Lucky
(? - June 19, 2007)

Lucky truly was the best name for our boy. He was found hopping along side a busy rural road about eight years ago. Some caring soul dropped him off at the local animal shelter. I believe the shelter had my future wife on speed dial for any time a rabbit in need of a home and she readily took him in. He was larger than any of the rabbits she had adopted and full of energy. I remember when I first met my wife I wondered why anyone would have a pet rabbit. It didn't take Lucky long to show me why. He soon became my favorite of all her animals (all adopted, just like him). He was always full of spunk and attitude. We loved to watch him wander around the house and check things out. The cats were never a problem. Two were scared of the "Hoppopotamus" and the other two were indifferent. Lucky was great around children too. While we do not have children, our nieces would stop in and always want to visit Lucky and give him a treat. We always liked playing with and caring for Lucky and would tell stories about him any time there was someone willing to listen. Lucky passed away about two months ago. The week before he had cut back and then stopped eating. That was strange as eating carrots and lettuce was one of his favorite pastimes. We took him to the vet and had given us instructions on his care. The Monday he passed, I checked on him before I left for the airport and he seemed much better. He was more alert and some of his food was gone. My wife had said the same thing prior to her leaving for work. That evening, he passed away. We really think he new it would be soon and wanted to say "bye" as best he could. There's not a day that goes by that we don't think about him. Sometimes I think I can still hear him rattling his food dish. One day we'll adopt another rabbit and only hope it's half the bun as Lucky.

Love You, Lucky
Mom and Dad
(Kim & Joe Aston)

Fleur Amelia Hall (aka Flue-y Moo-y)
February 14th, 2005 - June 6th, 2007

Dear Flue-y,

I love you so much, I miss you so much. It hurts everyday not to have you here. I'm so sorry, I never thought going to the vet that day would be so stressful for you, and I will always regret that. I loved being your mom, you were such a little ray of sunshine. I remember when we took Jonathan to bunny dating. I saw you when we first walked into the room, and I loved you right then and was on pins and needles the whole time hoping you would be the one. You were, but Jonathan turned out to be a bit of a grump, so you two never bonded. We didn't care, we loved you for you and were so happy that you were a part of our family. I had wanted a little bunny girl so badly, and you were so beautiful. I remember the whole progression from running from pets, getting the courage to give a sassy oink if we got too close, to cautiously letting me touch your head, to the last weeks when you would let me pet you right after I gave you food. I was so proud of how you grew over time in terms of trust and how you were still curious about new stuff and had the courage to explore even though you had such a rough start in life. I remember in the last month, twice when I gave Jonathan his baby carrot first, you chased him along the shared pen wall like if you caught him, you might just take that carrot. I laughed so hard. Emily misses you and looks for you. You were so patient with her and you two had such a good time, especially when she would stick her big fuzzy paws under your pen and you would dig at them. You two loved that game. I'm sure Jonathan misses you too- you guys lived next door for so long, and he loved to climb on top of his cottage and peek over to see just what you were doing over there. I loved how you would dance in anticipation of food, how you loved herbed hay and dried pineapple treats, how you used to throw toys, how you would zoom up for breakfast so fast sometimes that you would crash into the pen, how you would smack and your back would shiver when you ate banana, and so much more. I love you so much Flue-y, and we had such plans for you at the new house, I wish you were here and would give anything to have you back. Look for a border collie named Lady and tell her I was your mom. I know she'll take really good care of you until I get there. You are in my heart and on my mind always. I love you baby girl, Carrie

In memory of Gus
June, 1999 - November 21, 2006
From John & Heather Dean, Kristen Halladay, and Laine Kathary

Being the CHRS ambassador bunny was easy for Mr. Gus! He loved everyone and everyone sure loved him. I will remember fondly our chapter meetings where Gus would go around the room from person to person asking for some pets and attention. He adored being in the middle of things, especially in his younger days. Gus was the perfect spokesbun for potential adopters showing how wonderful rabbits can be in the home! We loved "The Big Gahuna" with all our hearts and miss him very much.

