My Boris

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I hope no one minds as I'm writing this for my boris who died a few months ago, I didn't know this page existed back then.

To my Darling Boris,

Not a day goes by when you're not thought of in this house, we still miss you and talk about you all the time. You were my tiny little man cub, everyone who met you fell in love with you as I did because of your adorable personality

I wish I knew then what I know now, I wish I had got you a girlfriend and not tried to syringe feed you when you were so obviously dying. I still think about that now and it still makes me cry. I was just so desperate to get some food and medicine into you because you had been so ill before and had always pulled through. I'm so sorry I did that little man.

I remember choosing you as you were the tiniest little pig I'd ever seen, so scruffy and skinny, half the size of your brothers and sisters. Looking back I should have known then that you were unwell but it would've made no difference, I'd still have chosen you.

Everyone misses you so much, we miss everything about you from your tiny size to the way you would follow David around the house. Your death was expected but still came as a massive shock, right up until the last second I thought you would be alright, we had said our goodbyes so many times before we never thought it would actually happen. You held on for so long you brave little thing. You were my first guinea pig and will forever hold a place in my heart never to be replaced.
Rest in peace my little one, love and miss you always xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

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Of course nobody will mind xx
I'm so sorry for your loss - what a lovely tribute to a beautiful piggy xx
Sleep well Boris xx
 
AWWW - my favourite breed and colour!

I am so sorry that you lost Boris so soon; you tried your best - we all do - and Boris knew that and held on for as long as could, and died knowing that he was a very much beloved pet. The first one is always special!

We never know enough, and we can only learn from what happens; but we can always give love and care, and cherish our piggies for the time that has been given with us; in our memories they will live on!

PS: Don't feel too bad about trying to feed him when he couldn't take it; your guilt is a normal reaction in your grieving process to the deep love and responsibility you feel towards your piggies. We are ALWAYS left feeling like there should have been SOMETHING we could have done more or better or right...

BIG HUG
Wiebke
 
He was a beautiful, handsome guinea pig. It is clear how much love you shared between you, and there is always that extra something with your first guinea. I am sorry you did lose him. He will always be in your heart, and his memories and legacy will remain forever.

Rest well, sweet Boris. Big *hugs* to you, Ree. xx
 
Thank you so much for the hugs and kind words, he was indeed a very loved pet, one we will always miss. x>>x>>x>>x>>
 
What a gorgeous boy, no wonder you fell in love with him. I'm so sorry you lost him so early, sometimes these little furbabies just aren't meant to be with us for too long. I am sure Boris is enjoying himself at RB.
 
So very sorry for your loss.
Your darling boris will always be with you.
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What a gorgeous beautiful boy, RIP little Boris, Mummy loved you lots and lots, run free at the Rainbow Bride little fella.

Joy xx
 
What a beautiful tribute to a lovely boy. I was not prepared for the love and affection I felt towards my first two piggies Farquhar & Bob (sadly both now at Rainbow Bridge). I have learned so much about piggies since joining the forum and I too look back and think that perhaps I could have done more. Its only natural to feel like this and my heart goes out to you. Boris could not have had a better forever home than he had with you and although his time was cut short, I know you cherished every day this little man was with you.

Boris, you were a very handsome boy and are sadly missed. Look down on Mummy from Rainbow Bridge who will never forget the joy you brought to her.
 
Well that's got me going! I really don't think i grieved for him at the time, I was so shocked he had actually gone and the kids were so devastated I think I went into autopilot.

I've cried lots for him today though, I think a lot of it is guilt as well as the deep loss when something you love dies. I really do feel guilty about syringe feeding him when he was dying, I have a picture in my head of it all dribbling out of his mouth and me desperatley trying to put it in. He didn't need that in his last hours the poor little mite, if I had known it was his last hours I would've done things so differently. I hope he knew why I was doing it, I hope he knew I was just trying to keep him alive.

Thank you so much for the replies, people don't know the pain losing a piggy causes unless they've been through it themselves so thanks for just knowing. x
God I can't stop crying now! I'm not an emotional person like this at all usually. x
 
I'm so sorry for your loss. Boris was a lovely looking piggy and was a real credit to you. Sleep peacefully little one x
Grieve for him as much as you like hun. I lost one of my pigs Connie back in April and I still miss her now x
 
We all know how you feel and your loss is our loss, as it's family here :)
Please don't be hard on yourself, we all do the same thing...what if...maybe i could've done.... sadly it's not meant to be :(

RIP Boris run free at the bridge little one, taken too early, i'm sure all the older piggies showed you the best grass and dandelion patches to munch in and where to nestle down xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))) and special loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another little star twinkling in the sky .............. :(
 
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