Eriathwens piggies

What vet are you using, if I can ask. I've seen you mentioned having females neutered in another post and seeing you're from my area I wondered if you have vet recommendations?

I use Gavin at Maggie and Marlow vets in Kidderminster, mostly. Marie who owns Evolution exotics is also good but you need a referral to see them as they're not a first opinion practice. Vets4pets central kidderminster is also good although I've not had any of the vets there do surgeries since Gavin and Marie left there.
 
I use Gavin at Maggie and Marlow vets in Kidderminster, mostly. Marie who owns Evolution exotics is also good but you need a referral to see them as they're not a first opinion practice. Vets4pets central kidderminster is also good although I've not had any of the vets there do surgeries since Gavin and Marie left there.
Thank you. I might have to go through female piggie neuter and looking for a vet that is confident. I used a exotics vet for bladder stone surgery and wasn't happy, so know they're not all as trusted as I expected exotics vet to be. But unfortunately, the surgery was rushed due to emergency so my vet referred to exotic vet that did the op.
 
Just checked. Think I've heard of Marie before, but she left one practice and couldn't see where she went..makes sense now she has her own
 
Just dropping in to update that little Poppet passed away overnight. I knew she didn't have too long left as she was very tired yesterday, I booked her a checkup for first thing Monday but seems she didn't want to wait 😔 she had a good 5 years with us though and thoroughly enjoyed her life. I hope she's back with all her friends who went before her.

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Just dropping in to update that little Poppet passed away overnight. I knew she didn't have too long left as she was very tired yesterday, I booked her a checkup for first thing Monday but seems she didn't want to wait 😔 she had a good 5 years with us though and thoroughly enjoyed her life. I hope she's back with all her friends who went before her.

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Very sad, she was such a cutie, and adorable little piggy. You must be missing her a great deal 😔 Run with the piggy train over the bridge little Poppet 🌈
 
Oh I’m sad to read about Poppet
She was living her bestest life with you all
Popcorn freely at RB sweet Poppet reunited with all your friends ❤️
Take care @Eriathwen Poppet lives a big hole in your heart
 
So sorry that Poppet has passed away.
She had a lovely life with you.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve.
Hugs 🤗
 
Sorry for your loss. They leave such a big gap when they leave us. RIP Poppet.
 
Aw, I’m so sorry you lost Poppet :( She was such a good girl. Sleep tight little one 💔
 
Collected Poppets ashes today, and the piggies metacam from the vet in Pets at Home.. ive been walking passed a lone female piggy in the adoption centre the last few times I've been in there. She was still there today so, no idea what she even looked like I enquired about her because I was feeling sad and only have so much self restraint. Anyway turns out she's 6 months old, her and 3 others were purchased from the store and for some reason the family came back a week later saying they didn't want her but kept the others.

She was called Amelia in the adoption centre, not sure if we're keeping the name but anyway... shes gorgeous and will never be unwanted again.

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I am so sorry to hear Poppet has passed.

Amelia is gorgeous and has landed on her feet. Amelia is one of my favourite names a pretty name for a pretty piggy. I'd keep it!
 
Ah that’s lovely - Amelia will have a lovely home with you all
Poppet will be forever missed in your home and heart
I’m sure Poppet was ‘ encouraging ‘ you to go past Amelia that one more time ❤️
 
I won't lie, I told myself that girls are usually snapped up quickly, I tried to see what she looked like while I was there Saturday getting cat food but walked away as I'd just dropped Pops off at the crematorium, Id said if she was still there today when I needed to collect meds then it was meant to be, expecting her to be gone in all honestly and even then when she wasnt, I got halfway home after mulling the idea over again before turning around and going back for her. I just couldn't risk her ending up in a home totally alone for her entire life. I was discussing the idea with Poppets ashes while in the car and I took the little mark on her footprints that looked like a thumbs up as her blessing to go and get her 😅

I do honestly love the name Amelia, if I ever went back on my decision not to have children it was actually the name I had picked out for a daughter which is why I'm considering changing it 😂 I know I'm leaving it a bit late at 36 to draw a line completely on the idea of children but yeah. We will see 🥰 it does suit her.

Because she had been alone so long and had lost her sisters so unfairly (and the fact see appears very healthy) I have waived her quarantine and popped her straight in with Dylans group. Bella had a bit of a freak out after what I think was an assumption that she was Kiwi, and then realised she wasn't, and had no idea who this little piggy was 😂 but Dylan came and put her in her place and there's been all calm since, happily munching on their ings hay piles.
 
I won't lie, I told myself that girls are usually snapped up quickly, I tried to see what she looked like while I was there Saturday getting cat food but walked away as I'd just dropped Pops off at the crematorium, Id said if she was still there today when I needed to collect meds then it was meant to be, expecting her to be gone in all honestly and even then when she wasnt, I got halfway home after mulling the idea over again before turning around and going back for her. I just couldn't risk her ending up in a home totally alone for her entire life. I was discussing the idea with Poppets ashes while in the car and I took the little mark on her footprints that looked like a thumbs up as her blessing to go and get her 😅

I do honestly love the name Amelia, if I ever went back on my decision not to have children it was actually the name I had picked out for a daughter which is why I'm considering changing it 😂 I know I'm leaving it a bit late at 36 to draw a line completely on the idea of children but yeah. We will see 🥰 it does suit her.

Because she had been alone so long and had lost her sisters so unfairly (and the fact see appears very healthy) I have waived her quarantine and popped her straight in with Dylans group. Bella had a bit of a freak out after what I think was an assumption that she was Kiwi, and then realised she wasn't, and had no idea who this little piggy was 😂 but Dylan came and put her in her place and there's been all calm since, happily munching on their ings hay piles.
❤️ take care of you ❤️
 
❤️ take care of you ❤️

Thankyou, I'm doing my best. I've just sat and had a hot home cooked meal, I've been living on take aways for the last week..and there's some chocolate fudge cake in the fridge with my name on it, and some baileys squirty cream. So not doing too badly.
 
Ah that sounds lovely 🥰
Can’t beat a bit of chocolate fudge cake and …baileys squirty cream well 😋
You know how this goes ……emotions up and down and all over the place
Your piggies will ground you and help you thru ….as you know
We’ll always be here to share your posts and support you
Sending you a BIG hug
We’re all so happy that Amelia has come to you ( with Poppet’s guidance 🥰) and it’ll be lovely to see her journey as she settles in
 
Collected Poppets ashes today, and the piggies metacam from the vet in Pets at Home.. ive been walking passed a lone female piggy in the adoption centre the last few times I've been in there. She was still there today so, no idea what she even looked like I enquired about her because I was feeling sad and only have so much self restraint. Anyway turns out she's 6 months old, her and 3 others were purchased from the store and for some reason the family came back a week later saying they didn't want her but kept the others.

She was called Amelia in the adoption centre, not sure if we're keeping the name but anyway... shes gorgeous and will never be unwanted again.

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Gorgeous piggy, she's got a wonderful home now ❤ what a cutie 😍
 
Happy to report our beautiful young lady is doing well!

The good news is Amelia has been accepted into the group by all and is feeling brave enough to run out demanding veggies with the others.

The bad news is she's chosen Kiwi to be her best buddy 😂 she better not pick up and bad habits, Kiwi is enough of a handful without a sidekick!

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