I'll Miss You, My Angel

[MishImpossible]

We made the hard decision on Friday to put our little man Fonzie to sleep.

In fact, there was no other option, he was so poorly he could barely keep his head up and was so weak he wasn't taking any food from the syringe. He had a giant growth on his lung which was probably stopping the food from getting to his stomach.
It was heartbreaking. I know it's supposed to be better that he's not suffering anymore or in any pain, but I miss that little fella something rotten.

He had little bright pink feets like they'd been on a hotplate too long; he used to make this weird chicken sound when he cleaned his butt; he was so small when we took him home we thought we'd accidentally adopted a hamster and he took great pleasure in knocking over each and every single hay rack we bought for him not caring how pretty or expensive it was
We used to call him our ASBO pig.

We buried him on Saturday, in a beautiful spot in my mum's lovely garden. The sun was shining on the spot where we buried him. My mum made a little box for him with his picture on it and printed a verse from "All creatures great and small" on it. I don't think I could have asked for a better send off for him.

RIP my little homie. I hope you're frolicking with all the other guinea babies on the other side of the Rainbow Bridge.

Look at that punnam

 

[TheLottiediarys]

I'm very sorry for you loss
You obviously loved him greatly and it shows!

I'm a firm believer that a small service to say goodbye helps us grieve.
It sounds like your little guy had a beautiful service and he's resting in a beautiful place

 

[Flutterby]

I'm so sorry for your loss. *huge hugs* xx

 

[Malunkers]

So sorry to hear about Fonzie. He looked like a lot of fun. And you told his tale beautifully.

RIP Fonzie. Run free little piggy. X

 

[Wiebke]

So sorry for your loss x

HUGS

I am very sorry for your loss! Fonze was a special piggy and he was lucky to have met you and to have been at the receiving end of so much love!

It can really get to you even though you know that you have done your best for Fonze - sometimes having to make that decision can be devastating. it is such a final and heart-braking gift!

You grieve as much as you have loved. They are the two sides of the same coin. Some piggies make nests deep in your heart; they will always be there. But it can be ever so painful to know that you can never hold them again or cuddle them. This urge can sometimes become very physical and real, as I know myself. We all feel differently as each bond is unique and we all grieve differently depending on the nature of this bond. It can really take you by surprise just how badly it affects you! You cannot hurry on grief and it is a very long journey until you come to the stage where you feel blessed to have had Fonze in your life.
I also find it sometimes very hard to consciously erase a piggy out of my daily routine and to retrain myself to no longer include them. it is necessary, but so heart-wrenching!

You may find that the simple act of talking about your feelings can help you to ease your pain a little. The lack of understanding from many around you can make things much harder on you.
Special pet bereavement lines are manned by trained volunteers and are confidential. Several forum members that have struggled with their loss have used them and have always found that they have been helpful for them.
SupportLine - Problems: Pet Bereavement: Advice, support and information

 

[Jesse's pigs]

So sorry for your loss he was a gorgeous little guy who was clearly well loved. He knows you did what was best for him and remember he is always in your heart. X

 

[sport_billy]

I am so sorry for the loss of your piggy, he was obviously so very loved in life and you really did all you could for him. PTS is such a hard decision but is the last act of love we can often make for out pets, you helped him when he needed you the most. Huge hugs to you at this sad time

Sleep well little one

RIP Fonzie
x x

 

[Janice C]

Another much loved little treasure has crossed over the Bridge.
It was lovely that you and your Mum could join together and give him such a loving goodbye. He'll be in your heart always. x

 

[piggieminder]

I am so sorry you had to make that very hard decision, it really was the kindest thing to do. Sending you hugs.
RIP Fronzie.

 

[worried val of york]

RIP little Fonzie. It is obvious he had the best of homes with you.

 

[Jude]

Sorry for your loss - big hugs x

 

[VickiA]

Little pig with big personality. So sorry for your loss.