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I'm new here, but feeling sad. I'm not sure people understand the bond I had with Bertie my beautiful guinea pig. I woke this morning to find my beloved Bertie had died. I thought something was wrong last night as he didn't eat his cucumber which he loves. I'm so sad :-( I found him stuck half way under his house - I don't know why he would have been like that. Now it's breaking my heart to think of him so weak he couldn't get out :-( I wish I had cuddled him one last time :-(
 
Oh I'm so sorry =(
I remember when I was younger and had a boar. He had gotten so ill and wasn't eating or moving. He lived in my bedroom and I had this feeling he was about to pass and he had the next day. Why not write a tribute for him on the Rainbow Thread :) It'll make you feel better as well! All of us know the bond and also the terrible feeling of when a Piggie leaves us.
 
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss.

Unfortunately piggies are so good at hiding injury or illness that even those of us with years and years of experience with piggies can find that by the time we notice an illness in our beloved pet, it's just too late. It's a survival mechanism from their days in the wild but it makes it very difficult for us owners or even highly experienced vets to find out what the problem is and treat it.

Many people won't/don't understand the bond we have with our piggies but for all of us here it is such a special relationship. You are in just the right place to share your sadness, it's a heart-breaking time and we have all been there and share in your sadness. Please don't blame yourself, although I know it's hard not to. He is at peace now and although it hurts a lot you have many happy memories of his life with you.

Did Bertie have a cage mate? Feel free to leave a tribute to him in our Rainbow Bridge section when you feel able to.
 
I agree with MerryPip they hide illnesses so well and until there is something really wrong we won't know. Don't blame yourself. They touch our hearts it doesn't matter if you have one or hundred and one they all leave their little prints. I'm sure Bertie knew how much you loved him and he will always be with you in your heart. He would want you to smile and remember the good times you shared x
 
I am so sorry to hear this. It is heartbreaking to lose a piggy, we all understand how you feel. You can leave a memorial for Bertie in our Rainbow Bridge section. It really helped me when we lost our first piggie http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/forums/rainbow-bridge-pets.16/

As others have said piggies hide illnesses very well. From the way you talk about Bertie it is obvious that he had a wonderful life with you and was loved very much and I am sure he loved you equally in return.

RIP Bertie
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Thank you all so much x We've just buried him in the garden and said a few words. Very sad :-( Our kids are heartbroken, as are we. I always said if he was human he would have been a true gentleman - you could just tell. He will be so so missed :-( Thank you for your support.
 
They are members of the family. Big hugs x
 
I am very sorry for your loss! It is in some ways much tougher to cope with when you can't brace for it. Guinea pigs can go downhill very quickly if a major organ is closing down - there is not much you can do. At least - even though it is very small consolation - Bertie didn't suffer for long. It sounds like it was simply his time. :(

Many of us here have lost our own piggies; we know that it is isn't the species but the intensity of the bond you have that determines how much you grieve - it is the other side of our love. But how much poorer would we be without having piggies in our life!

Was Bertie an only pig or has he got a companion? In the second case, you can find tips at the top of the Rainbow Bridge section.

You are most welcome to post a tribute to Bertie and share your loss with us whenever you feel up to it.
 
I'm so very sorry about Bertie; people here will fully understand your sense of loss and sadness, as we're all passionate about guinea pigs. They may be small, but they take up a huge space in our hearts.

RIP dear Bertie.
 
((HUGS)), I'm so sorry for your loss. A lot of people don't understand the bond that you can have with piggies, but I think everyone here certainly does. Bertie sounds like a sweetheart. Wishing you peace at a difficult time.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. Guinea pigs are as much as part of the family as any member people who dont have them just cant see that.

Loosing my favourite boy this year really knocked me for 6, so I understand how heart breaking it is for you. Even my husband cried when he died and he pretends not to like the piggies.

Hoping you and your family feel better soon. Hugs x
 
I'm really sorry for your loss. He sounded wonderful.
 
People who've never had piggies don't understand how adorable they are and just how much it hurts to lose them. I still well up when I look at pics of Toffee (the pig in my avatar) she wasn't the prettiest pig, but had had a rotten start in life, ended up dumped in rescue, and had so much personality that we all adored her. Take time to grieve Bertie and to remember him at his best. Big hugs.
 
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