Suzi’s Blog

It is with a great sadness that I must inform everyone that Flopsy has passed away. At just before 2:30am, Monday 3rd November 2008, my brave little boy fell asleep for the very last time right next to me while I stroked him and tried to comfort him in his final hours.

He has been unwell in the past but has always pulled through, unfortunately I knew it wouldn’t be the same this time. For several hours he stayed in my arms while I groomed him as I was certain this would be my last chance to do so. I’m sad to say that I was right about that.

I am going to miss you so much, Flopsy. I can’t even begin to describe how heartbroken I am…

It would be hard to determine the exact cause of death, but I have my suspicious as to what. I will always think I could or should have done more or done things differently, but it was too late to take him anywhere as, even if I had, I believe he would have died on the journey. I don’t regret having him at home with me because I think it brought him some small comfort having someone with him that he knew.

I can’t be sure how old he was when I got him, but I thought him to be around 8 weeks old. If that is true, here is his birthday ticker, stopped today, to show how old he was.

I remember like it was yesterday the day I brought him home. I didn’t quite have him 3 years, and I wish with all my heart we’d have had many more years together, but the short time we did have was wonderful. He gave me a few scares but he also gave me so much joy. I will never forget him and I will never stop loving him.

On Saturday night I held him in my arms and stroked him while he licked my hand, something he hadn’t done for a long time. I do not know if he was more aware then of what was inevitable that I was but I like to believe it was his way of saying goodbye while he had the chance to.

My pet, friend and loyal companion, I will miss you.

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