My condolences, I am so sorry. He was so special, and I loved hearing about his antics and adventures. You cared for him so well and he had such a good life. Take care of yourself.
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It's never, ever easy, but all the joy they bring in your life is worth the pain when they leave it ...and they're never truly gone <3
So true! It is SO difficult at the time and the pain and heartache seem almost overwhelming. When our beloved Sparky died New Years Day 2020, we were so distraught that we could hardly face the loneliness. He had become my husband's "comfort pig" while he went through repeat surgeries. Even though I knew that I definitely wanted to continue to have cavies, we couldn't think of getting new ones. Finally, what I wanted became available on May 3 when I brought home two 5-week old blue roan abby boars who constantly delight and amuse us. They are now 10.5 mo old and have these big personalities that are just so unique that I wonder how we could ever have not had them in our lives.
I've really found it amazing, that through the pain of loss you find new little furry souls to love. Pooper was my first pig, and losing him broke something in me that won't ever return. But that left only Sly, who immediately after bringing home Punkin and Scooter became a medical pig and it created a much deeper bond with him. Punkin and Scooter stole my heart from the get-go, and their medical issues and subsequent loss just made that pain that much deeper. Now with Leo and Simon, it's a whole different ball game but they are loved just as much as the others were. It's funny how that bond forms with new souls, while still mourning others.