Caramel - A Brave Satin

[miowmix]

Our little golden boy, came to us with his brother in November 2014 as a young active pig, but progressively became more and more ill with bone, dental and heart problems. We found out that this was probably due to being a 'satin' (Guinea Pig Welfare » Satin Guinea Pigs).

Such a sweet-natured, brave and inspiring pig, it was truly an honour to have known you.

Can't stop thinking about you - really hope we get to be with you again someday little fella because we miss you so much.
xx

 

[sport_billy]

I am so sorry for the loss of your gorgeous piggy, it is so hard to lose them but try and remember the good times and what a wonderful life he had with you. Huge hugs x

Sleep well handsome boy

RIP Caramel
x x

 

[Redribbon]

Aww what a lovely pig. Stay strong x

 

[Tiamolly123]

I'm so sorry for your loss, sending hugs your way.
Sleep tight little one
Popcorn free over the rainbow bridge.

 

[Critter]

Aw it's very sad that he developed so many health issues, poor love. I can tell he was very much part of your family.
Be free at the Bridge sweet Caramel

 

[flowerfairy]

Aww bless him. Rest in Peace Caramel.

 

[Flutterby]

I'm so sorry for your loss

 

[VickiA]

I'm so sorry for your loss. Try to remember him at his glorious best. Popcorn free Caramel xx

 

[Wiebke]

I am very sorry for your loss; he certainly has got the satin shine. OD (or satin disease) is perhaps the worst curse that has come out of breeding because it is a slow, agonisingly painful progressive disease.

There is currently a little satin piggy called Moo in rescue in Brisbane in Australia; she was rescue born to normal parents who must have both been hidden satin gene carriers. Perhaps it can help you sponsoring her in lovely Caramel's memory as a special kind of legacy?
I did sponsor a couple of satin sows in rescue in memory of my Dizzy who I adopted from a local rescue after the loss of her satin companion; it seemed fitting. Dizzy's very loving owner couldn't face getting another guinea pig, but she also acknowledged that Dizzy became depressed on her own. Dizzy came with a very heart-rending letter. I kept sending her previous owner updates and pictures of Dizzy for the remainder of her life once I realised just how much Dizzy loved her previous mummy.

RIP Caramel - you have given your beloved one a happy and very caring life. He couldn't have asked for more!