Love Makes The Merry-Go-Round!
- GP_mum
- Supporter in '13
I'm so sorry to read that you had to make the difficult decision. It's not easy even when it's done with their best interest at heart. I'm glad that she had the opportunity to be surrounded by love (both human and piggy) and was kept well fed right to the end.
Little Merry, RIP and you will always be remembered.
Little Merry, RIP and you will always be remembered.
- MildredM
- The-Fairy-in-my-Heart
Thank you ALL so much. Your words, comments, support and thoughtfulness all mean such a lot to us both.
I DO hang on to the thought that Merry did know happiness for her short life with us. When I saw her in that pet shop at two weeks of age, my heart broke for her. To be told she was the runt of the litter and would live 'out the back with the retired mothers', I felt sick. It took some careful 'negotiations' on Ian's behalf with the pet shop to let us bring her home at 5 weeks old. Every day we were waiting I was worried for her. What they would do with her. But she came home. And always will I be thankful for That! We knew her outcome, she died with dignity. She had her life here.
Yes, my heart breaks and there are tears. But at least she had everything a little piggy deserves during her life here. And that means so much, and I am thankful xxxx
And thank YOU again xxx
I DO hang on to the thought that Merry did know happiness for her short life with us. When I saw her in that pet shop at two weeks of age, my heart broke for her. To be told she was the runt of the litter and would live 'out the back with the retired mothers', I felt sick. It took some careful 'negotiations' on Ian's behalf with the pet shop to let us bring her home at 5 weeks old. Every day we were waiting I was worried for her. What they would do with her. But she came home. And always will I be thankful for That! We knew her outcome, she died with dignity. She had her life here.
Yes, my heart breaks and there are tears. But at least she had everything a little piggy deserves during her life here. And that means so much, and I am thankful xxxx
And thank YOU again xxx
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- For the Love of Pigs
My vet once pointed out that guinea pigs live in the moment. Merry had 11 days of wonderful, happy moments with you & Ian, wiping away the previous 5 weeks. Her life was short, but the last days were paradise to her, I'm sure. And you gave her a gentle & humane end.
I'm sad, so I can imagine how hard this is for you and Ian, but you did right by her. Hugs.
I'm sad, so I can imagine how hard this is for you and Ian, but you did right by her. Hugs.
- MildredM
- The-Fairy-in-my-Heart
Bookfan, that's really comforting. Thank you. I'm happy that she knew everything I mentioned earlier, plus the last few days she enjoyed a snooze after some of her feeds all 'sprawled out', a happy, comfy, full-up piggy!
I love the thought of that snugly bundle, mini'smama!
You have all been fantastic, thank you xx
I love the thought of that snugly bundle, mini'smama!
You have all been fantastic, thank you xx
I echo what everyone has said; Merry had a wonderful life with both Ian and you. She was never in need of anything under your watchful eye and care and she was never lonely in your care.
Fairy is keeping watch of her, and will continue the love and care you both gave her.
No matter if they are in our lives for days or years, when they depart the hole in our hearts are big and our hearts are heavy; saying goodbye is never easy.
Fairy is keeping watch of her, and will continue the love and care you both gave her.
No matter if they are in our lives for days or years, when they depart the hole in our hearts are big and our hearts are heavy; saying goodbye is never easy.
I am so sorry, Mildred. I had to make the same decision with Puzzle, although he was older. The vet said he wasn't thriving-- he looked like an 8-year-old guinea pig even though he wasn't even two years old.
Do the pet store people even know what a lethal is? If so maybe you can tell Ian. Breeding is bad, but careless breeding that results in lethals is worse.
I'm sorry for your loss, Pippipig.
Do the pet store people even know what a lethal is? If so maybe you can tell Ian. Breeding is bad, but careless breeding that results in lethals is worse.
I'm sorry for your loss, Pippipig.
- daisymay
- Supporter 2016-2021
Jessie was hand fed every 3-5 hours for the last 5 years of her life as she had a molar removed and this caused her mouth to become misaligned. She lived to be 8 years and in fact next month she would have left us 1 year ago.If I remember, I think DaisyMay hand fed her pig Jessie for several years. I think Jessie had teeth issues as she definitely wasn't a lethal white piggy.
I am sorry for your lost of Merry! You showed her love, compassion, comfort and that someone cared. You fed her, cleaned her and even gave her a fizzy lizzy when you blowed dried her.
It bought back many memories of us and sweet Jessie. Like others I had tears in my eyes. I'm sure Jessie, Merry and Fairy are all together with perfect teeth and munching tender green grass comparing notes on how lucky they were.
Sweet little Merry was too precious for this world. Heaven has another wee angel. Sending you and Ian many hugs and hope your heart will heal and that the hole Merry left is filled with sweet memories.