Absolutely Devastated

[Pippinthepiglet]

My gorgeous girl Cinders didn't just pass away but was literally scared to death by my dogs . My dad left the downstairs gate open by accident and my sister accidentally left my bedroom door open so when we were all out the dogs got upstairs and opened the cage somehow. Cinders wasn't torn apart or anything but a very very small mark was on her shoulder where I think the dogs tried to play but not hard enough to do much damage as there was no blood that I could see. They couldn't fit their heads through the entrance to the cage so all I can think is they scared her so much after somehow opening the cage that she jumped out. She is a lot more timid than belle (her sister) and I was finally gaining cinders trust. Now belle is so quiet and she is NEVER quiet. She is just hiding away. It all happened last night and my dad feels bad and so does my sister. I can't be angry with anyone as no one meant for it to happen. I feel like a child grieving so much over my Guinea pig when in fact I'm 22. I'm putting a lock on the outside of my door now so everyone remembers to lock it and not just shut the door and I know everyone will shut the gate now. The cage has clips over the doors so unless the dogs get opposable thumbs they can't undo the cage if God forbid they ever got into my room again. It doesn't change what's happened or how devastated I am. I don't know what to do for belle. She is in so much pain I can tell. She's not herself at all. She's nibling at grass freshly pulled from the garden and hay but that's it. She's not eating any actual food and I haven't seen her drink anything. I can't bear the thought of getting another Guinea pig but I am so worried about belle also I don't know what to do. Pictures attached are of cinders (speckled nose) and belle (black and white). I brought them in this winter so they wouldn't have to be in the cold but if they had stayed in their hutch cinders would still be alive! I feel terrible.

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I am so sorry Cinders is gone. A dog that I had just rescued from being put down killed my guinea pig, Pippin, last Saturday. I came home to find her in his mouth dead. The guilt is terrible. I keep saying, "what if I had not gone on the errand", "what if I had let the dog be put down hours before when my son had an appointment for him". It's been one of the worst weeks I've ever had. Again, I am very sorry for your loss of Cinders.

 

[princess tigerlily]

I am so sorry Cinders is gone. A dog that I had just rescued from being put down killed my guinea pig, Pippin, last Saturday. I came home to find her in his mouth dead. The guilt is terrible. I keep saying, "what if I had not gone on the errand", "what if I had let the dog be put down hours before when my son had an appointment for him". It's been one of the worst weeks I've ever had. Again, I am very sorry for your loss of Cinders.

I am so sorry Cinders is gone. A dog that I had just rescued from being put down killed my guinea pig, Pippin, last Saturday. I came home to find her in his mouth dead. The guilt is terrible. I keep saying, "what if I had not gone on the errand", "what if I had let the dog be put down hours before when my son had an appointment for him". It's been one of the worst weeks I've ever had. Again, I am very sorry for your loss of Cinders.

I am so sorry Cinders is gone. A dog that I had just rescued from being put down killed my guinea pig, Pippin, last Saturday. I came home to find her in his mouth dead. The guilt is terrible. I keep saying, "what if I had not gone on the errand", "what if I had let the dog be put down hours before when my son had an appointment for him". It's been one of the worst weeks I've ever had. Again, I am very sorry for your loss of Cinders.

 

[princess tigerlily]

I am so sorry Cinders is gone. A dog that I had just rescued from being put down killed my guinea pig, Pippin, last Saturday. I came home to find her in his mouth dead. The guilt is terrible. I keep saying, "what if I had not gone on the errand", "what if I had let the dog be put down hours before when my son had an appointment for him". It's been one of the worst weeks I've ever had. Again, I am very sorry for your loss of Cinders.

 

[Wiebke]

Thank you. I still miss cinders but I had to do this for belle. I'm sure in time Merrida will hold a place in my heart too. Their cage is in my room so I can keep an eye on them tonight. My sister will check on them tomorrow throughout the day. Thank you everyone for your advice and support xx

Your feelings are perfectly normal for this stage. Merrida will have made her own nest in your heart before you realise it. Enjoy the the short weeks of babyhood and take comfort from Belle's happiness. Seeing how a new companion bring the sparkle back to a grieving piggy is always heart-warming.

It also helps to alleviate some of the guilt you are currently, knowing that you have not failed Cinder's companion even if you haven't been able to save Cinders and will always will have it on your conscience, as any caring pet owner does, but in time it will hopefully not obscure the love you have for Cinders and the appreciation that until the very last few moments, she had a very happy and pampered life!

 

[Dindypig]

Goodnight Little Miss.