piggy loneliness after friends death

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Hey. Not been on for a while due to having a baby. My poor boy nibbles has sadly gone over the bridge tonight :( he.lived in the shed with his brother fudge and has been in the world for 5 years. I'm worried about fudge. How can I prevent.him going the same way due to loneliness? Right now when we go out to him he looks at us wondering when we will be bringing his friend back to him :(:(:( any tips? Thanks
 
I am so sorry for your loss. Could you take nibbles to a rescue were he can chose a friend? In the meantime a soft toy suitable for babies may provide him with some comfort.
 
I am sorry for your loss. Please get him a soft toy or soft rag to snuggle up into.

If you can get him to a good rescue that is bonding boars, that would be the best way of cheering him up. That way, you have a much higher chance of finding a character compatible, suitable companion with the least risk for you and your boy. Whereabouts are you?
 
We have plenty of old babygrows would thos be ok? I'm in Leicestershire may have to look into it I feel so gutted and worried for fudge and heartbroken losing my boy
 
I'm really sorry for your loss. My thoughts are with you and Fudge. R.I.P. Nibbles. xx
 
I think a cuddly toy is better as he can snuggle up to it. Use the rescue locator to find your nearest rescue.
 
A cuddly toy is a great idea in the short term to give him something to cuddle up to but a real piggy friend is the best long term solution for him. Try a rescue who can boar date or has neutered sows to let him pick a friend he gets on well with and it often gives a bereaved piggy a new lease of life even if they are older!
 
Aww so sad, hope you can get Fudge a friend soon.
RIP Poor Nibbles:rose

Sounds like Honey bunnies is your nearest rescue.
 
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we are definitely going to get another and go to a rescue to get one close to his age, he wouldnt cope with a little one :) feel bad that nibbles has only just gone and we are already talking about getting a new one :( i know he was happy and led a full life outside. need to spend tomorrow burying him and cleaning out the shed getting rid of his scent as much as we can. really hope fudge will be ok until we can sort him out a friend. we have an inside piggy but is too young for him and they wouldnt get along
 
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we are definitely going to get another and go to a rescue to get one close to his age, he wouldnt cope with a little one :) feel bad that nibbles has only just gone and we are already talking about getting a new one :( i know he was happy and led a full life outside. need to spend tomorrow burying him and cleaning out the shed getting rid of his scent as much as we can. really hope fudge will be ok until we can sort him out a friend. we have an inside piggy but is too young for him and they wouldnt get along
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It is hard but although piggies grieve, they also move on quicker than us and really we all benefit from a new piggy. They never replace the one that has gone but it helps to change the focus to a new start and a good home for a new piggy. It was only 3-4 weeks between us losing Donald earlier this year and then getting Struan but it really was the best thing for Suilven who detested being alone. We still miss Donald dreadfully as he was super special and so unlike any other pig we've ever had but Struan is a great character and has settled in so well that he is helping the furry family feel complete again. It's hard but it's good.

I really feel for you and I hope you find the right solution for you and Fudge. x
 
I would try to bond them anyway. It could work. Is the younger one living alone?
 
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we are definitely going to get another and go to a rescue to get one close to his age, he wouldnt cope with a little one :) feel bad that nibbles has only just gone and we are already talking about getting a new one :( i know he was happy and led a full life outside. need to spend tomorrow burying him and cleaning out the shed getting rid of his scent as much as we can. really hope fudge will be ok until we can sort him out a friend. we have an inside piggy but is too young for him and they wouldnt get along
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Really sorry to read this, I was only wondering how you were the other day when I saw an old post of yours. Sorry you have lost Nibbles. Can't offer any more advice than has what already been said.

Don't feel bad about thinking about another piggie, I understand how you feel and felt that way after we lost Treacy and had to look at getting a new friend for Cookie. It is a natural part of grief to feel like that, but your aren't replacing him, your just thinking of what's the best for Fudge and that is a brave thing to do on your part. Huge hugs to you.

RIP Nibbles
x x
 
we have put a toy in and keep going out to him, he keeps looking at us and looking in the 2 boxes (they had a seperate box each as they needed their own space, nibbles used to get all excited and it was too much for fudge haha so they would get grumpy with each other, but loved each other company to split them, they never had a proper fight so were completely safe) for him wondering where he is, it breaks my heart to see it.
pablo the indoor pig is on his own but is in the lounge with us and is constantly out with us and my baby girl. he is an indoor pig through and through and would hate being outside. he is far too lively to be with fudge and is very much like nibbles with his hyper personality it would wind fudge up and wouldnt be fair. thats why we want one his own age really so the new piggy didnt drive him round the bend :) he is also not castrated and fudge is so i think that would cause problems, and pablo hates being outside and when we have put him out there he has been scared until we have fetched him back in.
 
