GA 12/25 Meggles is gone

Yesterday

Meg came into my life a little over six years ago when I got a frantic phone call from a friend who was a vet nurse asking if I could foster a rabbit that had been dumped at the surgery that day. The (appalling) vet had decreed that if they hadn't found somewhere for her to go by close of business that day she would be PTS.

I said there was no way I could foster a rabbit - there was no point in pretending her stay was going to be transient as I fall in love far too easily. And so it was that Meg came to live with me. We were both pretty wary to start with. Me because I knew nothing about rabbits. Her because of whatever had befallen her in her first four and a half years.

For the first two weeks she spent most of her time hiding behind the toilet. She gave a huge shock to a friend who was in there peeing when she appeared from nowhere to nip his ankle!

For the first two months she bit me and drew blood every time I went near her. The first time she failed to draw blood and just left a bruise I knew we were getting somewhere.

Very very slowly over the years her trust in me grew and she began to love me back. It helped when I looked up a website to help me decipher 'rabbit speak' and I realised that what I had thought was a game was actually annoying her no end! Then we made a giant leap forward when I saved her from a falcon that had cornered her under a bush. The bites were replaced by affectionate headbutts and before I knew it we were rubbing noses.

The extent to which her love and trust had grown was made clear today at a different vet surgery when she suddenly jumped from the table and into my arms to die.

As she lies in my arms now I remember how she used to take such joy in frightening the chickens by sneaking up behind them and headbutting them up the bum. It didn't matter that they often jumped straight into the air and landed on her head, she would not be deterred!

I remember how she would trash her feeding room if she felt that I had fallen down on my duties in some way or the hay wasn't up to standard.

I remember how she attacked poor Purrdy every time he ran the gauntlet of her corridor during his stays here - no matter how hard he tried to make friends. And how, until very recently, she still launched at Vyktor any time she caught him in her corridor or he tried to come near us during her outside time. Recently she had recognised that he was ailing and stopped.

I remember when she suddenly started peeing on the floor of her tunnel room and wouldn't stop for six months. Research uncovered the most likely cause as my mum daring to step into that room, her private space. Everyone bar me was banned from that room for ever after and Meg didn't miss the lb again.

And mostly I remember how far we came, how much fear she had to overcome and how incredibly loving she grew to be letting me smother her with kisses and ground hugs and asking for more.

Tomorrow I will lay her to rest with Charlotte the super chicken who some of you oldtimers may remember.

Thanks for the memories Meggles. The house will feel so empty without you but you will live on in my heart forever. RIP

@Marycatmom ; @Chris & China thanks for all the 'speshul carrots'
@julie & punkin (ga) and others, thanks for asking after her


Vyktor's day
AMPS 149 +3 106 +4.5 86 +8 83
PMPS 101 +2 77

Purrdy's day
AMPS 153 +3 135 +6 106
PMPS 257 +3.5 164 +4.5 142

 

Sending Hugs and Prayers to you for your loss. Remember she knew that you loved her. Fly Free Meg.
It's so sad we have been saying good-bye to so many of our fur babies here lately.

 

(((Serryn)))

I'm so sorry to hear of Meggles' passing. Thank you for sharing her story with us. May you find comfort in warm memories of the love you had for each other.

Fly free, little one, and land softly.
Shelly

 

Oh Serryn, I am so sorry to hear of your loss! She sounds like she was just an amazing lil rabbit! Sassy and take charge - my kind of gal!

Sending much love to you during this difficult time xoxo

 

Oh No!!! So sorry to hear the news of dear Megs!!

As much as we teased dat bunny, we loved dat bunny too!!!....what a character she was!!!

Fly free sweet Meggles and land softly....Be a good bunny at the bridge and I'm sure the kitties there will love you too!!

 

Oh, Serryn, this is heartbreaking. Meg was such a special girl. I'm sending you hugs and prayers.

