Rest In Peace, Sweet Harvey

NatalieGee

NatalieGee

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Today my guinea pig Harvey passed away at only one year old. I knew he had congenital heart disease from untreated scurvy at a pet store that let me take him home for free a couple months ago. I didn't expect him to die so young, though.. yesterday he was eating veggies and I thought he seemed well, and today I walked in to find him dead.. I'm so heartbroken.. I can't help feeling like if I was a better mom to him and paid more attention yesterday he might have been okay.. I loved and love him so much. He was my little baby and I would have done anything for him.

I'm so sorry, Harvey. I wish I could have saved you from that horrible place sooner and taken all your pain away. I wish I could've given you a happy 8 years. Mommy loves you so much ❤ you deserved so much more.

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Such beautiful photos of Harvey, don't blame yourself, the harm was done in the shop. All you have done is love him sooooooo much, & I bet he loved you very much too.
Sleep tight little Harvey,
Run to the rainbow bridge & play until your mum comes to collect you. x
 
Big hugs, sorry to read about Harvey, what a gorgeous little fella.
But as you say, you gave him a better life than he did have previously and that's worth a lot.
Be kind to yourself, and be happy he had that life with you and was adored.

xx
 
So sorry for your loss. He knew happiness and love. I'm sure he would have stayed longer if he could have done. Popcorn free little Harvey.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss, please don't feel guilty, you gave him a home where he was loved and you should be proud of yourself.Huge hugs xx
 
I'm so sorry for your loss of the handsome Harvey. The time you shared may have been short but it's clear Harvey was given the best chance with you and that year must've been so full of love.
 
Oh lass. This is so hard for you. From Harvey view you gave him a little time but very special time. If it was not for you he would have left without a piggie slave being upset cos as you say you loved him so much. Hes passed away without you seeing him suffer in a home that was his. Pls Be Strong and Proud. You did him Proud. RIP little chap. Give our love to all we have lost at Rainbow World. xx
 
Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. ❤ In spite of his handicap, Harvey was the sweetest little piggie who would climb into my hand so I could put him in my lap - something neither of my other pigs would do in a million years. He learned to trust my boyfriend and I so quickly, and would always walk right up to us for pets and snacks, with special speed and vigor when he knew we had a carrot. He lived most of his short life in a dark, tiny tub in what Petsmart calls its "sick room". He had never tasted fresh veggies or felt a loving hand when I met him, and I basically demanded that they adopt him out to me for free so I could take him to a real vet and set him up with all the comforts that every guinea pig should have. Getting to watch him blossom from a scared, shaking little thing into my brave little lover boy was more than I could ever thank him for. Yesterday we buried him, and today we are laying fresh flowers and herbs on his little grave to honor him. I haven't been able to take down his cage yet - everything is the way he left it and I just keep expecting his sweet little face to come poking out of his favorite hide.
 
NatalieGee said:
Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. ❤ In spite of his handicap, Harvey was the sweetest little piggie who would climb into my hand so I could put him in my lap - something neither of my other pigs would do in a million years. He learned to trust my boyfriend and I so quickly, and would always walk right up to us for pets and snacks, with special speed and vigor when he knew we had a carrot. He lived most of his short life in a dark, tiny tub in what Petsmart calls its "sick room". He had never tasted fresh veggies or felt a loving hand when I met him, and I basically demanded that they adopt him out to me for free so I could take him to a real vet and set him up with all the comforts that every guinea pig should have. Getting to watch him blossom from a scared, shaking little thing into my brave little lover boy was more than I could ever thank him for. Yesterday we buried him, and today we are laying fresh flowers and herbs on his little grave to honor him. I haven't been able to take down his cage yet - everything is the way he left it and I just keep expecting his sweet little face to come poking out of his favorite hide.
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You were a very loving mum to little Harvey and should be proud that you gave him such love in his short time with you. He will be waiting for you over the rainbow bridge. I am shedding a tear for you right now as you have done just what I did yesterday. I put my darling piggy in a pretty box and buried him in a spot in my garden where I can sit and talk to him. I cannot bear to move his house which was next to my sofa and I too look at it, expecting him to come out and squeak at me. RIP gentle Harrvey. He knows you will never forget you xx
 
munchmonster said:
You were a very loving mum to little Harvey and should be proud that you gave him such love in his short time with you. He will be waiting for you over the rainbow bridge. I am shedding a tear for you right now as you have done just what I did yesterday. I put my darling piggy in a pretty box and buried him in a spot in my garden where I can sit and talk to him. I cannot bear to move his house which was next to my sofa and I too look at it, expecting him to come out and squeak at me. RIP gentle Harrvey. He knows you will never forget you xx
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I'm so sorry for the loss of your sweet piggie. It's easy to tell that he was very much loved and well-cared for ❤ He was lucky to have a pig parent who cared for him so deeply. I'm certain that your boy and mine can hear us when we speak to them, and that they're wheeking back from piggie heaven where they have no pain and no worries.
 
Thanks for the post your comments touched my heart. I will never understand how people can put a pet in a shop and leave them uncared for, to feel unwanted and alone. I wish I could take all of them and give them the love they deserve. I hope one day you will give a loving home to other beautiful piggies - I am sure they would form a queue at your door. Once again I am so sorry for your loss.
 
Big hugs to you during this difficult time :hug:
RIP Harvey ❤❤❤
 
NatalieGee said:
Thank you, everyone, for your kind words. ❤ In spite of his handicap, Harvey was the sweetest little piggie who would climb into my hand so I could put him in my lap - something neither of my other pigs would do in a million years. He learned to trust my boyfriend and I so quickly, and would always walk right up to us for pets and snacks, with special speed and vigor when he knew we had a carrot. He lived most of his short life in a dark, tiny tub in what Petsmart calls its "sick room". He had never tasted fresh veggies or felt a loving hand when I met him, and I basically demanded that they adopt him out to me for free so I could take him to a real vet and set him up with all the comforts that every guinea pig should have. Getting to watch him blossom from a scared, shaking little thing into my brave little lover boy was more than I could ever thank him for. Yesterday we buried him, and today we are laying fresh flowers and herbs on his little grave to honor him. I haven't been able to take down his cage yet - everything is the way he left it and I just keep expecting his sweet little face to come poking out of his favorite hide.
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Gulp. I'm so strugglin guys what to say. But dig deep. x
 
Massive hugs to you, i am sorry for the loss of your handsome piggy. You gave him the chance of having such a great life at home with you, in time the pain wlil fade and the good times will fill your mind.

Sleep well beautiful boy

RIP Harvey
x x
 
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