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End of life care- PTS or keep at home?

Rufus&Edward said:
Thank you all for your replies; it really was a comfort to know I was doing the right thing.

Our little Rufus died this morning. I came down first thing and he came over to the front of the hutch and I just knew it would be today- he just looked tired and slow. We had a long cuddle, I told him everything I needed him to know, and I put him back in his bed area with his brother nearby. A little while later he passed away while I was cuddling him.

I'm so glad he was at home; we had his travel case ready to whizz him to the vets if needed, but he seemed as comfortable as he could be. We're heartbroken, but I have some comfort in knowing he had the best possible death and I'm so grateful for that.

A huge thanks again to @Wiebke for his article on his guide to dying, it really was a big help to know that what was happening was normal, and what to expect.

Just spending the day grieving Rufus, and will soon be thinking about finding a buddy for his brother before he gets lonely.
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I know I've replyed but wow so pls his brother was involved. Take care x
 
Thank you all again for your kind words. He was so very much loved; he's got me through some very tough times- we called him our therapy pig as we could always count on him to make us feel better. I'm just glad I was able to be there for him when he needed me too.

Rest up, little one 🌈

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Rufus&Edward said:
Thank you all again for your kind words. He was so very much loved; he's got me through some very tough times- we called him our therapy pig as we could always count on him to make us feel better. I'm just glad I was able to be there for him when he needed me too.

Rest up, little one 🌈

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He was beautiful x
 
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