 

Oh Serryn, I am so sorry to hear that beautiful Meggles has died. It was always so much fun reading about her antics scaring the cats. How sad for you.
Land softly little one

 

Oh man, I'm so sorry ((((Serryn)))). I have had many bunnies in my lifetime and I know how special they are.
But Megs was extra special. She is loved so so so much by you, and had all of us loving her too.

Fly Free and Enjoy The Bridge Meggles.

 

I'm so sorry Serryn. Meg had a great life with you.
You opened your heart to her, and though it took some time, she crawled right in.
She will always be there in your heart.
Hugs and prayers

 

Serryn, I am so sorry. How wonderful that you rescued her and gave her what I can only imagine was a very good life. Wasn't here to read the stories at the time but your post makes me wish I had been.

 

oh ... I am so sad for you! It's so hard to lose a beloved fur baby! Hugs going out to you.

Shelley

 

Too much loss and heartbreak but it is the price of love and loving her and Meg loving you back is the most precious gift. I'm very sorry for your loss and our thoughts are with you. Fly free little Meg.

 

I'm so sorry Serryn. Meggles sounds like a fiesty, but fun bunny.

 

((((Serryn)))) I am so sorry. What a wonderful life Meg had with you and the rest of the household, even if it took a while to get there. What a character. I'm glad that she had a bean who learned to appreciate her. Big hugs.
Liz

 

Oh Serryn, I am so sorry to hear about Meg. Thanks for sharing her story with us. She sounds amazing! And what a nice time she must have had with you and your menagerie. Peace ~

 

(((Serryn))) so very sorry to learn that Megs has passed, fly free sweet baby and land softly. My deepest condolences to you.

 

Serryn I am so sorry to read this... Fly free Meggles. How wonderful that you will be laid to rest next to Charlotte. I remember Charlotte too.... Be at peace little one, land softly at the Bridge.

 

((((Serryn))))
I'm so sorry.
Fly Free Meggles.

 

((((Serryn))))
I'm so sorry for your loss. I didn't know Meggles. I enjoyed reading all about her. She was a very special rabbit. R.I.P Meggles. Send your Momma a sign from the Bridge for you are sooo loved and always will be.
Fly Free little one.

 

I am so sorry for your loss.

 

Sending so much love and light to you Serryn and hugs!

 

Serryn, I'm SO sorry it was sweet Meggles time to cross....bunnies hold a special place in my heart. BIG HUGE loooooooooong hug. Thank you for sharing her with us.

Soar high on your new angel wings sweet Meggles - you're so loved.

 

I am so very sorry, Serryn ...Meg touched all of our hearts with her antics, but most of all I know she became
a huge part of your heart. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.....

 

Hugs and vines for you. I'm so sorry to read this. You gave Megs a second chance and a happy life. Kudos to you.

 

Serryn, I am so sorry for your loss. You gave Meg much love & she had wonderful life with you. My prayers and thoughts are with you

 

Oh, Serryn, I am so sorry. Fly free, sweet Meg.

 

(((((Serryn)))))
I'm so sorry for your loss.



Fly free, little Meg...

 

Serryn, I am so sorry to hear about Meg. I've always enjoyed hearing about her happenings. Sending lots of hugs and prayers.
Fly free dear Meg.

 

(((Serryn)))
I'm so sorry for your loss.
Meggles was one lucky bunny.
(I do remember Charlotte the super chicken)
Fly free sweet Meggles.

 

((((Serryn)))). My deepest condolences on your loss. Meg's was a very special bunny with a ver special relationship to you. When you came back with Vyktor this time, one of my first thoughts was of Meg. She sure left an impression on all of us.

 

(((Serryn))) I am so very heartbroken for you to hear about Meggles. OMG....she is one of our L/L Land legends and we all have grown to love her as our kitties. Meg stories kept me laughing. I’m truly sorry for your loss and hold you close in thought.

Fly free Meg.

