Bunny Brings Light Despite Young Adopter’s Darkness
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Bunny Brings Light Despite Young Adopter’s Darkness

Luna the bunny becomes cure for Brendan’s most difficult migraines, reminding him he’s not alone.
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Since 2013, Petco Love has celebrated the love that we share with our pets through our annual Love Stories campaign. In partnership with BOBS® from Skechers®, we’re excited to celebrate the special connection between Brendan and Luna, an adopted bunny from East Bay Rabbit Rescue in California. Their story, written by mom Desiree, earned lifesaving funding for East Bay Rabbit Rescue, BOBS® from Skechers® shoes, and a Petco shopping spree! 

Read Brendan + Luna’s Winning Love Story

My son, Brendan, had his first migraine at 11 years old. For hours or even days at a time, his world became his bedroom - dark, with the blinds pulled shut. The fear of waiting for the next attack became another challenge. A big white bunny, quiet and loyal, became his best friend.  

His migraines loomed over our whole family. I quit my job to manage his doctor’s appointments, scans, and treatments. With everything suddenly a trigger, home study became his only option. On bad days he couldn’t leave his room, let alone the house.

Solitary and lonely, he read about emotional support animals. He knew that he couldn’t walk our dog on his bad days, so his research led him to house rabbits, a novel idea to us. When he told me that a spayed/neutered rabbit is easier to litter box train than a cat, I was intrigued.

He found East Bay Rabbit Rescue online and convinced me to take him to an adoption event, just to look. Once we arrived, I realized we weren’t leaving without a bunny. And so it began, our life with rabbits.

Brendan + Luna in the car

Our beautiful bunny Luna, a whopping 11 pounds, has a joyful personality. When Brendan lies down on the floor to pet her, she “grooms" him back by licking his face. She’ll follow him from room to room, ready to be petted or given a treat! And although she loves us all, Brendan is definitely “her person.” Luna puts a smile on his face. She lives in the moment and reminds us to enjoy each moment we can too.

Rabbits are somewhat independent, yet Luna seems to know he needs love and comfort when a migraine hits. With migraines often striking in the middle of the night, he was no longer alone. She hops up on his bed to lie next to him. He enjoys taking care of her too and makes Luna feel safe and loved. I believe she gave his life purpose in a time of great need.   

Brendan + Luna Hug

We have since learned a lot about migraines, and he is managing with the right medications and support. This is a big year for our family with my son in his freshman year of college. He is staying healthy, handling the change and the stress. After just a few weeks at school, he came home for a visit. His father and I are delighted to see him, even if his motivation is to see Luna!  

Luna is showing her age, slower but still loving. Next year my son plans to live off campus so he can bring her with him. I can just imagine Luna becoming the talk of all his college friends! Until then, they will stay connected through FaceTime calls. Brendan seeing his fluffy white bunny on camera always brings a smile and, no doubt, hearing her boy gives Luna a feeling of contentment. 

Brendan + Luna Facetime

I’m especially grateful that Luna came into our lives for the blessing she has been to my son.

Each year, Petco Love Stories invites adopters to share how their pets have changed their lives to give the organizations that they’ve adopted from the chance to receive grant awards. This story by Brendan’s mom Desiree won East Bay Rabbit Rescue in California↗ a 2024 Love Stories award.
 
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