Patches is a very cute bunny. You and he look so happy together.
I'm sorry that Patches passed away. But Patches knew how much you loved him, and that is so very important in my opinion. You did everything you could for him, but I think--and this is just my opinion, of course--but I think your love and support for Patches helped ease his transition into death. I know that you will keep him alive in your memories.
I'm so terribly sorry. And I understand how an animal can have so much impact on a person. We had a bird who died similarly, though he wasn't attacked. He got his leg hurt somehow. It was only after the vet put a splint on it and we'd taken him home that we'd realized he'd stopped eating. It happens even in predatory animals though. If they believe they are dying, an instinct will kick in: they stop eating and usually they retreat to areas of solitude--to keep from becoming a meal to any other predators because they know they're weak. Honestly I'm really not sure there's anything you could've done after the attack. Once that switch flips in their mind it seem irreparable. I once nursed two baby birds for a whole summer, Marco and Polo, only to have them both die suddenly and without cause. My mother consoled me by saying that though their existence was brief, it was happy and safe. Those are the same words I will apply to you. It seemed like Patches had a wonderful life and wonderful care--even in the end, no one can doubt it. I hope
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I'm sorry that Patches passed away. But Patches knew how much you loved him, and that is so very important in my opinion. You did everything you could for him, but I think--and this is just my opinion, of course--but I think your love and support for Patches helped ease his transition into death. I know that you will keep him alive in your memories.
If you want to talk about it, I'll listen.
*hugs*
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I'm so terribly sorry. And I understand how an animal can have so much impact on a person. We had a bird who died similarly, though he wasn't attacked. He got his leg hurt somehow. It was only after the vet put a splint on it and we'd taken him home that we'd realized he'd stopped eating. It happens even in predatory animals though. If they believe they are dying, an instinct will kick in: they stop eating and usually they retreat to areas of solitude--to keep from becoming a meal to any other predators because they know they're weak.
Honestly I'm really not sure there's anything you could've done after the attack. Once that switch flips in their mind it seem irreparable.
I once nursed two baby birds for a whole summer, Marco and Polo, only to have them both die suddenly and without cause. My mother consoled me by saying that though their existence was brief, it was happy and safe. Those are the same words I will apply to you. It seemed like Patches had a wonderful life and wonderful care--even in the end, no one can doubt it.
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