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Huey Ling Tan

Huey Ling Tan

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As most of you would know, DIgger sadly passed away last week Wednesday. I really miss him and really cried day and night wishing it was all a bad dream. I hope I have given him all the love and care while he stayed with us. Have a good time at rainbow bridge Digger! You have really created something special in our home. Your dad now has a good impression of guinea pigs now. He initially didn't want to have you, thinking you are smelly, noisy and silly. Boy did you prove him wrong every single day.

I still remember that first day you came into our house, your funny ways and your final days. How picky you were with food and how grumpy you were. I hope you don't mind me sharing this silly picture of you from winter. You loved the fire so much, you were falling asleep. One point, I was worried you would become a BBQ pig!

I will always remember you and I promise you, I will stop crying soon.
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Very sorry to hear about your loss, sending hugs xx
 
Some guinea pigs leave huge holes in our hearts when they leave; our grieving is the price we have to pay for the joy and richness that they bring to our lives.

I find that it helps me to think of having little furry guardian angels that are looking out for my current piggies...

Digger will always keep a special and unique place in your heart, however many guinea pigs and other loves come into your life. You will never stop missing him, but hopefully you will eventually be able to look back and see the time you shared as a very blessed part of your life.

RIP
 
I'm so sorry to read that you've lost your lovely little digger, my thoughts are with you in this tough time.
RIP little one xx
 
Wiebke said:
Some guinea pigs leave huge holes in our hearts when they leave; our grieving is the price we have to pay for the joy and richness that they bring to our lives.

I find that it helps me to think of having little furry guardian angels that are looking out for my current piggies...

Digger will always keep a special and unique place in your heart, however many guinea pigs and other loves come into your life. You will never stop missing him, but hopefully you will eventually be able to look back and see the time you shared as a very blessed part of your life.

RIP
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Thanks Wiebke. I find myself wondering things like, "what if I waited for his usual vet who comes in later instead of another", or "stayed at home to give his feeding". It just goes on and on. He will definitely have a special place in my heart. He is a sweet guinea pig.
 
Oh I'm ever so sorry for the loss of your piggy. He sounded like your best friend. You are in my thoughts xx
 
Some piggies take a big piece of our hearts with them. I'm sorry that your lovely Digger has gone to the Bridge. Popcorn free little man. Hugs to you x
 
Huey Ling Tan said:
Thanks Wiebke. I find myself wondering things like, "what if I waited for his usual vet who comes in later instead of another", or "stayed at home to give his feeding". It just goes on and on. He will definitely have a special place in my heart. He is a sweet guinea pig.
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The "what ifs" and the feelings of having in any way failed a beloved pet are part and parcel of the onset of the grieving process. If anything, they are a clear sign that you are a very loving and responsible piggy parent and have not failed Digger in any way! ;)

We can only do our best at the time, we are not omniscient gods - but by doing our best, we do enough. Hindsight is just that - seeing the path from the end, not from the beginning with all the potential branches and seeing all the twists and turns that nobody can foresee. Our choices can always only be based on the knowledge and best intentions of any given time; not on the ultimate outcome. As long as your decisions are guided by your love and your desire to see your beloved piggy well and not suffering, first and foremost, you are doing right. The rest is beyond your control.

If you find that your grieving is preventing you from sleeping and coping with your daily life for any length, please contact an anonymous and free professionally manned phone line. There are services in the UK that deal specifically with pet bereavement, which can hit anybody at any time in their life. Love does not depend on the species but on the kind of bond you shared.
This link here lists the services available in the UK: http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/bereavement_pets.php
 
I'm really sorry, Digger was lovely. Try not to think of the "what ifs", you will make yourself ill. I learnt that the hard way.
 
I'm sorry to read that Digger has passed away. Your post is really lovely. He was very much loved and I can relate to the hole he has left in your heart.
Please be kind to yourself, you cared for him very well, and there is no point in dwelling on what-ifs. We all have what if thoughts, but they get us no-where.

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Thanks Wiebke and Helen, I will need to concentrate as I am 5 months pregnant as well. But one thing i learn, is have an emergency medical kit for my next guinea pigs (maybe next year feb/march). Make sure it has all the things required so that if it happens again or piggie not eating, I can at least start them on it.

I will miss you Digger. You were not a guinea pig to me, you were a family to me.
 
Wiebke said:
The "what ifs" and the feelings of having in any way failed a beloved pet are part and parcel of the onset of the grieving process. If anything, they are a clear sign that you are a very loving and responsible piggy parent and have not failed Digger in any way! ;)

We can only do our best at the time, we are not omniscient gods - but by doing our best, we do enough. Hindsight is just that - seeing the path from the end, not from the beginning with all the potential branches and seeing all the twists and turns that nobody can foresee. Our choices can always only be based on the knowledge and best intentions of any given time; not on the ultimate outcome. As long as your decisions are guided by your love and your desire to see your beloved piggy well and not suffering, first and foremost, you are doing right. The rest is beyond your control.

If you find that your grieving is preventing you from sleeping and coping with your daily life for any length, please contact an anonymous and free professionally manned phone line. There are services in the UK that deal specifically with pet bereavement, which can hit anybody at any time in their life. Love does not depend on the species but on the kind of bond you shared.
This link here lists the services available in the UK: http://www.supportline.org.uk/problems/bereavement_pets.php
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Beautifully said @Wiebke
 
Huey Ling Tan said:
But one thing i learn, is have an emergency medical kit for my next guinea pigs (maybe next year feb/march). Make sure it has all the things required so that if it happens again or piggie not eating, I can at least start them on it.
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I'm so sorry for your loss. It hurts when they have to leave and all we want to do is keep them with us just a little bit longer. Wiebke said it beautifully, hindsight is just that. It's clear you love him very much. And as for the lesson learned, see that as a positive thing for the future. If I look back on past pets I also wish I would have some certain things differently. But all you can do is use it for the future. RIP lovely Digger.
 
So sorry for the loss of your beautiful little piggy. Massive hugs to you at this sad time

Sleep well little one
RIP Digger
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Digger sounds like a brilliant pig, your post is lovely. Sorry you lost him. I know just what you mean about family, i feel exactly the same. My bossy-boots Otis died last week as well & I've been doing the same 'what if' stuff - trying my best to stop it & to be happy instead that we had him at all. There are always what-ifs. I know it's hard but Digger would hate to see you sad - he loved you as much as you love him! I hope you feel better soon.
 
So sorry for your loss, l know how you feel , l lost my sweet popcorn a few hours ago , it never gets any easer :hug:
 
Thank you all. I admit, I still do cry once a awhile especially when I see his pictures. All I hope is that I didn't fail him in my love and care. I guess I spoiled and love him too much. :hug:
 
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