Rest peacefully, my little Ginger.

[PoptartShop]

Hi everyone. It really pains me to write this...and it will be LONG. One less wheek
One of my piggies, my little Ginger passed away in my arms at 3am this morning. She was only almost 3, and was currently the oldest of the 6 I have. She was battling a chronic sickness (IC or other bladder issues, unsure) and despite going above and beyond, she did not pull through this time around. Many vet visits, and I was with her around the clock. The past few days were spent loving on her, keeping her comfortable, lots of cuddles and she passed peacefully in my arms. Although she wasn't here as long as I'd hope she would be, she has done so many amazing things with her life.

When I got her, she was only 6wks old and was living in filthy conditions, malnourished (hence why she never grew to be full size, so was her mother very malnourished bad nutrition) and had pretty severe urine scald. I got her all cleaned up (lots of bum baths!) and she was healthy and happy. Maisie (who passed over 2 years ago) took her in with open arms and raised her. Then when Maisie got sick, Ginger was there for her. She is the last of my piggies to have known all the OG's.

Then after Maisie passed, Apple (who passed earlier this year at 9yrs of age) helped raise Ginger, and then when Apple got older, Ginger returned the favor and kept Apple young and took good care of her. She also loved Patches, one of my boars. They always 'kissed' at the bars. He's such a big boy, and she was so tiny!
She enjoyed having a responsibility - after Apple passed, she was not doing well with the grieving process, so I got a very young piggie I named Millie to be with her. Ginger raised her and Millie is currently grieving the loss too. It's hard. The other 4 piggies housed in the same room with her did see her body and said their goodbyes.

She was always a petite piggie, but her personality was huge. Her nicknames were Baby Ginge, Gin-Ginge, Little Kiddo, The Kid, The Child, Little Tyke, Little Nugget, The Whirlwind, and probably more. She was so smart, she was the only piggie I'd know that could MOVE the ceramic food dish with her mouth to the other side of the cage, and then she'd push it back with her body.

She always knew if I was opening a new toy for her, she'd come right to the bars to see. Very in tune.

She was so spunky, a whirlwind. Always thought of her wearing an apron, with a broom to keep everything neat and tidy. Sophisticed and independent. Just an amazing little piggie. SO many memories, videos & photos I will cherish forever. I love her always and forever, never to be forgotten or replaced, rest peacefully my Baby Ginge.
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[PoptartShop]

Some additional photos of her, including little Millie (she's about 6-7mos old now) her bereaved cage mate.

 

[Viennese Furbabies]

I'm very sorry that you had to say goodbye to Ginger. She was beautiful and much loved.
Sleep tight sweet girl!

 

[Bill & Ted]

What a beautiful tribute to a gorgeous girl, I am so sorry you lost her, sending hugs Take heart she had a happy and fun life with you and all her friends

Popcorn high Little Ginge

 

[Truffolo]

Such a wonderful piggy, your heart must be broken. She and Milly were so close. You gave her a wonderful life and such a good family

 

[fluffysal]

Popcorn high and organise all the other piggies over the rainbow bridge sweetie

 

[Wiebke]

BIG HUGS

Ginger may have been small and may have had a somewhat compromised immune system due to her background but she was obviously one of those piggies who make up for their disadvantages with their huge personalities and by squeezing a full lifetime's worth of love and joy of life into the short time they have on earth.

They make very day they are with us special and leave us feeling blessed for having had them in our own lives forever.
Losing them is however so hard because the gap they leave in our their companions lives is so huge and it is not going to mend quickly.

Be kind with yourself. You have given Ginger the best and happiest of lives. What you cannot undo is any damage from the past that is casting a long and cruel shadow over her life, however much you try - that is sadly never in your control. But you have not failed Ginger in any way that counts and where you could make a real difference.

I am sure that there is now a little furry guardian angel trying to get the hang of flying so they can keep looking out for their cavy and human family...

 

[LucyP]

Such a lovely tribute to a clearly much loved piggy, and what a loving and wonderful home you gave her, nursing her back to health and happiness after her rough start. So sorry for your loss, it really hurts to lose them doesn’t it. She looked and sounded like an absolutely lovely girl.

I like the guardian angel analogy above. You were Ginger’s guardian angel when you rescued her and took such great care of her and maybe now she can look over you too.

 

[VickiA]

What a lovely tribute to your special girl. She may have had a poor start but she had a lovely life with you and sounds to have lived it to the fullest. Sleep tight little one

 

[weepweeps]

I’m so sorry Ginger has left for the rainbow bridge.

She’s with old friends now. Together forever

 

[h_and_piggies]

Sorry for your loss. You gave Ginger a wonderful life full of love and care. Sleep tight Ginger x

 

[piggieminder]

I am so sorry you have had to say goodbye to Ginger. She was so lucky to have found you and the special home you gave her.
Sleep tight sweet Ginger.

 

[Merab]

What a lovely tribute for your beautiful Ginger.
She will leave a huge hole in your heart.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve

 

[PoptartShop]

Thank you all so much for the kind words. Means so much. I also love the guardian angel analogy.