what a beautiful story... thank you for sharing it with us.  (((((((((big hugs))))))))

K&K, I am so, so very sorry to come in today and see this post. What a terrible shock! I am sending prayers for you, Dave, Kahlua and Rupert to bring your home back to a sense of peace. I can hardly type I have tears going so hard down my face. ;_;
I am going to light a candle for Kokanee. My daughter is also shocked by the news, as I have often read exploits of all Binky members out loud to her. She asks, if you are up to it, could you please relate the story of how Kokanee came by her name? Perhaps it will help to think of it.
My deepest sympathies and heartfelt hugs to you all. God Bless!

I don't know which is harder to bear, when you feel this kind of thing coming or when it sneaks up and surprises you. I've lost animals both ways, but it never gets any less difficult to go through the grieving. But here is the candle I lit for Kokanee. Although I agree her light is going to far outshine it! ^_^

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles...id=5983876

OMG- my heart breaks for you.  I was so shocked when I read the title of the thread I gasped and startled my husband.

Kokanee had the best life possible with you and your boyfriend- even though it was too short, every day she had with you and Kahlua and then Rupert was worth 5 years of living in a hutch outside!

I am so, so sorry for you loss.  Give Kahlue and Rupert and extra hug and kiss from all the "Binky Bunnyiers" that are thinking of them too.

We are thinking about you ... you've been so supportive during my trials w/ Boston and in the beginning i was always worried that one day i would get up and boston would be gone, i can't imagine how i would feel if it really happened.....be strong, we send our love

WHAT A SWEET STORY K&K. SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS , SHE WAS A BEAUTIFUL BUN.

OH NO!!!

I have been gone over the weekend, and just logged on here, reading the bad news!! I'm fairly new to this Forum, but my heart just dropped, when I read this!! oh no!! I am soooo TRULY sorry for your loss!! that is just totally devastating!! I'm just crying right now, and don't have no words...I'm sending you ALL MY LOVE!!!

I'm sooo sorry...(((((((((((((((((((((((((((((

I am so sad for you! I don't even know what to say really. but I want you to know that we are all here for you! It's so heartbreaking to lose a pet.
Thank you for sharing kokanee's story with all of us, I am sure it was hard for you to write, but at the same time I hope it helped to talk about it.
I just love everyones saying around here when one of our pets passes.  so....

***(((((Binky Free Kokanee)))))***

((((((((sending lots of hugs your  way)))))))

So sorry to belatedly hear your news.. when Ferdinand was sick back in December and was sent to happy bunny endings, it was v. painful, but I can't imagine the shock you've been through - hopefully all the messages are helping you out. Like many others have said, just giving Kokanee a short but happy (and spoilt!) life means so much and you shoud never forget that. I had Ferdinand for just over a year (he'd been at SaveABunny and who knows where else before me), but he was such a happy rabbit and I always have to remember that. Knowing Ferdie, he's happily nuzzling up with Kokanee up there right now

Dear Sweet Girl ... such a sad time ... Big Hugs.

Little Kokanee ... A beautiful bunny ... she will always be near you.

thank you for the story awe I am so sad. that bun was such a big personality in your lives.  she was a wonderful character. I know she is sorely missed by all of you. it hurts to lose a companion  it is good to know she is feeling no pain and doing her binky's and making wondrful bun friends where she is now. I know animals go to heaven I am sorry that she is gone. take care all of you.

Thanks everyone. Your words and thoughts have helped more then you could know. I logged in alot this weekend.

We buried Kokanee on Saturday, in my parents garden. We wrapped her up in her blanky, fabric I'd bought when I made pillows and blankets for her, when she was having trouble staying dry when she was sick. We buried her inside her cat condo, that she loved so much and spent her last day inside. She came out of the condo at the end, and stretched right out. She is forever in a bunny flop position. We planted marigolds for her, on her grave site, as she loved eating them.

Kahlua seems to be doing OK. I think being with her in her final moments helped her know that she is gone. Neither Kahlua or Rupert have been back in their cage since. I can't bring myself to clean it up yet, and attach all the levels. We've let them out loose together and now they are sleeping within inches of each other. I think soon they'll groom and then they can share a house. He's nipped her a few times, but she's being very submissive and I think things are really progressing.

I can't say all this has been good on the diet...I pretty much lived on chocolate ice cream all weekend...I'm not even a person who uses chocolate or treats to help me through tough times, or so I thought. It was a very very trying weekend. I keep tearing up and getting a terrible lump in my throat. I buried my best friend this weekend.... Dave has been really really supportive, even feeding/watering/cleaning up after Rupert and Kahlua.

Here's some of my favorite pictures of my lovely Kokanee

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Such incredibly sweet pictures.  What a lovely little memorial you had for her. This is such a hard thing to go through.  Time does heal to some extent.  I hate that lump in the throat but that eventually goes away.  I'm glad the other two have each other.  Maybe that's why Rupert actually was meant to be! Hang in there.

yes, beautiful pics of your elegant kokanee.  ((((((hugs))))))