Amy
2000 - April, 2005

We only had you for a short time, but it seemed like we knew you forever. We will miss the way you came to the side of the cage when we called out your name, seeing where we were. We will miss holding you while you ate a carrot or some spring mix. We will miss the way that you said hello to us every morning, letting us scratch your tummy. We will miss the way you showed love to us, just being yourself.

We are thankful that you woke us up on your final night, letting us hold you. We told you with our hearts that you could go now, feeling your last three breaths. We know you are in a better place now, a place with no cages, no worries, and no sadness. We will see you again our little baby, at the Rainbow bridge....

Amy, you started our love for guinea pigs, and we will never forget you. We love you and miss you so much
Bye, bye our sweet Chunky

John and Heidi

Chekov
April, 2005

For Chekov

You were my best friend, and I hope that you know how very special you are. You touched my life in a way I never would have thought possible. You were more than a pet, you were my little baby. I remember picking you out of the litter - you were the tiniest - but you grew to be the biggest piggy I'd ever seen or have since. I think you grew so big because your giant heart couldn't be kept in anything smaller. You were so sweet and funny Chekov, you'll be missed so much. Be well until I can make it to the Rainbow Bridge to pick you up!

-CK

Leo (January 1999- February 28, 2005)
Whitey (January 1999-April 5, 2005)

Farewell Leo's bossy squeaking for food cannot be heard, not even the continuous noise from the drinking water bottle, that waking us in the middle of the night. Your beautiful cute face is unforgettable. Be adored forever. Whitey's sweetness becomes our memories, The vocal quality of your squeaking is calm When you reclined from head to toe, I knew that you were relaxed and it touched my heart Our ties together will not be parted. When you two crossed the rainbow bridge together, Remembering that you will always be loved. Farewell

Parker
March, 2005

I know you had heart problems and only lived a few months, but i loved you more than you could imagine (and still do)! My heart has been broken ever since i left the vet's office on the day we had to put you "to sleep"! I hope you loved me alot! I still remember the times you'd hop on my lap and lick my nose. And the times you'd purr as I would pet you, and when you would run around in your ball! I miss you alot, but i know you are in a place where your heart is working, and your lungs won't fill with liquid (the reason i had to put you "to sleep"). I hope you have a wonderful time in the fields by the Rainbow Bridge, and eating all the oranges you want (your favorite food)!

-Love your mom, Alicia Mestre!

Cupcake
March 2003 - February 1, 2005

Cupcake, my beautiful boy. You were the sweetest pig ever. You loved to cuddle, even knew your name. I'll miss all of your piggie antics ever so much. You held onto life until you could hold no more. I told you it was alright for you to go as I held you in my arms those last few hours as I knew this was the end and you would be leaving me to make your trip to Rainbow Bridge. I hoped and prayed as I took you to the vets almost on a weekly basis that you would make a turn for the better. I syringed fed you day after day trying to keep weight on you until you would no longer accept the food. It just broke my heart to see you those last couple of days. I am sorry I was selfish and tried to keep you with me for my sake. I knew you were miserable and unhappy. I hope you know that I love you and miss you so very much. I am heartbroken without you. I'll never forget you, my sweet Cupcakers. Enjoy all the parsley at Rainbow Bridge.

Silver and white like glitter in the snow
You came into my life simply so
At the time I didn't know
You would secretly steal my heart
Now you have to go, and all so soon
Our time together was just too short
I'll never forget all the wheeks and cute squeaks
Nor your begging little eyes
It is now time for you to fly
So go, I'll say my goodbyes
One day, we'll meet again
When it is my time to greet you on the other side.

I'll love you always and forever you will be in my heart.

Until we meet again my little man.

Lisa

Rolo 2003 - February 26, 2005		Pepsi October 2003 - February 16, 2005
Sadly since writing a tribute for my guinea pig pepsi ,my other little piggy, Rolo died. I am still in shock over what has happened and i am heartbroken as i have lost both of my little piggies who ment the world to me and i miss them everyday forever because they where my babies and i loved them so much. i love you piggies so much and i miss all the squeeks u made when i bought you your treats. i loved the way u would lick my hand when i was upset and you would always make me happy . i loved you so much rolo and i always will .i am heartbroken and i miss u forever my little piggies, i just hope you are happy on rainbow bridge love from your mummy Amy To my little baby i miss you everyday. the way you would squeek when i brought your favorite carrot treat and when i petted you, i loved it when we shared hugs, and when you and your brother Rolo played tug of war on my lap. i love you so so much and when you died i was crushed inside. im sorry i didnt see you that day i wasnt well myself so i couldnt come outside, but ive regreted it eversince , i wish i was with you to hold your little paw because my heart crys so badly for you and you will always be in my heart. mum says that you died in your sleep. i pray that you didnt suffer and that i love u so much , little buddy. i used to tell you all my troubles and you would make me feel better just by being there to listen and you would always share a hug with me after to tell me that its ok , but il never experience that again, it still such a shock and i would do anything to share one more hug with you and so does your brother rolo who misses you alot . i just hope your happy in guinea pig heaven with Baron Samedi (aunts guinea pig ) love and miss you forever youll always have a place in my heart Pepsis the big one on the right with the black back Amy xxx

