Sweet and fluffy Buttons.

[Hannah_xx]

Sadly, Buttons couldn’t recover after complications after a bladder stone she had a few weeks ago. I’m absolutely heartbroken as I feel I somehow failed her. I tried so hard to help her recover but her little body couldn’t keep going. I knew deep down she wouldn’t make it but I had a little glimmer of hope yesterday as she stood up at the bars and wheeked for dinner, she ate pellets for the first time in 2 week and she was even walking around looking more stable. But it turns out she was just using up her last bit of energy before she decided to leave.
It was an awful morning, I got up to give her her medicine and critical care. But she could hardly stand and wouldn’t take anything I tried to give her.
I knew. I popped her back in her cage and she started her process of dying. I didn’t think taking her to the vet to be PTS was a good idea as I didn’t think she’d even make the journey. Unfortunately it did end up taking a while, but it was peaceful, from what I could tell. It was awful watching her. Especially as I thought she was doing better yesterday. I just can’t believe it.
I had to go straight to work and take Oscar to daycare as was already 30 minutes late. So I left Buttons in the cage for Henry to say his goodbyes. It was an awful morning. I felt terrible leaving her. I felt terrible I hadn’t got the chance to take her to the vet to be PTS. But at least she died and home with her friend.

I got Buttons 3 years ago, July 22nd 2023. I adopted her from a lovely family after Buttons had lost her cage mate.
She came to me and lived with Lionheart and Emily. They were a lovely little herd who got along beautifully. Emily was really fond of Buttons and they would often clean each other. They were all similar ages and Lion was a perfect husboar to them. Sadly we lost Emily at some point to a sudden illness, But Buttons and Lion continued on.
I then had to let Lion go a couple of years ago. And Buttons was on her own for a while.
Then Henry lost his wife, So I bonded Buttons and Henry. They were both excited to have company again and lived happily together for the past year.
Buttons was a friendly pig, who enjoyed a head stroke. She was very tolerant when baby/toddler came along and was more than happy for Oscar to pat and or stare at her.
She had a beautiful fluffy coat that required a bit of grooming, and she was just ever so cute.
She had a wonderful 5 years of life. Me and Henry are going to miss her ever so much.

Sleep well Buttons xx










Lion, Buttons and Emily.




Henry and Buttons

 

[Truffolo]

Very sorry to hear the sad news. Sleep softly over the bridge little Buttons

 

[CTWC]

A beautiful tribute to your beautiful Buttons, your words and those adorable photos show the love you all shared and she would have felt that love as crossed The Rainbow Bridge and she will always have a special place in your heart

 

[DavRz]

Buttons was such a beauty. I'm very sorry you lost you're sweet guinea pig...RIP Beautiful Buttons.

 

[Claire W]

Aw I’m so sorry that Buttons hasn’t made it and has made her journey to the rainbow bridge

You haven’t failed her Hannah. She had a very big operation that she just couldn’t recover from. You tried your absolute best for her and she died peacefully at home with her friend.

(((Hugs)))

Sleep tight beautiful Buttons x

 

[Merab]

What a lovely tribute to Buttons.
She was a beautiful bundle of fluff and had a wonderful life with you.
Allow yourself time to grieve.
Hugs
Holding you in my heart

 

[Wiebke]

BIG HUGS

I am so sorry that Buttons hasn't made it. It happens; it's not your fault. It's also happened to piggies of mine.

It is also not at all rare that a piggy has a little upturn before the final and usually quick decline. I have learned to be cautious to not getting my hopes up too much. But it like they assemble all their strength for a little last goodbye celebration of life before they start their journey to the Rainbow Bridge. Try to see it like that.

You cannot speed on the natural dying process but as long as she is not in real distress you need to not feel bad. It often takes a day or two, and can take even longer. You have not failed her and your considerations were for her own welfare.

Be kind with yourself as you stumble through the usual soul searching/guilt loop at the onset of the post-death grieving process.

Buttons was lucky to find you and her loving cavy friends and to have a happy and cherished piggy life.

 

[anyar.dris]

I'm so sorry you lost Buttons. I was rooting for her to recover. Big hugs to you and Henry. You did everything for her.

Popcorn free Buttons. You will be terribly missed.

 

[munchmonster]

I am so sorry Buttons time with you had to come to a end but she will be with old friends who were waiting for her at the bridge. You gave her a wonderful life full of happy days and did your very best for your beautiful girl. She will always stay in your heart in treasured memories. You clearly love her and you went over and above to care for her until the end. Take care of yourself aa you grieve,
Rest peacefully Buttons

 

[weepweeps]

I’m so sorry Hannah. Sending you hugs. You have done nothing to feel bad about. Sometimes no matter how hard we try the call to the bridge is just too strong.

Popcorn high over the bridge gorgeous Buttons

 

[Viennese Furbabies]

I'm very sorry. Having recently lost the battle for Vicky, I know how you feel. But without a useful magic wand to make all illnesses go away, we can only do what's possible. And you did everything you could have done for your sweet girl.

 

[eileen]

I'm so very sorry you have lost Buttons.a wonderful tribute for her.Take care of yourselves.xx