I know this sounds pathetic but.....

[militant atheist]

Our much-loved dwarf lop rabbit has disappeared. The incredibly affectionate Peter Buck, who had become increasingly difficult to get in at night has, I guess, finally run out of luck having been missing since Monday night. What's throwing me is the sheer depth of loss I'm feeling about what is, after all, just a rabbit. Since the night-time shennanigans started I've kinda been preparing myself with 'well he takes his chances' talk, but now the inevitable has happened I'm shocked at the deep sense of loss I'm feeling. Pacey restleness coupled with an inability to concentrate on anything at all, together with a constant 'stone in the stomach'. I suppose with working from home I've spent many many hours with him and now it's really hit me how the loss of a pet can really knock you sideways. Any other Urbanites who've been through this shit have my deepest sympathy!

 

[Stobart Stopper]

You are not being pathetic, it's your family pet. I would be really upset if my little hamster escaped and disappeared. Hope your rabbit comes back soon.

 

[geminisnake]

Agree with Stobes. I don't think it matters what your pet is, animal, fish, reptile, if it goes missing, gets hurt, dies you still have feelings for them.

Hope he turns up ok

 

[co-op]

I think I might know the feeling MA. I shared a house with a dog for a few years - he didn't even belong to me, although I ended up walking him a lot because his owner was too lazy/drunk/whatever to do so himself. I liked the dog and that was kind of it as far as I thought. But when we all got tired of the dog's owner and asked him to move out I found that I missed this dog amazingly...I was genuinely shocked how much.

Sorry about your rabbit.

 

[militant atheist]

Thanks guys...it helps!

 

[butterfly child]

I was fucking devestated when I made the decision to put my Beyonce down.

This was not helped by the response I got from some posters, who thought it was fun to mock my distress.

It's funny how the little buggers dig their way into your heart, but it's something I hope never to stop feeling.

I'm so, so sorry to hear this, and pray that someone has taken him in and that he is safe and well. xxx

 

[Detroit City]

sorry for your loss

 

[Stobart Stopper]

The rabbit might come back, you never know. Dont give up hope. My brother's rabbit has disappeared for ages before now,it was probably rogering the big female floppy eared bunny that lives up the road to him.

 

[moomoo]

Aww, hope your bunny comes home safe.

 

[militant atheist]

Thanks for all your kind responses. I hope you're right Stobes, the problem is we live right out in the country with loads of hungry predators lurking around and he was basically a bit of a wet house rabbit, so I don't rate his chances! Still, thanks for the support.

 

[Yuwipi Woman]

I had a fish that jumped out of the tank and into the garbage can when I was cleaning the tank. I looked for about 45 minutes for that stupid fish in the garbage, but by the time I found him he was boots up. I was gutted.

Doesn't matter what type of animal it is.

 

[Kanda]

I once let my Goldfish try to escape.

He got out, done about 20 sit-ups on the carpet then just gave up

 

[oryx]

I can sympathise. I lost a very loved cat in April this year and I am still gutted about it, mainly because he went missing, got trapped and died.

My partner and I still miss him terribly. You can't underestimate the loss of an animal friend.

Sorry to hear about your bun - I know you've said it's a long shot but I hope he comes back.

 

[Stobart Stopper]

. I hope you're right Stobes, the problem is we live right out in the country .

mmm, still think he's out there somewhere doing a bit of Harry The Hamster, you never know, I do hope he's safe and comes back soon.

Harry The Hamster: (definitely not work/child-safe)

 

[Edie]

I was fucking devestated when I made the decision to put my Beyonce down.

You had a pet called Beyonce What was it? That's tickled me for some reason.

Hope you lop-eared friend comes back. I cried loads when my dog got put down when I was 17. He was a fuckin character that dog, he looked both ways before crossing roads, had a skin condition that meant he smelt awful and when he did a shit he balanced on three legs

 

[zenie]

I was fucking devestated when I made the decision to put my Beyonce down.

oh.my.god