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Pet Forum / Mammals / Rabbits / September 2008Rufus went home to God
All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus rallied a bit. sat in the bottom half of a carrier outside. tried to crawl out a few times. we sat by the campfire, he saw the other kids. Rich left yesterday....... Tonight Rufus and I watched TV some together. he was in the carrier half, and he didn't look good - i laid with him and tried to feed him. he was open mouth breathing. so i called my mom - took me a few times to get the IV Cath in him because he was dehydrated. he couldn't lift his head or pull away, he didn't fight me at all. when i started to inject, his distress while breathing settled, and he went so peacefully. i'm so sad. he waited for Rich to come last week. had a great week with rich here, and finally just let go. He weighed 6 pounds 13 ounces. I'm so tired Ronie Oh, Ronie. God bless you and the spirit of that beautiful boy rabbit. I have faith that you are right, Rufus is with God, in a beautiful, happy, peaceful place. (Of course, if there are bunnies there, I think there is bound to be some mischief, don't you?) I was just singing, as I did the dishes, "He's got the whole world In His Hands, He's got every bunny, "In His Hands, He's got you and me, sister. "He's got the whole world in His hands." I believe my beautiful Pinky and my noble Zane and your gorgeous Rufus are in a joyous place, freed of the weaknesses of their bodies. They are happy, whole, and healed, and God willing, we'll be with them again some day. Take good care of yourself, sweet Ronie. Nona I'm so sorry Ronie. You did such a wonderful job for him and gave him the longest possible amount of life. I'm sure he is so happy and free now in heaven. Take care and rest dear friend.  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> ooh Ronie; my heart aches for you Joe and I are very sorry; The pain of losing a bun hurts so bad;at least Rufus went in peace in the familiarity of his own home. you saved him from suffering what a gift, you truly are an amazing bunmom and Rufus knew that. I think our Precious is waiting for him at the rainbow bridge campsite; last i heard they were having a marshmallow roast tonight. Ronie please take care of yourself, I know no one can say or do anything to mend that hole in your heart right now; but always know we are here for you. sending hugs Deb,Joe (Zoe,Tabitha,Tiffany,Bugsy,Lady Honey bunny) (and of course our sweetheart, (LADY PRECIOUS -from the Brige-June 30th 2008. > All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could > tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > I'm so tired > Ronie Dear Ronie, it must have taken everything in you to be there for Rufus right untill the end. You were able to help him cross over. I hope you will now take the time and space to help yourself heal. Be sad, be exhausted, but also be proud of yourself, especially in these very hard times. love Els > All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could > tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > I'm so tired > Ronie Take care Ronie. You had been a good friend to him with good life. SignaturePetrina, DooBDoo, Mui and Momo (at the bridge) <roniebunny@aol.com> ???????:8378c369-70f0-42e3-aa9a-df921578b0a0@h17g2000prg.googlegroups.com... > All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could > tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > I'm so tired > Ronie May he rest in peace. Candle lit here for his passing. (((Ronie))) SignatureHazel,Dylan,Zebedee & Molko. (Dougal FTB) http://community.webshots.com/user/hmpayn such a tough little boy. i am so sorry he had to go... i am glad i got to meet him two years ago .. he had the most beautiful ears ever.. Hi So sad. Dreading the day when it is time for our two to leave us. Hopefully not for a good few days. God bless. Richard > All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could > tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > I'm so tired > Ronie My heart aches for you, dear. Rufus was such a fine rabbit. Take good care of yourself - call me if you want to talk. Rest well, Rufus. Cathy > All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could > tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > I'm so tired > Ronie Ronie I am so sorry you lost your special boy. I am heartbroken for you. God bless his beloved soul and may God be with you and give you comfort. Big virtual hugs Anthony & Max & Harlie I'm so sorry Roni There's a candle burning here for him and for you http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/message.cfm?l=eng&cid=6407782 Ros roniebu...@aol.com wrote: > All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could > tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > I'm so tired > Ronie I'm so sad for you, but so happy that he hung on long enough to enjoy Rich's visit. You did miracles with him, but sometimes miracles aren't enough. I'm glad to have had a chance to read the stories and see the pictures of such a clever and tenacious soul. Wendy Zski Ronie, I am sad for you too. Rufus had his last camp out and spent swee quality time with you. I AM glad that you have that to remember. Bles him. Peace, Carla Liza and Jodie - Message posted using http://www.talkaboutpets.com/group/alt.pets.rabbits More information at http://www.talkaboutpets.com/faq.htm > Ronie, I am sad for you too. Rufus had his last camp out and spent sweet > quality time with you. I AM glad that you have that to remember. Bless [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > Message posted usinghttp://www.talkaboutpets.com/group/alt.pets.rabbits/ > More information athttp://www.talkaboutpets.com/faq.html Roni, Remember I too met Rufus many years ago... and he was a bunny people fell in love with instantly... .. What a beautiful life you gave him. He WAS special just like my Muffy was.to me. Miss Bazy May will greet Rufus at the bridge and they will talk about you giving her a hare cut and how Rufus ran around like a little maniac in my living room with his ear in his mouth after that long trek up north with dogs in your car. I will never forget that. Take care of yourself, I know how you feel deeply. marylee Dear Ronie, I am so sorry for your loss. You will be in my heart and prayers. Marie >All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could >tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus >rallied a bit. sat in the bottom half of a