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Shadow's gone

Black piggies

Black piggies

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Shadow passed yesterday. I felt something was wrong, past few weeks taking her to local vet, asked for an xray etc, and told she was mostly in good health. I was so happy that I'd have her for longer. But she wasn't right, took her to Kim at Cat and Rabbit clinic yesterday, urgent appointment crying all the way up the M1, and Kim said she was in final stage heart failure. Kim said she'd stopped eating or drinking, as she was at the stage of choosing between a breath of air, or food to swallow :(Thankfully I'd let Shadow refuse syringe feeding. It was falling out her mouth. When Shadow wanted to make a strong point she'd look me square in the face, and she did that yesterday morning as if to see please, please don't do that. I hope I did right by you Shadow, as much as I could have.
Kim put her at peace straight away.

Shadow is the last of my original pigs I've had as an adult and I feel as though I've lost a huge piece of me.
She was the first of my original piggies too, I saw her in the pet shop and thought she was so shiny, pretty and perfect, she had to be mine.
She's been with us half my son's life, throughout lockdown working from home, I've probably had more interaction with her than anyone. I started speaking to her today and she's not there 😭
It's so sad for new boar Bertie who'd had a difficult start to life and bonded beautifully with her. Shadow wasn't usually that giving of her affections, so at least she died with love in her heart.
Good bye Shadow, I can't accept you're gone, miss you and love you forever ♥️

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Oh I’m so sorry to hear you’ve lost Shadow. What a beautiful amazing piggy. I can tell she loved you just as much as you loved her. She does leave a big hole in your heart. Be gentle with yourself and know that you did everything you could ever for your beautiful Shadow. Sending much love to you , Bertie and your family
 
I'm so sorry to hear Shadow has passed on, but it sounds like you were so close that your piggy mummy instincts knew exactly when it was time. Treasure your memories and know that you helped her go peacefully x
 
Oh I am so very sorry to read that you have suddenly lost your beautiful Shadow. It's never easy losing any pig in any circumstances, but when you lose the last of your original piggies the loss feels so much harder to bear. She had the most wonderful life with you and was lucky to spend her life surrounded by love and care. Please try to remember her at her best and not as she was at the end. Big hugs. Popcorn freely at the Rainbow Bridge, little one.
 
I'm so sorry. I know that with all the lovely memories you have she will never be far from you. She will travel with your love 💜
 
I’m so sorry for your loss. It sounds like Shadow made the decision for you. You had tried so hard to make her better. She knew it was her time to meet old friends over the bridge. She had a wonderful life. Take care ❤️
 
I’m so so sorry to hear this. Thinking of you all and we are all sending lots of love! 💕

Shadow had such a wonderful time with you all

Enjoy the bridge gorgeous Shadow 🌈
 
I’m so sorry you’ve lost Shadow @Black piggies I understand that huge void they leave behind, sending you big hugs. Take care as you come to terms with your loss x
Sleep tight Shadow 🌈
 
I'm so very sorry to read this 💔 shadow was such a lucky piggy to have you as an owner 💗 she had a lifetime of love with you! Sending hugs 🤗 popcorn free shadow 🌈
 
I’m so sorry your beautiful girl has gone to the Bridge, she really was gorgeous and such a special girl. Massive hugs xx
Sleep tight Shadow you little black beauty ❤️ xx
 
I'm so sorry you lost your precious Shadow @Black piggies. Sending lots of love and hugs in this difficult time 💕

It is clear how much she meant to you, and you definitely did right by her. She had an amazing life and would have known how much she was loved and cherished.

Sleep tight Shadow, you will never be forgotten 💕🌈
 
I am so sorry about your loss.

Popcorn healthy and young again at the Rainbow Bridge, Shadow!
 
So sorry to read about Shadow.
You filled her life with love and she will leave a huge hole in your heart.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve
 
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