Chuck and Karalee

In memory of Luigi
2001 - June 13, 2006
From Terri & Jeremy Cook

Señor Luigi, you and your girlfriend Sophia touched our hearts the minute we saw you. We were grieving yet for our beloved Butterscotch and weren’t sure we wanted another bunny, let alone get two. Our uncertainty melted away as soon as we saw your happy face and spunky personality saying “take me home” (good thing you were saying it for you and Sophia since she only gave us an irritated thump!). We loved having you as part of our family and that you so easily accepted having a dog and guinea pig for “siblings”. You were the most amazing jumper, especially when we had your favorite treats of banana or orange. We could also never just pet Sophia as you would make sure your little head was on top of hers, receiving all the attention. Yet, you were always very attentive to your girl, especially for your after dinner “lovey dovey time” with her, grooming her ears and making her feel like a queen (even though she usually didn’t reciprocate). We’re so sorry illness took you away from us too soon, but never sorry we adopted you little Lui.

Jill & Gary

In memory of Sprocket
July, 2001 - Nov, 2005

Sprocket was found by some neighborhood kids in their yard on a July morning in 2001. My girlfriend was the only person they knew who had rabbits before and took him to her. Since he was obviously domestic we put signs on poles, went door to door, and put an ad in the paper. No one admitted to knowing anything about him so Michele adopted him (Or vice versa it seemed at times). Her kids named him 'Sprocket Bunny' and he quickly became part of the family. In November 2005 Michele came home from work and saw he had passed, laying on the bottom of his cage. We don't know what happened but looking back the week or two before he passed he seemed to be more affectionate than normal as he was never overly cuddly (he liked his space) . It almost seemed that he knew his time was short and wanted to say good-bye. My brother would 'bun-sit' from time to time and he too misses him to this day. I won't go into detail of how his passing affected me; we all know what such a loss does. Let me say that I drive a pickup, plow snow, target shoot, and do other 'manly things' but that fur ball had me wrapped around his paw and I still cry about it. We buried him under an apple tree in my yard since he 'needed' apple as often as he could con us into it. I hope, as we all do, to see my friend again. Just before Christmas 2005 Michele gave me an ornament with a bit of Sprocket's fur tied to it and she wrote out this poem:

A few years ago I was abandoned and scared
But you took me in and showed that you cared.
You would let me jump up and sit in your lap
Or just lay beside you taking a nap.
You shared your veggies, and fries, and pie
You told me I was a silly little guy.
I have gone on now to a place that is new
But I want you to know I'll never forget you.
So, please hang this ornament upon your tree
And when you see it --- think of me.
But when you do, please don't despair
You made a good life for an orphaned hare.

Love,
Your Bunny Buddy Sprocky

Mike and Michele

In memory of Delaney
? - May 22, 2006

Delaney- I'll never forget the first day I met you. You were living in Karalee's sunroom, enjoying the fresh breezes and your stairsteps. Karalee told me you were shy and didn't like to be petted so I just watched you play a little bit. Karalee and I laughed so hard when we saw you knock a stack of paper napkins off her table so you could jump up and spread yourself on top of it like a Queen. I had no idea then that a year later you'd become my own sweet girl! Foofoo needed a friend and you were the only bunny he met that loved him. You immediately binkied and kissed his head. I could've cried I was so happy! And that's how you came to be our "Laners". I will never forget how happy you made us! Foofoo and I loved you more than words can say. A day didn't pass that you didn't make me laugh and I felt so honored when you finally began to trust me and let me pet and cuddle you. (On your own terms of course!) Ignorant people think Californians aren't cute, but to me you were the CUTEST bunny in the entire world! I loved your pink eyes, big beautiful body, velvety ears and expressive whiskers! I am so sorry that you got sick and I wasn't able to help you. You left us so quickly that I wasn't able to give you everything I promised! I wanted us to have years and years together and I wanted to build you and Foofoo the best bunny playroom I could imagine. Again, I am so sorry this happened to you. I just hope wherever you are you know how much Foofoo and I loved you and will miss you always.
Allyssa Noogle

