried in it sitting at the pointed end like the girl in the Titanic film; so that theme song is Panda's tune.) From that we realised that the triangle was like a security blanket to a child; She liked cloth and Jackie gave her a damask linen napkin. She loved to sit in her hutch on this. If/when it got soiled she would draw it out to be washed and ironed. (She wouldn't have it back if it wasn't ironed.) We buried her at the bottom of the garden where the Guinea Pigs were buried about 20 years ago. I put her in her triangle (which I modified for drainage),wrapped in her napkin. And we toasted her in pineapple juice. God Bless. LOL Jackie and Richard > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > LOL Jackie and Richard. Oh ((((((Richard)))))))) :`( Dear, sweet Panda. I can picture her to the Titanic theme now. My heart is breaking, but you'll see your little girl again some day. SignatureGod Bless, Arlette, Cocoa & Brownie in heaven (See us here) http://www.flickr.com/photos/11393346@N02/ Need a vet? Click here <http://www.rabbitvet.net> For Cocoa's body sling vids Click here <http://www.youtube.com/profile?user=cocoa3c> A righteous man has regard for the life of his animal, But even the compassion of the wicked is cruel. Proverbs 12:10 Hi A last posting... Bloods revealed nothing untoward so her time was up. Heart failure Sylvia said. Last night at the time we bring her in to us for the evening. we played her tune. Celine Dion sang and for nearly 5 minutes; it was beautiful. Wonderful; so clear. It wasn't a mistake. We knew she was there too. And although there will be more weepy moments I feel, that for me, our goodbyes were finally said and we can start to put our lives together again. THANKS EVERY ONE FOR YOUR SUPPORT. I can't reply individually it would be too painful. But thanks to you all individually. Little H did a funny thing in the morning at grooming time. She bunnied (chinned) everything of Panda's; bunnied inside and she bunnied outside; all over not just a mark here and there. It was like she was trying to call her back. We felt so sad for her. They were litter sisters, and in the early days Panda looked after her. In those days they were so close Jo (her first owner) felt she had to buy them both rather than just the one bunny. We put them together [as I believe she had to be told of Panda's passing] after Panda died but the old aggression was still there. It is so sad. But she will miss her. Lots of love to you all and thanks again, Jackie and Richard. > Oh ((((((Richard)))))))) :`( > Dear, sweet Panda. I can picture her to the Titanic theme now. My heart is > breaking, but you'll see your little girl again some day. Oh no! Our beautiful girl! You must be heart broken. I don't know what to say. I am sad. Professor, The Jump, Zolo, Wizard, & Magic Brenda >Hi > [quoted text clipped - 26 lines] > > I'm so sorry! I'm glad you were together at the end. Wendy >Hi > [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] >were unsure what it all was. Today she was panting badly, had a lot of >gurgling in her head passages. But Sylvia thought her heart was giving out. >LOL Jackie and Richard. Jackie & Richard, I Am very sorry for your loss. I know how you feel right now, after losing our Boo Boo 2 weeks ago. Take care of yourselves. Lisa, Hershey, Boo Boo, Louise & Sharkey (Thelma, Wendy & Cartman FTB) So sad Panda has gone. She was an absolutely lovely bun. Heal well, Els > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > LOL Jackie and Richard. > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 23 lines] > > LOL Jackie and Richard. Awww. My heart is hurting for you and your girl... Im so sorry for your loss. Im sure she was happy being with you at the end. and talk you would like about sweet memories.. We are here to listen... They keep your girl alive. Many prayers for a healed heart.. ~Candice, Maddie Mae, Lila, and Qtip from the bridge.... I am so sorry about Panda. At times like this I start to ponder about our rabbits. I find I have to remember that in nature they don't live more than a couple of years on the average, as they are prey and they also are at the mercies of the conditions around them. The years we have with them are gifts to both of us from the Creator. My nightly meditation and prayer time with the kids is my sanest and most special time of the day. It is pretty standard Episcopal prayer up to the end, then I give thanks for the gift of my little family [I have only furkids, not skinkids] and recognize that they are really on loan and that I am their steward on earth. [Mind you, the kids like that part the best and tend to take is a bit too seriously ;-) .] You and Jackie were good and faithful stewards of the Creator's gift to you and please take comfort in that. Diva, Kuni, Raul and Noodles >Hi > [quoted text clipped - 24 lines] > >LOL Jackie and Richard. I'm sorry you lost your little Panda bunny. SignatureDaryl & Junior http://www.PeskyRabbit.com --- > Hi > [quoted text clipped - 25 lines] > > LOL Jackie and Richard. > I'm sorry you lost your little Panda bunny. > [quoted text clipped - 33 lines] > > - Show quoted text - I've been away for the last week and just saw your post that Panda has made her journey way too soon. I'm so sorry for your loss and send prayers of comfort to you and yours at this sad time. Rhonda (Eugene, Mocha and Fuzzy FTB) |
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