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Guinea Pigs Gone to the Rainbow Bridge |
May 2001 - December 2001 |
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
Sad news on the 1st anniversary of the loss of Muffin.
Chris has just woken me up to tell me that he has found Crystal this morning. She was fine yesterday, running around as normal and being her normal affectionate self. This morning she's gone.
She was 4 in April and was daughter of Bobo and Sable and sister of the late Amber. The two of them were my Golden Girls. We lost Amber and Sable to a sudden stroke so we think this was probably the same thing.
A real shock and upset for us, but this is so much better than watching her suffer and then still lose the fight as we did with Emily just a few weeks ago.
What a depleted shed we have with just 7 piggies. There were about 30 when James was born...
Kerry and the sad Ravishing Rodents.
Yesterday, December 8, 2001, I lost me beloved piggy. He had a tumor in his left ear and he was put to sleep. I loved him more than anything and I am devastated to see him go. He was barely 7 months old. I really miss him and I hate that he had to go to to the Bridge.
Yesterday (12/07/01) my beloved piggie died. Her name was Ginny Ryo-Ohki Gregory. We had so much fun on that day. I prayed to help her live, but about 30 minutes later, she went to the Cavy Rainbow. I was so sad about her death. Little Ginny, if you are reading this, you left a warm spot in my heart. Always remember, you are my one and only piggie love.
Hello, I just wanted to make a small memorial note for Jellybean (the mommy piggy) and Wheeter's two twin stillborn babies which arrived on Thanksgiving morning, as part of a litter of six. They looked like little sleeping angels. I know I didn't know them, but they were still important to me. Their 4 brothers and sisters are doing just fine. We are very fortunate to have them. They are such a joy!
a gorgeous brown sweetheart she was,
who had a heart of gold ,
gladly she died in no pain,
but at an age not so old.
Ziggy was such a little baby when we first got him. He liked to burrow in our collars, right in around our necks. He was a happy, curious, friendly little guy who was never shy when we'd reach into his cage. My favorite way to relax was to hold him and stroke his soft, shiny fur. Little Ziggy struggled for twelve days to overcome a nasty case of pneumonia. I held him every spare minute I had and well into every night after the kids went to bed. I wanted to be there for him at the end, if it came. I didn't want him to be scared or alone. I held him for an hour and a half Sunday morning and then put him in his cage to make breakfast. He died soon after. I wish I had waited. Ziggy-boy, you will always be in our hearts. We will always love you and miss you. Our only solace is that you are not struggling anymore. Rest easy my sweet boy.
RIP my little Grizzle - we'll miss
you and love you always. Peacefully, earlier this evening on 24th November
you died in the arms of Steve after a battle against cancer. You was such
a brave little girl so bright and bouncy and still looking for your food
even this morning, just hours before you left us. You gave us four wonderful
years and we will never forget you. Now you are at peace.
Goodbye my darling Griz,
Lynn Hudson.
We lost our Chickee on Sunday and we are so sad. Chickee was the best. We rushed her to the animal emergency hospital when we saw that she couldn't walk. Just as we got there, she died in my arms. Apparantly, she had a large mass in her abdomen and that it probably was malignant. We had always wanted a dog, but, living in NYC as a single mother with a small child, it would have been very difficult. Someone had suggested a guinea pig because they were cuddly and furry. So we took a chance and got our Chickee. She loved to run around the house, she even used her litter box all the time. She would only eat very expensive lettuce and would wrap herself around your neck to cuddle up close. We grew to love Chickee within one-day of having her. What an amazing blessing she was for my daughter and I. We buried her in our friend's backyard and placed a hand painted rock, made by my daughter over her grave. I know she is waiting to find us again, so we can all be a family once more--Chickee, we love you always!!!!
Deborah and Mali
Noodles and Whiskers were Mandy's first guinea pigs, and she loved them very much. Noodles was quiet and loved to be handled, while Whiskers was a little more outspoken, and preferred tunneling under the towels in her pen to being cuddled. We lost them suddenly to heat stroke when they were enjoying some outdoor time on a foggy day while their cage was being cleaned. We all miss them very much, but Mandy misses them most of all. She looks forward to meeting them again in guinea pig heaven.
