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Guinea Pigs Gone to the Rainbow Bridge |
May 2000 - August 2000 |
It is said that when we lose a friend, there is a new star in the sky at night. On these cold, bleak Winter nights I look up, and through my tears I see the stars of a constellation twinkling in the sky. I hope your spirits run free, dashing and playing in meadows of sweet timothy grass, with cool waters to sip and sweet fruits to nibble and play with. May you have places to explore, treats beyond measure, and cardboard to nibble. To all our gentle beloved piggies, we will always love you.
- T. Green, 1996
You were such a little fellow when you came into our lives and quickly took over our hearts. You had such a hard last year after Franny died. One trip to the vets after another- they knew you well as the "Wildman Kramer"- and they worked so hard to cure you of your ear infections and pneumonia. We pulled you back from the edge so many times that I thought you had just one more save in you. Sadly, it was not to be. I think you stayed all those times because you know how much we loved you. Sophie has a new little brother, Kirby, to keep her company. He reminds us so much of you. I know you are watching over all of us. We hope you are having a wonderful, pain-free time playing with Franny, Lucy and Murphy, enjoying endless timothy, carrots and bananas. We will always love and remember you.
Love, Mom, Dad, Matt, Sophie, Kirby, and Tiger
Munch came into our lives as a baby... and we were blessed to have him 3 1/2 yrs. Munch, you were a fantastic piggy and the least demanding of any of our pets. At the end, after trying to nurse you back to health for a week, we finally realized that you were trying to tell us that it was time to go.
We miss you Munchie, you were loved so much. It is so quiet in the mornings now that you are not squealing for your daily breakfast of Romaine lettuce and that is so hard for us to get used to. But, we have some comfort knowing that we will definitely see you again one day.
I only had you for a very short time but you were such a handsome boar! Once your beautiful white hair grew in, you surely caught Tomi's eye as her huspig. You were a very gentle, cuddly pig, not wanting to be far from your mate but also showing her who was boss when it came time for pellets. I will miss your cute little face and your kissy lips. I hope you are frolicking with Nebula, Lilith, and now Lyra at the bridge.
Tomi and I miss you!
I have had Lyra since she was born. A big bundle of fur all over the place like a wild mop. Sometimes it was hard to tell front from back. You were a champion wheeker when it came time to eat. You looked like a moving fur ball running to get veggies. It was funny to see you dive bomb under your mom Sonic whenever you were scared, even if you did outweigh her by a pound! I know how much you hated to get your hair trimmed - may you now never need a trim or a combing of your wild hair. May you always find the best dandelion greens and clover blossoms in your new place. Grendel, Cinnamon, your mom Sonic and I are very very sad to see you go to the bridge. I know you will find Nebula and Lilith, playmates of yours - don't let Nebula trim your hair. You know how she always loved that.
I miss you, my baby.
Patches was only part of our family for a month. Even though every day was a bad hair day for my Patches he was still such a handsome boy! I have never owned a guinea pig up until May of this year. When I got Patches from a rescue a month ago I had no idea how attached I would become, nor how very much I would love these little guys. I miss my Patches so very much but I know he is not in pain anymore. Some people believe that only humans have souls and that only living beings with a soul go to Heaven. I, however, believe that God has room in Heaven for all of His creatures. After all we are all He did create all of us. I know that my Patches is in Heaven now loving and being loved. He will never be sick or in pain again. One day I will see him again also. I wonder if their is such a thing as a bad hair day in Heaven?
I love you Patches!!
Babushka came into our lives with a bang! She helped us heal after the death of our little Phillip. She was never quite or shy and took her rightful place in our lives and hearts very quickly. She was never happy with a cage top over her, so it was off most of the time and she was out in the bedroom, running and jumping into Bobby's cage to sit and visit. Bushka would never leave our bedroom, because on the other side were hardwood floors that could hurt a girl's pedicure and manicure. She quickly learned to come to the edge of the carpet and "Wheek" at the top of her lungs. She knew that on the other side of that threshold, were the living room and kitchen, where her slave mom hung out. If mom wasn't available, there was always Daddy Ralph or the twins, Daddy Zach and Uncle Josh to attend to her every whim. And, we never let her down!
