Goodbye Bert

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Bert died peacefully in his sleep in May. I had only had him for 3.5 years, and he was adopted as a baby. I don't know why he died so early. Now I'm left confused and sad because I don't know what went wrong, or if I didn't notice the signs of an illness. I wasn't even there with him when he died, even though I was home when it happened. I had been doing online school the whole morning, and at some point during that had a weird instinct that I should go downstairs and check on my pigs. I ignored it, and came downstairs a few hours later to find he had passed. I wish I had gone to him earlier in the day so I could have been there or at least seen him before he died. The last time I saw him was the night before.
Bert was an amazing piggy. He was gentle and could sit in someone's lap for hours, purring the whole time. He was very patient with little kids, but was always quick to put his cage mate back in his place. He loved being outdoors - the moment he realized I was headed outside with him, he began purring nonstop. I miss him, and so does his brother. He seems so confused and lonely and does not know what to do without him. Scurry on over the Rainbow Bridge and eat grass. I love you, Bert.
 
I am so sorry to hear Bert has gone to Rainbow Bridge.
Run free over the bridge Bert.
 
I’m am so sorry you’ve lost Bert, it’s so awful when you discover your precious piggie has passed when there was no signs of illness. Such a shock, so sorry. please don’t think it’s something you may have missed, he probably was fine one minute and gone the next, so there was nothing you could have done :hug:
Sleep tight little Bert 🌈
 
I'm sorry for your loss, don't focus on that last sad day but think of the lovely life you gave him and how happy he was. If he could he would thank you for every one of those days 💕
 
So sorry for your loss.
Sadly it does happen that a youngish piggy dies unexpectedly. They hide illness very well.
You gave Bert a love filled life, that is what is important.
Take time to grieve and be gentle with yourself
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. It sounded like he had a very nice life, he's probably very thankful for you. Don't be too hard on yourself, it's not your fault and you couldn't have done anything about it. Bert will think about you every single day in piggie heaven :)
 
So sorry for your loss.
Your other piggy will be grieving like you, so check he is eating ok. When you feel more ready maybe you could take him piggy dating.
Please check out the guides on bereaved piggies.
Be kind to yourself
Sleep tight little Bert.xx
 
I so sorry for your loss, It is plain to see how much he was loved.
Massive hugs to you x

sleep well little one

RIP Bert
x x
 
Lately I've been digging through old memories of him and have found happiness in the time I did have with him. His last day was very peaceful and happy because I took him to his favorite outdoor spot and spent the day playing with him. I'm guessing he died around 10 or 11 a.m the next morning. He was in his hiding box and it looks like he slipped away without any pain. He is buried under the tree next to my garden, which was where he loved to curl up and take naps. His brother is also healing. He is eating and playing normally, and I have been spending lots of extra time with him. Thank you for all of your kind words.
 
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