In memory of Annie
? - July 4, 2005

Annie Maria – The Gentle Giant,
I don’t even know where to begin or even how to put into words the amount of love we have for you. You came into our lives by chance and changed them forever. I remember when I first saw a picture of you on the internet. You were a rescued bunny under the loving care of Karalee Curry of the Columbus House Rabbit Society. You had recently had suffered a broken leg and had undergone surgery and were recovering very well. I read about how sweet, loving, and energetic a bunny you were. How you would do the bunny 500 and jump on just about anything you could reach. Due to the expense of your injury, I initially sent some money to help offset some of the cost. As time passed, I just couldn’t resist actually meeting my future best friend even though you were over 3 hours away. I remember the first time I laid eyes on you. You were so beautiful, alert, friendly, and very big! You had those beautiful long, thick eyelashes which would have made you a shoo-in for a Maybelline commercial. I knew right away this was the bunny for me. So we brought you home and our home became your home. You were free to roam around anywhere you wanted because our house was prepared especially for you (bunny-proofed, toys, etc.). We even added some bird feeders out on our patio so you could enjoy watching the birds play and eat along with the occasional squirrel and duck that would come by. In the evenings you enjoyed watching and “helping” me prepare your big salad with the occasional sample while I prepared it. When it was time for bed in the evenings, I would tuck you in by putting you in your own bedroom with a nice carrot treat to snack on. Mornings were fun because you would be full of energy and would come running into our bedroom and jump up on the bed to be with us. These were just a few of the wonderful moments that we got to share together over the 3 years that we were together. Unfortunately your time had come early and the angels up in heaven called for you to be with them. You were like the daughter I never had and I loved you more than anything. You loved everyone and everyone loved you. I know that when my time comes I will finally get to hold my best friend again in my arms. Until that time is here, you will always be in my thoughts and forever remembered. We love and miss you!
Brian & Shawn Walker

In memory of Weber
? - July 11, 2005

Weber your time with us was too short but you taught me that patience and time will be rewarded a thousandfold with bunny love. You were a generous companion to Bun and a joy for me to see each day. Our relationship progressed from a shy, cautious bunny to a bun that would let me pet him and give him kisses. I miss you Weber and hope you are in a place where you are receiving all the love, grooms, and treats that a special little bunny like you deserves.
Kim Banks

In memory of Cali
? - April 26, 2005

Cali- I miss you so much. You were such a fun rabbit to have around. I loved coming home from work every night to see you guys. I'd say Tucker, Cali, and you'd both come running out of whatever room you were in, unless of course you were getting into trouble! Like the time I kept calling out for you guys and no one came running and I looked in the bathroom, and you weren't there, and I looked in your room, and you weren't there. You were on my bed jumping all over my new clothes. The two of you were having so much fun, and you looked so silly I just couldn't stop laughing. Every day you would jump up on my bed for a Critter Berry, you slowly learned to trust me. You opened up so much to me Cali, I saw so many positive changes in you. You loved to lay at the foot of my bed right in front of the fan, then you would hop down and do a few laps of binkies up and down the hall, and then go stretch out on top of your stairs. I feel so bad that I never knew you had heart disease, but you were always running around doing binkies, so it never crossed my mind that you could be sick. I wish I could have made you better. You had finally found your forever home, and you liked it there so much. You made yourself right at home as soon as we got there and went and laid on top of your stairs. I miss you Cali, and I know Tucker does too, as well as many other people.
Megan Metzger

