Jerrybelly
Senior Guinea Pig
It has been twelve months today since I lost my beautiful boy, Benny. He was an adorable little pig, and at only 2 years old he was taken before his time. He was one of the first pair of pigs that came into my life and he taught me so very much. I had never hand-fed a pig before, never given antibiotics or painkillers. Never seen the strain that an operation can put on their little bodies. Never had to make the decision to have someone you love dearly put to sleep.
I wish I'd known then what I know now. I worry so much that I took him for granted, assuming that he would be with us for many more years to come. I wish that I'd spent every free moment with him when I had the chance.
Benny, my brave boy, I miss you every day. That awful bladder stone caught us all unaware, and within two weeks you were gone. You put up such a brave fight after the operation, even though the stone couldn't be removed. You tried your hardest to keep eating and drinking in the last few days. I could see that you were struggling when I cleaned your wound each day, and fed you from a syringe through the day and night, but you never once lashed out at us. You were a such a gentle boy.
I will never forget the day that you left us. You waited until your dad and I were with you, and I felt your body start to go limp. We rushed you to the emergency vets and I held you in your blanket all the way. The vet was ever so kind as she explained that you were preparing to leave us, and that it would be kind for us to help you on the way. The last thing that we could do for you was to make sure that you passed peacefully.
I wish now that I had had the strength to hold you as you passed, but I was afraid. I think that you knew it was time though, and how much we loved you. You called to us as we gave you our last kisses. You hadn't called to us since before your operation and I think it was your way of saying goodbye.
I hope that you are resting peacefully my special boy. You will never be forgotten x
I wish I'd known then what I know now. I worry so much that I took him for granted, assuming that he would be with us for many more years to come. I wish that I'd spent every free moment with him when I had the chance.
Benny, my brave boy, I miss you every day. That awful bladder stone caught us all unaware, and within two weeks you were gone. You put up such a brave fight after the operation, even though the stone couldn't be removed. You tried your hardest to keep eating and drinking in the last few days. I could see that you were struggling when I cleaned your wound each day, and fed you from a syringe through the day and night, but you never once lashed out at us. You were a such a gentle boy.
I will never forget the day that you left us. You waited until your dad and I were with you, and I felt your body start to go limp. We rushed you to the emergency vets and I held you in your blanket all the way. The vet was ever so kind as she explained that you were preparing to leave us, and that it would be kind for us to help you on the way. The last thing that we could do for you was to make sure that you passed peacefully.
I wish now that I had had the strength to hold you as you passed, but I was afraid. I think that you knew it was time though, and how much we loved you. You called to us as we gave you our last kisses. You hadn't called to us since before your operation and I think it was your way of saying goodbye.
I hope that you are resting peacefully my special boy. You will never be forgotten x
what a lovely tribute...
