Engel
Adult Guinea Pig
I can't believe I'm writing this, my beloved Cyril (aka Squirrel) has passed away. I'm in shock, there was no warning, no signs, he was really healthy, great appetite, talkative. This afternoon I found him in his forever sleep. I thought it was strange that he hadn't greeted me first thing, but on occasion he doesn't, especially as he got older as his hearing wasn't as it was. Usually he is at the front singing the song of his people when he knows it's veggie time. At veggie time this afternoon I knew something was wrong. I found him in his favourite hide, peaceful. It looked like he had gone to sleep.
Cyril came to me with his brother, Basil, after his mum was dumped. Basil and Cyril had an interesting relationship, and their bond broke down during their teenage stage. 2 older sows were available for adoption and instantly I knew Cyril would fall head over heals for them. So I adopted and quarantined them while Cyril was recovering from his castration and waiting out those all important 10 weeks. They fell for each other and Cyril remained with Autumn and Blossom until they passed.
After the loss of his wives, Cyril was moved next to Po following Po's loss of his dad, Jupiter. Cyril loved his uncle Po and Jupiter, they taught him all the naughty things while nextdoor to them like chewing correx and rattling bars. Po taught Cyril the way of the 'Wheek' as Po was chief wheeker and took his role very seriously, while Jupiter taught pig yoga.
Sadly Po passed and once again Cyril was on his own. So he became Basil and Mia's neighbour. Which worked out better than expected. They lived quite happily until Mia's passing. Basil wasn't very happy and in a last ditch effort I tried rebounding Cyril and Basil. It worked. The boys shared so much in their senior era. Cyril was often found grooming Basil, and Basil often teased Cyril. They enjoyed the good life. I don't know how Basil is going to be now Cyril is gone. Basil is now inside where I am going to try and be the next best thing to a piggy companion until his time comes.
(Photos will be added later. I'm still in shock).
Cyril came to me with his brother, Basil, after his mum was dumped. Basil and Cyril had an interesting relationship, and their bond broke down during their teenage stage. 2 older sows were available for adoption and instantly I knew Cyril would fall head over heals for them. So I adopted and quarantined them while Cyril was recovering from his castration and waiting out those all important 10 weeks. They fell for each other and Cyril remained with Autumn and Blossom until they passed.
After the loss of his wives, Cyril was moved next to Po following Po's loss of his dad, Jupiter. Cyril loved his uncle Po and Jupiter, they taught him all the naughty things while nextdoor to them like chewing correx and rattling bars. Po taught Cyril the way of the 'Wheek' as Po was chief wheeker and took his role very seriously, while Jupiter taught pig yoga.
Sadly Po passed and once again Cyril was on his own. So he became Basil and Mia's neighbour. Which worked out better than expected. They lived quite happily until Mia's passing. Basil wasn't very happy and in a last ditch effort I tried rebounding Cyril and Basil. It worked. The boys shared so much in their senior era. Cyril was often found grooming Basil, and Basil often teased Cyril. They enjoyed the good life. I don't know how Basil is going to be now Cyril is gone. Basil is now inside where I am going to try and be the next best thing to a piggy companion until his time comes.
(Photos will be added later. I'm still in shock).
(((hugs)))
