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Sorry about your loss, it sounds like Snuggles has had a terrible time as have you and the rest of the people helping him today.

lexybee91 said:
I am very sorry piggy pal, that I have offended you so much.

I would just like to say that... I followed laura's and Karens instructions, tooktheir advice and did everything Icould, even with a horrible vet.

I tried my best.

If youjudge me forthatthen obviously you aren't the people Ithought you were,I tried. for **** sake,I tried.
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You didn't offend me personally, and now's not the time to go into it as you are upset and there's no point. I never doubted you'd try your best for him, unfortunately sometimes that's not enough when vets and money are involved.

Glad you had some expert advice today which should give you some comfort. Run free Snuggles x
 
So sorry to hear about Snuggles, I have been following him on threads on here. I know how hard it is to lose a piggie Lexy and how supportive you were when I lost my girl. You did all you could for him and saved him from further suffering. I am sure my Rogue is looking after him over the bridge x
 
It's taken me a long time to read this thread, as I've had to stop several times to stop myself from crying.

'Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. '

I must believe in this right now, and so should you Lexy xx
 
PopcornPigs said:
It's taken me a long time to read this thread, as I've had to stop several times to stop myself from crying.

'Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. '

I must believe in this right now, and so should you Lexy xx
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Arr thats lovely hon x
 
Lexy has asked me to post to say that if anyone wants to get in touch with her to PM me and I will give you her email address. She is taking a bit of a break for a while.
 
Lexy, I don't know if you'll read this I appreciate that you are taking a break and why.

I am so sorry that you lost Snuggles, you did your best for him you clearly didn't know the condition he was in and you did your best for him and coming here to ask for help was a way of doing this.

R.I.P little one and lots of hugs to Lexy.
 
So sorry to hear about poor Snuggles,
He is free from pain, and popcorning away freely!
I am so sorry Lexy xx
 
helen105281 said:
Lexy has asked me to post to say that if anyone wants to get in touch with her to PM me and I will give you her email address. She is taking a bit of a break for a while.
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aw please pass on my regards to her, she did a wonderful thing here, i hope she realises that, poor love x
 
How awfully sad for everyone involved, poor Snuggles. Heart breaking for those who had to see him like that, suffering so much.

Run free at the bridge little man
X
 
Firstly RIP little man, pain free at last.

Next hugs to Lexy for trying so hard and for the mean spirited people she's encountered here!

I have to say I am getting so saddened by the judgemental attitudes going on around here lately! Lexy didn't do anything differently to a rescue trying very hard for a piggy. She sought advice from experts AND went to a vet. From what I can see she tried very very hard - as hard as I or any other rescue would have so why on earth shouldn't she have?

Well done Lexy and I'm so sorry it was so nasty and wasn't a happy ending. Good on you for trying so hard.

x
 
Lexy I'm not sure if you'll read these messages but you should know you've got a lot of support from a lot of wonderful people on here :) don't let one comment spoil it for you. I was following the thread's on Snuggles and he was in such a bad condition, you did a wonderful thing giving him and Genga a chance of a new start. Unfortunatley it wasn't mean't to be for Snuggles :0 I think most member's/rescue's if put in this situation would have exactly the same.
Hope your ok,
Rip Snuggles :rose
xx
 
Sleep well Snuggles!

I am very concerned that a lot of this has been blown out of all proportion as, obviously, emotions were running high. I am sure the comment made, regarding asking for help towards veterinary costs, wasn't meant in a nasty way, but was just pointing out that, as a private individual, unlike a rescue, consideration has to be taken as to whether veterinary costs can be afforded. I myself have piggies who need regular veterinary care, with a cost of approx £60 a month, but as I am neither a rescue or a sanctuary, and I chose to take these animals on, then it's up to me to fund their care.

This was a very sad situation, and has caused so much heartbreak for those involved, but I also feel that it is unfair to critisise someone who made a valid comment.
 
Poor Snuggles :( He was a lovely piggy. How did he manage to get to such a bad state?

Well done though Alex for doing the best thing for him and helping to rid him of pain and suffering.

RIP sweetie x
 
Laura-CCC4 said:
Lexy did NOT know the severity of this pig's condition when she took him on - she knew a little, but was not given full details.

I have been in constant contact with Lexy today, she has been in pieces, and I too am now truly heartbroken over her loss. Lexy had a fight on her hands just to give Snuggles' history to the vet, only three or four people know the true events of today. The vet was ignorant and dismissed his history as saying the seizures he suffered were "just scratching".

For those who do no believe in the severity of his condition, look up a thread I made a while back entitled "Warning: Do Not Leave Fungal Issues to Chance". The pig detailed there is the pig Lexy took on, look at the horrific state he was allowed to get in, and I watched this pig scream and seize multiple times in the afternoon he was with me. A pig does not recover permanently from that having got into that state, he was mycotic not just fungal. Snuggles was damaged internally and externally and has been through sheer hell, and that finally ended today with the love and courage from Lexy and the full support of myself.

