I've just lost my dear Voltti

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I've been inactive on the forum for a while, but I wanted to share this news with you because I know you will understand.

Yesterday I found a very poorly Voltti as I came home from work. He had been perfectly normal on Sunday, yesterday morning (Monday) he seemed a bit quiet but I wasn't alarmed then and thought that maybe the unusual heat is making him a bit tired. But in the afternoon it was obvious that something was wrong with him, his breathing was laboured and had a noise and he was sitting in a corner facing it and didn't come to me as he normally would. I started calling through vets that I know of trying to get an appoint for him. Everywhere was fully booked, but finally I managed to find an exotics vet in a clinic that would also provide after-hours service.

We rushed Voltti to the clinic, and the vet gave him an examination. During the examination Voltti practically collapsed and became very lethargic. The vet said that she would like to take him in for the night as he was so poorly, and they started to make preparations. I was stroking Voltti and told him not to die while I'm not there with him. He gave a couple of spasms and then I realised that he was no longer breathing. Voltti had passed in his carrier with me stroking him. He has now gone to the bridge to join with his little borther Ampeeri.

You may remember Voltti as the winner of the Chooken Leg Photo Competition. Voltti was a very relaxed piggy, he loved lap time and the hay box was his favourite place to lie down as he could lean to the sides of it. Voltti was a little under 3,5 years old when he passed, and he went to the bridge almost exactly a year after his brother Ampeeri.

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Enjoying lap time.

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Voltti really loved pellets, here sharing a meal with Ohmi.
The paper bag was also a favourite.
Examining the new carrot cottage.

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Lying down and the last photo I have of him.

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Brothers Voltti and Ampeeri. I miss you both so much.
 
I am so sorry to hear this - huge hugs to you from Switzerland today.
I loved reading your stories about Voltti - he had so much personality and the absolute best life with you.
 
Nice to see you again @Powerpigs but it's a shame it's on such a sad occasion. I know you loved Voltti very much but he is out of pain and enjoying seeing his best mate Ampeeri again at the Rainbow Bridge.
 
Thank you @Betsy ! Even though it's been a while since I last posted, I immediately knew I could come back and share. The forum is such a lovely place that even a shy Finn like me has the courage to ask for sympathy when it is most needed.
I hope the boys have a lovely reunion at the bridge. :luv:
 
Powerpigs said:
Thank you @Betsy ! Even though it's been a while since I last posted, I immediately knew I could come back and share. The forum is such a lovely place that even a shy Finn like me has the courage to ask for sympathy when it is most needed.
I hope the boys have a lovely reunion at the bridge. :luv:
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This Forum is like an big worldwide extended family. It's a lovely place to hang out.
 
So sorry for your loss but at least you were with him when he left. Sending you hugs
 
Thank you @Lady Kelly . I'm glad I got to be there with him when he passed. I had time to be afraid that he would pass in the clinic without me, but at least he had his hoomans with him even though he had to pass in an unfamiliar clinic instead of home.
 
I am so sorry for the loss of your stunning piggy, he sounded such a character, you obviously had a wonderful bond. He would have been comforted you being there with him. Massive hugs x

Sleep well little one

RIP Voltti
x x
 
My heart sank when I saw the title of this thread. I am so very sorry that you have lost Voltti. You were a devoted owner and did all that you could for him, but sadly it was his time. I’m sure that he knew you were there with him at the end, and he knew he was loved. Huge hugs to you xx
 
Thank you so much @VickiA for such lovely words.

I'm second guessing whether I should have acted already based on his morning behaviour, but he was eating and moving around and his weight was normal, so I decided to keep an eye on him. In the afternoon it was obvious he needed help, and I'm glad I managed to get an appointment with him immediately because first it seemed everywhere I tried was full. Realistically speaking, if I had indeed booked an appointment for him already in the morning, it would have been an early afternoon appointment, because he didn't seem critical then and I do need to go to work if it's not life-and-death emergency. So we are speaking of maximum a couple of hours of delay here, and in the end I doubt that it would have made any difference.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss,you gave the best care.please try not to feel guilty,you are in no way to blame for Voltti passing.Though these feelings are part of the greiving process.
Sweet Dreams Voltti.:hug:
 
So sorry for your loss of the beautiful Voltti. Such a beautiful piggie. Popcorn free little man x
 
Thank you so much @Flutterby and @eileen your words helped a lot as I read them just as I came home to half an empty cage. I still can't comprehend that this has happened as it was all so fast, and Voltti missing from the cage was a horrible sight.
 
Hi. we meet again and I'm here to offer you words of little comfort.
Oh my you must be hurting and i wish I could help more. You did what any loving piggie slave would and can do. He died in your company and you trying to fix him. That is more than some of us could do.
He's gone to Rainbow World on a trip of love and memorys he gave us all on this forum.
Voltti thanks little guy from me and my world of piggie love. You will be missed. x
 
Powerpigs said:
Thank you so much @VickiA for such lovely words.

I'm second guessing whether I should have acted already based on his morning behaviour, but he was eating and moving around and his weight was normal, so I decided to keep an eye on him. In the afternoon it was obvious he needed help, and I'm glad I managed to get an appointment with him immediately because first it seemed everywhere I tried was full. Realistically speaking, if I had indeed booked an appointment for him already in the morning, it would have been an early afternoon appointment, because he didn't seem critical then and I do need to go to work if it's not life-and-death emergency. So we are speaking of maximum a couple of hours of delay here, and in the end I doubt that it would have made any difference.
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I think when we loose one of our beloved piggies it is normal to second guess our decisions.
Be kind to yourself, and in time you will know you did the right thing for him up until the end.
His passing was peaceful and he was with you, and at the end of the day that is the most any of can really hope for with out piggies.
 
@David Pet Lover thank you so much, you and all the others are helping me so much with your kind words. I couldn't ask for more.

Thank you @Swissgreys , I know it's normal to second guess but I can't help it right now. Even the vet said she would probably have done exactly as I did. I am so glad that I got to be with him until the end.
 
I'm so sorry you have lost your Voltti.
I doubt that it would have made a difference to the outcome if you had taken him to a vet earlier; piggies can hide their illnesses so well that they are mostly beyond our help by the time they are showing signs of being unwell. But he knew you loved him and were there for him to the end.
I hope little Ohmi is okay. :hug:
 
Thank you @Qualcast&Flymo for your kind words. It is comforting that I got to be with Voltti when he passed, I wouldn't have had it any other way.

Ohmi seems quite okay, just a bit quiet now that he is alone without a friend. I'm taking him to my usual vet tomorrow for a check up, in case what Voltti had was contagious. The vet suspected heart issues with Voltti, but I still want to make sure Ohmi is okay.
 
I am so pleased to see you again @Powerpigs but so sad it is due to such tragic circumstances. I am so so sad to hear about Voltti, I always loved the stories and adventures of the “electro piggies” he was such a gorgeous boy with so much character.
:bye::soz::soz::soz:
 
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