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Sadly, Gladys has gone to the Rainbow Bridge šŸ˜¢

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As some of you know Gladys had a funny turn about 4 weeks ago... then she was fine and had antibiotics for 2 weeks.

Last night I noticed a lump on her head so popped to the vets with her this morning. Absolutely fine in herself which makes this so heart breaking.
Vet said he would need to x-ray to see properly what was going on .. so i left her there which was bad enough... he rang me to say they had found a large tumour and due to the position etc there would be no treatment for it.
He asked me if I wanted him to wake her up so we had to make the decision as a family to not let her suffer as we didn't know what road ahead she would face. It's the hardest thing I have had to do.
I held her whilst she made her way to the Rainbow Bridge and have not stopped crying since.

Any advise for me with regards to our lovely Pippin who is now alone is most welcome.

Give your babies an extra kiss today xx
 

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Oh, I am so sorry you have lost Gladys, you must be devastated. You did the right thing by letting her go, she didnā€™t suffer. Hope you can find a little friend for Pippin x
Sleep tight little Angel x
 
artcasper said:
As some of you know Gladys had a funny turn about 4 weeks ago... then she was fine and had antibiotics for 2 weeks.

Last night I noticed a lump on her head so popped to the vets with her this morning. Absolutely fine in herself which makes this so heart breaking.
Vet said he would need to x-ray to see properly what was going on .. so i left her there which was bad enough... he rang me to say they had found a large tumour and due to the position etc there would be no treatment for it.
He asked me if I wanted him to wake her up so we had to make the decision as a family to not let her suffer as we didn't know what road ahead she would face. It's the hardest thing I have had to do.
I held her whilst she made her way to the Rainbow Bridge and have not stopped crying since.

Any advise for me with regards to our lovely Pippin who is now alone is most welcome.

Give your babies an extra kiss today xx
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BIG HUGS

I am very sorry that you have got the worst kind of news. Try to take consolation that you have done right by Gladys and have spared her any further suffering.

If it helps you, I had to make the same decision for my Carwyn and his hemorrhaging brain tumour last October. There are some things you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy, but you cannot choose what a beloved one dies from and when. All you can do is to make their end as kind, easy and quick on them as possible, and cherish the time you have shared with them. :(

I would recommend to either contact Neville's Nest Guinea Pig Rescue by Leicester or Cavy Corner in Doncaster re. Pippin. Both rescues are good standard and both offer rescue dating whenever Pippin is ready for a new relationship after about a week or two. Thankfully acute pining is rare (not eating/drinking and giving up on life), when you have to find company as an emergency. But if you have other piggies, please move Pippin right next to them for company and stimulation, unless it is a sow next to a bonded boar pair.
Recommended Guinea Pig Rescues

Here are lots more tips and help, both for you and Pippin:
Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
Human Bereavement - Grieving, coping tips and support links for guinea pig owners and their children
 
Oh crikey what a shock for you all. You did the right thing deciding not to let her suffer but that doesn't lessen the devastation of loss. Sending you all huge hugs
 
So sorry for your loss. It is so tough when it is sudden like that and going to the bridge is not how you imagined/hoped it to be. I feel for you.
Run free beautiful Gladys xx
 
THANK YOU all so much for your kind words of support - it really does mean a lot to me :hug:

I am still in shock but know that Gladys didn't suffer. I placed her in with Pip for a few moments and Pip nudged her and licked her face and eyes. It was so sad to watch, then she went off to eat some hay... We have buried Gladys in our garden in her favourite blanket.
 