carrier outside. tried to >crawl out a few times. we sat by the campfire, he saw the other >kids. Oh Ronie - I am so sorry for your loss. Lisa, Hershey, Boo Boo, Louise & Sharkey (Thelma, Wendy & Cartman FTB) I"m so empty - i haven't cleaned anything up yet. The blanket where i euth him is still on the floor. he was not aware at all when i did it. it was very sad. but he had a good last few days. His condo is still as it was. i didn't sleep much. i'm not crying - just lost and don't know what to do with myself. I took ling and milton outside this evening. it's a nice cool evening. they kept coming up to me - they know i''m sad. Usually they dance in the yard and eat grass - they were quiet tonite too. I had off today - which i think was a good thing. i wanted to be alone. Tomorrow i go back to work - which will be a good distraction. I miss that little boy so much. but he hasn't been the healthy bun i knew in a long long time. Thanks for all of you lovely posts. I'm doing ok. Ronie Rufus was very much a part of APR. We all feel your loss. Professor, The Jump, Zolo, Wizard, & Magic Brenda >I"m so empty - i haven't cleaned anything up yet. The blanket where i >euth him is still on the floor. he was not aware at all when i did [quoted text clipped - 17 lines] > > We are so very sorry that Rufus' time had come to cross The Bridge. I'm glad that we were able to be part of his last camp fire which he really did seem to enjoy. Our memorial candle will be lighted in his remembrance. Rest in Peace Rufus. Rich, Miss Ivy & Mr. Pepper Mr. Patches (meeting my camping buddy at The Bridge) On Jul 23, 11:06 pm, roniebu...@aol.com wrote: > All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could > tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > I'm so tired > Ronie My heart aches for you Ronie. Rufus sounds like he was quite the bunny! Please take care of yourself. Martha Dear Ronie ... We all knew this day was coming, but knowing it and being prepared still doesn't help much when your heart is breaking. I'm glad Rufus had a good week and was able to enjoy his camping buddies one last time. I'm sure (as Marylee said) that he is at the Marshmellow roast at the rainbow bridge campground tonight and he has lots of new camping buddies. I know you have to be tired ... it's been a struggle for you. Rufus was tired too and I know he's glad to be rid of that old worn out earthly body. He's sporting a new and improved eternal body and I'll bet he still has his wonderful ears :-) Big Hugs to you my friend (((((Ronie))))) SignatureDori ...Cissy and Munk (Beeb - atb) <roniebunny@aol.com> wrote in message > All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could > tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > I'm so tired > Ronie > Dear Ronie ... We all knew this day was coming, but knowing it and being > prepared still doesn't help much when your heart is breaking. [quoted text clipped - 42 lines] > > - Show quoted text - I'm so sorry Rufus had to make his journey to The Bridge, Ronie. They never are with us long enough. I'm sure he's blowing kisses of love and thanks for all the wonderful care you have given him. Take the time to grieve and give yourself a much needed rest, you deserve it. Keeping you in our prayers. Rhonda and Eugene (Fuzzy and Mocha FTB) God bless. I'm sad for you Ronie. They had a story about an English Lop on TV today, and I thought of Rufus. Hold on. Professor, The Jump, Zolo, Wizard, & Magic Brenda >All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could >tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] >Ronie > I'm preparing to move and last night I uncovered all the pics I saved from last year's card exchange. Spent some time looking at everybun (Pepper had nibbled a bit on Eurydice) and then came to Rufus' pic. Now that I know what to look for I can see the bouncy cleverbun inside that shell, but I also see a bun that was getting tired. I'm sorry he had to go, but you helped him stay around until he was good and ready to go, and that you were able to give him peace when it was time. Cuddle Ling and Milton, and go ahead and cry. We're here. Wendy Z Oh, dear Ronie... Our prayers are with you. Diva, Kuni, Raul and Noodles >All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could >tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] >I'm so tired >Ronie Thank you everyone for your kind words. I do miss that boy. I have no one to medicate now - no special needs bun. I'm going thru withdrawal. perhaps once all of rufus' bills are paid off, i'll get another special needs bun, or an elder bun. There are alot at my shelter that are 5 or older in age. Ling and milton don't know how to take the extra attention. they are so dependent on each other. I do have one naughty, UN-NEUTERED STINKY male gray lop (holland) foster. he was left at a doorstep in a box at a local vet - sighhh. he's cute. his name is Jimmy (so far). But he's not my Rufus man. I miss you Rufus Love Momma Ronie, Does he look like our Louie??? C. > Thank you everyone for your kind words. I do miss that boy. I have > no one to medicate now - no special needs bun. I'm going thru [quoted text clipped - 12 lines] > Love > Momma LOL - nope - not like louie at all. He's all gray/lilac in color. No while at all. and he NEEDS crusty bear! BLAHHH, YUCKKK! Humps anything! and loves to spray too! Ronie > Ronie, > > Does he look like our Louie??? Jimmy is "UN-NEUTERED" ....... So........ He'll need some......... Jimmy hats! :-D Love & good wishes!!! Professor, The Jump, Zolo, Wizard, & Magic Brenda >Thank you everyone for your kind words. I do miss that boy. I have >no one to medicate now - no special needs bun. I'm going thru [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] > > I'm so sorry to read this news, Ronie. ;-( In only saw your post just now. Rufus was a very special bunny and had such character and he will be sorely missed by all of us. His body is whole and healthy once again on the other side of the Bridge playing with his APR friends. My thoughts go out to you. Martha and Aimee > All last week I told rufus rich was coming to camp - all week i could > tell he fought to stay alive. Rich stayed until yesterday. Rufus [quoted text clipped - 21 lines] > I'm so tired > Ronie Don't let it go to waste. RABBIT STEW 1 three pound rabbit 6 small onions, chopped 1 bay leaf ½ cup chopped celery 2 tsp. salt 2 cups diced carrots 3 raw potatoes, cut up 3 tbs. flour 1 tbs. chopped parsley |
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