Goodbye, Shiro

In loving memory of my sweet little Shiro.
This video is very different from my others, and it was really, really hard for me to make and to get through because it required me to talk about my bunny dying in my arms, followed up with looking through a year's worth of photos and videos of him.
I also tend to avoid making many videos where you are just looking at my face, and crying in front of people makes me feel uncomfortably vulnerable.
It seems avigating these emotions, and losing our pets is something that is often dealt with alone, but I think sharing some of my anguish with you is actually a way to not only honor and cherish his memory, but also to address, as best I can in this moment, the undeniable reality of pets passing away so that others who have felt this pain know they are not alone.
So I hope to contribute to a more welcoming environment where open dialogue about the pain and grief from these losses are embraced. And maybe it will help heal, just a bit.
Shiro brought so much joy to my life in the short time he was with us, and I wish so badly I could have him back.
I love you, little guy, and I'll miss you every single day.

[@kerseykrewzoo]

I'm so very sorry for your loss hun. GI Stasis scares me so badly as I have 2 guinea pigs and they can get it, too. Please try to be kind to yourself. You did everything a loving owner and friend would do to get him better and help him when he was in distress. These types of prey animals are very good at hiding illnesses and pain so for you to have recognized that something was wrong and get him help is a testament to your love and dedication to your animals.

[@HeartsScales]

Thank you so much for your kind words and support, Kersey ❣️ I wish sweet little ones like Guinea Pigs and Rabbits were more hardy..they are such wonderful pets and it's devastating when they get hurt/sick. Much love, friend.

[@MoonstonePlains]

Aww, I’m sorry Tryn! 1 min in and I’m crying. 😭😭😭
Thanks for being vulnerable, and we love u! ❤

[@HeartsScales]

I'm not really sure how I managed to get through making this video. Looking at all his pictures and videos had me a complete wreck. But I wanted to make this for him, I feel I owed him at least that much. Thank you for your kindness, I will always remember my little Shiro.

[@blisscodisco]

I am so sorry, I did not know you had loss the sweet Shiro. ❤❤❤❤

[@HeartsScales]

Thank you Bliss

[@Lady_Ryl]

I am so sorry for your loss.

[@HeartsScales]

I appreciate that, thank you Lady Ryl.