Good night Cleo

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I was so hoping I wouldn't have to post on here but my lovely Cleo had to be put to sleep this morning.

She started going down hill last weekend, we tried our best with her and had her to the vets 3 times in the hope we could save her, and she battled it as well but it was just too much for her.

We thought after popping home yesterday lunchtime she would be ok as she was starting to eat on her own. But when we got home last night she was struggling to breath. We didn't think she'd make it through the night, and were hoping she would just slip away, I sat stroking her for hours telling her to just go to sleep but being the stubborn piggie she was she refused to.

We took her to the vets this morning and he agreed that rather than her suffer any longer it was kinder to put her to sleep. I felt so guilty, like I had failed her, and even after she got the injection she still managed to walk to me, almost like she was seeking reassurance that everything would be ok.

I held her in my arms, stroking her head and behind her ears the way she likes until she drifted off to sleep. It's the hardest decision I've ever had to make and I haven't stopped crying all day but I knew it was for the best.

I just can't believe she's gone, it's such a shock. I can't get over the fact I'll never have her demanding her breakfast when I get up in the morning, she would wheek so loud her ears would flap and when you put the bowl in she would always make sure she got first pick by getting on her back legs and pulling the bowl down with her front paws to see what treats awaited her that day.

I'm just heartbroken.

Goodnight my sweet angel, mammy and daddy love you xx
 
What a great shame...so sorry! it isn't easy whether they go natural or helped along! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
She sounds like a real chacter and although sometimes the hardest decision it is the best decision, sometimes you need to be cruel, too be kind.

Sleep well Cleo, your mummy and daddy will miss you lots. RIP little one and watch over them from the rainbow bridge.

Night Night x
 
I'm so sorry. I followed your other thread and had hoped she would pull through. You absolutley made the right decision. There's no failure on your part here, it was just her time. Lovely that she went to sleep in your arms while you said goodbye.
Sending you all hugs and best wishes. x
 
It is so so hard when our guineas put up a strong fight until the bitter end. Some are as reluctant to give up on life, as we are to lose them but you did the right thing by her. Cleo is out of pain now, and in a good place with lots of other guinea pigs doing her favourite things feeling full of energy and life again. I know you'll never forget her, she sounds like she was a very sweet and lively little character.
 
Thank you all for the kind messages.

Here's a pic of her, I'll find some better ones just this is one I had on my phone
 

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She was beautiful, Gems. I'm so sorry she didn't make it. Sending big hugs to you.

Rest well, dear Cleo. xx
 
What a beautiful girl she was!

I have had to make the same decision for the same reasons as you more than once, and each time I felt absolutely gutted and heartbroken afterwards. It took some time for my heart to catch up with my head...

The feelings of guilt are very normal - they are the other side of your love and only show how much you care!

Cleo couldn't have had a more loving mummy, and I am sure she would have known that!

RIP Cleo - a much loved and sorely missed girl!
 
I'm so sorry to hear about Cleo. She sounded like a little character and I know how much you must miss her. Run free at the bridge sweet Cleo.
 
Really sorry to hear about Cleo Gems. As everyone else has said you did the right thing by her, it's such a difficult thing to do. Big hugs x
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. Such a beautiful little girl. RIP Cleo.
 
Wow Niki, my cleo had the exact same face as the piggie in your pic!

I have contacted a local rescue centre to see if I can get a pair of piggies to keep my remaining pig Athena company, she keeps looking for Cleo poor thing. She's coming round next weekend to do a home check so hopefully we should have some new friends for her soon :)
 
Whee are all so very sorry that Cleo lost her battle, what a brave girl 8...8...8...
RIP Cleo run free at the bridge popcorn with new friends and enjoy the lush green fields of grass and clover, you'll be so sadly missed, but NEVER forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
((((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and lots of loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another little star now twinkling in the sky ............. :(
 
They may be small in size but their personalities can be huge. There's a gap in our cage left by Pip, and now Midge is not herself. I fear we may lose her too. It's awful. I hope you and Athena feel happier soon.
 
Aww I hope Midge will be ok.

Athena's doing ok, keep getting her out for lots of cuddles and she still seems happy enough, the house is just too quiet now, she's not been wheeking much. Won't be long before we have a couple of new friends for her though.
 
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