Goodbye Rusty Babe

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with tears streaming down my face, I am so heart brokenly devastated to say that Rusty crossed over the Rainbow Bridge to be with her sister early Saturday morning.
Honestly, I don't even know what to say or how to say it. I knew this was going to happen but I wish it didnt. After Lillith died, Rusty you were never quite the same. I saw you slowly slip away and there was literally nothing I could do. The vet just said it was old age, but I knew it wasn't that because you were only 5 and it wasn't until Lillith passed away that I started to lose you too. You held on for 4 months until I lost you too. You still had Allie but you and Lillth had such a special bond.
Things were starting to get better. We were finally healing after losing Lillith. The house was a lot more quiet without Lilltih but we were adjusting. Now we have to adjust again. Now we have a huge cage for 4 piggies but only have 2 little piggies and way more huts, and water bottles and food bowls, etc. than we need.
I know I shouldn't have favourites but I couldnt help it and you were my favourite. You and I had such a special bond, Rusty and I just can't believe you're gone. I don't want to believe it.
I'm SO happy I had those last 4 months with you though. before Lillith passed away I was ignorant to all you piggies and I didn't spend enough time with you. But at the end I made sure I held you at least everyday and you always had fresh fruits and veggies and water. I miss our daily snuggle time. I miss your little piggie kisses and how sweet you always were. I miss you so much Rusty.
I know you said goodbye to me. The night before you passed I had taken you into my room and I had an alarm set so every 2 hours I could make sure you were drinking and everytime you drank a little less.No matter what I did. And everytime I woke up you were on the side of the cage right by me, the cage was so close that all I had to do was reach in and move the water closer to you. I should have known something was wrong when I woke up for the day and you weren't there. You were in your hut and you were gone. And I think it wasn't really until yesterday that that truly sunk in.
You were my Rusty baby girl and miss you so so much it hurts.
I've been trying to snuggle and care for Callie and Allie but its so hard. I feel like I'm replacing you with them and I dont want to replace you.
I am happy youre with Lillith now though. You two were so close, even if Lillith did drive you crazy. You loved each other so much.
I honestly never thought I would ever love and morn and grieve over one single guinea pig this much but you always were a special piggie. I love you so much Rusty and I hope you and Litllth are happy being reunited again.
Rest easy Rusty babe.
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I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Rusty and also fairly recently of Lillith. It is so hard to lose the ones you love however, I can tell you were a great piggy Mummy and I am sure they knew that especially Rusty who you cared for right up till the end.

They are now popcorning free together :luv:

You can never replace them and they would want you to keep loving Callie and Allie as much as you did them. That is what makes you the wonderful, loving piggy Mummy that they know and love.

Sending you *hugs*
 
That bought tears to my eyes. I am so sorry, what a moving tribute to your stunning little lady. The photo of her having a head rub is so special and sums up your bond. Some piggies are an extra little bit special and leave a bigger paw print in our hearts. Rusty sounded like one of those little ones.

Try and let Callie and Allie take away some of the pain you are feeling, every piggy is different but each have their place in our hearts. Huge hugs to you and so very sorry

Sleep well little one

RIP Rusty
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Thank you everyone. As hard as it is I have been trying to give time to the other two. Today I have to try and bond them. Callie has never really gotten along with any of the other girlies so the cage is divided (so she can still interact through bars but not touch.) Fingers crossed they'll get along. This is the longest Allie has ever been alone and I dont want her to wait much longer. I'll try to keep updated
 
So terribly sorry for such a monumentally, devastating loss... Rusty & Lilith are together, and that, in & of itself, should bring you a little comfort- even if it's through tears... *HUGS*
 
Reading this with tears streaming down my face - such a heartfelt tribute to your beautiful girl. Big hugs to you. Popcorn free you beauty xx
 
Oh I'm so sorry, it's such a hard thing to go through. You did your best for her, and she obviously loved you too. It can be hard to bond with others when you lose one so very special, but it will come, if your trust that it will....
Please come on here and let it all out with us as much as you need :hug:
 
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