Bertie Dec 04-23 May 09

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As you know Maxy and I lost our precious little Bertie after a long fight with illness. He was diagnosed with a cystic structure (whatever that may have been) in January, which we decided not to have operated. Despite the illness, he was a happy pig who loved his food and his Daddy. He also loved watching TV (especially football and cricket) whilst lounging on his Daddy's arm.
There are many a great story to be told about Bertie, but they can wait. We miss him terribly and he leaves behind a massive void that can never be filled. His friend Finlay was also very sad at his passing. Bertie is now reunited with his life-long pal Rene, whom we only lost last November and who also succombed to illness.
Rest in peace my little broon darling, 'walk' free with Rene and eat grass until your heart's content. You leave us heartbroken but with so many great memories...

Love from Mummy and Daddy and Finlay

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What a lovely picture and a lovely tribute to a special pig. Run free at the bridge with Rene, Bertie and say hello to all of my piggies there too

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awww poor Bertie. I'm so sorry for your loss. He does look a very special piggy, very stunning. Have fun on rainbow bridge gorgeous. Look over your mommy, daddy and Finlay! You will be very missed x
 
RIP little Bertie,have fun popcorning with Rene and all the other piggies at the bridge we will all miss you sleep well xxxxxbig hugs to you and Maxy on the loss of your beautiful boyxxxxxxxxx
 
Many thanks for your kind words...
One thing for sure, Bertie will not be running or popcorning at the Bridge; he was far too laid back for that. He may well break into a sudden brisk walk, tho...:))

here's our favourite picture of the boy himself...

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MrsM said:
Many thanks for your kind words...
One thing for sure, Bertie will not be running or popcorning at the Bridge; he was far too laid back for that. He may well break into a sudden brisk walk, tho...:))

here's our favourite picture of the boy himself...

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Awwwwwww that piccies is so cuuuuuuute x>> God Bless you Bertie and rest well sweet boy :)
 
I am so sorry you lost your lovely Bertie so soon after his pal Rene. At least the two of them will be together now!

As long as you cherish his memory Bertie will live on in his very own space in your hearts...
 
Here is another good picture of Bertie:

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It is very difficult to accept that he has gone; I keep expecting to see him when I walk into the room. He was a lovely boy with a very gentle nature. Warm and cuddly, he liked nothing better than sleeping in my arms and was constantly licking my face and fingers when he was awake. I particularly liked his reaction when some grass was about to be devoured. He'd start shaking all over and make every effort to hoover it all up as soon as possible. On a similar vein, when eating mushed pellets, he'd fairly yank the syringe out of your hand.

I don't want to remember him as a sickly piggie, though there were some tough times during his last five months or so. However, for much of that time he was as happy as larry and enjoyed his new friendship with Finlay. In fact, his new playmate seemed to give him a new lease of life. I was with Bertie at the end when he took his last breath and although it was heart-breaking, I felt a sense of relief that he was on the way to see his old mate, Rene. They were both such sociable piggies.

I'll never have another piggie like Bertie and I'm just thankful I had the privilege to spend so much time with him. Enjoy the grass over the Bridge little boy.
 
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I am so very sorry that you have lost sweet Bertie. I have been following his threads and it is obvious that he was a very special and much loved boy. Sleep peacefully Bertie and stride amongst the grass with Rene. Please watch over your mummy, daddy and Finlay as they love and miss you very much x
 
I am so sorry to hear about Bertie, what a lovely tribute to him x)

Have fun over the bridge Bertie and if you see my Lennie, tell him I miss him!

Hugs to you at this sad time x
 
I'm so very sorry.

He was a stunning pig. Beautiful photos.

Sleep well, darling boy xx
 
So sorry for your loss,
R.i.p sweetheart, have fun at the bridge xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
this is our last picture of our baby boy, taken Sunday 17 May... He looked happy and behaved like so too.

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He was a beautiful boy, he looked like such a character. I find it is good to have a picture you know was their last. I remember taking a photo of Charlie's nose peeking over the side of his cuddlecup shortly before we took him to be PTS.

Rest well, sweet Bertie. xx
 
I'm so sorry to hear about Bertie. He was a magnificent looking chap,the fotos attached are lovely. The heartbreak of losing a dear pet is so difficult but you know you are surrounded by thousands of piggy lovers who will also be sheding a year for poor Bertie. Run free at Rainbow Bridge little on and know that you will be sadly missed and very much loved
 
Good Night Bertie, am sure you will have fun at the bridge. So sorry for your loss, i know how hard it is but just think of all the happy memories you have spent with him. xx
 
We are so very very sorry to hear that Bertie has lost his battle 8...8...8...
RIP Bertie dawdle free at the bridge, have fun roaming around with Rene i'm you had a lovely reunion, happily munch away on all the green grass and dandelions together and with your new found friends xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))) and special loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
I'm so glad you were there when he went to the bridge, as you said it's heart breaking but you do also know they're going to a place where there's no more pain.
Another little star twinkling in the sky ........... :(
 
I'm so sorry that the two of you lost Bertie, but you gave him such a happy life, and I'm sure he's still looking out for Mummy and Daddy up in the Meadow. Hugs and love to all of you from all of us. x
 
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