dajeti2
06-06-04, 09:35 PM 06-06-04
A year ago we decided we wanted to add rabbits to our family. After six months of research we decided on a show quality breeding pair of Flemish Giants. We contacted the breeder and he said he would let us now when he had what we wre lookkng for. Almost four months later we got the call. We were so excited. My son had spent a whole month thinking of names for our babies. He was studying Greece at the time. He chose Athen-the goddess of wisdom & beauty for the female. He chose Apollo-manly beauty for the male.
We drove 5 hours to pick them up. When we first laid eyes on them it was love at first sight. Athena was a little two month old light gray. She was so scared and shy. Apollo was a four month old all white. He was relaxed yet friendly and out going from the start.
Apollo quickly settled in and loved the pet bunny role. Athena was slower to warm up and feel at ease around us. They were as different as night and day.
Sadly, our dear Athena passed away after being with us for only a month. I was home alone that day. After I found her I was grief stricken. As I sat crying Apollo jumped in my lap and put his head under my chin and stayed that way until my tears dried. He followed me everywhere. When I laid down he laid against me. Every time I cried Apollo was right there in my lap comforting me.
When my son came home I knew I had to break this to him gently. As he cried I held him in my arms. Apollo was right there beside him, trying to comfort my son as he had comforted me. Apollo didn't sleep in his cage that night. He slept in front of my son's bedroom door all night.
We learned that although our dear Athena can no longer be with us, her spirit will always be with us. She taught us love doesn't have to be showy and flashy. Love can simply be quietly enjoying each other's company. She brought my family closer together.
Apollo has also become closer to us. He was already very loving and friendly. Athena's passing brought us closer still. He has devoted himself to me. He follows me everywhere. He lays next to me whenever I lay down. He grooms me daily. And when I cry for Athena Apollo is right there cuddling me and offering me comfort.
Next April our home will be home to not one but three more rabbits. We will be getting another light gray like or Athena. We will also be getting a light gray male and an all white female. My son wants to breed APollo to the light gray female. The first little light gray female born already has a name. My son suggested and I agree, her name will be-Athena's Angel.
Through the tears and pain-love and hope endure.
Tina
Athena We miss you and will always love you.
We drove 5 hours to pick them up. When we first laid eyes on them it was love at first sight. Athena was a little two month old light gray. She was so scared and shy. Apollo was a four month old all white. He was relaxed yet friendly and out going from the start.
Apollo quickly settled in and loved the pet bunny role. Athena was slower to warm up and feel at ease around us. They were as different as night and day.
Sadly, our dear Athena passed away after being with us for only a month. I was home alone that day. After I found her I was grief stricken. As I sat crying Apollo jumped in my lap and put his head under my chin and stayed that way until my tears dried. He followed me everywhere. When I laid down he laid against me. Every time I cried Apollo was right there in my lap comforting me.
When my son came home I knew I had to break this to him gently. As he cried I held him in my arms. Apollo was right there beside him, trying to comfort my son as he had comforted me. Apollo didn't sleep in his cage that night. He slept in front of my son's bedroom door all night.
We learned that although our dear Athena can no longer be with us, her spirit will always be with us. She taught us love doesn't have to be showy and flashy. Love can simply be quietly enjoying each other's company. She brought my family closer together.
Apollo has also become closer to us. He was already very loving and friendly. Athena's passing brought us closer still. He has devoted himself to me. He follows me everywhere. He lays next to me whenever I lay down. He grooms me daily. And when I cry for Athena Apollo is right there cuddling me and offering me comfort.
Next April our home will be home to not one but three more rabbits. We will be getting another light gray like or Athena. We will also be getting a light gray male and an all white female. My son wants to breed APollo to the light gray female. The first little light gray female born already has a name. My son suggested and I agree, her name will be-Athena's Angel.
Through the tears and pain-love and hope endure.
Tina
Athena We miss you and will always love you.