My beautiful Badger x

Tina McNulty

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I will miss him. He was such a loving and affectionate little pig, he definitely loved a human cuddle and lots of attention. From the moment I first saw him at the rescue centre, I knew that he was the pig for me. I remember so vividly the day I got him, it only feels like a moment ago. He was so shy at first but within a day he was coming up to me and curious to get to know me. It was unfortunate that I couldn't successfully bond him with my other guinea pig Rolo. I think he really did prefer human contact than other guineas, I kept their cages side-by-side of course so they could still interact with each other.
He had such a lovely temperament, whenever he had play time he would always come running over to myself or my partner for a cuddle or some strokes. He loved to give kisses. Any chance he got his little tongue would be there, soggy kisses.
I'll miss the way he would stand on my feet whilst I prepared their meals in the kitchen looking longingly up at me for a little treat, which I was sometimes naughty and gave in to. I couldn't resist those beautiful eyes. And when he would get a treat he would scamper off to his house, nose high in the air with the treat between his teeth as if to declare "Yay! Look what I got!"
I'll miss the way he would perform a little dance when I was trying to put his plate of veges down into his cage. He always spun round in a circle a few times before eating, such a peculiar little thing but I loved his daily rituals like that. He wasn't an overly active and energetic pig, when it was time for play he would usually head for his fluffy bed that was under my computer bed or on the play mat if he wanted to cool down.
He loved to eat watermelon, dill and cucumber. And those meadow hay cookies he definitely couldn't get enough of. He used to push his meadow hay cookie over to the side of his cage so that he could share it with Rolo (even though Rolo had his own cookie!) Playing with toilet roll tubes was his favourite thing, I have bought them numerous toys over the years but when it came down to it, a toilet roll tube was all he wanted.
I cant believe he is gone but I will not ever forget him. I haven't had many piggies in my time yet but he was without a doubt one of a kind. I wish I could of been there at the end for him but due to health and safety reasons I couldn't be. I could tell from his body language at the vets that he knew what was coming and accepting it. Despite being in so much pain and discomfort, he didn't squeak once as I held him close and kissed his little head for the last time. He rested his chin on my hand as I gently stroked him, he was so small and weak.
I know that this was the right thing to do for his well-being, but it hurts so much. The whole time at the vets, I couldn't stop crying. Even now I cannot stop.

My beautiful Badger, my wham-bear, my little sausage, Badgey-boy, tinky tot, noodle bean.

You will be sorely missed my wonderful furry friend
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I'm so sorry for your loss! It sounds like little Badger brought so much joy to everyone around him. The other day someone in one of my classes was talking about how it's different losing a pet than a family member, but it's really not. When you love something and treat them like family, it's hard to let go. Grief is not easy as I lost my 18 year old dog I had had all of my life last year, but now when I think of her, I only think of the good memories I had with her.
Best Wishes,
Gia Costa xoxo
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I am so sorry for the loss of your little one. It sounds like you had a wonderful bond and you gave them a really great life

Sleep well little one

RIP Badger
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So sorry for your loss.
Please take time to grieve. It sounds like you have some wonderful memories of a much loved and very happy piggy. I too have sobbed my heart out at the vets when I had to let piggies go.
Take care of yourself and hugs to you and Rolo. Sleep tight little Badger. xx
 
He truly was one of a kind and will always have a special place in my mind and heart. I'm so grateful for the wonderful memories and times we shared together. I'm so glad I have Rolo here with me, if it wasn't for him I would be an absolute wreck. He is acting out of sorts. He's still eating, drinking and moving about but he isn't his usually crazy self. Even though they had to be separated but side by side, I can see he's missing him. My partner is still grieving heavily over the loss of little Badgey-Boy, I'm trying to assure him that Rolos well being is more important than our sadness. We have each other and although I am dedicating as much of my time as possible to Rolo, he needs someone that speaks his language. There is a rescue centre not far from us, I may visit there next week when my partner is back at work. I'll tell him what I'm doing obviously, I don't want to rush into bonding with another piggy so soon after Badge but it's Rolo's happiness that matters the most.
Thank you everyone for your kind words, it's been a rough few weeks.
 
I am so very sorry that you had to help your special boy on his way to the Rainbow Bridge. It shows just how much you loved him. Popcorn free beautiful Badger. Huge hugs to you xx
 
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