In memory of Binky Metzger
? - June 19, 2005

Binky- You meant so much to all of us. I loved to watch you play. I loved how you followed me everywhere I went, and nudged me with your nose. You would come running down the hall and your ears would flap so cute, then you would flop over until someone moved and then you would be right on their heels. You were always laying at Dad's feet, just in case some food fell...or in case a few stray pets came your way. You loved to be pet, you would just melt into the floor, and you could lay there for hours, unlike Sparky and Eeyore, who leave after a few minutes. Then there was your pellets, the way you would always stick your head in the bowl so none of the pellets got in the bowl, but ended up all over your head and onto the floor, but you were just too excited, and so hungry. You finally learned how to jump up on my bed, that made me so happy Binky, even if it did only last two weeks. I really didn't mind being woke up at five in the morning, you jumping all over me, shoving your head under my hand, you just wanted me to play with you. Some days I would get up and we would play, other days I would roll over and hide my hands under the covers, a couple of days I even snuck you up there in the afternoon so we could play on the bed when I was awake...however you didn't seem to enjoy it as much. I guess it was just more fun to wake me up. I wish we could have had more time Binky. I'm sorry I didn't get to say goodbye. I'm sorry Eeyore was so mean to you. I'm going to miss watching you and Mari play together. You were a great rabbit Binky and a great friend too, we loved you so much Binks. Take care of Cali for me.
Megan Metzger

In memory of Flopsy Cook
July 1998 - June 10, 2005
From Jill & Gary Coleman

Punky. Punkyshine. Floppy. Floppin-Moppin. Bunnygirl. Miss Punky-munk. Munkinshine. Even your nicknames can’t begin to tell the story of your charm, your feistiness, your resilience, your SPUNK. You had been shuffled around so much. You came to our home wrapped in attitude that far outweighed your 4-1/2 pounds. I remember looking at you and thinking you hated me, hated us, hated Benjamin. You showed him you meant business. And then you devoted yourself to him completely - and to us. You were his bunny girl; the love of his life - always together, always close, always snuggling. You could still be feisty and still meant business, but always went right back to being sweet. I loved having you share our bedroom and hearing you in the night: toenails on hardwood hopping down the hallway – knowing which of you it was by the sound of your hop; rustling litter as you hopped in and out of the litterbox; munching on your hay or crunching on your greens; pushing your food bowls around as if you thought you’d been underfed; and the sound of you scooting away when Benjamin started buzzing. And of course the sound of you sneezing - Phffft. Phffft. Phffft. - over and over until I would get out of bed to check on you. Then you’d be fine. I loved having you both jump up on our bed on weekend mornings to remind us you hadn’t had breakfast. I especially loved the way you hopped off the bed – holding on with your back toes until the moment I was sure you’d plunge on your nose and then kicking with those big back feet to send you sailing through the air – spread eagle, ears flying – to land several feet down the hallway, only to have to scramble and turn around to run back to Benj. It was quite a sight. When we discovered the problem with your ear, you were so patient with all the harassment of ear cleanings, medications, vet checks. The vet staff was always so amazed at your tolerance. You would let us poke and prod and squirt and dig for as long as it took. You let me learn how to give shots without complaint. You ate your medicine willingly – as long as it was wrapped in something tasty like a Craisin! But we knew we were going on borrowed time. Who knew we’d get three years since that first diagnosis. It will never be enough, but we are grateful for every minute of it. We loved you so much Punkin-munk.
Terri & Jeremy and Benjamin

In memory of Earl Grey
2000? – 05/05/2005

A little nose poked out from around the kitchen counter. Long ears twitched in anticipation at the sound of pellets rattling in the can and then tinkling into the light green ceramic food bowl on which little bunny paw prints were painted. Finally, unable to stand the excitement any longer, a little gray ball of fur came running around the counter and into the kitchen work area where I was standing. “Oh Earrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr-rl,” my voice boomed throughout the house. “Pellets!” I shouted. The little fur ball scampered back around the kitchen counter to the spot where he knew the food bowl would land. And then it started – Earl’s “dinner dance” as we called it. Up onto the little wooden stool placed beside a kitchen table leg he would jump, then leap up onto a kitchen chair, then jump back down onto the stool and then onto the floor. Then he would hop up on top of the nearby cardboard box that we called his “condo”, turn around and jump back onto the floor and the whole routine would start again. Up, down, up, down, again and again – and we would be in stitches laughing. Then bang! Down went the pellet bowl and I’d quickly move my hand out of the way just before a large gray furry head (complete with sharp teeth!) plunged into the bowl and began devouring its contents.

