RIP Pumbaa

[Amber Gates]

I've been posting about him in another thread in the medical section but now that he's passed on I decided to write in here. I had to put Pumbaa down this morning because he suddenly became sick last night and there was nothing we could do for him. He was weak, not eating or drinking and was in so much distress because he couldn't breathe right. We aren't sure what his underlying problem was but I think the fact he was overweight had something to do with it. So I had him put down instead of dragging his suffering out and adding more stress with tons of medications that at this point probably wouldn't have made much difference. I really miss him!! I got my other piggy, Oreo, in July and wanted to get him a friend so I adopted Pumbaa in August. Oreo was just a baby (5 months) and Pumbaa was 2 years old and had always been by himself yet they got along so well (even thought Oreo's shenanigans always got in Pumbaa's way haha!). Pumbaa was such a sweetheart. He loved to lay in people's laps or arms and he would lick you, he loved giving little guinea pig kisses. I'm in college and this year I moved into an apartment by myself so I got the piggies to keep me company so losing Pumbaa was like losing a roommate. It was always wonderful coming home to them two wheeking at me and Pumbaa wanting to cuddle. I'm so glad I was able to give Pumbaa a loving home the past few months but it was just too short . This is the first time I've ever lost a pet (at an age where I could actually understand what was going on) and it hurts worse than I thought it would. I just have to keep reminding myself that Pumbaa is no longer suffering from whatever was wrong. Oreo and I will just have to keep going and remember all the wonderful and goofy times we had with Pumbaa. I miss and love you cuddle buddy!!!

 

[ellisa]

I am very sorry for your loss. It is never easy to lose a loving friend. My thoughts are with you and Oreo.

 

[louie_joey]

I am so sorry for your loss. I am sure he had a wonderful momma and he is over the rainbow bridge bragging about how great you are. I am sure my Louie will be waiting to greet him. My thoughts are with you and Oreo.

 

[anydue]

You are in my prayers.

 

[Amber Gates]

Gah I never thought I'd cry this much over losing him. Oreo has been wanting to cuddle with me all day even though usually all he wants to do is run around, he even fell asleep in my arms a little while ago. I think he knows how much I'm hurting and he's probably sad too. I think he's finally realizing that Pumbaa isn't coming back. Pets do so much for us than some people realize. They are there when nobody else is. I am forever grateful for all of my pets.

 

[Hhbean]

I am so sorry for your loss of Pumbaa.

 

[Amber Gates]

Pumbaa <3

haha this view always cracked me up

Pumbaa and Oreo having free time outside

My best friend cuddling with Pumbaa last week.
I miss you cuddle buddy!!! But I know you're in a better place now. I hope there's an Oreo up there bugging you like old times :')

 

[Hhbean]

He was adorable! Thank you for sharing his pictures with us.

 

[suzilovespiggie]

I am so very sorry for the loss of Pumbaa! It does hurt so when we lose one of our babies.
I feel for Oreo as he too is grieving. May the two of you heal together.