Liza

Livia Rabideau

Livia Rabideau

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My sweet Liza. I saw your picture on a rescue site and had to have you. When I went to pick you up, I found out that you had a sister in your cage that you were bonded with. So the both of you came home with me. My intention was to put you with my existing females, but that was not to be as my oldest female attacked you. I hope I spoiled you enough. I didn't have you very long. I wish I hadn't left the room to refill your water bottle. Perhaps you would still be here. I am so very sorry. You loved sleeping under fleece. Unfortunately, my daughter didn't see you and stepped on you. She is really great with piggies. She loved you so so much and is so very sorry. I tried to save you. The vets were optimistic. So I brought you home against my better judgement. You died in my arms being loved for the last time. I feel so guilty. I am so sorry I failed you. You leave behind your sister Zoey and new friend Birdie. They gave you kisses after you died last night. I placed you back in with them so they could say their goodbyes. I love you so much and miss you already. Rest in peace sweet Liza.

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So very very sorry for your loss, especially under such circumstances.
There is good advice in the bereavement thread to help you.
Perhaps you and your daughter can make a memory scrapbook full of pictures and memories which will help you come to terms with the grief.
Look after yourselves and allow time to grieve.
Holding you in my heart
 
Merab's Slave said:
So very very sorry for your loss, especially under such circumstances.
There is good advice in the bereavement thread to help you.
Perhaps you and your daughter can make a memory scrapbook full of pictures and memories which will help you come to terms with the grief.
Look after yourselves and allow time to grieve.
Holding you in my heart
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Thank you. My son is hurting more than her. He is so angry with her. She really is so gentle with them. She would never hurt them.
 
Livia Rabideau said:
My sweet Liza. I saw your picture on a rescue site and had to have you. When I went to pick you up, I found out that you had a sister in your cage that you were bonded with. So the both of you came home with me. My intention was to put you with my existing females, but that was not to be as my oldest female attacked you. I hope I spoiled you enough. I didn't have you very long. I wish I hadn't left the room to refill your water bottle. Perhaps you would still be here. I am so very sorry. You loved sleeping under fleece. Unfortunately, my daughter didn't see you and stepped on you. She is really great with piggies. She loved you so so much and is so very sorry. I tried to save you. The vets were optimistic. So I brought you home against my better judgement. You died in my arms being loved for the last time. I feel so guilty. I am so sorry I failed you. You leave behind your sister Zoey and new friend Birdie. They gave you kisses after you died last night. I placed you back in with them so they could say their goodbyes. I love you so much and miss you already. Rest in peace sweet Liza.
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BIG HUGS

I am so sorry that you have lost your gorgeous Liza to one of those freak accidents that can never be foreseen and therefore never prevented. She would have thankfully never realised the cause of what happened to her.

Guinea pigs don't have a concept of an age they want to live to; they measure their life in happy todays. You and your family have filled her life with love and have made it very happy indeed! ;)

PS: You may find the resources in this guide here to help your daughter and yourself through this difficult time, as she will no doubt take it very hard: Human Bereavement: Grieving, Coping and Support Links for Guinea Pig Owners and Their Children

 
Anger is part of the grief and is to be expected.
Sadly tragic accidents do happen and they are part of life’s hard lessons.
Your son will need time and patience to deal with his feelings, as will your daughter.
Talking is good but not always easy for children who don’t always have the language to express their feelings.
This is where doing something creative can help.
Drawing pictures. Making a memorial. Planting a special flower or bush at the grave .

We will support you all here
 
I am so very sorry, please don’t blame yourself. Accidents are unexpected and what they are accidents.
Liza has a life so very full of love and joy and that is what makes a life special. I truly am so very sorry for your loss I do hope you son and daughter are okay, huge hugs xx

Sleep well stunning girl

RIP Liza
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Thank you everyone. I am still in shock. I am disgusted with myself about it. I know it was an accident. I know in a few days I will feel a bit better. I appreciate your kind words.
 
Livia Rabideau said:
Thank you everyone. I am still in shock. I am disgusted with myself about it. I know it was an accident. I know in a few days I will feel a bit better. I appreciate your kind words.
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Unfortunately it is so hard to work through the huge rush of emotion, guilt, upset and anger and having to deal with two very upset children too - whether their emotions go outwards or they are turned inwards. Give all yourselves time. The shock will last a few days.

We are here for you.

Here is another article about pet bereavement which also includes advice for parents with grieving children: Coping with Losing a Pet - HelpGuide.org
Here is a US pet bereavement forum moderated by trained volunteers that specialises in new bereavement support if you would find this helpful in the coming days: APLB.ORG
 
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