Pet Forum / Mammals / Rabbits / June 2008

Rufus is still with me - it won't be long now.  He's completely
emaciated.  Every bone in his body is now visible.  he has no body
mass at all.  He's very unsteady on his feet,  more weak then ever
before.

He will still eat, and gets beside himself for treats such as craisins
and raisins.  the other day while spending our hour together, we
shared a peach.  he dribbled all over me - i thought it was so cute.

Everytime i pick him up now, i'm afraid i'm gonna break him.  he
doesn't use his potty box anymore - so we have ALOT of bedding for
him.  he just can't get in the box and position himself.  I just
recently got a few bags of sheets from a friend - and just in time.

so as long as he shows interest in eating, i'll keep going with him.
when he's too tired, it will be time.

it's hard to see your best friend fade.  sighhh

He was such a good camping buddy.  he used to run around with one ear
in his mouth because he always stepped on his ears.  he used to be
able to jump up into his condo and out on his own.  I miss my able
bodied little man.  but he deserves all the care i can give him now
because of all the joy he brought me through the years.

I love him so much....

Hope that i'm home when he's ready to go, and hope i know when it's
time

Ronie