I thought I would post on behalf of our LittlePuffyTail to let all of you know that Stormy said goodbye this morning. LPT is a wonderful forum leader whose bunnies have been part of this site for many years. We all loved Stormy and will miss him. Please send your condolences and comfort to LPT to let her know she is in our hearts. Thank you. RabbitPam

I am so sorry for your loss LPT! I will be thinking and praying for you and your family! Please know that we are here to comfort you and help you through this tough time! It is always hard to say goodbye!

Goodbye Stormy! Every one on here loved you very dearly!

I am so very sorry for your loss Steph My heart is with you and your family during this time.

Binky free Stormy, the most unique and beautiful rabbit to ever be a part of this forum. You will be very missed

So sorry to hear about dear Stormy. It is so hard to loose one of our binky bunnies.
R.I.P Stormy <3

LPT, I know I've only been part of this forum for a short time but I wanted to say how sorry I am for your loss and for all that you & your family has had to endure.

- Binky free Stormy, binky free... -

So sorry, LPT. Just read this on Facebook

Stormy had a long, happy life with his mama, and we will all miss him. But, he is strong and free and healthy again across the Bridge, at least we can take comfort in that

I'm so so so sorry for your loss LPT. He was a precious bun who was very well loved. Binky Free Stormy

..Binky free Stormy..

im sorry for your loss LPT. prayers and vibes to you and your family.

I'm having trouble not crying so I'll keep this short and sweet. We all love you and Stormy LPT and he will be missed. We will always remember him. My thoughts are with you and your family.

Binky free Stormy

Stephanie...I'm so so sorry. :'(
I'm absolutely gutted for you. I had so hoped I wouldn't see his name at the Bridge.
He is in Our Lord's loving arms now, and He will care for him until you can see one another again.
Farewell for now, sweet little plushie man. Pleasant dreams and peace await you in Paradise.
I will light a candle to honor your precious life. Though no doubt there is the brightest new angel at the Rainbow today.

Steph, don't hesitate to mail or pm me if you need. I hope you can feel the hugs I am sending you. God Bless. (((((((((((((Hugs)))))))))))))

I am so. so. Sorry for your loss I can't even imagine

I've created group at gratefulness.org called "Storm" to post candles.
http://www.gratefulness.org/candles...g&gi=Storm

LPT I am so sorry for your loss, I know no words can console you in this time of sorrow. Stormy will truly be missed, but never forgotton. Binky free Stormy...My heart has joind the thousand, for my friend stopped running today... in your tears of sorrow remember how happy he will be over the rainbow bridge, with no pain or sickness. my prayers and heart felt sorrow for you and your family.

I'm so sorry LPT. I hope you are managing to hold up through all of this and I send all the hugs I can for you and your family. I can't believe it happened so soon. Little Stormy was taken too soon but he had the best, most loving life with you. We'll all miss you here little man. Binky free Stormy.

Little Puffy Tail, He will always remember the love you gave him.

Oh LPT, I am so sorry! I was really hoping that you would have more time together before it came to this. As much as it hurts us reasing this, I know you must be devastated by it. We're so sorry for you loss. Binky Free Stormy.
- Annette

LPT, I am so sorry to hear this. My heart hurts just thinking about what you're feeling. Stormy was so well loved and cared for. I know it's going to take a while to heal from this but if you can, maybe spend some extra time with Winnie. Horses are so good at being companions and picking up on feelings. He was such a beautiful bunny. Binky free Stormy. Sending thoughts your way.

My sincere condolences, LPT. Stormy was such an enormous part of your life and the love you shared with him will remain in your heart forever. (((hugs))) Binky free, Stormy.

I'm so sorry for your loss. Know that you did everything you could and he knew he was loved. Binky free Stormy.

i'm so sorry for your loss. losing a pet is a pain like no other. from the short time i've been here i could see what a devoted mother you were to stormy. my thoughts are with you.

