Monday, April 03, 2006

Rest in peace bunny butt



Saturday I performed the difficult duty of taking my darling pet in to be put to sleep. By the time he went in, the eye you can see in this picture was red, puffy, runny, and full of pus. I would have liked to have been able to afford to continue with the medications and possible operations, the truth is, that I can't. because it was a choice between paying my bills and taking care of the rabbit.

I feel guilty about it even though I know I shouldn't. I remind myself that part of being a responsible pet owner is knowing that when an animal is suffering (and he was), sometimes it is better to let them go on to the summerland and be off to the next adventure. It is comforting to me that he is now in my vision of the summerland, in the middle of the big grassy field, running around my feet and nibbling my toes for attention. I doubt he will be there when I get there, since I would think that the soul turnaround time for a rabbit isn't very long (how long do you have to rest after the strains of being a caged bunny?) but I can still visit him in my head, and I like that.

Jack was a good bunny and a wonderful companion. Even when he munched carpet. I will remember him fondly and often. It's hard to look at the place where his cage was, but since I am making a planter out of it, I will be able to look at the flowers on my porch garden and think of him.

6 comments:

Anonymous said...

Not to make light of the very difficult and painful decision you had to make, but...

"...was a good ... and a wonderful companion. Even when he munched carpet."

I think I want that on MY tombstone!

Ginamonster said...

HAHAHAHAHA!

It's ok to make light. I cope that way!

NWJR said...

I'm sorry for the loss of your pet. I know that's always difficult, no matter what the circumstance.

Gary said...

I have heard people talk about their carpet munchers and thought they were talking about their kids. Now I know they must have had bunnies like Jack. But not as nice,I'm sure. Farewell Jack.

Ginamonster said...

um, Gary? the act of carpet munching is code for oral sex performed on a female. That's why it's so funny. Maybe you live in a more innocent neighborhood. that would be refreshing

I've heard kids referred to as rug rats...

Jack did literally chew on the carpet in my apartment.

And thank you both.

Anonymous said...

Sorry, Gina. Rest In Peace, Jack!