Kurtis, Melissa, and Mandy
Murphy was my first Guinea Pig. I had always wanted one but my mother thought of them along the same lines of a rat. I looked for a month to find a good healthy guinea pig and was delighted when I saw Murphy. He was the last of his brothers, which had all been sold previously that day. He was hand reared and had a very friendly demeanor. He ate well and was always full of life, until this morning. I don't know what happened to him and I guess that's what I'm having the most trouble dealing with, but I found him on his side, his little eyes were closed and he was cold. He's gone to graze greener pastures. I'll miss his tiny little body with crazy mohawk style fur and the attitude to match. To better days Murph!
BubblGrl C
I
got her after my mouse died, because I didn't want another mouse. I was
really really happy to have a guinea pig because I never had one before,
and I always thought they were so cute. I got her and named her Kirby
just because I thought the name was cute and went with her well. Even
though her name was Kirby, I called her Pigga-Pigga because that's what
my friends and I always called guinea pigs. I had her for about a year
and a half before she was killed by my cats while I was sleeping one day.
I miss her a lot and I'll never forget her.
<3<3<3 Kirby <3<3<3
Fluffy
My precious boy was so healthy his
whole life never had anything wrong with him always was so healthy lived
his 7 years and i am sure he is off to a better place.
Sally was our first family pet. She was caring, sweet, loving, and fun to be around. In our eyes, she was the perfect little guinea pig. It was a complete joy to have Sally in our lives. She would do the cutest things, like stand on her hind legs to beg for food or sqeal with happiness when she was running around on the floor. Sally may not have lived for very long but she will always be in our hearts. Sally, I will always love you.
Teresa
Penny was my very first rescue piggie. What a rewarding experience! When I got her home and checked her out, I found that she had not been cared for properly at all, but still had a very sweet disposition. I tenderly clipped nails that were extremely long, bathed dirty fur, and cleaned absolutely filthy ears to uncover a beautiful Teddy! Her coat, now shiny and clean, was a rich copper color, befitting the name Penny. However, she was not out of the woods yet. Poor little Penny had a horrible case of diarrhea, and was very ill. As sick as she was, maybe because of that, she loved to be cuddled and snuggle under my chin, make weak little wheeks, and give me little piggie kisses. A trip to the vet followed, with a bottle of antibiotic and instructions to syringe feed her baby food veggies until she started to eat on her own again. However, this was not to be. Sadly, Penny died in my arms this past Monday night after having some sort of a seizure. Even though I only had her for four days, I wept buckets for her. She was such a little love, and she will be in my heart forever. My only consolation is that she passed knowing that she was safe and loved very much. I buried her out next to my strawberry patch, as I am sure that, had she lived long enough, she would have loved them. I will never forget her, and she has inspired me to continue to rescue little piggies in need as long as I have breath and strength. Thank you, Penny, and I love you and miss you very much.
- Pam Sims
friday 21 september my Bobby died.
i got him from a friend who's daughter was ignoring him..that was in 1996. bobby had much health problems earlier but everytime he managed to survive it. but not the last time, in july he keeps squeeking, he was in pain ,but the vet did not find anything...now, 8 weaks later it is to late,he had a big stone in his urinal organs, the vets were trying for more than 3 hours to remove it, they succeeded, but 2 hours later they finally did lost the battle.
no more bobby who loved the Daisy cookies, no more bobby who lick my face, no more welcome sound when i enter the room. i have the deepest repect for my vet for seeing how important he was for me, and they tried and tried over again.Bobby was known as the only cavy in their practice that really bit them. the only thing i have is that little stone that killed him, and lots of good memories.my coat is still filled with his hair, he never want to be moved in a box, there will be a time i must wash it....i keep staring to placed we burried him.it is really a nightmare. if there is a heaven Bobby, we will meet again and i promise to have some real daisy cookies with me!!! You are still my best friend.
thank you
Irene
I saw Puddles in the pet store as he ran with the other piggies and ate all the food. I just knew from that moment I had to have him. Even though he was a male, and I wanted a female -- I didn't care. I fell in love with him as we were on line at the store about to pay for him. He was the cutest thing in the world. Just yesterday we had to lay him to rest. A few weeks ago I noticed he couldn't eat well, and his breathing was short, and sharp. He would also rub his eye with his paw, and when he did, white goo would come out of his left eye. We took him to the vet, and an x-ray showed Puddles had a sever case of pneumonia and the vet was very concerned. She gave him antibiotics but the days just got worse. He couldn't even pick his head up to eat. When I tried to keep feeding him through a syringe he would with any energy he had left, run back to his cage and want to be left alone. I held him and said, "No, I won't let you die, I love you too much and I want to get you though this!" But I knew. I knew in my heart, this had to be done. We brought him to the vet again and he found that their were more things against him. He had conjunctivitis in his eye, and a swollen vessel in his ear that was going to attach to his brain at some point. His jaw was also very bad, and that's why he couldn't eat as well. Puddles I love you with all my heart, and I miss you terribly. I cry and cry when I walk into my room and find myself alone without you running over to the cage when I walk in and biting it. Sweetie you were my first guinea pig ever, and I will never forget you. I just hope you are at peace now on the bridge. I think we all know the right thing was done for you. I just wish it could be different. :(
I love you with all my heart always.
