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Our beautiful Jacob

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It comes as a great shock to us all, to have very suddenly lost our beautiful boy Jacob.
Jacob arrived 7 months ago, with his cage mate Boris. They were the two pigs that I fought to keep, instead of them returning to unideal conditions with a family member.

Jacob was always a nervous boy, but actually didn't mind the occasional cuddle. Such a sweet heart and beautiful to look at with his markings.

His passing comes as a real shock, as yesterday morning he was absolutely fine. He had shown no signs of illness, was eating and displaying all normal behaviours. It was only late last night that he suddenly went very quiet, lay down in his bed, and left us for the bridge. It was as quick as that. He looked very peaceful, and honestly showed no signs other than going quite an hour or so before he passed. He was an excellent weight and had not lost any weight at all, leading up to his passing.
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We will miss him so much. Such a beautiful boy (inside and out). I hope we made his last 7 months with us, the happiest he could be.

Sleep tight our beautiful boy 💙💙💙

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BIG HUGS

I am so very sorry. An unexpected death out of the blue always comes as such a massive shock. I am so sorry that you are losing your older boys in such a quick succession.

Please try to take consolation in that Jacob had the most gentle natural journey to the Bridge possible and that he could enjoy his new happy life with you and his mate Boris right up to the very last. Not many are so blessed - even though the pain for us and for the companions is so much greater because we cannot brace for it; but if we had the time to choose, it would be this kind of passing we would want our beloved ones to have - but sadly rarely get it.

Be kind with yourself and with Boris as you work through the shock and the pain of the loss but hold onto the fact that you have given him all the happiness and love he could have wished for.
 
Wiebke said:
BIG HUGS

I am so very sorry. An unexpected death out of the blue always comes as such a massive shock. I am so sorry that you are losing your older boys in such a quick succession.

Please try to take consolation in that Jacob had the most gentle natural journey to the Bridge possible and that he could enjoy his new happy life with you and his mate Boris right up to the very last. Not many are so blessed - even though the pain for us and for the companions is so much greater because we cannot brace for it; but if we had the time to choose, it would be this kind of passing we would want our beloved ones to have but sadly rarely get.

Be kind with yourself and with Boris as you work through the shock and the pain of the loss.
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Thanks Wiebke. It certainly does feel like we are losing lots of older boys recently. I've now got three 5 year olds and Merlin, and I do hope the older ones have quite a bit of time left with us. It is a worry. Jacob didn't even give me time to seek veterinary advice, it was a very sudden and quick decline. I agree, it is the kind of passing that I would want for any of my boys; very peaceful indeed.

Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to us
 
I’m so sorry you have lost Jacob. Such a quick passing but also a blessing. Popcorn high over the bridge gorgeous. Take care ❤️
 
I am so sorry you lost Jacob. What a shock that was for you. Rest assured he most certainly had plenty of happy todays in the time he was with you.

Sleep well Jacob 🌈
 
Bradshaw Piggies said:
Thanks Wiebke. It certainly does feel like we are losing lots of older boys recently. I've now got three 5 year olds and Merlin, and I do hope the older ones have quite a bit of time left with us. It is a worry. Jacob didn't even give me time to seek veterinary advice, it was a very sudden and quick decline. I agree, it is the kind of passing that I would want for any of my boys; very peaceful indeed.

Thank you for your kind words, it means a lot to us
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I fully understand how you feel; it's happened to me a few times like that when the body suddenly closes down without any warning, and I had to learn how to make sense and cope with it myself. The first time it happens, it comes as a huge shock and it can leave you quite literally shaking. Give yourself time.

At least you have friendly little Merlin to see your other boys out but I sincerely hope that you are going to have a bit of a break; it can really get to you when each new death brings up the ones you have not yet properly digested.

Set your remaining boys' lifetime clock back to zero, and instead of dreading what happens next try to cherish every morning your boys are there to greet you. You can get your (healthy) piggies to a good old age with your care and love but you have no control over when and what from they die.

If you catch yourself thinking about who is the next or homing in on what is coming, then please consciously focus on filling your boys' days with enrichment activities and fun to create plenty of happy moments and lasting memories. It is never about how long a life lasts but what you make of it while it is in your care.
It is a lesson that my 5 year old adoptee Bryn taught me back in 2012/13 - he only had one year with the Tribe but he clearly had the time of his life during that one year, lovable rogue that he was. I can never remember him without a smile and that one year still feels like a whole lifetime since he filled it with so many escapades and joy of life. ;)
 
Oh how very sad and such a shock! It's so hard when the call from the Rainbow Bridge comes suddenly like that. It's a call that they have to answer. You gave him the best life for the short time he had with you and many happy todays. Sleep well Jacob and have fun over the Rainbow.
 
I am so sorry Jacob has left you all so suddenly, it‘s so shocking when this happens out of the blue, so sorry :hug:
Take heart you gave him the best life once he came to you and he will have known just how much you cared

Sleep tight little man 🌈
 
Betsy said:
Oh how very sad and such a shock! It's so hard when the call from the Rainbow Bridge comes suddenly like that. It's a call that they have to answer. You gave him the best life for the short time he had with you and many happy todays. Sleep well Jacob and have fun over the Rainbow.
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Thank you ❤️
 
Bill & Ted said:
I am so sorry Jacob has left you all so suddenly, it‘s so shocking when this happens out of the blue, so sorry :hug:
Take heart you gave him the best life once he came to you and he will have known just how much you cared

Sleep tight little man 🌈
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Thank you ❤️
 
Sorry for your loss. I was following your story when you were trying to take on these beautiful boys and was so happy for them and you that you succeeded and they’d have their forever home. Although you haven’t had as long with Jacob as you’d like, I’m sure he’s had a wonderful and happy life with you and his piggy friends. You gave him a second chance at happiness and I’m sure he was so grateful for your persistence and love and care. Sleep tight Jacob x
 
So sorry you've had such a horrible shock. I have no doubt in my mind you gave Jacob a wonderful 7 months. He was so lucky you fought so hard for him and Boris.
Sending you and Boris hugs.
 
h_and_piggies said:
Sorry for your loss. I was following your story when you were trying to take on these beautiful boys and was so happy for them and you that you succeeded and they’d have their forever home. Although you haven’t had as long with Jacob as you’d like, I’m sure he’s had a wonderful and happy life with you and his piggy friends. You gave him a second chance at happiness and I’m sure he was so grateful for your persistence and love and care. Sleep tight Jacob x
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Thank you ❤️
 
So very sorry to read this sad news.
What a shock for you but a lovely ending for Jacob.
You gave him those few months in the best possible piggy home filled with love and care.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve.
Hugs :hug:
 
Sending hugs to you at this sad time. He had the best 7 months with you and would have known how much he was cherished. Take care of yourself.
Run free now Jacob x
 
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