Earl Grey was a dwarf chinchilla-colored rabbit and our first bunny. He was VERY cute and very, very fluffy. His dinner dance, which he also performed at breakfast time, was one of several antics of his that delighted us and gave us reason to laugh. We would applaud him when he “twizzled” (our word for a bunny “binkie”) or did the Bunny 500 around our family room. We named his various poses – sphinx, greyhound, regal rabbit. I made up silly songs about him and sung them to him. Earl (and I) enjoyed pets on the little wooden stool beside the kitchen table at breakfast time. Earl was also the official taste tester of the apple twigs that we began providing to Karalee for sale to other CHRS bunnies. He brought lots of happiness into our lives, and he was a bun after my own heart.

Our other rabbit, whom we named Chamomile, has had a longer, happier life than she otherwise would have thanks to Earl. We decided to adopt Cami, who had spent several months at the Hilliard Animal Shelter, so that Earl could have a friend of his own kind.

Earl came into our home the day before our sixth wedding anniversary and left us, suddenly and unexpectedly, six days before our ninth. We had brought him to the vet to have his teeth trimmed and he died of a heart attack while under the anesthesia. We sorely miss our silly little bunny with the distinguished name. We loved him very much!
Dave and Michele Jorgensen

In memory of Brulee
Oct. 1995 - February 6, 2005
From Cara Cox

Hello Everyone,
Brulee left for the Rainbow Bridge today around 11:30am. She died in my arms, and made her transition quickly. She leaves me, and those who knew her, with ten years of wonderful memories. From a sassy young bunny with a head of steam, to a constant loving mate to her dear Hudson for the past 6 years. Full of kisses and always ready for snuggling, Bru was such a sweetheart. And mischievous —she’s the one who wanted to explore, test her boundaries and delight with a hop/skip when caught in the act. She was also a very accomplished artist, deconstructing and remodeling cardboard boxes into new forms custom-chewed to her liking. She was valiant, beautiful and dignified to the end, and I will miss her with all my heart. Thanks to all of you who have cared for her, and prayed for her.
Ellen Eder

In memory of Reese
? - March 14, 2005
From Karen & Karalee

Reese, you were so loved and will never be forgotten.

In memory of Mimi
? - January 31, 2005
From Judy and Cara

We only had you for such a short time but what an amazing bunny you were. You came to us so afraid after all that you had been through. As you realized you were safe, you really let us know what your personality was like. You flopped on your side with such relaxation, you hopped so quick when you knew a treat was waiting, you rubbed noses so sweetly with Coco, our poodle, and you loved lounging around in your litterbox, stretching out from end to end. Leaving us so quickly has left a big hole in everyone's heart who knew you. Mimi, we miss you so much!

In memory of Miss Butterscotch Coleman
December 13, 1995 - November 30, 2004
From Cara Cox

