How my piggies helped me
My guinea pigs saved me from a depression episode, too. They moved down to DC with me and helped me while I was hiding indoors, afraid to go out on job interviews because of the Sniper Attacks. They'll come back to NJ when my husband and I move there next year. And we'll probably be near Newark Airport, too... we're actors so we have to be near NY, but um... we're actors so we can't afford to be IN NY. You know how it is. The pigs don't care, though, so it's all good!!!
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GP Slave
- The check's in the mail....
My first pig Russell helped me mourn the loss of my parents.
He was there to listen to me, he would " talk " to me, he was warm and his soft fur was comforting.
He was also there when my husband's parents passed.
He was an incredible pig, and he helped me more then mere words can say.
He was there to listen to me, he would " talk " to me, he was warm and his soft fur was comforting.
He was also there when my husband's parents passed.
He was an incredible pig, and he helped me more then mere words can say.
Hello,
I am new to GL and have only looked at the Emergency Forum until now... fortunately my dear one is A-okay now and I can investigate other areas of pig-dom! Such as, your post.
Guinea pigs ARE the most comforting animals. I had one that saw me through a terrible boyfriend episode. I will always remember the night I cried for hours, my heart breaking, and he just sat on my lap and literally let me hold his paw. They are always there with their sweet faces and happy sounds when you pet them, always grateful when you bring them treats, and always fun to just sit and watch (at least to me). I do a lot of good thinking hanging out with my little buddy. I love my dog, but I will be bonded to guinea pigs for life. They are truly special.
I'm so glad your Popi caught your eye that day and that he's helped you so much. Good luck with your move and the future!
I am new to GL and have only looked at the Emergency Forum until now... fortunately my dear one is A-okay now and I can investigate other areas of pig-dom! Such as, your post.
Guinea pigs ARE the most comforting animals. I had one that saw me through a terrible boyfriend episode. I will always remember the night I cried for hours, my heart breaking, and he just sat on my lap and literally let me hold his paw. They are always there with their sweet faces and happy sounds when you pet them, always grateful when you bring them treats, and always fun to just sit and watch (at least to me). I do a lot of good thinking hanging out with my little buddy. I love my dog, but I will be bonded to guinea pigs for life. They are truly special.
I'm so glad your Popi caught your eye that day and that he's helped you so much. Good luck with your move and the future!
Hi Inkysmom,
Thanks.I used to think I'm a cat person but after Popi, I definitely know that I'm a piggie person.I can't resist their cute faces and lovable nature.:)
Babymeow,
Have you found that link yet? I found the page but was unable to open it for some reason, my Internet explorer would shut down everytime I try to open that page.I'll keep trying though.
Thanks.I used to think I'm a cat person but after Popi, I definitely know that I'm a piggie person.I can't resist their cute faces and lovable nature.:)
Babymeow,
Have you found that link yet? I found the page but was unable to open it for some reason, my Internet explorer would shut down everytime I try to open that page.I'll keep trying though.
Hi, I have found out over the years that many
people who have cavies have or do suffer from a type
of depression. Strange but True.
Tamicula
people who have cavies have or do suffer from a type
of depression. Strange but True.
Tamicula
poptot,
Sorry for the trouble. Yes, I found that website you referred to...."small pet rescue" right? I tried to send an email to them but it was bounced back. I guess they stopped using that email address somehow. Then I went to the local SPCA's website and contacted them. Waiting for their reply now. Thanks for looking around for my piggie. :)
Sorry for the trouble. Yes, I found that website you referred to...."small pet rescue" right? I tried to send an email to them but it was bounced back. I guess they stopped using that email address somehow. Then I went to the local SPCA's website and contacted them. Waiting for their reply now. Thanks for looking around for my piggie. :)
Oh no, I am not saying that at all. Just the oppisite.
SO many of the ones I know who have pigs had
a form of depression before and have found that
pigs are a wonderful help.
Tamicula
SO many of the ones I know who have pigs had
a form of depression before and have found that
pigs are a wonderful help.
Tamicula
Pigs really are good stress relievers. I have two really good cuddle pigs that'd snuggle up up.
I think this is why cavy lovers get mad when people refuse to take their pigs to the vet because they don't want to spend money on a $25 pet.. we know they are so much more than just $25.
I think this is why cavy lovers get mad when people refuse to take their pigs to the vet because they don't want to spend money on a $25 pet.. we know they are so much more than just $25.
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salana
- GL is Just Peachy
I actually have two bipolar friends that I got hooked on piggies (tm)...I just wish the one of them would break up with her boyfriend who said he "wouldn't care if they just died".
I'm working on another friend, who has anxiety problems and probably ADHD, but she and her daughter are just in love with every one of my pigs, and if she gets the settlement from her lawsuit (LONG story) she's going to adopt Jackie from me. If I can ever bear to give him up.
(I have $20 in my bank account and $10 in my pocket...I just spent $9 on hay for the grownups, alfalfa for the babies, and peaches for Einstein...Doom's surgery really cleaned me out and my flaky boss from my summer job didn't turn in my last timecard on time even though I turned it in two days early...)
I'm working on another friend, who has anxiety problems and probably ADHD, but she and her daughter are just in love with every one of my pigs, and if she gets the settlement from her lawsuit (LONG story) she's going to adopt Jackie from me. If I can ever bear to give him up.
(I have $20 in my bank account and $10 in my pocket...I just spent $9 on hay for the grownups, alfalfa for the babies, and peaches for Einstein...Doom's surgery really cleaned me out and my flaky boss from my summer job didn't turn in my last timecard on time even though I turned it in two days early...)
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