Our own little Stu-Bob, Kafrn's little girl, passed earlier today. I know Kafrn hasn't posted yet, but I also know we all adored little Stu.

Stu passed at the vet today during an emergency surgery. Poor little lady has had a hard time this past while, and finally her pain is gone now.

Binky Free little Stu. We'll all miss you.

I am very sad to hear this. My deepest condolences, Kafrn. We all know how dear she was to you and we were all very fond of her.

(((Binky Free Stu-Bob))))))) You will be missed.

I'm so sad to hear this as well. I know Kafrn took such good care of little Stu and hoped she would get better.

:'(

I am so sorry Kafrn. *Binky Free Stu-Bob*

I am so sorry for you! {Binky Free}

She fought hard through all her infections and stuff. She was definitely fighting and holding on for you, Katharine. I'm heartbroken. Binky free, Stu-Bob. My thoughts are with you and the whole bunny bunch!

I am so sorry for your loss! Every one on binkybunny loved Stu! Binky free little man!

You have my condolences for your loss of Stu-Bob. Healing vibes to you!

Oh no...not little Stu-bob! (cries) Jerz and I were just talking about her a few weeks ago. :'(
I'm absolutely gutted for you, Kafrn...I'm so sorry. Sending hugs and prayers your way. (((((((hugs)))))))
Binky free sweet bun...you will be greatly missed! Watch over your mum from the Bridge.

Thank you so much everyone. Its been a hard couple of days...
As you know Stu has been battling a bone abscess in her cheek for some time now. She has also had very bad allergic reactions to antibiotocs. She has been doing much better lately... On Thursday Jerseygirl and I went to a new vet here in SA who is an expert in rabbit science and dental. We talked about the operations that she was to have in 8 weeks that would prolong her life with us, and continue to give her quality of life also. We were feeling very positive about the whole operation, it has been a long time coming and we were finally ready to go through with it! I was so excited, it was a real high and we could see light at the end of the tunnel.

Stu stayed at work with me for the day.

That night I picked up Stu-Bob to take her home and she was covered in blood. She was sitting in a puddle of it. I turned her over and her bottom area was badly swollen, and bleeding heavily. We raced her to the emergency vet who said that she suspected a tumour and that they could stabilize her on pain relief etc until the morning when my usual vet opened. They squeezed our several clots of blood that were as big as my thumb. It was huge for such a small bunny.

The following morning Stu was still Bleeding heavily and just wasnt herself. We raced her to our vet, and they started to operate, only to find that her tumour was too far developed and in a spot that was inoperable and they lost her on the table. She was having complications with the anasthetic as well. I still havent come to terms that she isnt in her home anymore. Everything is a daze. I buried her this morning under the spot where the new rabbit house is about to be built for the rescue bunnies. Her girlfriend Maian is blind and is really lost without Stu-Bob, but I let her say goodbye to her this morning so that Maian might understand and have some closure.

Thank you so much for your kind words and support everyone. It means so much to me, I have been on BB since the day that we got Stu-Bob, and you guys have come to know her so well, and have helped her so much. Thank you so much everyone.

http://s862.photobucket.com/albums/...StuBob.mp4

I found this on the internet this morning, I forgot that I had taken it. Its really hard to watch now. I buried her in her purple blanket. She loved that blanket. it went everywhere with her.

I'm so so sorry Stu is now pain and tumour free, looking down on you with a new understanding of how hard you fought for her and how much you did for her and how much you loved her. The pictures Jers posted are so beautiful and capture her spirit so perfectly. I'm so sorry *HUGS* *Binky Free Stu*

You just made me cry again. Oh I hope she knows that I would never ever have given up on her.

I agree with K&K, she surely knows how you cared for her, the sweet little bub. We'll all miss her.
I started a candle group. Just look for 'Stu'.
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles...d=14559191
Words cannot express my sympathies. Hang onto those good memories. The pix & vid are adorable!

I am so sorry to hear about Stu. You both fought so hard. Stu will be missed! Hugs to you kafrn!

K&K, Monkeybun posted the pictures. Thanks MB, they are beautiful pics of Stu.

I feel very fortunate to have met this little bun. She certainly did have a fighting spirit and spirit in general! <3 It's been a tough time for Kafrn but she's a trooper just like Stu. We learnt pretty fast that there was a lot more going on with this little bun then anyone was aware of. She went off peacefully while asleep under the anaesthetic.

Kafrn, I love that you gave her her diggy blanket to rest in. : )

*Binky Free Stu-Bob-Bob-Bob*

I am so sorry to hear this. She was an amazing little bunny who went through so much an was so well taken care of. Our sincerest condolences.

I'm so sad

Oh my gosh, thank you so much for your comments, they really have helped me so much in the last few days, you are all wonderful and Stu-Bob and I are lucky to know such wonderful people. The candles are amazing they made me cry! I copied the comments on the candles and would like to use them on a memorial for Stu in the new rabbit house. Thank you so much for your uplifting support. :') emotionally this has been more challenging than I was prepared for.

I just lit a candle as well

Thank you so much everyone, i really am touched by your candles and kind words. thank you. xxxxxxxxxxx

I am so sorry to hear this, Kafrn. Poor Stu-Bob. She was a beautiful little lady and will be missed. I am glad she is pain free now.
(((((BINKY FREE, STU-BOB)))))))

I'm sorry to be late to this thread, and so sorry to hear about Stu-Bob. She was such a little fighter!

(((Hugs))) I am late as well, but I am so sorry for your loss. It is never easy. But now she is whole and healthy and is now binkying her heart out in a veggie garden with all the other sweet bunnies we've lost. Binky free Stu-Bob!

Oh, Kafrn, I am so upset to hear about Stu-Bob, and so late after it happened!
I have not been online as much this past weekend (not at all yesterday) and I obviously didn't check the Bridge for new posts.
I remember reading on Thursday on Facebook about your taking her to the vet and being hopeful, and that's my last knowledge, so I apologize deeply for not seeing this before now.

Stu-Bob was very loved by all of us, and you were valiant in providing a most wonderful life for her. She will be greatly missed.
{{{{{{{{{{{{Binky Free, Sweet Stu-Bob}}}}}}}}}}}}}}

Oh no, I remember reading about Stu-Bob and the way she held on through her health problems...but now she is free and whole again. I'm so sorry to see this, binky free Bob-bob-bob-bob!