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Sleep well my beautiful Layla

Guinea Slave

Guinea Slave

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Very sadly today Layla suddenly passed over the rainbow bridge. She went off colour a few days ago (she had several health issues so whilst sooner than we thought, it wasnt unexpected) and she suddenly took a turn for the worse last night and in the early hours I rushed her to our emergency vets and we had to say good bye.

Layla was always a background guinea and very happy to have cuddles when they were available and just be there for her friends, including her human one. Her one addiction was grass and she could wheek for England when she heard the 'scissor drawer' open in her shed and she knew grass was on the way, she was always the ring leader for the wheeks!

However, I best remember her as a true friend to Daisy who she leaves behind. Last year Daisy had terrible ovarian cysts which despite treatment, caused her to become very feral and constantly chase and mount Layla. Not once did Layla complain or bite, she just moved quietly out of the way or look up at me imploringly. We had Daisy spayed in the end and she went back to the wonderful natured pig we all knew before (and Layla got some respite) but throughout Layla was always there for her no matter what. When Layla fell ill I knew it was serious as Daisy spent the day cuddled up to her and wouldn't leave her, they adored each other.

Daisy and I are incredibly upset (and thank you once again to this forum for enabling us to share our memories of her). Daisy will be off to find a new friend on Saturday, she is a gregarious, social guinea and wont do well alone, she has seen Layla's body and had closure, so despite having a broken heart this is all arranged with my lovely adoption centre.

The picture attached is of Layla and Daisy recently. Layla is the black one with the beautiful kind face.

Thank you Layla for being a beautiful star in our lives and for being a great friend. Enjoy your freedom in heaven over the bridge and go find the others and run free! You wont ever be forgotten here and we will love you and remember you forever. xxxxxx

RIP beautiful girl.
 
I’m so, so sorry you’ve lost your beautiful girl @Guinea Slave :(:hug:She sounded like the sweetest, loveliest girl from all you’ve said about her, and totally gorgeous too. Sending massive hugs from me and my gang, really hope your trip on Saturday goes well for Daisy too xx
Sleep tight Layla, you lovely little lady ❤️ xx
 
I’m sorry for your loss. Layla sounds to have been a real special piggy. Both to her piggy friend and slaves. Popcorn free Layla.
 
I’m so sorry you lost beautiful Layla. Popcorn high at the bridge. Take care. ❤️
 
So sorry to hear of your loss. Thinking of you and sending love at this difficult time 💕

have fun over the bridge beautiful Layla 🌈
 
I am so sorry for your loss! Layla was clearly a much loved and treasured piggy who will always have a firm place in yours and Daisy's hearts.
 
Sorry for your loss. Layla sounded like a lovely piggy, and sounds like you gave her a wonderful life. Sleep tight Layla.
 
I’m so sorry you have lost your gorgeous Layla, sending hugs, they leave such a heart shaped hole in your heart :hug:
Sleep tight little lady 🌈
 
I do understand your heartbreak (I lost a beloved piggy last week) and send you lots of hugs. Take care of yourself in the coming days and as painful as it is, think of all the memories she made with you and her friend. Go now and make lots more friends over the bridge lovely Layla 🌈 x
 
Thank you so much everyone for your lovely messages and comments. It helps to have people who truly understand the pain of losing these beautiful piggies.

I’m going through the guilt stage and was very sad last night. They all came in for cuddles and poor Daisy is very lost without her friend. But at least I know she has an opportunity to find one soon. I will keep you posted..I don’t think it will be easy given her strong character!

little Layla is being cremated today, I hate this bit as you know it’s the last time you will see them. She will be with the two members of the herd we lost over the last 18 months, I plan the caskets carefully to ensure they stay together in their herd groups (weird I know!).

Thank you again for your amazing support x
 
Guinea Slave said:
Thank you so much everyone for your lovely messages and comments. It helps to have people who truly understand the pain of losing these beautiful piggies.

I’m going through the guilt stage and was very sad last night. They all came in for cuddles and poor Daisy is very lost without her friend. But at least I know she has an opportunity to find one soon. I will keep you posted..I don’t think it will be easy given her strong character!

little Layla is being cremated today, I hate this bit as you know it’s the last time you will see them. She will be with the two members of the herd we lost over the last 18 months, I plan the caskets carefully to ensure they stay together in their herd groups (weird I know!).

Thank you again for your amazing support x
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My thoughts are with you as you say goodbye to her its one of the hardest things to have to go through with a beloved pet . I took Wilf to a local pet cremation last week and I have him in a beautiful casket which is in this pic. It may help you to find one similar just in case you wanted something different. I hope you don't mind my pic on your thread there is no offence meant xx
 

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Guinea Slave said:
Thank you so much everyone for your lovely messages and comments. It helps to have people who truly understand the pain of losing these beautiful piggies.

I’m going through the guilt stage and was very sad last night. They all came in for cuddles and poor Daisy is very lost without her friend. But at least I know she has an opportunity to find one soon. I will keep you posted..I don’t think it will be easy given her strong character!

little Layla is being cremated today, I hate this bit as you know it’s the last time you will see them. She will be with the two members of the herd we lost over the last 18 months, I plan the caskets carefully to ensure they stay together in their herd groups (weird I know!).

Thank you again for your amazing support x
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Sending giant hugs to you and Daisy :hug:Hope today isn’t too tough xx
 
munchmonster said:
My thoughts are with you as you say goodbye to her its one of the hardest things to have to go through with a beloved pet . I took Wilf to a local pet cremation last week and I have him in a beautiful casket which is in this pic. It may help you to find one similar just in case you wanted something different. I hope you don't mind my pic on your thread there is no offence meant xx
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Hi Munchmonster. No thats so sweet of you! I am so pleased its not just me that does this. The caskets are so important to me and as this isnt likely to be my forever home I dont want to bury them in the garden, I want them with me when I go (however morbid that sounds).

I am so sorry to hear about Wilf, I hope you are also doing ok? xx
 
Guinea Slave said:
Hi Munchmonster. No thats so sweet of you! I am so pleased its not just me that does this. The caskets are so important to me and as this isnt likely to be my forever home I dont want to bury them in the garden, I want them with me when I go (however morbid that sounds).

I am so sorry to hear about Wilf, I hope you are also doing ok? xx
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Hi Guinea Slave, that is exactly how I feel I thought it was just me too!
Take care of yourself x
 
I’m so sorry for your loss. She sounds to have lived her best life with you. Hugs to you. Sleep tight beautiful girl x
 
so very sorry for the loss of precious layla. hoping for healing to come your way<3
 
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