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I took rex to the vets and there was nothing clinically wrong with me but he was in pain and I had just made the biggest decision of my life on my own 8...
I just couldn't stand to see him in pain so I had to have him put to sleep.
Its the worst thing I could do to him, I really loved him I wish I never had to do it, but he was in pain, being lethargic and not eating. I am physically sick with my self. Biggest walk of shame of my life.

RIP rex pig
he was 9 years old 2 weeks ago 8...
 
awww hun I'm really sorry to read this, putting an animal to sleep is always an extremely painful thing to do....but its also the final act of love that you can do for your friend.

What a great age he was, 9 is a great age for a piggy you ovbiously looked after him very well and should try to focus on that positive.

I feel for you, I really do ((hugs))

RIP Rex, run free x
 
I'm so sorry hun. 9 years old is amazing - you obviously did your best for him throughout his life and you were strong enough not to let him linger in pain. He'll be happy now and popcorning again. Lots of hugs to you. Sweet dreams Rex x
 
sweets, you certainly do not have to do the walk of shame, you have just done the kindest most loving thing anyone could ever do for their beloved baby...you let him go when he needed to.

Please try not to beat yourself up.

Rip Rex, all 9 years and 2 weeks of you x>>
 
Oh sweetheart, don't feel ashamed. You made an EXTREMELY difficult decision in the best interests of your piggie. I know how difficult these decisions can be and I also know that if you'd let him hang on you'd have felt equally guilty for prolonging his agony when he did eventually slip away - this is a no win situation, you'd feel awful either way which is perfectly natural but please don't feel ashamed. Mourn Rex and celebrate his life and the love you gave each other. I'm so sorry for your loss, it is absolutely heartbreaking when we lose them. (((((hugs)))))
Popcorn over the bridge Rex. x
 
Thank you all for the kind words,
I am taking him over to my nans so he can join his original buddies.
 
I'm so sorry sweetie, you sounds like you did the kindest thing for him, i am sure he will be grateful and look out for you now, he is at piece now, not suffering, he is making his way to the rainbow bridge where there will be an unlimited supply of ladies and dandelions!

Sleep tight rex honey x
 
I know it hurts but putting him to sleep was the best thing for him and by doing so you put your own feelings aside and allowed him to leave this world with dignity that is the last kindest act you could have done for your boy.

I bet if he could he would say thank you, for being so strong and helping him on his way.

RIP Rex - pain free at last. x
 
I am so sorry, please don't be hard on yourself.

You made the most difficult decision that can be faced as a piggie owner and you put him first and helped him on his way across the bridge. That was a very brave choice to make and you did the kindest thing for Rex.

Big hugs to you at this sad time. So sorry for your loss.

RIP Rex
x x
 
9 years is simply wonderful what a credit to you.
When rainbow bridge calls you are just part of the journey.Please be happy with your memories and happy for rex popcorning for eternity,my titch passed over on monday following a vet trip too,i am sure they are friends already.
Rest in peace Rex xxxxxxx
 
9 years 2 weeks, you must have been one amazing piggy Rex. Your Mummy will miss you lots but she loved you so much she could do the hardest thing ever and let you go. No more pain and lots of happy memories.

Popcorn free little one and live happy in the knowledge that Mummy did everything she could for you.

Hugs to you. It's hard but he understands. They know when it's time and he'll thank you for it.

Love and wheeks, Rachel & the boys
 
Wow that really is an amazing age. Sweet dreams Rex. Am so sorry.
 
So sorry you had to do this - but I'm sure you made the right decision for him - he was a fantastic age and is now pain free at the bridge playing with all the others,
RIP Rex
hugs
x
 
I'm so sorry for your loss :( I echo what the others have said, you did the kindest thing you could do for him and 9 years is a fantastic age and no doubt he had a very happy life with you. RIP rex xx
 
It's such a hard decision to make, I know when I took Oreo to the emergency vet with respiratory distress I was so conflicted because a big part of me wanted to try treatment but he was so bad that it wasn't fair.

thoughts and hugs x :rose
 
:( big hugs. You know your piggy more than anyone else and you only would have done what was right for him. Rest in peace Rex x
 
Oh love i'm so very very sorry to hear about darling Rex 8...8...8...
RIP Rex run free at the bridge, now reunited with old buddies and new friends, enjoy munching on the sweet dandelions and clover and popcorning thru the lush green grassy meadows, you'll be so very sadly missed by your mummy and family but NEVER ever forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and lots of loves from Glynis, Velvet and Onyx xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another little star now twinkling in the sky ........... :(


What a credit to your love and TLC that darling Rex lived for so many years x) The memories you have and shared together will always be with you, treasure them when you're feeling sad xx>>>
HUGS XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
 
DizzyDinosaur said:
I took rex to the vets and there was nothing clinically wrong with me but he was in pain and I had just made the biggest decision of my life on my own 8...
I just couldn't stand to see him in pain so I had to have him put to sleep.
Its the worst thing I could do to him, I really loved him I wish I never had to do it, but he was in pain, being lethargic and not eating. I am physically sick with my self. Biggest walk of shame of my life.

RIP rex pig
he was 9 years old 2 weeks ago 8...
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am i able to see what he looked like
and you poor dear, i could never imagine how you feel right now, i am so sorry to hear this but 9yrs is such an amazing number you must of loved this piggie to the moon in back, stay strong
 
Thanks for the kind words :') Really helps as I just feel awful for doing it even though it was hurting me seeing him in pain.
My friend was in tears when she phoned me as I am looking after her 2 piggies while she is at uni and she really loved Rex and he was a good pig when she looked after him when I've been on holiday.

I'm sure I was the best Manmummy for him. Ive been smothered by both my cats for the last 4 hours and they hate each other so I think they put their differences behind them to comfort me.
 
awwww I'm sorry to hear about Rex
He was brilliant age tho and so obviously well looked after and loved so much!
you definatly did the best thing for him if he was in Pain,
x
 
don't feel bad, that's one of the worst and most difficult decisions to make and if you felt that it was necessary then it was the right one - but i know that you will feel like this for a while I was the same after making the decision to have Bob my hairless rat to sleep a few months ago.

RIP Rex xx
 
Ooohhh goodness, I'm so sorry hun to hear that rex has passed on over the bridge. You made the most bravest decision, and ended his suffering. Now he can be free from pain over the bridge.

*Hugs* and so much love during this difficult time

Goodnight little one x
 
Just been there myself, the pain is still so very raw, but know my little piggy wouldn't have survived another night, and it was no longer fair to let her suffer.. it feels like we're giving up on them, but if you can't get them to swallow any food or water, what else can you do?
so sorry for you loss, Liquorice will be waiting for you little friend to walk over the bridge with him xx
 
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