OT: Lost a pet

Jun 29, 2005 39 Replies

Thanks Azzy, we are prepared for Spot to go. He's about 8 years now so we know with Robin gone it's just a matter of time, especially as distraught as he was when she was having seizures in the cage (keep in mind they were sperated by wire so we weren't over run with babies), that's one of the reasons I took her out. That and as I told DH, now creature should have to pass away alone. They would lay with their noses touching between the wire, too cute!

I finally cried last night, seems silly over a guinea pig but we've taken care of her for so long. We keep taking everyone out and holding them, they seem better today.

Thank you Sabrina. It is hard to lose a family member, even a furry one.

Sounds like you are giving the piggies what they need, lots of love. I hope spot can recover from his grief and stay with you a little longer. The decision is very hard. but you did the right thing for her.

Teresa in MD

So sorry to hear this Kenda... we just lost a puppy on Sunday so I'm with you... she wasn't barely a year old.... it hurts no matter how long you've had them...

Yes Linda it was, but it was the right decision. No point in allowing her to suffer when she didn't have to. {Hugs, thanks}

We are trying. Spot just snuggles wtih us, so I know he's greiving, normally he runs around on use talking. But he knows we love him.....

Jean I'm so sorry. I take it this was unexpected. {{{Big HUGS}}} I'll send good thoughts and prayers your way.

Sorry to hear you lost your puppy Ronni. I'll keep you in my thoughts.

Teresa in MD

Yeah she was the one my BIL took, my favorite of the litter and he didn't leash her and she ran out and got hit by a car. Poor kiddo... makes me snuggle the ones I kept more... she was a beautiful girl and I got to spend the day with her just a week ago and gave her lots of hugs and kisses... I couldn't have asked for a better day to spend with her...

Oh Jean, So sorry to hear that. But how nice that you got to spend time with her before it happened.

Hugs, Sabrina in Kentucky

a good friend is a life long treasure

So sorry to hear about this Jean :((

Judy, SA

Thanks. Her sisters don't understand why they are getting so much attention but I don't think they mind.. :D

Thank you Judy, we keep remembering. That's why all our pets live to be a ripe old age! LOL

Oh I"m so sorry to hear about this Kenda. I know you all are attached to your guinea pigs. How is Spot handling it now?

He's bettern but not the same. Is any one who looses a mate?

Poor Spot. :-( I had a cat once that lost a kitten from her litter before it was even weaned. (The kitten had a heart defect that we didn't know about.) The mama pouted for days. Hopefully Spot will cheer up a bit.

Glad to hear Spot is doing better. He just misses his mate.

Teresa in MD

Oh kenda I'm so sorry to hear this!!! Its not easy to lose a pet.

Thank you Tabitha. I went to cut up fresh cucumber for all and cut one too many. We did that for months after we lost the one before Robin.

You're very welcome. It will take some time to heal but know that we are here for you.

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