A bit of a rant!

Gemm24

Gemm24

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Hi everyone

I just have to get this off my chest-it’s a bit of a rant but it really upset me. I was at a family dinner and was talking to my uncle who asked me whether I miss my two guinea pis who have recently died. I replied of course. He then started to laugh and make fun of me which really upset me.

When it comes to my Guinea pigs I can be a bit sensitive but I would never ever make fun of any ones grief of a lost pet. I probably should have brushed it off because I am an adult and he obviously doesn’t understand how amazing guinea pigs are BUT it really hurt me, I still cry over my guinea pigs who have passed away. When I told my mother I was upset she just dismissed it.

I know I shouldn’t let other people’s comments hurt me but this did. I am so grateful for having my guinea pigs I’m my life and anyone who has never had one is certainly missing out.
I am glad of this forum because it helps me not to feel so crazy for loving my guinea pigs so much!
 
What a thoughtless individual your uncle is! Unfortunately those who haven't discovered the joy of piggies and their cute little personalities just don't understand how sore a loss can be, so try to pity him rather than scorn him. I hope you're feeling better soon, and can look back on the happiness they brought you without the pain of their loss.
 
I have a lot of people like your uncle in my life as well. When my first piggy Cookie died (she had a friend) I was very upset a lot of people just said that it was ‘just a guinea pig’ but to me she was an incredible piggy and I still love her so much. Just don’t listen to people like that x
 
I agree with Reenie, your uncle needs to be pitied because he obviously hasn't loved as deeply as you.
I feel your pain, I still get upset about my furbabies that are no longer physically with me but I think of the good times and all the joy we shared.
Some people will never understand how deeply you feel and it really is their loss.
Continue to love deeply and although you will lose a little piece of your heart every time a precious one crosses the rainbow bridge, your heart stays with them always.
Stay strong and be free to love, it's the greatest gift we can give xx
 
How thoughtless of your uncle. Please try to ignore his insensitive opinion... people around me mostly don't understand my love towards my piggies, and as others have mentioned, they just haven't been blessed with how amazing of an animal they really are...

Keep your chin up :)
 
It’s such a shame when people don’t understand how deep the loss of a pet - any pet can cut.
It’s true that there’s less sympathy for the loss of small animals than dogs and cats, as if size matters.
I love this forum because here I find people who understand the depth of grief when a piggy is lost so it doesn’t matter what others think.
Laughing though is unkind.
 
I am so sorry to hear you have lost your guinea pigs. Unless you've had guinea pigs as pets you don't understand how individual each one is, you don't get to love their endearing little ways. These people are missing something in their lives as far as I'm concerned. It's very unkind to laugh at someone grieving over a pet, it makes no difference if it's a large aninmal or a small one. I've sat and sob over the goldfish in my pond when they died and missed them deeply, even goldfish have different personalities. Be kind to yourself while you grieve, I hpe you can think of your piggies with a smile soon. X
 
My mom just happened to be here when Sven passed away in my arms and I was crying hard, she said “Wow, I guess you really get attached to those things”. Of course I do, they are family! And they are not “things”! My husband understands how much I love them and my mom is coming around a little. Their loss if they have never loved an animal that way.
 
If everyone cared and loved animals like we do on this forum then the world would be a far better place. People just don’t realised how deeply hurtful they are with their stupid throwaway comments. You are not alone, we have all had comments like this. I was ask why I was “wasting so much money on vets bills for a £10 pet”? Get it put down and get another!

I feel truly blessed I have felt the pain of losing adored little pets, guinea pigs, rabbits, bantams and yes even a goldfish I hand fed for 12 years who would swim into my palmed hand every morning. They all brought so much richness to my life and I will cherish my memories for ever x
 
HeatherRose said:
My mom just happened to be here when Sven passed away in my arms and I was crying hard, she said “Wow, I guess you really get attached to those things”. Of course I do, they are family! And they are not “things”! My husband understands how much I love them and my mom is coming around a little. Their loss if they have never loved an animal that way.
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I see dot as a daughter to me, I'm so close with her id do anything, and for burnie. Its amazing how they get excited to see me when i get in from work.

Its sad how if i told anyone this at my work, i would get made fun of for it, but if it was a dog it would be ok.
 
I know how you feel.I have the same attitude off my family, mainly my brother.onIy tonight he was calling me a ‘snowflake’ and a Pansy for caring about animals so much.It makes me so mad that people judge people for loving animals.
 
Makes me so angry to read that all you loving, big-hearted people have been mocked so much for loving an animal - any animal.
I used to be called mean names too by my brother and he used to find it hilarious to tease me when I was younger as I'm vegan and he would mock the animals on his plate at dinner times which always upset me that he had no compassion or respect for animals.
If everyone loved and respected ALL animals the world would be a better place.
'They' are the problem and 'we' are the solution so love deeply and lead by example.
 
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