I am sad to say Ernie passed away last night. He turned six this month, which Aaron says is getting up there in bunny years. I feel horrible because I was just explaining what a tremendous amount of work grooming him is to my friend Greta at Sit & Knit Thursday night. Poor Ernie.
We were with him when he went.... I had just given him a haircut. His wool was so fluffy, I had to tuck it in so as not to shut it in his carrier when we took him to my parents for Christmas. He was sitting on a towel in the kitchen with some carrots when he made a weird noise and Aaron and I came running. Aaron was petting him and he was gone quietly.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. It's a small concession, but at least he passed away quickly and with you both at his side. God bless.
I am so sorry to hear about Ernie. It is always so hard when you lose a pet... my heart is sad for you.
Oh no!! I'm so sad to hear about Ernie's passing. I'm sure he had the best possible life a bunny could have with you and your husband taking loving care of him.
I am very sorry as well... I am glad, though, that you have lots of wonderful memories of Ernie to help get you both through this. Take care.
I'm sorry to hear about Ernie.Our lil bunny past away dec 17th last year at the age of 9,5 years.She wasn't sick either just old.My husband stroke her until she passed.Seems like both our bunnies were well taken care of to reach an age higher than 4 years.They are eating big chunks of daffodilleaves now and hopping around in bunnies heaven.
Losing a pet is never easy, I am sorry to hear of it.
Oh my, I am so sorry. The loss of a pet can be so, so hard. Hugs
Oh, sad. Very sorry to hear this. I am glad, fwiw, that he didn't suffer and you were both there with him.
Aw so sorry to hear about Ernie.
Kimberly
sorry to hear that
I know how you feel about the guilt. My cat died at a very young age last year, just one week after I talked to the vet about possibly finding another home for him. (He was super-high energy and it was taking a toll on my elderly dogs and me.) But I think he knew I loved him, and I'm sure Ernie knew the same.
I'm sorry to hear about Ernie. He was a beautiful bunny and he had a great life. He passed being stroked lovingly by the people who loved him. My condolences.
Tammie
awwww...jenny, i'm so sorry. ernie and all his fur will be missed.
Jenny, I have lurked at your blog for years. You were the one to inspire me to start one. I've seen many pics of the animals. I feel your pain about Ernie. A week before Christmas we lost our lab of 13 years. She was my baby....and tears still come to my eyes and its been over 2 weeks. I feel your pain and I'm thinking of you! My heart is breaking for you! Sherlyn
Aww, sweet Ernie! Please don't feel guilty, anybody who reads your site knows how well loved and well cared for your animals are. I'm glad you and Aaron could be with him.
I've been reading your blog for years and have always enjoyed hearing about what Ernie was up to. His poofiness always brought a smile to my face, and he was even funnier trimmed. My condolences to you and Aaron.
so sorry to hear about ernie. at least you were with him when he went. *hugs*
Ernie lived a good life with you and Aaron. You are great pet parents. I am so sorry for your loss.
Oh Jenny, I'm so sorry to hear about Ernie. I've also been reading you for years and just from your posts, I know your bunny was lucky to have you and Aaron for pet parents.
Losing a pet is difficult, and so sad. I'm sorry to hear about Ernie. My thoughts are with you in the days to come. ((hugs))
Awww. My deepest sympathies.
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. Ernie was a lucky bunny to have you and Aaron for his family.
as a longtime reader i know how good you were to little ernie. i'm sad for you and know he'll be missed. -kate
I only know you from your on-line blog life but from what I know of you and hubby I'm sure Ernie had a great bunny life.
My hubby and I have furry children too and our hearts go out to y'all.
I wanted to join in with my condolences on your loss. It's the saddest part of pet ownership that their lives are so much shorter than our own.
so sorry to hear about Ernie, my heart goes out to both of you. the pictures you posted of him always made me smile ♥
I am so very sorry about your loss. He had a wonderful, loving life with your family, and I know he must have enjoyed every moment.
Take care!
So sad! It's always hard to lose a pet. Best wishes to you.
i am so sorry to hear about ernie.....pets are so special...did you know ernie was sick?? was he sick or he just passed from old age??? i dont know much about bunnies... take care
:( I'm so sorry to hear about Ernie.
I am so sorry for the loss of your bunny.
I am so sorry to hear about Ernie. I know you will miss him.
I'm so sorry to hear about Ernie! He was such a sweet bunny.
I'm sorry you lost Ernie. Any animal who gets to live in your house is a very lucky one and I'm sure he felt all the love that you and Aaron gave him all these years.
Oh no! I'm so sorry to hear this! I 've loved Ernie from afar for years. Like everyone else has said, I'm sure Ernie knew how much he was loved. Sending pug hugs. xoxo
He really was a beautiful bunny! We have a dwarf bunny who just turned 6 this Christmas. I have imagined how the girls might take when they lose her (my oldest got her for her 4th birthday). It is really a comfort to know you could be there with him. God bless.
sorry to hear about your lost, Jenny.
Im so sorry for your loss. :-(
Sorry for the loss of Ernie. he is such a cute bunny.. :(
I'm so sorry to hear about Ernie. You gave him a wonderful life and that's the best gift you can give to a pet.
