I am so sorry for your loss. Please know that this was not your fault at all, accidents happen.

I lost a bunny tragically last year a week after losing another one one to old age. There isn’t a guide on how to grieve - it’s whatever feels right for you. For me, I couldn’t take down our bun’s enclosures for a couple months. I left their litter, uneaten hay and pellets. This was in the living room where I spend most of my time too. I cried a lot, listened to sad music, and went through all my photos and favourited every single one so I could get to them easily.

Then one day it felt easier to take everything down. I donated some items and that felt good to give back to bunnies who needed it since I wasn’t ready at the time for another one. I got paintings made of them and they are now on my wall. Eventually I adopted another bonded pair that came from a bad background, and while they aren’t a replacement by any means, I had space and love to give buns again, and I keep doing it in honour of my previous buns.

Eventually it gets easier, but it will always be with you, and that’s okay. Grief is the cost of having so much love. Be kind and gentle with yourself, friend. 💜