We’re devastated to report that we lost our sweet Chester.

Chester came into Hamilton Animal Control as a stray. When he was found, he was in pretty rough shape. His fur was matted and dirty, and he was coughing and sneezing. Poor guy was not feeling great at all.
We rescued Chester from HAC and took him to the vet. Xrays showed a pretty bad chest infection, so Chester was put on medication to clear it up. It took a few different medications and just as many vet visits for Chester to finally be healthy enough to have surgery to remove a rotting tooth (that was likely causing his eye and chest issues), and to be neutered.  Unfortunately, he didn’t survive the surgery. Rabbits can be sensitive to anesthesia, and Chester’s little body just couldn’t handle being under.
We want to thank the vets and clinic staff who tried their absolute best with wee Chester. And our hearts go out to Chester’s foster mom, who gave Chester the most wonderful care and so much love during his time with her. Below is a note and photos from foster mom.

Sleep well Chester. We’ll never forget your sweet face…

• kitbevan For the past several months, a big piece of my heart has hopped around outside of my body in the form of a little lop-eared bunny called Chester. He fought very hard to overcome chronic illness but the surgery he underwent today proved to be too much for him and he sadly died from complications. Chester was undoubtedly the sweetest creature I’ve ever known and his loss is keenly felt. We took these photos this morning before we went to the vet and at the vet’s office and it’s how I’ll always remember him – with his face nuzzled in the palm of my hand, soaking up all the attention and affection that he could, while he could. Chester was my first foster bunny but he won’t be my last. As much as my heart aches now, I know I’d do it a million times over again if I could. Our time together was brief, but it was full of love.