Spike Oct 2014 - 9 Dec 2019

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I don't know what made me walk into that shop. I'd never been in there before, I had no use for a pet shop, I didn't have any amimals and didn't want any. There he was sitting on top of a hidey with that look, the one that said 'I dare you'. I'd had a very tough few years and family had been trying to persuade me to have pets again. I went home but Spike came with me, I couldn't get him out of my head. I went back to the shop several times a week over the next 3 weeks, sat on the floor and watched all the baby boars in the pen. Family said 'what if he's gone', I said 'then it's not meant to be'. It soon became apparent that the little lemon agouti was Spike's best friend, so on 17th December Spike and Peanut came home. Spike was the leader, the trouble maker, Spike by name and nature as it turned out, he was full of abytude. Spike was Peanut's confidence, they were the greatest of friends. He fought his illness so hard and in the beginning it looked like we were winning. Over the weekend he started to go backwards and it was obvious he'd had enough, when he stood on my lap and just looked deep into my eyes, I heard a little voice in my head say 'help me'. On Monday 9th December Spike was helped over the Rainbow Bridge, after discussion with the vet it was decided that after 4 weeks of very intensive treatment it was not fair to put him through any more.

Run free darling, we miss you so much.
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piggieminder said:
I don't know what made me walk into that shop. I'd never been in there before, I had no use for a pet shop, I didn't have any amimals and didn't want any. There he was sitting on top of a hidey with that look, the one that said 'I dare you'. I'd had a very tough few years and family had been trying to persuade me to have pets again. I went home but Spike came with me, I couldn't get him out of my head. I went back to the shop several times a week over the next 3 weeks, sat on the floor and watched all the baby boars in the pen. Family said 'what if he's gone', I said 'then it's not meant to be'. It soon became apparent that the little lemon agouti was Spike's best friend, so on 17th December Spike and Peanut came home. Spike was the leader, the trouble maker, Spike by name and nature as it turned out, he was full of abytude. Spike was Peanut's confidence, they were the greatest of friends. He fought his illness so hard and in the beginning it looked like we were winning. Over the weekend he started to go backwards and it was obvious he'd had enough, when he stood on my lap and just looked deep into my eyes, I heard a little voice in my head say 'help me'. On Monday 9th December Spike was helped over the Rainbow Bridge, after discussion with the vet it was decided that after 4 weeks of very intensive treatment it was not fair to put him through any more.

Run free darling, we miss you so much.
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I am literally in tears right now from reading your thread but actually happy tears that Spike had such a great life with and he too gave u a good time. Please take care of urself and Rip Spike we miss u alot and popcorn free up there with lots of hay and carrots❤
 
What a beautiful tribute to your beloved Spike. He had such a wonderful life with you and Peanut. Big hugs for you. :hug:
Popcorn free across the rainbow bridge little one. 🌈❤
 
Such a gorgeous tribute for a gorgeous boy. He was definitely a special piggy, in tears too, such lovely pics and I’m so sorry you had to make that decision. He had such a great life with you and knows you loved him so much :hug:Sleep tight beautiful Spike xxxxx
 
What a lovely tribute, I'm almost in tears too- what a happy life he had with you and his friend Peanut and in the end you did the kindest hardest thing for him to stop him suffering...
Sleep well Spike x
 
That is such a lovely tribute to a very special boy.
It brought tears to my eyes.
He was a very lucky boy having such a loving and caring owner
 
Aw, what a lovely tribute to a wonderful little fella, sending you big hugs at this sad time x
Sleep tight Spike and have fun over rainbow bridge x
 
Beautiful tribute. Right from your heart and it spoke to mine, too as I’m in tears here. Spike hit the piggy jackpot when he won you over and found his forever home with you. Popcorn free handsome fellow xx
 
Popcorn lots and have fun at the Rainbow Bridge Spike. You showed him your final act of love @piggieminder. I had to do the same with Velvet. It's not an easy one but it has to be done. Your piggies tell you when they have had enough, are tired and just want to sleep forever.
 
I am really sorry for youre huge loss, may he rip x ❤️. Spike 🥕🥬🥦

Ps Abys are by far my favourite guinea pigs too look at, they wake up with a different quiff style every day
 
Huge hugs to you mate, I am really sorry you had to help Spike across the bridge, you really gave him such a fantastic life, packed every moment with such love. When he needed you the most you put all that love for him ahead of your pain and helped him in the kindest way we can. Such an agonising decision I am so sorry, huge huge hugs x

sleep well handsome boy

RIP Spike
x x
 
So very sorry for your loss, what a lovely tribute and what a lucky boy to have such an amazing life with such a caring family ❤️ he was definitely meant to be with you ❤️

Popcorn free little man 🌈
*hugs*
 
What a lovely tribute to a cherished and much loved piggy!

I am so sorry for you loss!

PS: Sorry for being late; it's been a bit hectic this month.
 
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