Gem789 said:
I'm so sorry to hear this but it sounds like you made the right decision even though it's the hardest to make.Big hugs xx
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It was very hard and the first time I have ever had to make one like it.. x
 
Your words about Gladys were very moving, then to read how her friend nudged and licked her had me in tears. Bless her, I hope she has a new little friend when you are both ready. Sleep tight knowing you were loved little piggy x
 
I am so sorry Tracy. You know Iā€™ve always felt a great fondness from afar for the beautiful Gladys and Pippin and I am gutted for you. Youā€™ve been called upon to make the toughest decision and you made it out of pure love for her welfare. Hugest hugs to you and the family and Pippin x
I agree with Wiebke that when the time is right a dating session as one of your nearby rescues is the best way to make sure Pippin can choose a companion. Goodnight sweet Gladys. Sleep tight xx
 
Wiebke said:
BIG HUGS

I am very sorry that you have got the worst kind of news. Try to take consolation that you have done right by Gladys and have spared her any further suffering.

If it helps you, I had to make the same decision for my Carwyn and his hemorrhaging brain tumour last October. There are some things you wouldn't wish on your worst enemy, but you cannot choose what a beloved one dies from and when. All you can do is to make their end as kind, easy and quick on them as possible, and cherish the time you have shared with them. :(

I would recommend to either contact Neville's Nest Guinea Pig Rescue by Leicester or Cavy Corner in Doncaster re. Pippin. Both rescues are good standard and both offer rescue dating whenever Pippin is ready for a new relationship after about a week or two. Thankfully acute pining is rare (not eating/drinking and giving up on life), when you have to find company as an emergency. But if you have other piggies, please move Pippin right next to them for company and stimulation, unless it is a sow next to a bonded boar pair.
Recommended Guinea Pig Rescues

Here are lots more tips and help, both for you and Pippin:
Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
Human Bereavement - Grieving, coping tips and support links for guinea pig owners and their children
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Thank you @Wiebke so sorry you also had to make that decision for Carwyn. I have sent a message to Cavy Corner altho it feels too soon but I will what's right for Pippin to find her a friend. She has had extra cuddles today and a new hay ring treat to try and ease her pain x
 
munchmonster said:
Your words about Gladys were very moving, then to read how her friend nudged and licked her had me in tears. Bless her, I hope she has a new little friend when you are both ready. Sleep tight knowing you were loved little piggy x
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I was sobbing so hard as I laid her little body in their cage... I felt Pippin needed to see her one more time.. I have no idea if it meant anything to her but I felt it did. Thank you for your kind words.x
 
artcasper said:
Thank you @Wiebke so sorry you also had to make that decision for Carwyn. I have sent a message to Cavy Corner altho it feels too soon but I will what's right for Pippin to find her a friend. She has had extra cuddles today and a new hay ring treat to try and ease her pain x
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Please wait until Pippin has come out of deep mourning. In my experience, unless a piggy is acutely pining, they are open for a new relationship from about 4-5 days onwards.

I've just lost another piggy, Nosgan, just before Easter and have spent the last week to date his companion Nye (who I had neutered as soon as he was old enough) with various sows of mine once he was picking up again.
 
artcasper said:
I was sobbing so hard as I laid her little body in their cage... I felt Pippin needed to see her one more time.. I have no idea if it meant anything to her but I felt it did. Thank you for your kind words.x
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I am sure it has helped Pippin make sense of what has happened. X
 
Putting Gladys back with Pippin for the last time for me is very powerful and important.
People option and opinion doing this differs on all loss piggies.
I had a little girl die and her two mates stayed with her for hours until the sun came then I was allowed to take her.
You say you cryed oh my I fully expect you did and understand why.
Hope you ok and we hear for you and Pippin
 
Wiebke said:
Please wait until Pippin has come out of deep mourning. In my experience, unless a piggy is acutely pining, they are open for a new relationship from about 4-5 days onwards.

I've just lost another piggy, Nosgan, just before Easter and have spent the last week to date his companion Nye (who I had neutered as soon as he was old enough) with various sows of mine once he was picking up again.
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I imagine it will be a few weeks to arrange visits etc I am unsure how the process all works. I have been watching some of your videos on facebook... so sorry you lost Nosgan.. x
 
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