<3 
I want to tell everyone about "AJ" The Pet Food Plus Piggy!
AJ was one of several critters at my favorite pet food and supply store.I would come to the store once weekly for my pet supplies and would always say Hi to AJ and give a pet or scratch behind his ears.
He was a very special piggy and many people that came to the store liked AJ too and would ask how he was doing. He was a happy and well cared for piggy! Sometimes I came in and found him in a large bin with toys, treats etc. AJ was getting on in years and I began to feel concern for him. I don't remember exactly when I first saw AJ but always enjoyed seeing him and listening to his noises when I played with him so briefly, Never forgot little AJ on my weekly visits to the store.
He was not my piggy but he was a very special little pig to me and I know to many others as well, I know we are all going to miss him! It is going to be hard to get used to not seeing AJ anymore but I will always remember him, and I know that at "The Rainbow Bridge" he will be forever young and never grow old! That is how I will remember him!
I would also like to say thank you to the two girls who were working at the store on Saturday August 11th, one week since I last saw AJ, as usual I was on my way to say Hi to AJ and one of the girls called me over to her and told me of AJ's passing! She told me in such a thoughtful and caring way, knowing my feelings for this little piggy and I wanted her to know I appreciated that very much!
Bye AJ
Huggs!! from One of your regular visitors!
Sheri
Hi my name is B and i just recently lost my first Cavy. His name was Jordan and I loved him very much. I had him for a couple of years till 5 days ago when he took a walk over the bridge. He was a great friend that taught me a lot about taking care of another life. I had just recently lost my rabbit and Jordan helped me heal from it everytime he wheeked. I miss him very much! I hope he is having fun over the bridge where there is alot of timothy hay pellets fresh water and lots of cucumbers. His favorite. I hope he knows that I luv him very much and I buried him right next to his friend my rabbit. Jordan I miss you.
B 13
I don't have a photo to put on the site but another 2 of my guinea pigs have passed. Peaches and Butterscotch were killed my two dogs. We are staying at a friends house and they have dogs. We left the door to the guinea pigs room open and didn't put them on a shelf. We went out shopping for supplies and when we came back I was suppose to put toilet paper in the bathrooms. I put a roll in the first and then I was walking down the hallway to the second when I saw Butterscotch, my boy pig on the floor on his back. He was dead. I screamed for my mom to come help me and she came, we checked in the room and my other guinea pig, Peaches was missing from her cage. We thought she might still be alive so we searched for her. One of the dogs had been over by a couch, under it so we checked there. Peaches was dead too. The dogs, had broken their necks. We took my guinea pigs, Nibbles and Kibbles over to a friends house to stay. And we buried Butterscotch and Peaches in their backyard since it is close to where we are moving. My mom and I made a headstone, and we put flowers next to it. I blame myself for this. I didn't shut the door like I should have. I am crying as I write this because it is very hard. I am not mad at the dogs, it is instinct. I hope you please put this message on rainbow ridge so I can remember my pigs.
Peanut was a very special piggy. He passed away in April of 2000, and is buried under his favorite clump of bushes in the backyard. He was the first of the 4 pigs that we've had, and he was my special friend. I remember how Curly (piggy # 2) was mad at us when Penny and Gem came home, but Peanut was always sweet to every pig we met. I will always remember him fondly. He passed away a while ago while I was at camp. I still remember the awful feeling in my stomach when my father told me what had happened. I will always love him with all my heart, club foot, tumor (we think that's what it was), and all. Peanut-boy, we all love you.
Becky, Penny, Gem, and Curly
Today our loveable guinea pig Snowflake had to be put to sleep. She had a cancerous tumor. We cried and cried. Snowflake was white with red eyes. The fur on her head stuck up. She was very cute. We will always remember how she squeaked and how she purred when we petted her. We will remember how she went " Week Week," when we got her food. We hope she is at the Rainbow Bridge. We will miss her very much. We love her very much.
Erin, Adam, and Cinnamon
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