Lexy was led to believe Snuggles was not in a very bad way. This is so far from the truth it is not funny.

I last visited the forum three weeks ago and looking at threads now, have been appalled at some members sudden turnarounds and comments, my ears are burning severely however veiled those comments may be.

I am requesting to be removed as a Forum Buddy and will be focusing my efforts elsewhere. The people who matter to me know where to find me.

Call this flouncing if you like, but when a pig is suffering and when one has heard the screaming and seen the seizures, I'm sorry but I will do everything in my power - including a small donation if needs be - to help get that pig either on the right treatment or to end his suffering.
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I'm sorry you feel you can no longer be a forum buddy :0

just wanted to say well done to Lexy for trying, I would like to think we all, as responsible owners, would have done the same for a pig that was obviously suffering.

I would not judge Lexy for doing something I would have done and well done to her for trying to help Snuggles - popcorn free little guy and know that you were loved
 
Ive just read this thread for the first time and cannot believe what I have read.

Firstly, if there is anyone out there who has a poorly pig and is desperate as they don't have the money to pay for expensive vet bills, then they should be able to consider themselves amongst FRIENDS here. I know what it is to have to rob Peter to pay Paul and I would surely prefer someone who is struggling to come on here and ask rather than let any animal suffer. I may not have much but I would always be willing to listen to a genuine request for help.
As an adult, I also consider that I am capable of deciding for myself WHO I give any spare money I have to. Yes I will support gp rescues (as well as other animal rescues) but I would have been more than willing to help out with these vets fees.

It is even more upsetting to read about the circumstances that this pig came to Lexy. I have the greatest admiration for her for taking a poorly pig on. But, in any event, I thought we are all here for the benefit of the animals!

Lexy has now lost this poor little pig, the forum has lost a terrific moderator and I personally feel a little less comfortable posting here anytime, in case I'm shot down too.
I hope Lexy is getting these messages of support and I hope that NO-ONE will ever feel that their pig has to suffer for lack of funds, rather than ask on here. I, for one, will always be willing to listen.

RIP little man.
 
devonbelle said:
Ive just read this thread for the first time and cannot believe what I have read.

Firstly, if there is anyone out there who has a poorly pig and is desperate as they don't have the money to pay for expensive vet bills, then they should be able to consider themselves amongst FRIENDS here. I know what it is to have to rob Peter to pay Paul and I would surely prefer someone who is struggling to come on here and ask rather than let any animal suffer. I may not have much but I would always be willing to listen to a genuine request for help.
As an adult, I also consider that I am capable of deciding for myself WHO I give any spare money I have to. Yes I will support gp rescues (as well as other animal rescues) but I would have been more than willing to help out with these vets fees.

It is even more upsetting to read about the circumstances that this pig came to Lexy. I have the greatest admiration for her for taking a poorly pig on. But, in any event, I thought we are all here for the benefit of the animals!

Lexy has now lost this poor little pig, the forum has lost a terrific moderator and I personally feel a little less comfortable posting here anytime, in case I'm shot down too.
I hope Lexy is getting these messages of support and I hope that NO-ONE will ever feel that their pig has to suffer for lack of funds, rather than ask on here. I, for one, will always be willing to listen.

RIP little man.
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Awww how sad Lexy, i agree with the above if i needed help for money i would ask my friend's and it seem's most of Lexy's friends are on here (as she has just moved to the area and don't know many people) who else could she of asked, and regard's to peple getting told off i was on another well known guinea site and left because they were all stuck up and perfect hiding behind their pc's this is a really lovely forum and everyone is normally helpful i don't know why everyone is being judgemental no one ever does anything perfect everytime and if you think you do your probably one of those people on the other forum i just mentioned we should all be more tolerant
 
I'm making sure Lexy knows about all the nice things being said on here.
 
PopcornPigs said:
It's taken me a long time to read this thread, as I've had to stop several times to stop myself from crying.

'Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge.

When an animal dies that has been especially close to someone here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge.
There are meadows and hills for all of our special friends so they can run and play together.
There is plenty of food, water and sunshine, and our friends are warm and comfortable.
All the animals who had been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by.
The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. '

I must believe in this right now, and so should you Lexy xx
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this made me cry, I know Snuggles will have greeted my Alphonse with love and affection, 2 truely wonderful creatures have gone somewhere special x>>
 
I too want to say how sorry I am to Lexy for losing little Snuggles sounds like the little man went threw alotand you did everything you could for him. R.I.P snuggles.
 
Hey Lexy,

I've just caught up on Snuggles and his story, I've not been on much and have just caught with all the posts, I'm so sorry about snuggles, you gave him your heart, all your love and everything you could do to keep him from suffering and free from pain. In the end you have freed him from his pain, and he'll always have that special place in your heart.

Goodnight little one, x
 
Firstly, Lexy I am truly sorry for the loss of your pig. You did your best to save him and you can rest assured he’s not in pain anymore.

