Run free lovely Esme

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Never did I think I would be posting in here, so soon after losing Rosie. It has been just over 3 weeks.
This morning I had the sad news that Esme had passed away.
We had the pleasure of loving her for a little over 18 months after adopting her and her daughter Tia from the potteries last May.
She was the most friendly pig I knew, always would be waiting at the front of the hutch, up on her back legs begging for veg and was a cuddle monster.
She and Rosie made a lovely wheeking chorus, Esme with her loud wheek when she saw you coming, or heard my Dad's motorbike and Rosie with a little airy whisp of a wheek.

She had such a calm nature and nothing phased her. Not even baths

Bath time Esme (L) and Tia


Untitled by Rosie Ruby Esme and Tia, on Flickr

Here she is trying to steal Ruby's coriander.


Untitled by Rosie Ruby Esme and Tia, on Flickr


Best friends to the end. The day before Rosie passed,


Untitled by Rosie Ruby Esme and Tia, on Flickr

Such a cheeky girl helping herself to Rosies syringe feed


Untitled by Rosie Ruby Esme and Tia, on Flickr

Beautiful girl


Untitled by Rosie Ruby Esme and Tia, on Flickr

This just sums Esme up. A face full of food


DSCF4827 by Rosie Ruby Esme and Tia, on Flickr


Esme was diagnosed as a heart pig back in July, and was treated as such. She was very up and down so was started on another medication which seemed to help. Over the past few months we have syringe fed tirelessly, medicated daily and she has been spoilt. She had full run of the living room, and would do zoomies up and down like a youngster- she was so funny to watch. You really wouldn't have thought she had a heart condition.

Here she was when she was feeling poorly getting some rest


Untitled by Rosie Ruby Esme and Tia, on Flickr

However, this weekend she had another breathing episode and stopped eating she was syringe fed tirelessly and we felt we had turned a corner, but over the last few days she went downhill and was refusing all syringe food, it was near impossible to get an adequate amount into her- I think it was her telling us it was time to go and that she didn't want to fight anymore. She passed away this morning aged about 3.

These 18 months have been very special, she was such a delight to know and love.

Popcorn free Gorgeous girl!


Untitled by Rosie Ruby Esme and Tia, on Flickr
 
I am so sorry, my heart stopped when i saw this :( Big hugs.

R.I.P Gorgeous Esme, another forum favourite. x
 
Kayleigh, I'm so sorry. Can't believe you've lost another of your precious girls. Esme was such a popular piggie on this forum and I know leaves a huge space hole in your heart. Really sorry for the loss of your gorgeous Ginger Sausage. She couldn't have asked for a better life than with you, Rosie and the sausages.

I am sure she is snuggled up next to Rosie at the bridge now.

Sleep well little girl

RIP Esme
x x
 
Oh no! I am so sad that Esme wanted to join her friend Rosie so soon at the Rainbow Bridge. You have done your best for her and have made her life very happy indeed! I still remember well when you started your Golden Girls group!

RIP Esme
 
Oh how awful. I am so so sorry. Esme was so special and I have tears in my eyes. I really feel for you especially after losing Rosie. Poor Tias and Ruby. This is such a sad day.
 
So so sorry. What a stunning, beautiful girl and to lose two so soon, you must be heart broken. Your post brought a tear to my eye so I can only imagine how you are feeling. Run free little ones x
 
I am soooooooooo saddened by this news..... She was such a bright full of life little lady.....my heart goes out to you in every way.....Rosie and Esme will live on FOREVER over the rainbow.....Popcorning on as they have always done here on this earth with you and their dear friends.
 
So sorry to hear abt esme such a gorgeous piggy run free little one
 
Oh no, this is such sad news, and so soon after Rosie went to the Bridge too. Esme was a lovely, beautiful girl. I'm so sorry that you have had so much to bear recently, it is heartbreaking, I know. Rest in peace dear Esme. x
 
I'm so sorry Kayleigh, I hope you're ok. It's such a shame you didn't get a chance to put the potential changes to her meds in place. Try to think of her like I do my Nigel, he taught me so much about heart issues that I have been able to help other heart pigs, so Esme has taught you too. Was she PTS?
 
Kayleigh, so sorry about your guinea, she was a beautiful girl. I remember the bath photo you posted. Hope you are ok x
 
Oh this is heartbreaking :( I'm so sorry for your loss hun. Esme was such a vibrant character and I always loved hearing about your golden girls and Rosie. Sleep tight beautiful Esme, enjoy snuggling with Rosie again x
 
helen105281 said:
I'm so sorry Kayleigh, I hope you're ok. It's such a shame you didn't get a chance to put the potential changes to her meds in place. Try to think of her like I do my Nigel, he taught me so much about heart issues that I have been able to help other heart pigs, so Esme has taught you too. Was she PTS?
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No she wasn't pts, she went the vets yesterday at 7pm and passed early this morning and the vet wanted to try an increased furosemide dose first and then take karens advice. The gut problems I think were too far gone and she was refusing to take barely any syringe food, so I don't think the drugs would have had chance to have an effect.
 
Very sorry Kayleigh. She was a beautiful girl. I'm sure she will be Popcorning at the bridge with Rosie. RIP Esme.
 
klee said:
No she wasn't pts, she went the vets yesterday at 7pm and passed early this morning and the vet wanted to try an increased furosemide dose first and then take karens advice. The gut problems I think were too far gone and she was refusing to take barely any syringe food, so I don't think the drugs would have had chance to have an effect.
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That makes sense that the vet wanted to do that as the most important thing was getting the fluid off her chest. The thing with heart pigs is that they choose to breathe rather than eat and so that was why it was so difficult to get anything into her. I have had issues with Millie the last few days as she suddenly stopped eating, listened to her chest and it sounded under water. We have free reign from the vets to give diuretic as needed so gave her a high dose and continued over the next couple of days and it has helped luckily.

Hugs, hope you and the girls are ok x
 
Oh no i am sorry for you Hun, I think it goes without saying, we were so used to seeing lovely pics we felt we were part of your piggy family.

Take care x
 
I'm so sorry you've had to endure losing another precious little friend so soon, can't imagine how horrible you must be feeling. My thoughts go out to you an Tia, and to Rosie and Esme popcorning over the bridge together. :( xx
 
I'm very sorry to here that Esme has passed away and so soon after Rosie. My thoughts are with you are this really sad time. R.I.P. Esme & Rosie. xx
 
I am so so sorry for your loss. Esme was a beautiful pig who obviously had a wonderful character.
 
We're so sorry for your loss here at Dindy Towers. Run free with Rosie now Esme.
 
I am so sorry you have lost Esme. You did all you could for her and she is now popcorning over the Bridge with all out other piggies. Hugs xx
 
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