Lost my favorite piggy Gus Gus today, what a sad day!

[Onetwo]

Gus gus is a long haired silky and was beautiful. He was sweet and loving, very laid back and my loudest wheeker in the cage. He was getting older but not terribly, I suspected he was 5. We had him for over 3 years but it was obvious he was getting older. I had suspects that he was a "heart pig", a guinea pig with a heart issue. But it was hard to tell without a ultra sound and I wasn't sure he would survive sedation. Anyways. I wish I had pursued that more but he didn't seem like his life was lacking any will to live. I didn't see his passing coming at all. Last night was a typical hurried night and my kids came back from their dads so I didn't give the piggies as much attention as I should have. I feel terribly guilty. I peeked at the cage this morning but didn't really pay much attention. By the time my oldest was done with breakfast and started cleaning the cage and feeding the piggies, Gus gus was already in the last stages of passing. I feel terrible that I wasn't there for him. That I didn't give him loves last night and so much more... I wish I could have done more and I always feel like I wish I had done more with every pet that passes. There just is never enough time with them. I always wish for just one more day, even one more hour... Gus gus you were my favorite piggy and I loved you so much. I will never love a piggy as much as I love you! I am so glad he passed quickly and didn't seem like he was in pain. I am glad he passed when my kids were hear so they could say goodbye. I am extremely glad he passed before we went on vacation in 2 days. I would have felt terrible if he had passed when we were off, alone, feeling unloved. But I wish he never had to pass at all. I hope he is safe and warm over the bridge and knows how much I really love him!

[HappyHopperz]

Hey there, very sorry to hear about your dear Gus Gus. He seemed like such a beautiful boy. He was loved and cared for every moment of his life and appreciated the dedication you had to him. R.I.P Gus Gus, enjoy the unlimited grass over Rainbow Bridge. I'll be praying for you both to tonight <3

[henea guinea]

Gus was a gorgeous guinea! I am so sorry for your loss. I love the photo with him and your cat. Don't feel guilty--he knows how much you love him. How are your children coping?

[Agrimony]

I am so, so sorry to hear about your loss, he was certainly very beautiful, and obviously very loved.

[PiBee]

I know how hard it is to feel like you weren't there enough and didn't give them enough attention. My oldest pig got sick and died within three days and even though I was there for her the whole time, I regret that I didn't make her last healthy days absolutely perfect. There will always be regret but soon you'll feel better and the regret will just turn to missing him and remembering what a great piggie he was

[spy9doc]

It's so difficult to lose one of these little creatures. We don't realize what a place in our heart that they have captured.

If I could have put in an order for the perfect piggy, my Chester fits that description. I often wish that I could clone him and treasure every day that he is in my life.

When Gus Gus crossed the rainbow bridge, I have no doubt that my Bubba was on the other side to welcome him and show where to find the most tasty grass and dandelion greens.

[coconutty78]

Gus Gus was a handsome boy, sorry for your loss.

[Onetwo]

Thanks all. Its been a hard 24+ hours without my baby. The herd is a mess, I tried to reintroduce the remaining 3 and its not going well. The 2 that used to fight are fine, its the baby that is biting everyone and chasing them. Now there is blood everywhere and my little Twinky has a bite on his cheek so now they will have to be separated. I was hoping the 3 of them would get along but I guess not!

Here's more pics of my georgious Gus Gus that is over the bridge!











I miss him so much! I hate that my 3 remaining boys cannot get along. I've tried multiple combinations of the 4 of them and had them paired up just so. Now That Gus is gone one will always be alone if the three of them don't get along. Now that Porkie bit Twinky (they were fine until I tried to intro them to Tweet, Gus's cage mate) I have to separate Porkie. Plus I have to leave in 2 days for a vacation! This is so hard.

[spy9doc]

That pic with Gus and your son is just TOO cute! What a face......both of them.

I want your hay rack! Where did you get it?

It doesn't look like a bent grid and fits perfectly into the overall scheme of your cage. I need a new one and have been scouring stores in both the kitchen and hardware sections for items that might work. I need something that I can attach to the wall of the loft, not anything that sits on the floor and takes up space.

Tell me.......please.

[Onetwo]

spy9doc I found my hay rack at biglots and its one of those under the cabinet wire shelves. Its this...

12 Inch Under Shelf Storage Basket - White | Under Shelf Storage Racks |

Only turned up the other way so it hangs on the grids and the opening is at the top! It worked great until I got a baby and then he got stuck in it so I switched to the fabric ones but those openings are even bigger... ! I forgot how much I liked those wire ones!

[xXMaggieXx]

I am so sorry about your loss. He is truly in a better place. You took great care of him.

[spy9doc]

I found my hay rack at biglots and its one of those under the cabinet wire shelves.

Oooh........I thought it might be just that. There's a Big Lots about 7 minutes from my home. Will take a look tomorrow. Many thanks!

[schavarry]

Sorry to hear about your little boy Gus Gus! He was a beautiful little boy, I'm sure he was holding on so he could say good-bye to your kids and he is happily munching on grass over the bridge RIP little piggy!

[mufasa]

My condolences to you and your family. Gus Gus looks like such a sweetheart, and it sounds like he had a wonderful life with you. I'm glad you had a few precious years with him, although it's never enough, especially with piggies. You made his life a good one, and I'm sure he's looking over the Rainbow Bridge and thanking you.