RIP you beautiful boy - Leo

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My guinea pig died today at 3pm. I think he had a heart attack. I'm so upset it's unbelieveable, you'd think I'd lost my mom or something. He meant so much.

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I lost my pet rat and my Dad this week s0 I know exactly what your going through hun.

I'm so sorry
Run free at rainbow bridge Leo
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Oh my =[ I just wouldn't cope babe, I hope you're doing as best as you can? I'm terrifired of losing my mom, Leo has shown me I'm still not alright with death in anyway, i do think people may think I'm over reacting. =[
 
He was your baby and a beautiful boy - no one will think you're over-reacting, the bond we make with these furry little creatures is amazing and it truly hurts and it leaves a mark when they pass on x
 
Leo was a very beautiful boy and you were there for him when it was time for him to go.

Sadly, there is not much you can do about heart trouble. You will find that the death of a loved one is not something you can get used to!

RIP Leo - you are now free from your suffering and can popcorn again to your heart's content.
 
My guinea pig also died of a heart attack :(
It's so sad and all of us are still crying if we mention him
Even my dad's a bit upset and he hates animals
Losing a pet is the worst thing that has ever happened to me
You're not over reacting, just being human
If you need someone to talk to just pm me

Rip Leo​
 
Africa seems scared of me a little =[ Yeah, I don't think I'm over reacting, i just thought other people might. I feel weird keeping him in a box overnight, I'm going to ring the vets tomorrow and find out what and how much it is for cremation of Leo. I am also going to sign up to them as my normal vets as they specialist in small animals. Now last night that vet didn't know what he was doing, he didn't even think it was his heart. Do you think I have much chance of claiming some of the £91 back if I write to the vets about everything and I'm going to write a letter to the PDSA, not in their catchment area indeed. It's a CHAIRITY! They should have a PDSA in this catchment area.
 
I am sorry that you are so upset; we all are when one of ours dies!

You can try and write to PDSA, but I wouldn't be holding my breath. Signing up to a small animal specialist is a good idea.
 
hi not over reacting at all i have lost 3 piggies and a rabbit this year and it doesent get any easier i get so upset my hubby says i shouldent have pets as i get so upset hugs and best wishes to you rip leo beautifull piggy
 
Getting a baby won't matter will it? Thats all I can get due to where I live, as Pets@Home don't do the whole checking the place out. I'm scared of getting a new one and becoming attached. Africa is very dominating too...
 
How old is Africa?
Normally they suggest putting an older boar with a baby as bonding seems to work REALLY well this way x
 
After and Leo were coming up to around 3 years old I think. When do P@H sell them? I've had them around 2 1/2 years, I thought they would be 6 months when babies?
 
pets and home sell them from around 6 weeks - it is nerve wrecking but I paired a baby and a year old earlier this week and it's gone fantastic!
 
Oh no, I am so very sorry to read this. I was keeping my fingers crossed he would be okay. You did all you could for him, you loved him and cherished him - he wouldn't have wanted for anything. Big hugs to you.

Rest well, darling Leo. xx
 
I'm so very very sorry. I had been following Leos thread and my heart sank when I saw his name in the rainbow bridge section. The loss of a beloved pet is so very difficult to come to terms with. You are not over-reacting and eveyone on here who has lost a piggie knows exactly how you feel. Pets become a huge part of your life and when they pass away the grief is overwhelming. They bring such joy to your life and it is devestating when they pass. I lost my beloved Farquhar in January and I still shed tears for her. I know how hard you tried to help little Leo and I'm sorry he lost his fight. Take comfort that you gave this little piggie a wonderful life with you and know that he will be watching over you from Rainbow Bridge. Run free at the bridge beautiful boy and send piggy kisses down to dry your mummys tears who is lost without you..
 
I hope he's ok where he is. I never even thought of where they go afterwards. I don't believe in God or heaven so it's so hard for me, I just know he isn't in his body anymore. I try and think of how childrens movies show things when animals die, the white spirit coming out and floating about before running off somewhere. Watership down comes to mind >.<
 
awwwwww so sorry to hear about the little guy, we had hoped he'd be ok 8...8...8...
RIP Leo run free at the bridge, popcorn in the green grass and munch out on the clover and dandelions, you'll be so sadly missed by everyone xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((((HUGS))))))))))))))))))))))))))) and loves from us all xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Another little star now twinkling in the sky ................. :(
 
Glynis, I like the star thing. I don't believe in heaven or hell because I don't really believe in an afterlife altho I'm undesided on ghosts so I was so confused thinking of where he could of gone, but the star idea sounds wonderful.

I took Leo to the vets today, it cost £7.85 (they told me £36 for the ashes back) I didn't have that money and barely had the £7.85, I feel so bad for not having the ashes back, he'd of liked to be at Stafford Castle. I tried my hardest not to cry but i had water in my eyes the whole time walking to the vets, on the bus and i finally broke down in the vets office and they seemed surprised. I miss him so badly, Africa doesn't seem to be eating altho he enjoyed stealing the tissue off me earlier lol How soon is too soon to get another partner for him? And I'm scared about this bonding thing =[ *sighs* Just think, I don't think I'll be able to afford one for around a month and Africa won't be able to talk to a soul until then =[ since as hard as I try he doesn't understand my guinea pig talk =]
 
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Glynis, I like the star thing. I don't believe in heaven or hell because I don't really believe in an afterlife altho I'm undesided on ghosts so I was so confused thinking of where he could of gone, but the star idea sounds wonderful.

I took Leo to the vets today, it cost £7.85 (they told me £36 for the ashes back) I didn't have that money and barely had the £7.85, I feel so bad for not having the ashes back, he'd of liked to be at Stafford Castle. I tried my hardest not to cry but i had water in my eyes the whole time walking to the vets, on the bus and i finally broke down in the vets office and they seemed surprised. I miss him so badly, Africa doesn't seem to be eating altho he enjoyed stealing the tissue off me earlier lol How soon is too soon to get another partner for him? And I'm scared about this bonding thing =[ *sighs* Just think, I don't think I'll be able to afford one for around a month and Africa won't be able to talk to a soul until then =[ since as hard as I try he doesn't understand my guinea pig talk =]
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When Farquhar died earlier this year, I couldnt bring myself to go into the vets waiting room full of people and have everyone see me breaking my heart. I called the surgery from outside and asked them to let me in the side door. They done this and escorted me to another room. I then took a few more minutes saying goodbye to my beautiful Farquhar. Thats a shame your vet wasnt a little more sensitive to your sadness. Sometimes just a small gesture of compassion can mean so much. I got a new companion for Farquhars cage mate about three weeks later. Matilda had been very withdrawn after Farquhars passing and I couldnt bear to see her looking so lost. Lady Penelope now shares a cage with Matilda and they bonded well. Sending hugs to you....
 
I feel Africa is feeling lost. He's nothing like himself, usually he's so naughty I'm constantly shouting at him but he's turned into Leo, he's quiet and sits in the corner =[ Yeah, I took Leo to another vets then the one who i went to Saturday night, they didn't seem TOO friendly really, the waiting room was empty. They had me sit Leo on the counter whilst they took my new details then gave me a receipt and took Leo away. =S
 
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