I will share cute pics for tax but I’m asking for advice. have had two spayed female Dutch rabbits for six years. They have never been apart longer than 10 minutes, accompanied each-other to vet visits, never fought, never had issues. They came to me as a bonded pair. Sadly a week ago Ariel lost her sister Belle. It was a very steep decline over a 48 hour period and the vets gave us pain meds and said to let her pass peacefully at home. So that is what we did, since we lost Belle I have spent every free minute with Ariel. They have always had a pen set up in their own room. Usually I spend at least 45 minutes- 2 hours with them a day. But my fiancé and I both work full time and I feel awful leaving Ariel alone. I do not think I can handle a loss like this again, with that being said I do not feel like getting another rabbit is in our best interest. We have bought some new toys and been trying to spend more time with her. I waited a week to fully clean their room hoping Belles smell would remain longer. We bought Ariel a new bed and put some of belles hair in it and it’s her new favorite thing. I can barely process this loss so I can’t imagine how Ariel is feeling. Is there anything else we can do to help Ariel grieve?
by Pretty-Training3252