Having only just caught up with this thread I am shocked at various responses to PiggiePal’s original comment. She was merely voicing concern as to whether animals should really be taken on if owners are unsure as to whether they can afford vet’s bills themselves. It appears to have all blown up out of proportion and, knowing her personally, I can assure you that PiggiePal is in no way ‘mean spirited’ or 'quick to judge people'.

I’m sorry but I wouldn’t dream of coming on here and asking if anyone can help pay my vet’s bills. I’m not a charity or rescue and I took all of my guinea pigs on knowing that I will eventually have to pay for their treatment, each and every one of them. Not only that, I’d be extremely reluctant to assist anyone financially without knowing them in person and to be honest I don’t agree with people asking for financial help on here. What’s to stop people creating profiles as a scam and making up stories about needing help for non-existent sick animals?

As I said before, I’m very sorry that Snuggles didn’t make it, but I do think people have criticised PiggiePal's comment unfairly
 
sarahp said:
Firstly, Lexy I am truly sorry for the loss of your pig. You did your best to save him and you can rest assured he’s not in pain anymore.

Having only just caught up with this thread I am shocked at various responses to PiggiePal’s original comment. She was merely voicing concern as to whether animals should really be taken on if owners are unsure as to whether they can afford vet’s bills themselves. It appears to have all blown up out of proportion and, knowing her personally, I can assure you that PiggiePal is in no way ‘mean spirited’ or 'quick to judge people'.

I’m sorry but I wouldn’t dream of coming on here and asking if anyone can help pay my vet’s bills. I’m not a charity or rescue and I took all of my guinea pigs on knowing that I will eventually have to pay for their treatment, each and every one of them. Not only that, I’d be extremely reluctant to assist anyone financially without knowing them in person and to be honest I don’t agree with people asking for financial help on here. What’s to stop people creating profiles as a scam and making up stories about needing help for non-existent sick animals?

As I said before, I’m very sorry that Snuggles didn’t make it, but I do think people have criticised PiggiePal's comment unfairly
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I am so sorry about Snuggles. I run a rescue and I have experienced guinea pigs dying on my lap in this dreadful way whilst I have been trying to help them. So, I understand how horrifying it is.

I also understand how we take on animals desperate to help them, and the trauma we go through when we cannot make it up to them for the cruelty inflicted by humans. So, I am sending hugs to Lexy and special thoughts for Snuggles now free from this world.

I too know PiggiePal personally, and she is being very unfairly judged on a sensible comment she made. In fact I feel she is being bullied, which is appalling. She spends all of her spare time helping animal rescues and doing whatever she can to change animals lives for the better. 'Mean spirited' and 'judgemental' are the last words to apply to her, yet some of you are judging her, humm, odd world.

Maybe 'honest' is a better description.

I actually know of 'rescues' who have gained money, asking for it on forums, and they are not genuine.

Incidentally, I know of people who will post on here as you are all considered to be 'nice and friendly' and will not set foot on the Rabbit Forum as shooting down people is very common! Please do not get like some of them.
 
I am sorry that Piggiepal seems to be being judged for her comment, I know this is not what Lexy wants, she always tries to see the good in people. Lexy took Snuggles on not having been made aware of just how bad his condition was. She knew he had fungal but was just told to dip him every couple of days. I was with her when she picked him up and we were given no more information than that. She was then left with a very poorly piggy who she did eveything she could think of to try to help with the advice of Laura and other experts. It just wasn't meant to be. Coming on here to ask for help was a very difficult thing to do but it was thought to be worth a try as other people had done it before.
 
aw poor Lexy, i had a quick chat with her the other day, she seems very hurt doesn't she?

That is totally the impression i have of her that she would go out of her way to help anyone/anything.

I think its an admirable quality to have, i wish i was more like her.

:)
 
Can everyone please just stop, this is awful..

I was desperate to get him better and next month w hen I had have had some cash i would have given it back to the donation or put it into a rescue, it was in no way a plea for money for food for myself.

You guys on here are my only friends, Littlepiggles and helen knows me off the forum but the forum is how we got introduced. The fact that I was really desperate and that others had suggested I ask for some help was the only reason I did it. When Bee was ill and had to be pts we lived off cheap pasta so we could feed the piggles nice veg. Bee in total's vets bills cost close to 250 pounds. But we had the money there. With snuggles we didn't. Begging for help is not something I would ever normally do.

Piggypals comment was an opinion which was fair although I was upset by it she is still entitled to it.

Now this thread wasn't intended to end up this way, and I'd really appreciate it if a mod would lock it or something?

Love lex xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
 
doglovinpiggylover said:
aw poor Lexy, i had a quick chat with her the other day, she seems very hurt doesn't she?

That is totally the impression i have of her that she would go out of her way to help anyone/anything.

I think its an admirable quality to have, i wish i was more like her.

:)
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Me too xx
 
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