pepperpiperandbluesmom
New Born Pup
This morning I received the news (while away at school) that my 6 year old guinea pig (Pepper), had passed away in her sleep.
I first got her and her sister when they were just babies, but her sister (Piper) lived a short but happy two years before moving on due to an unknown medical condition. After giving myself and Pepper enough time to grieve, I began searching for a new friend, quickly finding Blue. While they were never as close as Pepper and her sister were, they were often cuddling or pigging out on food together. I'm incredibly distraught about Pepper, as it seemed like she would live forever, but I'm so worried about Blue now. She has never been social, often hiding in her hut and only coming out for food and toys, but I know she loved Pepper just as much as I did. unfortunately, I'm in no position to get her another friend, and truly want whats best for her. My siblings are currently watching over her, but they have school 8 hours a day and are not home enough to compensate for the loss of Pepper. I get out of school in two weeks, and will be able to give her even more love but I'm nervous it wont be enough. I've had her for 4 years and overall she seems pretty content but I'm not sure what the next step is. I dont think I can grieve the loss of one pig until I know the other will be okay.
I first got her and her sister when they were just babies, but her sister (Piper) lived a short but happy two years before moving on due to an unknown medical condition. After giving myself and Pepper enough time to grieve, I began searching for a new friend, quickly finding Blue. While they were never as close as Pepper and her sister were, they were often cuddling or pigging out on food together. I'm incredibly distraught about Pepper, as it seemed like she would live forever, but I'm so worried about Blue now. She has never been social, often hiding in her hut and only coming out for food and toys, but I know she loved Pepper just as much as I did. unfortunately, I'm in no position to get her another friend, and truly want whats best for her. My siblings are currently watching over her, but they have school 8 hours a day and are not home enough to compensate for the loss of Pepper. I get out of school in two weeks, and will be able to give her even more love but I'm nervous it wont be enough. I've had her for 4 years and overall she seems pretty content but I'm not sure what the next step is. I dont think I can grieve the loss of one pig until I know the other will be okay.
