BINKYBUNNY FORUMS > RAINBOW BRIDGE > Mango is at the Bridge
Last Post by Cassi&Charlie at 12/15/2011 11:35 AM (29 Replies)
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User is Offline Sarita
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11/05/2011 07:28 AM

Mango had developed an upper respiratory infection along with his mobility problem - he stopped eating yesterday.

I took him into the vet today and we decided it was best to not let him suffer any longer  Even treating the URI was not going to help his bigger problem - he was basically only able to crab walk around and was not moving at all and he was getting more frail.

I think it was best to let him go before he got worse in any way.  It was already difficult knowing he was having problems with the arthritis and I have been preparing myself for this - I cried more than I thought I would because I thought I was prepared, but I was still sad.

User is Offline bunnyfriend
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11/05/2011 07:34 AM

I am so sorry, Sarita. You fought really hard to heal Mango and make sure he was as comfortable as possible. I commend you for not letting him suffer, though it must have been so difficult. It's never easy even if you know it's going to happen. Healing vibes to you. Binky Free Mango
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User is Offline Sam and Lady's Human
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11/05/2011 07:43 AM
Oh no I'm so so sorry Sarita
(((hugs)))

User is Offline peppypoo
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11/05/2011 10:36 AM
I'm so sorry...binky free Mango!
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User is Offline MimzMum
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11/05/2011 10:40 AM
Sarita, I'm so sorry. There are no words I can use to express the sadness I'm feeling seeing this. I can barely see through the tears to type. But I went and started a group of candles. Just look for Mango.
He is no longer in pain, and is looking down to you thanking you for all you did to help him. Bless you for having the courage to make that last decision. Hugs to you and binky free, Mango.
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles...g&gi=Mango

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User is Offline RabbitPam
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11/05/2011 10:50 AM
Oh, no, Sarita I'm so sorry!
I was just reading BB's response to your other thread and hoping he might pull out of it, but I have found myself bracing myself daily - and here it is.
I know how upset you are about him. It's a terrible loss and you have been very brave over the past few weeks as you tried to help him and do what's best for your little guy.
He binkies free now, and loves you always.
{{{{{{{{{{Hugs}}}}}}}}}}}
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User is Offline Monkeybun
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11/05/2011 01:57 PM
I'm so sorry

I lit a candle for him as well. Binky Free Mango!!

User is Offline bwild
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11/05/2011 02:03 PM

((Binky Free Mango!))

User is Offline 3 buns mom
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11/05/2011 02:11 PM

I am so sorry. I am holding back tears. I am new here and don't really know you or Mango, but I know how much all of our buns mean to all of us here. Making that decision is one of the most unselfish things we can do for our pets. Mango gave you years(?) of happiness and love, and in the end when he needed you more than ever, you gave him the gift he needed most. {{{{{{{hugs}}}}}

User is Offline jerseygirl
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11/05/2011 02:27 PM
My heart goes out to you Sarita. (((peace vibes))) So hard saying goodbye.
***Binky Free Mango!***

User is Offline AbbyGirl
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11/05/2011 03:47 PM
I'm so sorry Sarita. You took wonderful care of him and he now has no more pain. (HUGS)

User is Online LBJ10
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11/05/2011 07:19 PM
Poor little Mango, I'm sorry to hear this. He lived a long life though and he was loved so very much, that is all that matters.

User is Offline LittlePuffyTail
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11/06/2011 01:52 AM
I'm so sorry, Sarita. I was so very sad to see Mango's name in the Bridge. I was truly hoping he was going to get well again.

You took such wonderful care of him, no bunny could ever have it better than he did. And as much as we think we are ready, we are never really ready to say goodbye to one we love so much.

Now you don't have to watch him suffer any longer, you can just hold him in your heart.

((((Binky Free Mango))))
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User is Offline Beka27
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11/06/2011 01:54 AM
I'm so sorry Sarita. You made the right decision. He was so lucky to have you... Hugs.

(((Binky free Mango!!!)))
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User is Offline Stickerbunny
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11/06/2011 05:28 AM
So sorry you lost Mango, the final way we can show them we love them is to let them go when they are ready. *hugs*

User is Offline BB
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11/06/2011 07:59 AM
I'm so sorry Sarita. It is so painful regardless if you try to prepare. It is such an extremely difficult thing to go through even when it is for the best. What you did was extrememly kind and he is free now. With all of the love and care he was given, I'm sure he felt so loved throughout and is free now from suffering. That has got to be the hardest gift to give i think and so huge hugs to you as i know this hurts. My thoughts will be with you during this time.