It is so quiet in our house today. No "wheeks" for food or attention. Bobby is sad and doesn't understand where you have gone, my little princess. I hope you are happy and are at peace, because you sure did fight hard for me for a week. It was hard letting you go, but I know for your sake, it was best for you to cross over to the Rainbow Bridge. Please forgive me for my selfishness this week in begging you to stay with me, when I know you were so sick and tired. Also, please find Phil and stay with him until we all meet again.
Babushka, forever our little princess.
I love you, sweetie!
Momma Adele, Zach, Ralph and Josh
Phillip,
Last night, as we were looking for a picture to put on yours and Babuska's boxes your ashes will be in, Daddy Zach and I had a good cry and then laughs over you and your fiesty little ways. You had such a stong personality and such definite ideas for such a furry little critter. You left us in November, but you haven't left our hearts and minds. You will always be loved and missed by your family. Now we have lost another little family member, Babushka. Please find her and be with her, as I know she is free and happy again, but misses her human family left on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge. Help her and stay together until we all see each other again.
We love and miss you, our little man!
Momma Adele, Zach, Ralph and Josh
Jo-Jo..I can't find the words to say how much I miss you and love you..I'm so sorry that you had to go to the bridge..and I wish I could have you here...But God must have wanted you so bad up in heaven, he couldn't wait anymore.. Jo-Jo, I love you...Momma will see you when she comes "home."
She was the oldest of all my himalayans. Had pea eye, but it never bothered her. She was always so happy and robust, ok fat, that I never thought she was anywhere near leaving me. I came back from vacation and was told she had a lump. I figured it was only a cyst, until I picked her up. It was not too large, but she was limp in my hands and was struggling to breathe. My pet sitters said she had been fine, and I believe them as I know how fast cancer can ravage its victims. I know that she waited to say good bye to me. I thanked her by holding her and kissing her as she silently slipped away from her diseased little body. She was always such a kind piggy...never hogged the parsley, took great care of her babies. She joins her uncle Smuttie, Husband Smudge, children, Snapper, Yetti, and Petal. She is survived by Granddaughters Begonia, and Petunia, Grandson Putter Butter Punky, Great Granddaughters Gardenia, Allysum, Hollyhock, and Zinnia, Great Grandsons Whitie and Darkie, Great Great Granddaughter Verbena, Great Great Grandsons Sprig and Sir Piggleton, and her new Great Great Great Granddaughters (courtesy of Verbena and Spunky) who are so far nameless but are all beautiful baby girls! I will miss you precious pig. You were my closest link to Smuttie and I could see him when I looked in your eyes. I know you are with Smudge now, and your babies. I will miss you little angel. Good bye dear little pig.
Love, Sharlene
Oh Squirtie. I know I should be happy that you lived as long as you did. It just never seems long enough. I was working at the pet store when your old owners brought you in. You were Midnight then, and were only a year and a half. I thought you were a baby because you were so tiny. They wanted store credit for you but you were so skinny I told them you must be sick. They left you there and I found you a cage and some food. You ate and ate and ate. I hoped that you wouldn't be sold as snake food. One morning I came in and you were lying on your side with flies all around. I was afraid to approach you but I did. There was blood and pus coming from your mouth. I looked closer. You blinked! I snatched you up and looked in your mouth. You had broken all your teeth off and had blood everywhere. You were too weak to stand up. I knew you needed nutrition but you couldn't eat the pellets. I poured my pepsi over the pellets to make them soft and to give you energy. You perked up over the next few weeks. I was going to bring you back to the store after you got better. You got better but you never made it back to the pet store. You tripled your body weight after your teeth grew back and turned into a sweet healthy pig. You kept me company for almost 4 years and then you began to lose weight. You started slowing down but still enjoyed your treats. When I took the 300 mile drive to LA to save 27 piggies, I kissed you good-bye and vowed to take you in to end your suffering when I got back. You saved me the trouble and I found your limp little body curled up on a pile of hay. You looked very comfortable and at peace. I am glad I came to know you and am glad you broke your teeth. I never would have taken you home otherwise and would have missed the opportunity to be your friend. I miss you so much. Simba got your cage and likes the view. I'm glad I have the memories of you getting fat and happy. I will keep them with me always.
Sharlene
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