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Hi guys unfortunately had to let winter go for her forever sleep she wasn't well in alot of pain
Her sister daisy seen her passed body
She been so scared wheb she is approached
See been eating this morning but am just worried how scared she is she does have roxy in the pen next to her
Any ideas would be greatful
 
Hi I am so sorry for the loss of your beloved Winter. I'm no expert but I would definitely switch to daily weighing for Daisy to make sure she is eating enough. Understandably she is probably a little out of sorts due to the loss of her sister. I would keep your usual routines with her and hopefully with Roxy next her and you she will be her old self soon but obviously any concerns contact your vet immediately 🌟
 
Hi guys thank you I've just topped there hay up like I normally do ready for veg time she was eating her veg and talking to roxy roxy even taking the hay out too 🙂she seems not scared this time like her normal self running through the tunnel but I will do the weigh ins daily thank you
 
It is awful I couldn't believe how heartbroken I was and still am when we lost Toby.
We are all here for you 💐
 
I feel your pain and I am so sorry for your loss. I lost my first guinea pig not so long ago and honestly I cried and cried . Stan was heartbroken which broke me a little bit more. I had terrific support from this group and from my rescue. After a couple of days, Stan started to perk up a little bit and actually him and I had some really lovely time together. I recognised that whilst Stan and I were having really sweet time together what we actually needed was another guinea pig. Lily at the rescue said to me he won’t be a replacement for Squirrel, he will enrich the life of Stan. We are currently going through bonding which is going very well and Waffles is a dear little pig who is already stealing my heart. I miss Squirrel every day and it has been horrendous but seeing Stan and him kissing through the wire divide and chuntering at each other makes my heart lighter. It’s incredibly hard but your local rescue will help you to find a new friend for your piggie who will love you for giving her a new companion. With a big hug I wish you well and be kind to yourself . The guide for bereavement and bonding are brilliant and so helpful.
 

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You and Daisy need to be kind to yourselves at this awful time grief is a very personal thing and there is no right or wrong way to get through it (as long as Daisy is maintaining her weight daily). It is beautiful that you are spending time talking about Winter she was and always will be a big part of your lives 💕
 
miranda2300 said:
Sending you hugs me and daisy had cuddles last night she was quietly wheeking at me I said I know daisy I know and just listen to her what she was saying it hurts 😥
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Stan literally cried for an hour - I just kept telling him Squirrel was out of pain and I knew it hurt but we would be ok. It was awful.

The thought of having another pig felt such a betrayal to Squirrel and it took a lot of talking to Stan and my husband and Squirrel who is buried in the garden before I made the decision.

As soon as Waffles arrived - even though wire separated them you could see he was happier. For bit of us we needed a few days to grieve and be together to comfort each other but honestly it was the best decision to give another piggy a home. Xx
 
Daisy not seem to bad she been Active waling around eating have had pellets my daughter did some lat time with her for a bit was giving my daughter kisses she went back in her pen eat some hay then went for a nap am still keeping close eye on her though
 
I think I watched something that set me off just watched Scottish animals her lost a piggies the a week after he lost the other one I do have high anxiety probs I don't k ow if it's me or if this could truly happen
 
It can be difficult to keep your thoughts under control they can be our own worst enemy and let's face it none of us know what tomorrow brings which is why we should have at least one moment of wonderfulness each day 💐
A very wise member on here says that if our thoughts go to these negative places we should allow ourselves a few minutes in that thought then come back from it and hopefully realise that ok I spent time in that moment/with that idea and I'm still here and coped. Sometimes it can make it easier to deal with. I'm obviously not putting it very well and rambling but hope you kind of get the idea 🤔
 
So sorry for your loss.
Grief is hard but we only grieve when we have loved.
Allow yourself time to grieve and be gentle with yourself.
The rawness does ease but grief cannot be rushed.
Holding you in my heart ♥️
 
Hi guys though give a bit of a update daisy was pop corning today running around kinda seen her snuggling upto roxy against the bars too she going vets tommorrow though for a while I've been trying to compact mites on her still no improvement I have since changed vets because when winter was being being put to her forever sleep they didn't say sorry for your loss just ask for payment no compassion so now I've changed hoping new vet will help her
 
miranda2300 said:
Hi guys though give a bit of a update daisy was pop corning today running around kinda seen her snuggling upto roxy against the bars too she going vets tommorrow though for a while I've been trying to compact mites on her still no improvement I have since changed vets because when winter was being being put to her forever sleep they didn't say sorry for your loss just ask for payment no compassion so now I've changed hoping new vet will help her
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That's awful they should at least show a little respect Id contact them when you feel ready and complain my mum had a similar experience they made her pay upfront before hand x
 
My daughter wrote a review she wasn't happy hoping new vets are better will see tommorrow the vet was alright but other staff no companion is I worked in a place like that I would feel so bad for the people just wrong x
 
That’s so sad.
Most vets I’ve dealt with have been very kind and compassionate.
Good for your daughter writing a review.
Hope they take note.

Hope things go well at the new vets
 
Daisy got ovrian cyst going to rise the funds for the op so worried it's what the problem was with winter
 
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