User is Offline Tipsy Bunny
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11/06/2011 09:03 AM
Binkies from Tipsy! May the bridge be covered in green romaine lettuce and the posts to hold it be carrots!
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User is Offline Sarita
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11/06/2011 01:17 PM
Thank you for your sweet responses.

I've had Mango for about 8 years and he was approximately 9 years old. I never intended to keep him forever and hoped to find him another forever home. However when he was young he began having severe bouts of stasis which we could never figure out what the cause was and later in life he had other issues. I became close to him because of his medical problems and appreciated his noisy behavior and his "bad" behavior. He really was the quitessential Dutch rabbit in my opinion, perfect markings and super super smart. I really loved him and loved the feisty for life this adorable rabbit had.

He had originally been bought in a petstore and then released to the "wild" by his owner and the woman who rescued him rescued him from the mouth of a dog - he was a very young little rabbit. Mango had been through alot and really had a will to live. I loved him very much.

User is Offline kralspace
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11/06/2011 02:41 PM

Oh Sarita, I am so very sad to read this. I've been out of town and away from computers for 3 days and the first thing I did tonight was check the BB forum and saw this. You are so very brave to send him on before he he totally spiraled down. I wish I had had the courage to allow Lola to go like that. Poor Mango has the best bunny mom in the world and now he binkies like a youngster.

Binky Free Mango and lots of hugs and comfort for you, Sarita my friend

I will light a candle for the little guy.

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles...d=14623314

Kathy

 
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User is Offline Michelle&Lolli
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11/16/2011 07:13 PM
I am so sorry. Binky free Mango!
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User is Offline emkvet
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11/16/2011 07:56 PM
I'm sorry, Sarita. We're all here with you in your time of loss, and sending our love and support. Sending binky wishes to Mango on the Bridge.

User is Offline kralspace
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11/17/2011 08:02 AM

 
My Bunny Burrow is full! Pringles & Toby, Daisy & Lola, and my senior citizens Hershey & Simba.
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User is Offline LoveChaCha
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11/17/2011 10:38 AM
I'm so sorry about Mango bun
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User is Offline lashkay
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11/17/2011 01:21 PM
I'm sorry, Sarita, that you had to say goodbye to Mango, but you rescued him and gave him a great life and you loved each other. He waits for you now and will be watching over you until you are together again one day in the distant future. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

User is Offline mzsunshine
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11/17/2011 05:45 PM
so sorry to hear about your Mango :cries: making a decision to keep your pet or let them go is probably one of the hardest decisions a person has to make. i hope your lovely fuzzywuzzy memories w/ Mango will provide you comfort through this tough time.

binky free Mango! ♥

User is Offline Jessica Rabbit
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11/18/2011 03:17 PM
I'm sorry to hear about Mango He's waiting for you and enjoying all of his favourite noms while he does.

*Binky free, Mango*

User is Offline Dee
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11/19/2011 12:43 PM
I'm so sorry, Sarita... I haven't been on much lately and just saw this post. I hate to see anyone lose a bunny, but you're always such a wonderful support to everyone else, it especially saddens me to see your name up there at the Rainbrow Bridge forum. I don't know much about Mango, but I do know that any bunny who had the good fortune to have a home with you was a very lucky bunny. He must have had a wonderful life with you and gotten the very best care possible... and in the end you made the toughest decision any of us can have to make. It takes a lot of kindness and love to care for a bunny through their life, but sometimes the ultimate sacrifice is knowing when to let them go. You're in my thoughts and prayers.

User is Offline Elrohwen
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11/30/2011 03:20 AM
Binky free, Mango! It's so hard to make that decision when the time comes, even if you know it's near. You did a brave thing for him and he's free of pain now!
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User is Offline Lintini
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12/06/2011 08:52 AM
I am so sorry Binky free Mango *hugs*
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User is Offline Cassi&Charlie
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12/15/2011 11:35 AM
(((Binky free Mango)))

It's so sad to hear of Mango's passing! You provided him with such an amazing home and life, he was a super lucky bunny and I know that in grief, this is hardly enough, but he lived a wonderful, long life with you.

I hope we all are as blessed as you were to share our bunnies lives for so long, and that we have the courage to make such tough end of life decisions for our beloved buns.
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