I remember the day that I got Cream like it was yesterday. At first I was shocked that my parents even supported the idea of me getting a rabbit. I didn't know what to expect. I remember sitting in the car, hearing her shuffle inside of the Pampered Pets box. She was teething and kept nibbling and nesting the corner of the box. Her movements embodied the excitement that bubbled up inside of me. I thought to myself "What do I call her?". I had to come up with the right name. The one that flowed effortlessly and encapsulated her energy and look. Flopsy? Nah, her ears are short and cute. Ruby? Nah, she's a bright-coloured rabbit. I began to think deeply, casting my mind back to all the thoughts I had about animal names. I thought about a lot of other things and then it hit me, the aha moment that resided in the cartridge of my Pink DS Lite: "Cream! Like the rabbit from Sonic the Hedgehog!". A perfect name for my perfect rabbit. I got to share 12 amazing years with Cream. She was a trooper all the way up to the end. Although she was scared, I could tell that she wanted to hold on for longer. But I couldn't let her suffer anymore. She was dealing with so much internal pain. But she held out for me. It was truly the love that kept her alive for so long. Cream's passing has taught me a lot. It has taught me that a pet can truly become a family member. And that love is a powerful tool. So in spite of the pain that I'm going through, I chose to love. I chose to love hard, love unconditionally the same way Cream did. I know that she is no longer suffering and with that thought, I can be happy. So although it felt like a rushed goodbye, it was her time to be free. And all I can do now is cherish the memories.