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Pains me to post this...rest peacefully, my sweet Maisie. ;(

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Didn't think I'd have to post this for quite awhile, but here we are. :( I just lost another pig, Charlotte, back in November.

I lost my heart, my special soul pig, Maisie, on Monday. She was the last of my 'first' piggy pair (her sister passed away in 2020 from gastric stasis/bloat).
Maisie had turned 5yrs old in December.
Suddenly on Saturday night, she developed an issue with her cecum area (it was swollen), she had no interest in food, & had some symptoms of bloat. Did all I could, with the vet, was prescribed antibiotics, Cisapride, gave her gas-x drops, syringe-fed her Critical Care & water, there were a few moments where she wanted to drink water herself & eat some hay, but she began to decline & eventually, passed peacefully Monday afternoon. :(

She left behind Ginger, who I had rescued back in October at about a month old, she is now 5mos old. Maisie was like a mother to her, she practically raised her. She has similar colors, so she could pass as her biological mother! She taught her so much, & they both copied each other too, Ginger kept Maisie young & playful.
She also left behind two piggies I got from old friends - Apple, another one of my piggies who's 6yrs old. & Gordon, he is about 6-7yrs old. They were all friends. :(

Ginger definitely misses Maisie the most, since she was like her mama. But Apple is taking good care of her.

Maisie was my special girl, & she knew it. She would always snuggle up on a blanket & watch Netflix with me, I loved cuddling/holding her, she was so sweet, so calm...if I took her outside, she'd just sit there & eat the grass. Never tried to run off. She also loved blankets & making 'forts' & she loved hiding under makeshift cardboard houses. She was truly the best piggie ever. She was so patient with baby Ginger, too. She loved when I talked to her, & she got so animated with me. She was definitely my special soul pig, & I was her 'person'. <3

The house is definitely empty, with one less guinea pig in it, but we are greiving & holding up best we can. Giving the 3 remaining extra lovings & cuddles, & playtime.
I put Maisie's blanket that she was wrapped in, in the cage for Ginger/Apple & she has been going in it. I know she smells her 'mama' Maisie. <3

Maisie & Maple (her sissy, the original pair!)
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Maisie when she was young!
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The girl loved to eat...she was such a pudge! <3

She loved being outside.
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Maisie & Ginger:
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Before she left this world...<3 :(
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The remaining 3, during playtime:

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Rest in peace, my sweet Maisie...I love you so much. Miss you.
12-6-16 - 2-14-22 <3
 
Oh what a beauty! I’m so sorry you lost Maisie, she sounds like she had a wonderful life with her little friends, sending you big hugs :hug:
Sleep tight Maisie 🌈
 
So sorry to hear about the lost of your girl, may she rest in peace, thinking of you x
 
So sorry to hear about your Maisie, she looked like such a lovely piggy 🧡.
Having lost the last of my original pair only a couple weeks ago I know how you must be feeling, your first piggies seem to have a very special place in your heart. Like myself, try to find comfort in the fact that your piggies are now reunited and popcorning over that bridge together 🙂.
 
I’m so sorry you lost Maisie. She sounded like such a caring piggy. Popcorn high at the bridge gorgeous girl. Take care. ❤️
 
What a lovely tribute to a well loved piggy.
So sorry for your loss.
Be kind to yourself and give yourself time to grieve
 
Thank you so much, everyone for the kind words.:( I really appreciate it, all the support. It is definitely hard.

I let the other 3 piggies say their goodbyes. I think they 'knew', especially Ginger.
 
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