Little Miss Butterscotch, you were Queen B from the moment we brought you home. My mother and I saw you first with a litter of smaller bunnies and there you were, throwing your weight around being Miss Bossy. We knew we had to have you. “Grandma” and I held you upside down like a little baby, snoozing (and snoring a little!) for an hour or more in our arms. You enjoyed taunting “Grandpa” by being mischievous—running through the vertical blinds, throwing your litter and grabbing the toilet paper and running with it, but he could never stay mad at you for long. You enjoyed showing your strength by pushing on my bedroom door and running under the bed only to come out with dust bunnies plastered to your face. When I got married and we had to move to Ohio, you put up with endless hours in the car back and forth to Missouri. You loved your new “Daddy”, Gary, and liked playing a bunny version of soccer with him. Gary also couldn’t keep up with your demands for banana and you were often very pushy, but too cute to resist. We were so proud of you for putting up with a dog and guinea pig after being an only child for so long. I think you found Cookie very interesting, but you do without that little piggy Munchkin! You were also very photogenic, tolerating the endless costume changes for me so I could get the most adorable pictures. We were SO lucky to have you for 9 wonderful years and you will always be in our hearts.
Jill and Gary Coleman

In memory of Isabella Curry
April 27, 1995 - Sept. 21, 2004
From Heather and John Dean

Rodney
? - April 2, 2004

Rodney,
You were one of those buns with a magical personality. Your happy go lucky spirit was always shining brightly whenever I saw you. I cannot ever recall a moment when you were not at the front of your pen craving human interaction and attention. You always seemed to have this big smile on your face when anyone ever so much as glanced in your direction. For such a little guy, you were full of life. It makes me so very sad to no longer see your expressive eyes beaming with energy and excitement. Your strong will could not fight the infection that ravaged your body in such a short period of time, but your sole will live on forever. You will be greatly missed by anyone who was fortunate enough to know you. I believe we will one day see each other again over the rainbow bridge.
Danielle

Harley
? - December 10, 2003

Harley
The past 5 months that I’ve known you have definitely been some of the better times of my life. You brought so much joy and laughter into my home. I have never met another bun who had more personality than you. You had this magical presence about you that always put a smile on my face.

You were so full of energy. You loved doing the bunny 500 around the living room and racing up and down the stairs. I miss hearing the pitter patter of your paws running around especially when you got all keyed up at breakfast, dinner and snack time.

Yet, in the midst of all your activity, you would gladly stop for some nose rubs. Those were your favorite. I’ll never forget you constantly squeezing your nose through the spaces of your pen for nose rubs. You pushed your nose clear through the pen until you couldn’t go any farther because the bars of the pen were pressing your eyes closed. I have never had the pleasure of knowing a more affectionate rabbit than you!

You were the first one I saw in the morning and the last one I would see before going to bed at night. I looked forward to coming home, opening the door, calling your name and seeing your eyes light up now that I was home since that meant that you would soon be out and about.

Your life was cut drastically short and for that I will always be remorseful. I know without a doubt you made the world a better place, especially my world. I’m so fortunate to have gotten to know you and love you.

The realization that you are no longer here on Earth breaks my heart. You deserved so much more out of life. I will never forget you or the vital lessons I learned while you were alive. GI stasis has to be acted immediately upon and taken seriously because the consequences of failing to do so can be fatal. I love you and miss you Harley!!! (More than words can say.)

Fiver (Mr. Bunny)
April, 2001 - November 26th, 2003

I received Fiver in the Spring of '02 from a college professor of mine. I was in his office one day, when he went on and on about how he was just too tired to kill the bunny he planned on eating that night. He gave me a detailed description of how he planned to kill and butcher this bunny. I didn't want to hear about it, so I insisted he bring the bunny to school the next day. I couldn't go home and know what was happening to that poor bunny. So, my professor brought him to school and I named him Fiver.

I knew almost nothing about rabbits. I had heard they could use the litter box so I started from there. In late January of '03 I met Karalee and Lela, and learned a great deal more about rabbits. Fiver and Lela had a very long and difficult bonding until I finally got them bonded sometime early November. Fiver and Lela were bonded for only about three weeks when he suddenly became very sick and died in the car on the way home from the vet office. Lela never got to say goodbye. Even after the necropsy, it is still not clear what killed him.

I am still trying to get over his death. He was my very special little guy. He had chubby cheeks and he was always giving me kisses. Everyday I think about how much I want him back and let him know just how much I really love him.

