Rene, the cheeky French piggy...

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I have decided to post here as a therapy after my darling baby Rene passed away, 3 nov 08. I am finding it real hard and hope to find peace and solace on this forum.

Rene had a French name because I am French and I wanted a stereotypical French name without hurting anyone's feelings back home. So, I named him after the lead character of Allo Allo... :))

He died in my arms, at 7 am of that fateful morning, after 9 long weeks when he'd been poorly, in and out of the vets' surgery more times than I care to remember. He gave a brave fight and even in the last 48hrs, when he could not stand on his pins, he would try to greet Mommy each time i lifted the house...

He's now in our garden under the chrysanthemums (sp?), the flowers that are customary put on graves for All Saints' Day (1st Nov) in France. he loved being in the garden and could eat grass for ... well Europe, I suppose.

Get some rest my little guy. You were Mommy's pride and joy and we all miss you like mad. We are happy to know you are in a good place with lots of friends around - no doubt you are already running the roost, cheeky begger! Mostly, we know that there's no more pain for you, baby, and no more Critical Care! Eew...

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God bless you my little angel.
 
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There was never any doubt that he ran the roost. Every thing was on his terms... even the thickness of the skirting boards in our old flat (don't tell the landlord!). or whether it was time to go back in the cage after a run around (which made me late for work on occasion, cheeky!). or whether the DVD player should work. He had a taste for wires which we had to keep a VERY close eye on.... He would make me nuts with his antics and then he's pop out of the cage and come to the sofa and sit there until you ooked at him... your heart would melt and then he's start again! :(|)

Bless!
 
Oh love i'm so sorry to read this, how sad for you all 8...8...
RIP Rene run free at the bridge little guy, you're going to be so sadly missed but NEVER forgotten xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
(((((((((((((((((((HUGS)))))))))))))) and loves from me xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Thankyou for sharing his life with us he was an absolute little stunner x)x)
 
thanks to everybody who's offered their support over this difficult time. Thanks to all who've read and not replied for sharing my emotions quietly.:0

After 2 days (only) on the forum, I am feeling much better and finding out about the Rainbow Bridge has been a very positive step. It's been difficult for people around us to comprehend the depth of our sorrow over such a small creature. But here, it's Guinea heaven and people do understand. :)

I wish I had found this a few months ago but I believe that things happen for a reason. So Rene is in his new place because he's obviously got a mission to do there and now baby Finlay has been brought to our life so we must concentrate on him. I'm not forgetting Rens's pal Bertie, who is slowing down a bit but kept active by the litlun. ;)

So I'll keep you posted and will upload anymore piccies of Rene if I can find some. I know there are a few on my hubby's laptop, so when he's not looking... :))
 
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Rene looked like a very precious piggie, and a very, very well loved one at that. He knows he is always in your heart. xx
 
CCC4 said:
I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. Rene looked like a very precious piggie, and a very, very well loved one at that. He knows he is always in your heart. xx
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thanks, your sympathy and comfort have helped a lot. :a19:
 
What a beautiful Agouti. I am so sorry to hear he has left you.

Sleep well little one xx
 
I'm glad to hear I wasn't the only one thinking he was gorgeous. People tended to prefer his friend with the 'markings' (tort and white)... I had never seen an agouti before I got him and fell in love with his blond belly! and his cheeky grin...
 
Rene managed to disable the DVD recorder, so we had to cut the wire and re-fuse the lot. To this day, the TV is a little unsafe when you move the cables at the back, but we've meant to change it for a couple of years, we just haven't come round to doing it yet... Oh and I had trouble keeping a straight face when I had to return the school laptop with teeth marks all along the charger cable. :)) I claimed it had brittled because of the way I would roll the cable into the laptop bag! They bought it!:(|) Finally he wrecked the USB cable of my husband's new printer. He was very technology orientated that piggy... How he never got injured I will never know... It's a mistery... @)
 
I'm so sorry to hear about Rene, he sounds like such a character!
I'm glad though that the forum has helped, I found that too when we lost some of our piggies.
I hope Rene is enjoying himself at the bridge and happily destroying cables!

Katie x
 
katiep said:
I'm so sorry to hear about Rene, he sounds like such a character!
I'm glad though that the forum has helped, I found that too when we lost some of our piggies.
I hope Rene is enjoying himself at the bridge and happily destroying cables!

Katie x
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yes, thanks it really has. I was a wreck when I started: missing Rene and not bonding with Fin. Everyone has been fab and I'm feeling so much better now. Plus the relationship with Fin has improved after his 'accident' (see thread instant bonding) on friday. Finally, you can rest assured that not a single wire will be left untouched at the Bridge by Rene's nashers! I wouldn't be surprised if he'd got himself a lady or two, either... probably playing hide and seek with them like he used to with me around the sofa!
 
I know, its suck a shock and so horrible to lose one of the little furries. I like to think they are all playing together up there and getting into mischief!
 
i'm sorry for your loss, he was a very beautiful guineapig. He looks lke my best friend Ringo. He sounds like a cheeky piggy. It sounds like he died comfortably and happily...
 
I dont' think he was comfortable in his last 24 hours as he couldn't stand on his legs, but he remained cuddly till the end... 8...
 
You obviously loved him dearly and he obviously knew that.

Bless him ... sweet dreams little Rene ... popcorn forever xx x>>
 
the bond I had with him was totally undescribable. I would catch him sometimes at cuddlet time watching me with those adoring eyes and I would look at him with the same... I see my other piggy Bertie look at my husband the same way like he's in transe! @)

He was and always will be my special boy with the blond belly... 8...:0
 
I found these on my compy, so i though I'd share with you guys

Baby Rene
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adult Rene
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baby Rene and baby Bertie
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adults and looking plump...
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As you can see, Rene always had to have centre stage....
 
I have come back with joy, as my old man Jerry is still with me (I thought I would lose him whilst I was away) & have found such sad news. 8...

Firslty, I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your man Rene. 8... He was very handsome & no doubt from the photo, a complete show stealer!

I hope that posting here has helped you come to terms more & grieve over your loss. When I lost my Aragon earlier this year I was working (I'm a childminder & work from home). I couldn't let myself grieve & it was only a week later when I posted a thread here that I let myself grieve the loss of a wonderful, little man. I hope this has helped you to do the same too. Grieving helps you come to terms with what happened & also to be able to remember him without breaking down & also love your other piggies more at a time when they need it too. xx>>>

I have no doubt that Rene will be causing chaos over the bridge! I hope he finds my first 2 boys Corran & Tycho - they were cable chewers too! They will all have such fun destroying their 'toys'! :))

Hold onto your precious memories & photos. He was a handsome boy & filled your life with fun & joy. Give extra kisses to his brother & my manly quintet send their own squeaks & guinea hugs too.

Michele
xxxxx
 
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