Goodbye my happy stripey nose Tilly

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I cannot begin to describe the pain I feel today. Tilly and her companion, Millie, came into my life just over 6 years ago young piggies from a rescue. .They were each bonded with 2 boar brothers I had adopted from a different rescue but had fallen out Sadly Millie passed away following surgery 3 years ago but Tilly had a happy life with Wilbur until he was called to the rainbow bridge last year. She was a beautiful soul who loved her snacks and cuddles at lap time. Every morning she would be sitting at the top of the ramp waiting for fresh hay and a greeting from me. She was 6 this year and the pic is of her with the birthday cake I made from cucumber and 6 sticks of pepper as these were some of her favourite snacks.
I feel so very very guilty that I didn't get the chance to say goodbye to her yesterday as she passed away in recovery after an operation. I feel very very guilty that I didn't hear the phone calls from the vet while she was under anaesthetic who was trying to ask me for permission for her to undergo a very risky procedure for a twisted stomach, as this was the problem and not cystic ovaries as first thought. Please forgive me Tilly as I love you so very much. My only consolation is that you are now out of pain and that Wilbur will have been waiting for you at the bridge. I will come for you all when it is my time and be able to tell you once more that I love you ❤️ My heart is broken

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I am so, so sorry to see this post, poor little Tilly and poor you. You did everything you could have done, Tilly will have known just how much you loved her. Take heart, she’s reunited with Wilbur now :hug:


Popcorn high little lady 🌈
 
munchmonster said:
I cannot begin to describe the pain I feel today. Tilly and her companion, Millie, came into my life just over 6 years ago young piggies from a rescue. .They were each bonded with 2 boar brothers I had adopted from a different rescue but had fallen out Sadly Millie passed away following surgery 3 years ago but Tilly had a happy life with Wilbur until he was called to the rainbow bridge last year. She was a beautiful soul who loved her snacks and cuddles at lap time. Every morning she would be sitting at the top of the ramp waiting for fresh hay and a greeting from me. She was 6 this year and the pic is of her with the birthday cake I made from cucumber and 6 sticks of pepper as these were some of her favourite snacks.
I feel so very very guilty that I didn't get the chance to say goodbye to her yesterday as she passed away in recovery after an operation. I feel very very guilty that I didn't hear the phone calls from the vet while she was under anaesthetic who was trying to ask me for permission for her to undergo a very risky procedure for a twisted stomach, as this was the problem and not cystic ovaries as first thought. Please forgive me Tilly as I love you so very much. My only consolation is that you are now out of pain and that Wilbur will have been waiting for you at the bridge. I will come for you all when it is my time and be able to tell you once more that I love you ❤️ My heart is broken

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I am so very sorry. Please do not beat yourself up too much. Strong feelings of guilt are characteristic for the onset of the grieving process; even more so when it is under traumatic circumstances. It is not a reflection of you having done anything wrong but a reflection of how deeply you love and care. Your thoughts will have been with Tilly during the time she was at the vets and she will have felt your love on a very deep level.
Unfortunately twisted gut operations in guinea pigs need a very experienced vet team and need an instant operation right at the start to have a small chance of success. Not your or your vet's fault, just the way these things can go. I am sure that your vet and their team will have been very upset as well.
I have missed calls from my vet as well on one occasion, so I truly feel for you. You are not any less a good owner for it.

When my Dizzy died about one and a half years into living with me, her very loving previous owner who Dizzy adored and who I had been occasionally updating about her felt her passing; the lady did suddenly think about Dizzy on that specific day as she wrote back to me in her response to the news of Dizzy's passing. Shae said when she got the letter she knew before opening it. Perhaps that will help to console you a bit? You may not have formally taken leave of Tilly but your thoughts and your love have been with her right to the end.

Please be kind with yourself and give yourself time to grieve and not be OK. If you feel that it would help you to talk it out, please contact one of the free pet bereavement platforms that the Blue Cross (UK) offer. It is the best thing you can do for yourself.
Pet bereavement and pet loss
Human Bereavement: Grieving, Processing and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children

Please also take consolation that you have given Tilly many happy years of life. We can never choose when or what from our piggies die and under which circumstances. Sometimes, everything comes together and sometimes it sadly doesn't. Please do not let the tragic end define how you remember Tilly.
 
So very sorry to hear about your lovely Tilly. She clearly had a wonderful, happy life with you with much love and that is the best we can give our beloved piggies. Sleep tight little sweetheart ❤️🌈
 
I am so very sorry to read your post. Tilly knows how much she was loved. She is now free of pain. Huge hugs to you. Sleep tight beautiful Tilly xx
 
So very sorry for your loss.
You gave beautiful Tilly a wonderful life full of love .
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve.
 
Thanks again everyone and to Wiebke for helping me to come to terms with the fact that it was probably too late by the time it was diagnosed.
I have just received this message from a local pet cremation home. It has made me cry all over again but would like to share it a it is so moving.
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Sorry for your loss. You gave Tilly a wonderful home and you did everything you could for her. She knew she was so loved. Sleep tight Tilly x
 
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