In memory of Baxter Curry
April 10, 1995 - May 5, 2003
From Cara Cox

Cinnamon
? - April 19, 2003

Cinnamon,

Though I barely knew you more than a week, it was enough time for me to be completely taken in by your ever so sweet disposition and gentle nature. You are by far one of the most affectionate rabbits I have ever been fortunate enough to know.

You are also the "poster child" of a rabbit who became deathly ill because your caretaker ignored your signs and for that I truly regret whatever pain and suffering you were forced to endure before I got you.

I believe I was destined to meet you. I need to better learn how to properly interpret and promptly act on the signs in order to save bunny lives. By our brief encounter, I feel I have learned a very important lesson.

I have some solitude in knowing you're now in a place where you can hop freely and live happily ever after. I look forward to one day seeing you again over the rainbow bridge.

Snoopy Meyer
April 2002-December 31, 2002

Snoopy came into my life in the beginning of May 2002. He captured my eye while I was shopping at a pet store for some bunny supplies for my other rabbit, Velvet. His sweet little face looked up at me and melted my heart instantly. He was so tiny and looked so unhappy. You see, the right side of Snoopy’s little 2lb. body was covered in abscesses and scabs. I pointed it out to the pet store worker and he said not to worry about it. I went home that night and could not get him off of my mind. I talked to Matt and decided that I would go and get Snoopy the next day, even though I wasn’t planning on owning another bunny and had no place to keep him. I went up to the pet store and complained about how the worker had treated me the day before and told them that I was going to take the bunny because he needed medical attention. And so I took Snoopy straight to my work and left him there to have surgery the next day. Dr. Gilbert removed a bunch of tumors from the side of his tiny body, using 18 sutures to close him up. Amazingly, that night he was doing just great. Unfortunately, the histopathology report came back saying he had lymphosarcoma, a very rare and horrible cancer. But I could not give up on him, his spirit was just too strong and amazing. He was very depressed for the next couple of weeks, barely eating anything and backing away when I went to touch him. But he let me clean his surgery site and give him his antibiotics. So, for about three months Snoopy and I battled through continuous abscesses and antibiotics, until I decided to have surgery performed on him again. By this point, Snoopy trusted me with every inch of his now 4lb. body. He would just sit in my lap and let me manipulate him however I needed to. The second surgery went very well, so I had him neutered while he was under. From that point on Snoopy was the love of my life. I took him to the rabbit doctor at OSU and had blood tests and X-rays done to make sure he was healthy. She said he was perfect and was one of the healthiest bunnies she had ever seen. He was the most amazing and gentlest soul I have ever had the pleasure of knowing. When ever I had a bad day he would snuggle with me and let me know that everything would be okay. He was my miracle bunny and I would have given anything for him. He even came home with me when I would go visit my parents. Unfortunately, on December 31 I went into Snoopy’s bedroom to give him his breakfast before I went to work and he would no come out from underneath the bed. I knew something was wrong because he would usually run out to greet me. I took him to work with me and we took X-rays, ran a urinalysis and tried to get him to eat. Around 2 o’clock he had a seizure and died, taking with him a large piece of my heart. Before he went he looked up at me, right into my eyes and said good-bye. I will never forget that or the love he gave me. No one or nothing will ever fill the hole in my heart that Snoopy left behind, but I would do it all over again for him and his amazing love.

Keita
December 1996-May 14, 2002

You left us so suddenly after brightening and bringing meaning to our lives for over five years. We never realized that it was going to be our last day together. Now all we have left are the memories: the sound your feet made when hopping along the carpet, your bunny kisses and how you would nudge our hands for more cuddles, how you would jump on the bed in the middle of the night looking for love. We feel lost without you and wish we would open up the bedroom door to see you there again scratching and looking for us. Please know that we love you very much and will never forget you.
With all of our love,
Dawn and Kevin

Melinda's "Magnolia" by her friend William