In Loving Memory: Ginny - Guinea Pig Cages, Care, Store, Photos of Guinea Pigs and More Forum!

**mochaviolino** · #1 07-20-09, 11:37 pm

It took me about two weeks to finally get the nerve to write about my pig's death. She was about 4 years old. Below is an excerpt from a blog entry:

It has taken me about two weeks to write this entry. When I first tried a few days after her passing, I just wasn’t anywhere near ready to write about it. I started bawling when I wrote the words “trying to get a response from her.” And I just realized those words still bring tears to my eyes.

Ginny passed on the evening of 2 July (Thursday) and I never thought the death of a little rodent would affect me in such a profound way. It doesn’t help that she was my “favorite” piggy, who rarely ran away when being petted or picked up and loved gentle scratches between the eyes. She would close her eyes and open her mouth a little until I stopped. I’ll never forget those big, moist, garnet eyes watching me or the way we used to call her top crest a mohawk (a roach hairstyle, actually). She was a feisty and brave little girl from day one; in fact her name came from a feisty and brave redhead in a popular literary series.

My fondest memory though is from a quiet night spent by Dave and myself at home. We were sitting around watching TV and decided to give all the girls some lap time. Usually, it goes by chasing the pigs around the cage until we each catch one, take them to our sitting spot with a towel, then alternate petting them for about 15 minutes each. That evening, I had Maggie in my lap, Dave had Ginny on his chest. When came time to switch pigs, I put Maggie in Dave’s lap, then Ginny waddled off his chest to my lap. That little moment, which I’ve interpreted as affection, made my heart melt into a little puddle of love.

**3piggymomma** · #2 07-20-09, 11:53 pm

Oh my goodness, I am so sorry. I am crying pretty hard, I cannot imagine how you must be feeling right now. Losing a pet is just as hard as losing any other member of the family. I'm not sure what else to say except to try to take comfort in fond memories and know that she is watching over you always.

**wheekers01** · #3 07-20-09, 11:59 pm

Ohh! I am sorry! I know how you feel! I read the entire blog from the link! I couldn't help shedding a tear or 3! Now she is in a better place! I agree with 3piggymama. Just remember the best memories of her! I hope everything gets a lot better! Good Luck!

**NicholsS10** · #4 07-21-09, 12:59 am

I'm so sorry for your loss... She sounds like a wonderful pig, and was truly loved and well taken care of... I believe that she couldn't have asked for a better cavy slave/human/mother, you were truly her angel for rescuing her, and now she's become your angel. RIP Ginny...

**txtwstr** · #5 07-21-09, 01:36 am

I'm so sorry for your loss. Now you have a little guardian angel to sit on your lap. Best wishes to you and your family.

**Wheekie** · #6 07-21-09, 01:43 am

I'm so sorry for your loss. Those words sound so hollow, but I DO mean them. Losing a piggie is soooo hard! Just think of her at Rainbow Bridge now with all her little pals...happy and healthy and watching over you!

**Ibbet** · #7 07-21-09, 09:17 am

Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss!

**Poelitstudent** · #8 07-21-09, 10:33 am

I am very sorry for your loss , just be happy that for her you were a provider and a guardian. RIP Ginny

**wigglesgiggles1** · #9 07-21-09, 10:49 am

So sorry for your loss. Guinea pigs make a big impact in your life.

**mochaviolino** · #10 07-21-09, 02:51 pm

Thank you for all your kind words and condolences. I plan on making a little memorial altar this month, which will hopefully aid in grieving.

**momof1kid3piggi** · #11 07-21-09, 04:39 pm

I's so sorry for your loss. They seem like such small words for how your feeling I know. The blog made me cry i had to stop reading it and go back to it. Again I'm sorry for your loss.