Miss Hoppy Has Died

Miss Hoppy, the best bunny in the whole wide world, has passed away just a little while ago. We had been worried, but she was just sleeping more and more and more, and had some trouble moving, and had not eaten much at all in the past day. She never appeared to be in any pain, and for that we are grateful. She was lively enough, early today when I was holding her for a snuggle, to move her head away when Paul was cleaning her nose. So we had a nice snuggle then, and she had plenty of petting today.

She was not only the best bunny in the whole world, but loved by many, including all of you, the neighborhood children (and adults), and many others who got to meet her. Her regular vet called her "The Miracle Bunny" ever since her survival from the treatment of the thymoma last fall, and remarked just last week what an intelligent and spirited rabbit she was.

We are sure it wasn't a return of the thymoma, as her heartbeat was normal (I could always feel it when I held her), and her eyes weren't bulging, and she could breathe just fine, none of which were true before the treatment this fall.

She had turned 11 sometime this week - we never knew exactly what her birthday was, but guessed because she was around 8 weeks old when we got her for my birthday in July. And, as all the books when we got her said rabbits live 5-7 or maybe 8 years, we were fortunate to have her as long as we did, and she never even acted like an "old" rabbit until the past few days.

We will miss her, I had wanted a bunny of my very own for as long as I can remember, and she was that wish come true! She taught us so much about rabbits, how smart they can be, how the proper way to pet a bunny is, how great raisins are, and countless other little things. I am sure I will see her out of the corner of my eye for years to come.

She was the smartest, best bunny in the whole wide world, and maybe the most beloved.

Run free at The Rainbow Bridge, Miss Hoppy - I am sure the fields are full of dandelion flowers and clover blossoms and all sorts of yummy grass.

Thank you all for your prayers and well wishes.

Karen and Paul

Karen and Paul,

I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Miss Hoppy:( I know she's been having some difficulties lately but was not prepared (if ever we are:() for this news. What a sad, sad day.

Thankfully you had some special time with her today and she left this world knowing she was the best loved bunny in the universe. It's just so tough knowing how very much you will miss her in all ways.

Rest in Peace dear Miss Hoppy and please let your mommy and daddy know you're okay. Have fun in the clover little one and play nice with all the other bunnies.

Hugs, Betty

ooooo.....Karen I am so sad to hear of Miss Hoppy's passing!! But you must be so blessed to have had her as long as you have. We have all been blessed, she sure was a one of a kind bunny! RIP miss hoppy! :(

OH no!!... I´m so sorry!!!!... I can´t even think of what to say......

please be sure you´ll all be in our thoughts... and you are sure she was a bunny loved by many....even by those like me that never got a chance to met her...

may that fuzzy tail of yours hop and hop along the RB.... you will be greatly missed and I bet you´ll be honoured at this years PT meeting....

R.I.P. Miss Hoppy.... the best bunny and our proud PT founder pet

Karen & Paul, I am so sorry :( :( such sad news.

RIP, dearest Miss Hoppy. You were probably the most loved bunny on the planet, with tons of admirers!!!

Your spirit will live on forever!

Oh sweet Miss Hoppy, may you have your fill of dandelions and muchies at the Bridge. You will be missed by many, and we are richly blessed that your Mommy and Daddy shared you with us for the short time you were here.

Godspeed Miss Hoppy.


Much love and hugs to you, Karen and Paul, at this difficult time. And Thank you so much for enriching our lives by sharing Miss Hoppy with all of us.

Oh, Karen, I am so, so, sorry. :(

Oh no, I was just checking back to see how Miss Hoppy was doing and saw her thread was locked.:( I'm so sorry Karen and Paul.:( Miss Hoppy was such a pretty bunny and I loved hearing how popular she was with the neighborhood children. She will surely be missed here and I'm sure both of your hearts are broken. Miss Hoppy will be waiting for you at the Rainbow Bridge. {{{hugs}}}

I am so very sorry for your loss. It just does not seem like it could be real, that little Miss Hoppy has passed on. :( But she certainly lives on in the hearts of people all over the world. Rest well, beautiful Miss Hoppy. You will be so very missed.

Karen and Paul, I'm so sorry to read about Miss Hoppy's passing. It's never a good time to lose a pet, but please remember the good times.

Dear Karen and Paul,
I am so sorry to hear about Miss Hoppy. I know how deeply you will miss her. However she had such a good life. I think that every bun should be as lucky as she was.
Play hard sweet angle.

I'm very sorry about Miss Hoppy. She truly was special. You were so kind to share her with us, and let us grow to love her too.

Run and hop freely now, Miss Hoppy. See my Jessie and my BunBun. They've been there for many years and will surely show you around.

Hugs to you two...it doesn't seem like the same PT without Miss Hoppy - but she will always be part of it.

You gave her love and the care last fall that gave her a lot more really good time. I love the stories you would tell about her feisty attitude. :)

She was the bestest bunny with the bestest bunny parents ever. :love:

Karen and Paul, I am so sorry to read this. She was with you a long time and with all of us here at Pet Talk a long time. For many of us, it was the first bunny we ever "knew." Karen, I wish I could write a lovely poem like you often have done for so many here when they have lost a loved pet, but unfortunately I do not have that talent. Please just know that our hearts are with you at this very sad time. (((hugs)))

Oh my. :(

Karen, Paul I'm so very sorry. Words fail me now but you're in my thoughts and prayers.

