DOCTOR ATKINS 6TH JAN 2005 - 28TH FEB 2006

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My darling Doctor passed away at 1.30 this afternoon.

I left him at the vet's this morning for an investigation. After an x ray the vet saw Dr's teeth had grown back even bigger than before. He gave Dr anaesthesia and cut the teeth. Dr woke from anaesthesia and seemed well. Then suddenly he went into respiratory and cardiac failure. The vet was with him at the time and said Dr was peaceful.

I was too scared to ring the vet while I was at work. I came home to answer machine messages explaining what had happened. I went to the vets to see Dr. The vet gave me the chippings from Dr's teeth and his xray. Riffy, Scarby and I are taking Dr to my parents' in Cornwall this weekend.

Darling Darling Doctor, you are no less special just because you are in a different place. You brought so much love, fun and laughter to my life. Your fabulous coat, your chirrupy songs, your stampy back feet, they will be in my thoughts and my heart for ever. God bless you, Dr, and goodnight. xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
((((((LUCINDA))))))) I'm so sorry. I am crying with you. So sad!! I dont know what else to say to ease your pain.

Michele
 
I'm so sorry Lucinda :( (((((big hugs))))

Bev x x
 
I am so, so sorry to read this Lucinda.

You have fought so hard for Dr and did everything you possibly could for him. He had a truely wonderful Mum in you.

RIP Little man.

xx
 
Lucinda.. I am so very sorry love to read this. I knew how much he meant to you.

He was a very lucky piggy to have a Mummy like you

Mega, mega gigantic hugs to you

Love Kelly xx
 
Thank you everyone. i have put a thread in the rainbow bridge bit as well.

I believe Dr had a happy time with me and Riffy and Scarby. This was not unexpected but it doesn't make the pain any less.

Doctor was amazing.
 
Course it doesnt.. he knew how much you loved him and loved you the same.. he'll aways be with you
 
It is so kind of everyone to write such good things about Doctor - he truly deserves to be remembered for so many things. He was the most wonderful little friend who was greatly loved by all of us. We are all so sad today.
Caroline x
 
It hurts so much.
Riffy and Scarby are really sad too.
We are planning a lovely burial.
x
 
aww, it'll get easier in time my love.. They will miss him like you do.. you're all there for each other..

Lots of love
Kelly xx
 
crap really. I am so sad. I am at work today, but the Drs are being so sweet.
 
Aww, Lucinda, I'm so sorry. You have been fighting so hard to lead Dr to a full recovery and I am so upset to hear the news.

He was a special piggy and you were a wonderful piggy nurse and mummy!

Big Hugs! :'(

Livie x
 
Lucinda,
I'm so very sorry to hear of your loss.
I'm thinking of you and sending hugs :'(
x
 
Thank you so much Debbie. I look an absolute fright here today (red red eyes!) A couple of the Drs have asked what is the matter. They are being so sweet.
 
Thanks Livie. Dr meant the world to me, I feel I have failed him.
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Never feel that way Lucinda, It's a natural feeling when you lose a pet, you always find someway to blame yourself. This is what my vet told me when Rosie died, he was so kind to me and was correct. Blaming yourself is natural but please don't feel this way, you know you did all you possibly could to lead Dr to a full recovery, he was nearly there! You were a wonderful piggy mummy and nurse and you should be proud.
 
you most certainly have not failed Dr you tried everything humanly possible, when teeth have a mind to grow they do and I know I have lost a rabbit and some piggys with the same problem, it can be heriditary so something you had no control over, he is now popcorning for all his worth in a lovely warm meadow with no more health worrys, he was happy with you but his time had come and nothing you could do would have changed that so please dont beat yourself up about this, think of the good things about having him in your life not the end, :'(
 
I am so sorry honey, I know wordsa dont help but we are all here for you.
 
I am so sorry Lucinda to read your sad news about Dr. I have lost two pigs myself recently and know how it hurts and the sadness it brings. It never gets any easier.

Its nice to have good friends which I can see that you have here on this forum to help with in this sad time. Not everyone understands the pain felt when you loose a much loved pig, but we all do on here. We know how you feel.

Try to think of the good memories and the great times you had with him.

Hugs to you.

Deb x
 
I'm so sorry Lucinda

I have only just read your sad news about Dr

He was a lovely piggie and he had a great life with you

Lots of hugs to you

Take care

Love
Claire
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Hi Lucinda

Have only just read this today as I haven't been able to get online. I am so sorry Lucinda - Still can't believe it!

If there is anything I can do, please let me know! Don't ever say you have failed him. You gave him such a good life!

Hope you feel better soon and give my love to Scarby and Riffy!

Ellie x
 
Thank you everyone. It means so much to me to know you are all here and that you understand. I am off to fetch Dr home from the vets in a minute. My father is coming up at lunch time , then we are all going to Cornwall to bury Dr in my parents' garden x
 
Hi Lucinda,

Hope it goes as well as it can.

Sya hello to the sea down there if you go.

Speak to you when you get back.

Thinking of you.

Michele
 
Lucinda said:
Thank you everyone. It means so much to me to know you are all here and that you understand. I am off to fetch Dr home from the vets in a minute. My father is coming up at lunch time , then we are all going to Cornwall to bury Dr in my parents' garden x
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Hope everything goes well -as well as it can be..
You're in my thoughts..

Chat soon

Love Kelly xx
 
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