Thank you everyone.

Words cannot express how much I loved him (and still love him) or how much sorrow I'm feeling now. Every little thing reminds me of him. He was such a huge part of my world and my heart for over 8 years. This house will not be the same. He was my first bunny and the reason I'm so bunny crazy today.

It was unbearably hard to let him go, but it was also incredibly hard to see how skinny and tired he had become. He was always so full of energy and happiness.

On Saturday, he was having a bad day, we could tell he was having pain and was weak. He had good days and bad. Saturday we decided it was time. We would give him the weekend and make a tentative appointment for Wednesday when my vet was back in town. Saturday afternoon, he spent an hour asleep in my arms while I sat on the floor. It was so sweet and sad. He would never had done that unless he wasn't feeling well. He loved to snuggle but not on my lap. Sunday, however, he had a really good day. He was eating lots and had more energy than he had in weeks. His eyes seemed much brighter. He had a snuggle with Bindi. We though, maybe he will have more time after all. But Monday morning, after eating his breakfast, he was very unwell. We knew we had to let him go. We made an apt. with another vet at the clinic.

I'm so glad his last full day here was good. My Mom came over yesterday morning to say goodbye to her granbunny.

It was super hard to make the decision because he was still excited about food and begging for treats but we knew he didn't have much longer left and we didn't want him to experience the pain that we knew he would. He had stopped washing and we knew that he couldn't be happy being dirty and weak all the time. He was such a wonderful patient, never getting grudgeful or angry with me despite all the medications, Critical Care and washings I had to give him.

Yesterday was one of the hardest days of my life. I bundled him up in a blanket with his favorite plush bunny and held him in my arms in the car. The sun was beaming down on him, he always loved laying in the sun, and he was pretty much asleep in my arms.

I do not regret the decision we made, however, my heart is horribly saddened by the fact that we didn't have as much time with him as I thought we would, especially this weekend. Bindi was really sick this weekend so I spent my weekend being stressed and taking care of Bindi and Stormy. I would have loved to have a day together with just me and Stormy. Also, the fact that my vet doesn't euthanize bunnies the same as cats and dogs and I wasn't able to be with him right at the end. She said I could but didn't recommend it. I didn't go but I said goodbye and held him close. This truly breaks my heart because I wanted it to be like when I said goodbye to my cat, she left hearing our voices. That's what I wanted for Stormy. Ricky said when he handed Stormy over to the vet, he didn't even lift his head so I'm quite certain it was peaceful but I'm crushed because I wanted him to hear my voice. They should have told me this before so I was prepared. I can't stop thinking about it. I should have gone. I'm totally devastated and upset with myself.

We sat in the parking lot for a few minutes, both of us crying. As soon as we left the vet office, we were on a long road with woods on either side and a beautiful deer was standing right by the road. We pulled over to look at her and 2 baby deer came out of the woods. They all came over by the car and started grazing. This was right after he probably passed, so think of it what you will, we saw it as a sign. To see something so beautiful in our moment of extreme grief. I don't know, it was beautiful.

I brought his little plushy bunny home and it will forever be a cherished possession of mine. We are having him cremated and I want to buy a really beautiful bunny urn. If you know of any nice sites that sell these, please pm me.

Mornings will be the hardest. Going in the rabbit room and not seeing him begging for breakfast. I also spend a lot of time with my bunnies in the morning. Morning is BB and bunny run time. I will miss laying on the floor and snuggling him.

"My sweet, beloved little Man
You will always hold a special place in my heart
Mommy will miss your sweet kisses most of all
Your couch zooms always made me laugh
The way your plushie fur felt on my lips
And your tooth purrs when we snuggled
The way you always brightened up my day
Your name was Stormy but you were my Sunshine.
I will hold you in my heart until we meet again, my beloved."

