Sad news. I went out to feed Yeti this morning and found him dead.
I got him in early January 2003 from Chris when he was just 16 weeks old. A happy outcome from posting a tri-loom for sale. Chris responded but unfortunately was beaten by someone else. I recognized her name from another mailing list and struck up a rabbit conversation. The next day I was on the road to her house to pick out my bunny. I spent the whole day thinking up the perfect name for him. Yeti, the abominable snow bunny. I had had a rabbit as a kid and just loved them, so this was partly a nostalgic act. It would be heaven to have my own angora supply, so it was a spinners’ act as well.
Foremost though, it was an act to "retake my life" from state that battling infertility had put me into where everything was put on hold. I conceived the twins at the next attempt. Maybe it was the new mental state I had entered, more likely it was because I changed my medical options and went with the injectibles. Who knows. Chris and I like to think it was the whole rabbit/fertility connection.
Thank you Yeti for the twins. I’m sad your life was so short.
Goodbye dear bunny.
28 responses so far ↓
1 Nancy J // Apr 1, 2006 at 12:17 pm
Sniffle…I’m so sorry…he was a lovely part of your life. *Hugs*
2 Carole // Apr 1, 2006 at 12:33 pm
so sad, Risa. Hugs.
3 Stephanie // Apr 1, 2006 at 12:37 pm
Oh, what a shame. So sorry he had to go.
4 Katy // Apr 1, 2006 at 1:54 pm
So sorry.
It’s been a rough few months for you!
5 Elizzabetty // Apr 1, 2006 at 2:29 pm
Oh my god… I’m so, so sorry.
6 Rachel H // Apr 1, 2006 at 3:23 pm
Oh, so sorry my friend.
7 janna // Apr 1, 2006 at 3:46 pm
Oh, so sorry….
8 Angelia // Apr 1, 2006 at 5:27 pm
So sorry to hear that.
9 --Deb // Apr 1, 2006 at 6:43 pm
Oh, poor Yeti! I guess he really didn’t want to move, huh?
10 jess // Apr 1, 2006 at 7:06 pm
I’m so sorry! :/
11 Donna K. // Apr 1, 2006 at 7:25 pm
I’m sorry…
12 Helen // Apr 1, 2006 at 8:54 pm
I’m sorry Risa. They really do get a hold on our hearts and it is so hard when they leave.
13 Elaine // Apr 1, 2006 at 9:15 pm
I’m sorry Risa. Yeti was a sweet and beautiful boy. He was here for a reason obviously and maybe now he’s saying that his job is done and it’s time to move along. That doesn’t make it easier. I sure know how rabbits become part of you. But he hasn’t left until you have forgotten.
14 Kirsten // Apr 1, 2006 at 10:25 pm
I am really sorry Risa. It is so hard to say goodbye to our furry friends. Take care.
15 JessaLu // Apr 2, 2006 at 11:08 pm
So sorry, Risa
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16 Stacey // Apr 3, 2006 at 9:53 am
I lost my bunny Stu in February, he and Yeti looked alike. I’m sorry for your loss, I know how hard it can be.
17 Nancy // Apr 3, 2006 at 11:17 am
So sad:( Bye Yeti.
18 Lizzy B // Apr 3, 2006 at 11:23 am
Oh Risa, I’m so sorry about Yeti.
19 Christine // Apr 3, 2006 at 1:51 pm
I’m so sorry Risa! I didn’t realize you had a bunny! Big hugs to you and the twins.
20 Elsie // Apr 3, 2006 at 3:04 pm
So sorry to hear of Yeti’s passing and so soon after losing your precious cat. Hugs to you.
21 homegardener // Apr 3, 2006 at 6:13 pm
I’m sorry for the loss of your bunny. I know the feeling. I have five angora rabbits and know several quality breeders if you’d like to fill that empty cage.
22 Cassie // Apr 4, 2006 at 5:57 am
Oh, no! Rest in peace, Yeti.
23 Lisa // Apr 5, 2006 at 11:47 am
I’m so sorry to hear about your bunny.
24 claudia // Apr 5, 2006 at 10:19 pm
Bye bunny.
This losing of pets business sucks ass.
25 Claudia // Apr 6, 2006 at 8:40 pm
Ohh poor baby! A big hug to you!
26 Laurie // Apr 8, 2006 at 4:34 pm
Risa, I’m so sorry Yeti is gone. Too many transitions. *Hugs*
27 beth // Apr 19, 2006 at 5:31 pm
Oh dear, I am soo sorry to hear about Yeti. I am thinking I have some of his fiber right? I will cherish it. Big hug…
28 Denise // Apr 25, 2006 at 1:21 pm
Risa, So sorry to hear of your loss of Yeti. I too have one of Chris’ bunnies they are truely special creatures. I agree with Claudia ‘too many transitions” but perhaps it is time for a new chapter with the twins. Hugs!