 

I didn't think I had any tears left. I was wrong.

What an amazing story. What an amazing little bun. Now, an amazing part of LL lore.

I'm so sorry, Serryn. So very sorry.



She waits.

Marilyn and Polly

 

so very sorry…. she moved on on the most special day of the year…..hugs...

 

So sorry about Megs. I didn't know her or Charlotte the chicken. Sounds like life was interesting with them. Be free Megs.

 

Farewell you little ankle biter, head butter, flying free from your mommabeans arms.

 

So sorry to hear of Meg's passing, bunnies are such special companions. You're wonderful for taking her in when she needed you. And your chickens sounds like such fun too! (Your household sounds a lot like mine.)

 

Serryn - so sorry that Meg's time had come. Never known anyone with rabbits- who knew they had so many rules.

I'm sure that she will get all the GA's organized at the bridge

 

I am sorry about your loss of Meggles. Thank you for the smiles at such a great personality sounds like she was quite the character. Glad you were able to enjoy each other for the years you did.

 

I'm so sorry for your loss, Serryn. It sounds as though Meggles had a huge personality, and I'm so happy she had six great years with you.

 

I'm so sorry Serryn. Sending prayers and hugs. Fly free Meg.

 

Such a sweet and touching story - How lucky you both were to have found each other
so sorry for your loss

 

*sniff* i'm so sorry to hear about Meg - but YAY that she leapt to your arms! She knew you were her safe place and she just wanted you. I have LOVED Meg and the adventures she got into. And of course I remember Charlotte the Super Chicken. I'm glad to hear they'll be together.

big hugs to you, Serryn. It's so hard to lose a little furbaby. They are our family.

Fly free, little Meg. Land softly.

 

{{{Serryn}}}

I am so saddened to learn that Meg Rabbit has crossed. I loved hearing about her antics, especially when Purrdy was visiting and she had to explain the rules (her rules) to him. Her story is amazing, and you are a very special person with a loving, patient, generous heart to persevere and teach Meg to trust and then love you. It just broke my heart to read about her jumping into your arms at the end. Sending peaceful, comforting vines to you as you start the Meg-less chapter of your life.

Vines and prayer, also, for Vyktor. Feel better, buddy, and eat your fuds. I'm sure he's missing Meg, although he would never admit it.

 

I am sorry for your loss of your funny, beloved bunny. I know you are missing her.

 

I am so sorry for your loss of Meg.
The story of how your bond evolved is amazing and touching.
I love how you put it, especially the part "how much fear she had to overcome".
It's so true, it's them who have to work the hardest part of bonding.
Your story made me appreciate my timid kitty Ginger even more, so thank you very much for this post.
Sending many comfort vines and light.

 

Such a sweet story about her! I am so sorry for your loss.

 

Sending you hugs and much love Serryn. RIP little Meg

 

Thinking of you in your loss. Thank you for sharing your story with Meggles. Prayers and hugs, Kathe

 

((((Serryn))) I am so sorry for your loss of Meg Rabbit, you will be in my thoughts and prayers.

Fly Free Sweet Meg, and land softly- you were so loved.

 

Dear ((((Serryn)))), I'm just seeing this wonderful tribute to a remarkable companion. We are very sad that Meg's time had come. I can picture her at the Bridge, making sure that all those kitties and droolers toe the line.
Meg Bunny, we are glad to have known you and we will miss you. Send your mamabean a message that you are safe and well at the Bridge. You are much loved.

In deepest sympathy,

Ella & Edward, Rusty, and Stu (GA; making sure that Meg gets lots of delicious veggies at the Bridge)

 

My deepest condolences to you Serryn on the loss of your beloved Meggles. This is such sad news. Hugs to you at this very sad time.

 

((((Serryn)))) just seeing this now, so sorry to hear about Meggles,

 

So sorry to hear about Meggles. Beautiful story about Meggles. She was lucky to have you!