I will post some pictures when my heart is able. Thank you again everyone for your kinds words. Thank you Mimz for the Candle Group. And thank you Bullrider for that beautiful picture. It made me smile and cry at the same time. It's wonderful. I'm going to put in on my Facebook.

Stephanie, I'm so so sorry. . I was upset to find this thread and just finished reading your post. Thank you for sharing this with us. Thank you for giving him this peace.

Such a unique and lovable bunny and we will miss him around here. Please continue to tell stories about him.

It's wonderful he was spunky and energetic for 99% of his life. He didn't have to suffer long with illness and though it robbed you of time with him, I know you would be thankful he didn't have a protracted illness.

I'm really happy you still saw some of his spirit burst through during recent weeks.

He is free and binkying like crazy man. Please try not to think about those very last seconds. He was most likely not taking it in. I bet you he felt comfort though, during his hour long nap and his being held by you in the car. It's those moments that count. There is no doubt that boy knew he was well loved! that's why they know they can get away with brattiness! ; )

I know this time will be hard and I'll be keeping you guys very much in my thoughts. Sending love to Bindi and Olivia too.

LPT Again I am sooo sorry for your loss, both me and my wife were crying over the post yesterday and again this morning reading your words. Here is a site that I know of that make beautiful urns for buns. I hope that the pain in your heart and souls eases soon.
http://www.petcremationnevada.com/c...-urns.aspx

I have no words, Steph...only tears. :'(
I'm so glad you were able to have that last nice day. That was a gift from God, surely.
The deer...omgosh...I can't tell you how many times Fiver reminds me of a deer and he and Stormy both being minirexes. No coincidences.
The body fails but the spirit remains and lives on. He will always be with you, you will have those 'moments' when he reminds you that he is near.

I'm so sorry for you and that Stormy's time was shortened, but you gave that last great act of love. It isn't meant to be easy and I suppose we always question but we do know he is free and whole again and he had such a wonderful life with you all.
I'm thinking of you and yours and holding you all close in my heart. Bless xx
Okay...I guess I had a few words...but I just wanted you to know I'm here and praying for you.
Comfort and peace to you. (((((((((Hugs))))))))))

Today, I'm finding myself in the very painful denial stage.It just feels so unreal that he's gone. I feel like I will never get over this hurting, never get used to him not being here. My heart is no longer full.

I am soo sorry LPT, there are no words that will ever comfort of fill the void of those we have lost, the only thing you can do is take it one moment at a time. I am here if you need anything you can message me any time.

Stephanie-I'm so terribly sorry to read this. I feel like I've known him, you've been here so long, this really feels like losing somebunny close to me. Stormy has always had such a special place in our hearts here on BB, one of the bunnies we've gotten to know so well over the past years. I'm truly devastated and upset to hear that he's gone, and fully sympathize with you about what a hard decision it is to make-balancing what is best, with trying to interpret their feelings. I know what you mean about the denial stage-it's like -he was just here, how could he be gone? It's heartbreaking. I know its' cliche but time does help. In time, you'll be able to share stories about him, look at photo's fondly and reminisce. It really truly does get better, but you will always love and remember him.

I think you made the right decision at the right time for him. I think you were so close to him and so sensitive to his needs and feelings that you just knew when it was the right time, to keep him from suffering. And as heartbreaking as it is, it's lucky to have those few days to say goodbye, to be able to expect it and prepare and make sure they have some special time. He had a wonderful caring home for so long, such a lucky and adored and spoiled bunny. He was beyond fortunate to share his life with you and Rick. Not everyone can say that they were honored to have shared their time with such a special animal, and I know Stormy is looking down on you from the bridge, healthy and whole with his appetite and energy back.

***Binky Free Stormy***

I am so sorry, I've been dreading seeing this thread. I am glad that you guys had a good few last days together and I hope you are able to take comfort in them eventually. Stormy was happy, even at the end because he had such a great Mama to love him. My heart is breaking for you guys. Hugs to you and your family, furry ones included.