feedback
September 30, 2007 l 4 Comments
Welcome to the new internet home of the Domestic Zoo! This is my first attempt at hosting and modifying my own blog, and your thoughts are always welcome. What do you like? What don’t you like? What would you change? Improve? Add?
Still in the works…
- photo page
- raw feeding information, tutorial and links
- Care of the Disabled Bunny / Peanut’s Place
regarding Rex
September 29, 2007 l 3 Comments
I coaxed Rex to eat some parsely tonight; he made only a meager attempt to eat his dinner. I think that, in the end, giving him the chance to see Peanut one last time will have been better than simply taking her away, but he is taking it hard and my mama heart aches for him.
He was visibly shaken when he first saw her, and wouldn’t actually get near enough to touch her, simply examining her and then stepping back. The only thing that’s gotten him to come out of their cardboard hideaway tonight has been the blanket that was in Peanut’s crate. He was sleeping on it when I left for work.
Haley (on RO) recommended getting a stuffed animal for him to snuggle with. I don’t know if it will help, but I’ll look for one tomorrow. This is the first time Rex has been alone in over five years…
Dear Peanut
September 28, 2007 l 3 Comments
It seems appropriate that you died in autumn, when the trees are giving us one last vibrant show before succumbing to the cold dark of winter. After living with head tilt for over a year, shortly before leaving us you faced the world once more right side up. You were such a brave girl, Peanut. I hope you know that you inspired many people and will be greatly missed by all who were blessed to know you.
Before you left, Rex gave you one last kiss. At the vet’s office I held you in my arms and told you it was okay - you could go now. Stephen made you a beautiful box. We laid you in it wrapped in your favorite tie-dye blanket, a photo of you and Rex, a flower, and a prayer:
Heavenly Father, Creator of all things, thank you for having entrusted us with a loyal pet. We know that not even a sparrow falls without your knowledge, so we know that you are here with us today.Lord Almighty God, this animal brought sunshine to us and was a vital part of our lives. Her passing has created a void in our hearts that cannot be filled. We do not question the will of God, but ask Him to be merciful in our loss.
Thank you for letting her teach us unselfish love. Thank you for the memories that we can recall to brighten our days for the rest of our lives.
Although Peanut will be missed very much, we give thanks to you for allowing us to have so many wonderful years with her. Thank you for this and for all thy blessing, Lord. In gratitude, we return our pet to you.
Amen.
We placed you in a clearing, under the protection of a beautiful tree, and marked the spot with a statue of a lop bunny. On your box Hannah wrote, “Here lies Peanut. A loving pet and friend.” Your family will miss you so much, baby girl. Especially Rex. He took such good care of you this past year; I promise you now that we’ll take extra good care of him.
There’s no more pain, Peanut. You’re free. Please run and play, and don’t worry about us. You have given us so much and you will always have a home in our hearts.
Love,
Mom
We’ll be bringing Peanut in at 2:30 EST. Dr G, who saw Peanut through months of illness last summer, will be there at the end along with my brother and myself.
I am so very sad for Peanut, and for Rex. A piece of my heart will go with her today.
It’s hitting me a little harder now
September 27, 2007 l 5 Comments
This is really Peanut’s last night with us.
I fed Rex a few minutes ago, and he didn’t come over to eat right away, instead staying by Peanut and washing her face. I do believe that he knows how frail she is. I just wonder how he’ll feel tomorrow.
Peanut today:
