OT: Lost a pet

I am so sorry to hear that Kenda. I hope the rest of the GPs will be back to their normal self soon!

Hugs, M-C

Sorry to hear about your loss Kenda. It sounds like Robin had a wonderful life with you and you did what was best for her. As our furbabies are important to us, I will keep you all in my thoughts including her little mate. I think you did the right thing to let them know she was gone.

Teresa in MD

So sorry to hear this Kenda. As a kid the only pet I ever wanted was a guinea pig. Well, once I saw one for the first time that is. Maybe I should get one now. It just seems like they're a childhood type of pet. It'll have to wait till my cat's gone anyway. He's the most antisocial and territorial thing you've ever seen.

Katrina in KS

Sorry for your loss! A pet can be as hard or harder to part with than others! We love them, we grieve them. Big hugs to you and others afftcted by this! Barb:o)

So, sorry to hear about your poor little piggie, but it sounds like she live a full and well loved life.

Hope the other piggies start feeling like themselves soon.

Lynne

Sorry to hear about your loss - it's always tough to lose a pet. Sounds like she had a good and happy home with you.

Snuggle and enjoy the rest of the piggys.

Jessica

Sorry to hear of your loss Kendra. Our furbabies are part of the family. Its hard when we lose one of them. Sounds like your guinea pig had a great life.

Chrissy

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kenda I am one that believes they go on to Heaven too. They are as we, gifts from God and we do treasure them as living things.

I beliee animals grieve and have heard many stories. I have known several people who had to deal with it with their dogs and cats, one passes nad the other will be sedate or confused.

HUGS for you and all - DH Too!!

OKC Dave

I am sorry for your loss :-( A big hug for you ((((( Kenda)))). I know I always take it really hard when we loose one of our pets....I cry for days after. My daughter is normally comforting me, instead of the other way around. Pets do mourn. I know our rats did when one would pass. I know guinea pigs form families, and take care of each other...so I am sure they mourn harder. I hope your old guy doesn't go...but I would prepare myself just in case :-(. Take them all out a lot....even if they don't want to play...or even snuggle....It just helps get their mind off of it. Give them all an extra kiss for me.

Azzy

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Kenda, I am sory for your loss. Anytime an animal is in our lives for a long time, they become family. It is hard to lose family. I think ltting the other piggies say goodby was very thoughtful. You have a good heart. big hug to you

Hugs, Sabrina in Kentucky

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I"m sure they will M-C. They are just hiding right now.

Thanks Teresa. It is hard to make that final decision. Isn't any easier when you know it will help end their suffering. Everyone piggie is still hiding out. We keep getting them out and loving on them. I'm sure in a few days they will be better.

I had never wanted a guinea pig, then nearly 8 years ago the boys asked for one. We put them off hoping they'd forget but they didn't so we allowed them to spend their money and get one. Actually they bought a pregnet one (much to our suprise! she must have gotten pregnet the day we bought her) so they got 5 for the price of one. She died a few days after giving birth so I feed all the babies (suprisingly they are born with teeth, eating some food within a week or so). Robins mate (Spot) is the last of the orginal litter so I know it's just a matter of time for him.

Guinea pigs are so much fun! Our herd whet's when the fridge door is opened, if they smell fruit cut up, or veggies. It's really funny. One day I set up the video camera and found out our cat was climbing in Spot's cage and napping with him. When I was hand feeding the babies the cat would lay on my lap and clean the babies and allow them to nuzzle him. They are also pretty easy to care for. I say get one when the time is right!

Thank you Barb. Oldest DS I think was most affected, he was at summer school when this happened.

She did lead a well loved life, we rather spoil the piggies! Thanks Lynne

Thank you Chrissy. I should lead such a great life! lol Nothing to do but eat, sleep, poo, play and be loved on....

Thank you Jessica, that's what we're doing. We hope with the extra lovin' they'll come out of their funk sooner.

Thanks Dave! I agree, in fact DH and I talked about pet Heaven on the way home. If all our pets meet us at the Rainbow Bridge we're gonna be overwhelmed when we get there! LOL But it will be great!