I'm sorry to hear about Ernie. Everyone that reads your blog would agree, Ernie had a wonderful life and a very loving family. May he RIP.
I am so sorry for you loss. :(
He was loved not only by you and Aaron, but by all of us as well.
Thank you for sharing Ernie with us.
RIP, Ernie - you will be missed!
So sorry for your loss!
just wanted to add my condolences. Ernie was a beautiful bunny - I loved your pics of him - they always made me smile! take care
I read you often but don't usually comment, but I wanted to say I am sorry for your loss, but pleased that if Ernie had to go, the last thing he knew was being groomed and petted and loved.
I'm so sorry to hear about your bunny. He has a good life with you - you guys took great care of him. Take care.
I'm so sorry, Jenny. I hope it lessens your grief to think about how Ernie lived such a happy life with such a loving family. He will be missed, but always fondly remembered.
I'm so sad to hear about Ernie. :( RIP little one.
I'm sorry about Ernie. I know he had a good life with you and you were with him when he passed.
Oh, I'm so sorry. God bless.
Thank you Thank you everyone. It means so much to us. Sometimes people ask me why I blog and at times like this when so much caring and sympathy come from people who only know me through my blog... I know why.
i'm sorry. ernie was the best, he'll me missed. :(
erika
http://www.fluximagery.com
Adding my sorries to the passing of your good bun bun, Ernie. These things happen and surely your wonderful loving gave him a privileged and cared-for life. That's so much more than most get!
So, so sorry to hear about Ernie. I know he will be missed. He was a very lucky bunny!
Finally delurking to offer condolences on the passing of your dear Ernie. How lucky to have had such a wonderful life with your family though!
I'm sorry to hear about Ernie's passing.
Oh, I am so sorry to hear about Ernie. He was such a cute little thing. I know it took a lot to groom him, and you did a great job. I'll miss seeing his photos.
You and Erin take care!
I'm so sorry to hear about your loss. What a cute bun. Sandy
:( sorry you lost that little cutie.
so sorry to hear...losing a pet is hard, but I agree with another post that says he lived the best bunny life with you.
I've admired your blog for prob over a year...first time comment, you have such a great creative side---I love popping back in to read all your good ideas. yours was inspiration when I was starting up a blog. :) and of course I love that you are from roch:)
I'm very sorry about Ernie. He was a very handsome bunny. {HUGS}
I'm so sorry for the loss of your pet bun. He was a cutie doll and I know he'll be missed.
I'm so sorry for your loss. But just keep remembering how much nicer your lives were for having each other in them.
Aww, Jenny, sorry for your loss.
I am so sorry for your loss. Losing a pet is always sad.
Thank you for sharing his fluffy sweetness with the rest of us!
I'm so sorry for your loss, Jenny. He was such a cute bunny. I'm sad too!
Amanda
I'm so sorry about Ernie! At least you and Aaron were there with him *BIG HUGS*
I'm so sorry to hear about Ernie. You and Aaron gave him the best home he could have full of love and carrots! He passed naturally with the people he loved the most around him and that's the best any of us could ask for. *hugs*
Awww! Poor Ernie! I think that rabbits often just kinda of fall over and are gone.
My poor rabbit Owen just stopped after about seven years. His picture is here.
Anyhow, rabbits are AWESOME pets despite their funny short attention. He sounds well-cared for and loved.
RIP Ernie. I know you loved him and gave him a good life.
Ive been a longtime reader of your blog (6 years maybe?) and have really enjoyed the photos, snippets, and funny tales of your furry pals... especially sweet overly puffy Ernie. (Oscar's food fight with him was the best! :D )
My deepest sympathies to you and Aaron, (and Oscar and Stewie :)
And my thanks to you for sharing his adventures with us.
~shan
(supergrover)
I'm so sorry for your loss Jenny. :(
i'm sorry about ernie, jenny. he sounded like a great little guy.
- trish
I'm so sorry to hear about Ernie. I remember when I first found your blog, way back before Stewie and even before Oscar. I loved and was inspired by how you had a pet section on your site and when I saw you had a bunny I felt a kinship because I'm a bunny owner too. I loved reading posts about him. He'll be missed.
Jenny- I'm also a longtime reader who was very saddened by Ernie's passing. Our pets are part of our family too, so I know it must be very hard for you. What a lucky bunny he was to have such a great life with you and your hubby.
How unfortunate :-(
So sorry.
We are very sorry about Ernie. Sending you purrs and soft woofs.
Riley, Tiki, & Kesey
I don't often comment, but wanted to say that I'm really sorry for your loss. I've always looked forward to your pictures of Ernie - he was such a cutie. I concur with everyone - it's obvious that you and Aaron take loving care of all your furries and that Ernie's had a great life.
I am so sorry to hear this news. Ernie was well loved and you gave him a happy life. We recently lost a pug at age six, which too came as a surprise. It's hard.
I'm so sorry to hear about Ernie, but glad to hear he went peacefully with you there. We lost our rabbit at 8.5 years after a short respiratory illness. I still miss her, 7 years later.
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