what do i do - bereaved piggy

[furrypiglets]

my poor guinea pig passed away two days ago, her sister is still alive and doesnt seem depressed but I'm worried she will be lonely, I'm not sure if i should try to get her a new friend or find her a home where they have guinea pigs and know how to care for them properly, I'm worried that if i try to find her a new home they wont care for her right but I'm not sure if i’ll be able to bring another piggie into the house.

 

[Swissgreys]

Welcome ot the Forum and sorry for your loss.

Firstly be kind to yourself and give yourself some time to grieve for the piggy that you lost.
As long as he sister is still eating and drinking and seems ok then you don't need to make a decision right away.
A good guide about caring for a bereaved piggy is here:
Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig

But you are right in thinking that you will need to try and make sure your remaining piggy has a companion, as they really do need a friend.

If you let us know roughly where you are based people may be able to help by suggesting rescues that you could contact when you feel ready.
A rescue will help pair your girl with an appropriate piggy as well as offering you advice and support.

 

[Wiebke]

my poor guinea pig passed away two days ago, her sister is still alive and doesnt seem depressed but I'm worried she will be lonely, I'm not sure if i should try to get her a new friend or find her a home where they have guinea pigs and know how to care for them properly, I'm worried that if i try to find her a new home they wont care for her right but I'm not sure if i’ll be able to bring another piggie into the house.

Hi and welcome

I am very sorry for your loss.

If at all possible please find it a friend and continue to look after it; even if it is another similar aged single piggy in and adjoining cage for mutual round the clock stimulation if they don't go together. That will still be enough to prevent depression in the longer term.
Otherwise see whether you can find a good standard non-kill guinea pig rescue with a mandatory quarantine/vet care that will pair up guinea pigs in rescue and only rehome into checked homes; that is the safest option if you can get to one. Be aware that in English speaking countries anybody can call themselves a rescue or a breeder, so you'll have to do your homework unless you use one of our vetted recommended rescues that practice best of care. Please do not rehome privately unless you are absolutely sure that the new home is good. Don't use the free-ads to find a new home for your piggy; they come with some major risks.

You can find links for recommended good standard rescues in several countries where any piggies are in safe hands at the end of of the bereavement guide: Looking After A Bereaved Guinea Pig
Your options depend on your location. Since we have members and enquiries from all over the world, we can't help you any further unless you give us your country, state/province or UK county. Please do not be more precise for your own protection, especially if you are a minor!

 

[Tabybim]

Sorry for your loss. I've lost three piggys quite recently and to be honest it's always different with each pig. Some pigs are perfectly happy to be on their own if they are handled regularly,some need the companionship of other pigs . You are the best judge .No one knows your pig better than you.