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we have put a toy in and keep going out to him, he keeps looking at us and looking in the 2 boxes (they had a seperate box each as they needed their own space, nibbles used to get all excited and it was too much for fudge haha so they would get grumpy with each other, but loved each other company to split them, they never had a proper fight so were completely safe) for him wondering where he is, it breaks my heart to see it.
pablo the indoor pig is on his own but is in the lounge with us and is constantly out with us and my baby girl. he is an indoor pig through and through and would hate being outside. he is far too lively to be with fudge and is very much like nibbles with his hyper personality it would wind fudge up and wouldnt be fair. thats why we want one his own age really so the new piggy didnt drive him round the bend :) he is also not castrated and fudge is so i think that would cause problems, and pablo hates being outside and when we have put him out there he has been scared until we have fetched him back in.
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In that case I think keeping naughty Pablo as he is and looking for a 'more mature' friend for Fudge sounds like a plan. Be patient and look around, the right pig will be there somewhere
 
Have had a look and been in contact with a couple of rescues and none of them near me have any piggies available for adoption at the moment. I was under the impression places were bursting. Fingers crossed we can find a friend for fudge soon! Thanks for all the kind words on such a hard day
 
I was in this position last saturday .Lost my texel and her pal was lethargic and scared.Phoned a rescue and she brought two girls to try her with.She attacked,both of them, even the laid back one.Had tried her with my other four but that didn't work. No babies or neutered boars available in any of the three rescues close to me so mum went out and bought me a baby girl on tuesday as me and rescue woman thought that was our best bet.Has worked great but I just sat and cuddled new baby and cried. Is really hard having to get new one so quickly but couldn't risk her going down hill.The difference was amazing.Pebbles back to her usual cheeky self
 
It can be a bit more difficult when you are after a specific piggy.

There have been some major rescues of bad neglect cases lately, so while rescues are bursting with ill/pregnant piggies behind the scenes, not so many are fit and ready for adoption yet. Neglect cases also tend to be younger piggies; they usually simply don't survive for very long... :(

Another rescue you could contact is Cavy Corner in Doncaster; they may have a suitable older or very laid back companion for your boy as they are mainly a sanctuary.
https://www.facebook.com/cavycorner

RNGP Welfare in Rugby have a sow spaying policy; they are the only rescue in the country that does so, but they have currently got quite a waiting list.

It is hard to look for a new piggy when you are still grieving so badly, but piggies, while they do not mourn less deeply, can't afford to mourn for as long as we humans. It is great that you are putting your boy's needs before your own!
 
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Fudge wont come near us anymore hes lost all trust in us. Took his friend away and he doesnt understand why. Breaks my heart
 
Have you contacted the rescues I have mentioned? Poor Fudge sounds very depressed indeed! :(
 
They are both a bit too far away. We cant lug fudge all that way especially when he is now so wary of us. Yhis makes me very sad he used to be so happy and love some fuss but not now hopefully he will ger better as time goes on
 
We were thinking of the one in kidsgrove as my partners family live there so we could pop for a look without fudge if they had any piggies first so will give them a ring and see
 
None of the rescues will seem to rehome an older one with him and definitely not a boy unless he is a baby
 
Sorry that you and Fudge are finding this hard.
I have been through similar situation and trying to find older single boars to date has proved v difficult. All I can say is hang on in there and keep trying. Things change from week to week as new piggies come in so keep checking back with rescues.
I know they are not very near by to you but both BARC and Milhaven (Yorkshire rescues) do adult boar dating so may just have to widen your net - it that possible?

How is Fudge doing today? I have found that when I have lost boars, the bereaved boar does go 'backwards' in confidence and I have almost started from scratch with hand feeding, talking quietly etc but they have come around. Fingers crossed for you.
 
It IS worth a trip further abroad with Fudge if this nets him suitable friend. You will be amazed how he suddenly comes to life again when he is where other piggies are and can meet some!
 
I have been in touch wiyh most mentioned above and as I say they are unwilling to even consider me rehoming anu pig unless they are a baby and female. Its proving to be really difficult
 
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