Telly Monster
January 2000 - February 5, 2005

Hey little buddy, I wanted to write to you to say goodbye. You left me today and I know that you are in a better place now. But it still doesn't make it easy. I miss you already. I missed you the minute I left you at the vet. And I especially missed you when I went past your room at lettuce time tonight. There's no more squeaking, and I never knew I'd miss that so much. You were my little buddy moomoo for almost 5 years, and you were the best little friend to me... you were a sweetheart. I knew I had to be the best mommy to you because you were 'different' and you needed extra love. And I grew to love you so very much. Don't ever forget that different is beautiful and wonderful, and remember that forever. I hope you will see our sweet Muffin and the babies over the rainbow, and I hope you will all live happily ever after, with eternal lettuce and all the songs you loved so much. Don't forget me buddy, because I'm going to see you again someday... I love you so much and I'll miss you so very much.

Goodnight sweetie.

Love, your mommy Maryann

Iggy
February 2005

Read
A Tribute To Iggy Entitled
I Didn't Know

Slamson
May 1997 - January 27, 2005

Slamson passed away on January 27th. He was born the same year (1997) the Sacramento Kings went to their first playoff game, thus Slamson was named after the Mascot. His mama and daddy were great pigs too. He grew to be the sweetest pig ever. He ended up living with Tequila (an adopted bunny). They became the best of friends (like the Blockbuster Commercial). Slamson would squeak when Tequila was taken out of the cage. When they both were out wandering, Slamson would follow Tequila. They cleaned each other and just loved each other so much. It was such a great relationship. We miss Slamson so much, but we know that he is in a better place. He lived nearly 8 years, so we know he had a long great life. The house is quiet without our little squeaker. May God Bless his little soul.

We love you Slamson~

Andrew, Mike, Cody, GayLynn, Madeline, and Tequila~

Beauregard
March 2000 - Jan 2005

I had him much longer than most but not long enough for me. When I got home from work he was always ready for a game of tug-o-war and a scratch on the nose. a large tumor finally did its thing. when he wouldnt even eat his favorite green pepper i knew it was time. the days and weekends are much longer now. he is sorely missed.

Dave

Cappy
June 2000 - January 2005

Cappy was a Father's Day present in 2000 from my oldest son Vinnie. He didn't whistle much, but was
always very happy to greet you. He loved to bite his bars and bang his water bottle when he wanted a treat. He loved green beans, parsly and even an occasional cheese tortellini or glazed donut. It too quiet without you Cappy.

We'll all miss you.

from your family:
Craig, Nancy, Vinnie, Tyler, Kayla, Melissa and Megan

Oreo
August 2002 - January 2005

Four weeks ago next Monday we took Oreo in to KSU vet to try and clear up his skin problems before they got worse. They found skin mites and gave him a shot then and the following Monday. He got amazingly better. His skin cleared up and he gained a bunch of weight. He was chirpy and happy again. We then took him in Thursday for his last shot, and the vet wanted to check out a lump on his throat that was behaving strangely, so we agreed and the vet removed the lump and sent him home, groggy and lethargic, presumably from the anasthetic. Friday morning he was really lethargic and not improved at all, so we took him back to the vet and they pumped him up with medicine, but he didn't improve. We went to see him at 5:30 or so and they brought him out and the doctor had some encouraging news: she had taken blood and it looked like his thyroid function was way off, so they were going to start giving him calcium and other drugs to boost him up. He tried to get up to go to Sara but couldn't, so she picked him up and he calmed down and curled up on her. Shortly after the vet left the room with him, he died. He was only 2 and a half years old.

We love you oodles & gobbies little angel boy
and will miss you 'till we
cross the rainbow bridge
to be with you again.

Poppy, Florence and Rosie

In loving memory of my piglets.

Cas from Nettleham, England

Angel
January, 2005

Thank you to everyone who has offered their support and advice to help Angel through her injuries. I followed your advice and tried to syringe her feed crushed pellets, baby food, pumpkin, water, pedialyte, and aspirin but it was too little too late. Unfortunately, because of my inaction and stupidity (I should have rushed her to a vet as soon as I got up on Saturday), Angel has crossed Rainbow Bridge early Saturday evening. Even if her injuries were too far great for medical intervention, they could have at least given her something to make her comfortable during the last few hours of her life.

I have learned a painful lesson on the care of injured piggies.

CJ .