maybe some of you might remember my post about losing my two rabbits to myxomatosis - well that was a few months ago and i am still racked with guilt.
it's really getting to me.i didn't know there was a vaccine for myxomatosis but if i did, they would still be here.everytime i think about them i start crying - i can't help it. i feel so guilty, i have so many regrets, 'i should have done this'...'if only i'd done that'...:(
its heart breaking to think that it's my fault that they're not here anymore.
i feel so anygry,it was so unfair...if only i'd known.
it feels like i'll never be at peace with myself about it...does anyone have any advice?
thanks for letting me share

Healing can take time. I recommend journaling, and talking to people who care about you and build your self-esteem. It may help to remind yourself that you did all you knew how to do, and in this world, that's really all any of us can do. If you haven't had some form of cerimony to say goodbye to them, that can help to. Maybe write the bunnies a letter then burn it or something.

Help spread the word to other rabbit owners. Print out small informative flyers and ask local pet stores and animal adoption centers if you can leave a stack by the cash registers. Volunteering at an animal shelter on the weekends (when people adopt the most) is another way to do good and get some cuddling time without the committment of adoption.

It sounds like you loved them and cared for them as best as you knew how, take solace in that.

thanks morna - i've made a memorial plaque for their grave and we also bought a 'in memory of a friend' slab to mark the spot because i thought it might help me have some closure...but i still can't shake off the guilt.
Help spread the word to other rabbit owners. Print out small informative flyers and ask local pet stores and animal adoption centers if you can leave a stack by the cash registers. .
i was already thinking about how i could spread the word...i felt it was like my duty...the leaflets is such a good idea..i've started working on one...thank you both for your support and ideas :)

Don't beat yourself up.

I had two lovely rabbits back in the UK. Unfortunately, due to personal circumstances totally out of my control, I had to leave them (they are with their grandparents, my former almost-in-laws, and doing well). But I know how you feel. I think with bunnies it's especially difficult being a pet parent, because they are natural prey animals, and so, so sweet natured (even the ones made mean by humans). It's almost like having a baby, compared to dogs or cats, who can largely take care of themselves. I love my dog and cats, but not the same way I do my bunnies. They are beautiful creatures. I am sure you did the best you could for your animals. All you can hope is that you learned something that will help other animals and their people in the future. Donate some time and money to a rabbit welfare group - do something in their memory. And use that overflowing love you have for them to spread some positivity in the world at large. Channel it. They were lucky to have you while they did.

I'll be thinking about you.

Peace.