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RosieLily

RosieLily

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I am using this to vent a bit, I hope you don’t mind.

I lost Bruno a couple days ago. I didn’t get to spend much time together with him, he was very very sick and poorly when I found him. But the grief of losing him has been so strong that it’s hard to go on about daily life even. I suppose it’s because I’m just so angry. He never had a chance. He should have been bought by good owners with a lot of love to give, instead he was left to rot when the owner realised Bruno wasn’t just a pot plant that simply needs watering every few days. He was never given a chance.

He was so kind when I finally met him. Not scared at all, curious. He was in so much pain, some of which I had to cause when wrapping him, giving him meds, and he still would happily snuggle up in my lap. I couldn’t truly pet him, his skin caused him too much pain, but I could stroke his nose and cheeks a little bit. Whenever I did that he closed his eyes and just sat still. He had a lot of will in him, he really wanted to live. He was so curious, happy. But I suppose his little damaged body was just too broken.

I woke up today, all groggy, made some coffee. I went back to the bedroom to quickly grab some cozy socks, and then I noticed a little feather on top of my work table, where his cage used to be.

I am probably overthinking this. I am definitely overthinking this. But I can’t help crying and thinking it’s some sort of a sign. I have no idea where the feather came from, can’t be my bedding, can’t be from the outside. It’s -15 degrees C, the birds that haven’t gone to warmer lands are sticking to the centre of town. I have no idea how it got here, but it’s here. On the right side of the table, where Bruno’s cage used to be.

I really miss him. I so wanted him to live a good life.
 
I don’t think you’re overthinking, I’ve heard of a few piggie owners finding a little something after the loss of their beautiful piggie. I think he’s telling you that he’s ok now and thanking you for giving him a second chance. Bruno loved you very much and he knows you loved him too, he took that love with him over to the rainbow bridge, vent as much as you need, we’re all here for you :hug: :hug: :hug:
 
I don't think your overthinking it at all. I lost my beautiful boys within 4 days of each other just before Christmas and I found a white feather in my car, why there? that I know was from Dennis and just the other day a white feather came floating down outside my front window and landed on my OH's car that I know was from Christian. There are no birds with white feathers around here so it can't have been from anywhere else. I have also seen Christian out of the corner of my eye running across the run in the garage. Call me mad if you want to but I know what I saw and the 3 girls were in the hutch at the time. Piggies that have passed do try and let us know that they are OK over the Rainbow. Bruno took all the love you gave him to The Bridge and he is trying to give it back to you.
 
Betsy said:
I don't think your overthinking it at all. I lost my beautiful boys within 4 days of each other just before Christmas and I found a white feather in my car, why there? that I know was from Dennis and just the other day a white feather came floating down outside my front window and landed on my OH's car that I know was from Christian. There are no birds with white feathers around here so it can't have been from anywhere else. I have also seen Christian out of the corner of my eye running across the run in the garage. Call me mad if you want to but I know what I saw and the 3 girls were in the hutch at the time. Piggies that have passed do try and let us know that they are OK over the Rainbow. Bruno took all the love you gave him to The Bridge and he is trying to give it back to you.
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of course you’re not mad, I swear I’ve heard my rainbow bridge cat Susie meowing in the night like she used to. I believe they come back to reassure us and let us know they’re ok :) I never told anybody I heard her because I know how it sounds, but I know I did
 
I agree with what the others have said about a sign.
I also think you have every right to be angry at the way Bruno was treated before you found him.
Venting that anger is a healthy way of grieving.
Hold on to the knowledge that you filled his last weeks with lots of love and care and in the end that is what matters. He was a lucky boy in finding you.
 
I don't think you are overthinking either. This kind of thing has happened to me several times. The piggies I've lost, my cats and people have all sent me signs. One of my grandmother's still talks to me in times of stress.
 
Betsy said:
I don't think your overthinking it at all. I lost my beautiful boys within 4 days of each other just before Christmas and I found a white feather in my car, why there? that I know was from Dennis and just the other day a white feather came floating down outside my front window and landed on my OH's car that I know was from Christian. There are no birds with white feathers around here so it can't have been from anywhere else. I have also seen Christian out of the corner of my eye running across the run in the garage. Call me mad if you want to but I know what I saw and the 3 girls were in the hutch at the time. Piggies that have passed do try and let us know that they are OK over the Rainbow. Bruno took all the love you gave him to The Bridge and he is trying to give it back to you.
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It was a white feather for me too! A perfect one. I hope you’re right, I hope those little gifts are from our little pigs. My heart goes out to you for your loss. But I can tell those two gentlemen had a very happy life with lots of love and lots of food of course :wub:
 
I agree, Bruno has left you a little keepsake of his time he spent with you and a thank you for all the love and care you gave him ❤️ He is sending his love to you x
 
Bruno a very special piggie. . You need to know how proud of yourself I and others think of you . . .
Things happen for a reason . .
Feather and little guy coming to you for help ....
Sometimes we and I have . . Is WHAT IF feeling. . reason we get that is because we care. . . Bruno is with 100s deeply loved piggies in rainbow world. . There but now remembed and :luv:
 
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