With teary eyes and a heavy heart,
Zip

Oh no. :( Sending you many, many hugs, Karen and Paul.

Miss Hoppy was not only the best bunny in the world, she was the luckiest.
Rest easy little girl, you will be forever missed. :love:

Oh gosh I am so sorry I am just reading this now. :( and I just sent you a pm without even sending my condolences I do apologize. :(:(

I am so sorry to read this! I can only imagine how much you loved Miss Hoppy and I am sure she knew it and had a great life...the bestest life a bunny could ever live :)

RIP Miss Hoppy and run free and eat your little heart out at RB...:love:

Godspeed, Miss Hoppy.

Oh Karen and Paul I'm so very sorry to hear this sad news. Our Mayor Bunny :( I feel like I've lost one of my own. I saw the title and my jaw dropped and I whispered, "oooh noooo" as my eyes filled with tears before even opening the thread.

Hoppy was very special indeed. She's been the dream-come-true bunny for you and I'm so sorry that you had to say goodbye to her today. Wow what a long and full life she lived with you two. How special that you were blessed with such a long lived friend.

Hugs to you both,

Leslie

I'm so sorry...:(

Like Leslie above, me I saw the title and just had the leaky eyes right away. I am really sorry to read this - Karen you write so sweetly and lovingly when you tell us about Miss Hoppy. I have never even "met" a bunny before. I am glad to know that she had a happy and very long life with her family.

(((Karen)))

Aww Karen i was so sad reading your post about Miss Hoppy,please accept my sincere condolences for your sad loss, i know how loved miss hoppy was and what a great life she had with you, may she play hard at the RB, Rest in Peace little one, and HUGS to you and paul.

I'm so very sorry. :(
You'll see Miss Hoppy again one day and until that day, she will be munching on heavenly grass and having the most peaceful time. God will take care of her until you are able to be together once again.

Oh my, Karen and Paul I'm so sorry.

Rest in Peace sweet Miss Hoppy, our beloved Mayor Bunny.

Oh no :(

YOu had a wonderful and long life Miss Hoppy. run free at the bridge now.

You are missed.

I'm so sad to read of Ms. Hoppy's passing. I loved reading about her, and seeing the infrequent picture of her.

Play well at the Bridge, dear Ms. Hoppy... you will be sorely missed.

My thoughts and prayers going out to you, Karen, and to Paul.

I am so sorry to hear about your loss. R.I.P. Miss Hoppy.

My best wishes to you and your family. :love:

Karen and Paul, I am so very saddened to hear of Miss Hoppy's passing. My heart goes out to you both. I'm sitting here trying to think of something to say and I'm at a loss. All I can do is offer my deepest sympathies. Miss Hoppy was our Mascot and she will be deeply missed. You both will be in my thoughts and prayers tonite.

Rest In Peace, Miss Hoppy. We will miss you.

I'm am so very sorry.

Hop, run, and play cheerfully at Rainbow bridge, Miss Hoppy.

I'm so sorry to hear this.

dear karen and paul, i am so so sorry. losing a dearly loved family member is always always awful. i hope the comfort of knowing she's running free and eating sweet grass and dancing after butterflies helps in some way. sadly joyce

I am so very, very sorry.

Rest in peace, dearest beloved Miss Hoppy.

What a shock. I hadn't been on all day and didn't realize what you had been going through with our girl today. I am so sorry for your loss. She had a very long, special and happy life with you. And she helped to enrich the life of many others while she was here (and probably will continue to do so).

RIP Miss Hoppy.

oh no! :( I am so sorry Karen and Paul. my thoughts and prayers are with you. she was a beautiful bunny and will certainly never be forgotten. ((((HUGS)))) rest in peace sweet, beautiful Miss Hoppy. :love:

Like many others here I was shocked to see this thread. Reading through this email brought tears to my eyes more and more whie I read everyone's responses. I am so sorry. :(
RIP Miss Hoppy

I'm at a loss for words. What a dear special bunny she was. She will be missed worldwide.

Karen and Paul, lots of hugs coming your way.

JoJoe & I are so sorry to hear of Miss Hoppy's passing. We were just talking about all of you on our nightly walk with the dogs a couple hours ago. Miss Hoppy leaves behind quite a legacy of love, no bunny will ever quite fill her pawprints. She is without a doubt the best bunny angel ever.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...ies/bunny1.gifHop happily at the bridge, sweet Miss Hoppy. Be sure to look in on your family and nuzzle them at night so they know you're near.

(((hugs))) to you and Paul, you're in our prayers.

Oh how upsetting. :( So sorry to see that Miss Hoppy has passed. May she eat as many dandelions as she wants!

Dear Karen and Paul,

I am so SO sorry to hear of Miss Hoppy's passing. I just got home and read this and started sobbing when I read the title of the thread.

Miss Hoppy was a beautiful, kind spirit who had a will like no other bunny I know.

RIP sweet, kind soul. You will be sorely missed by EVERYONE!!:(