Sir Charlie-Parsley

[cavy-cool-crazy]

He's drifting off to sleep at the CCT as I type. I love you baby boy.

Proper memorial to follow.

 

[Susan9608]

What a sad day. I'm so sorry.

 

[babyboo]

I am so sorry. Are you okay

 

[Ly&Pigs]

I'm so sorry CCC, I know how much you loved Charlie Parsley.

 

[Rachy1412]

I am very sadden to see this CCC, you loved him very much and he knew it!

 

[luvsgiraffes]

Oh how sad!
I'm glad it will be peaceful for him and he will have you to keep him company. I will keep both of you in my thoughts.

 

[JanJam]

I am so sorry to read this. As already said, he will be peaceful and with you.

I'm so sorry

 

[piggly wiggly]

I am so sorry.

Rest in peace Charlie.

 

[camende]

I'm so sorry to hear about Charlie

I will say a little prayer for you and him

RIP Charlie Parsley

 

[RayFay]

I am so so sorry to hear that CCC.

Rest in Peace Charlie xxx your girlies will miss you.

 

[daftscotslass]

Laura I got your text and I was heartbroken for you. You did so much for this lovely boy and he fought so hard. I'm off to bed now but you know where I am if you need me. x

 

[relay]

Oh, I'm so sorry for your loss. I know how you feel. My guinea pig died March 5th and I thought I would never get over it. I still haven't but it'll get easier as time passes. I still cry when I think about him I'll be praying for him

 

[kathrynj]

Oh Laura, I am so sorry. *hugs*

A very very sad day.

 

[luvmyboyz]

I`m so sorry.

 

[JarBax]

I am so sorry Laura, my heart goes out to you. He was so immeasurably special in your life, words are not enough.

Thinking of you all.

 

[cavy-cool-crazy]

Thank you all for your kind words. They don't take the pain away but it helps to know that you're all thinking of us.
Lorna, I really appreciate your text message. I couldn't think what else to put other than that he's gone.

I just wrote this up:

Sir Charlie-Parsley
6 May 2003 - 29 March 2008

Bought on July 16th 2003 as a therapy pet, Charlie got me through months of chronic anxiety and phobias. The main reason I pulled myself out of those dark days were for Charlie; he needed me.

He adored Tuppence from the moment they met in August '04, and was delighted when we built his first C&C cage, changed his pellets, hay, veggies and bedding for the better, and adopted him two more women. What more could a guy want?!

He had his share of health problems. The diagnosis of his tumour devastated me, but not as much as his passing last night. I think he had a stroke; the back foot that he had problems with in 06/07 seemed paralysed again, and he had no strength. I syringed him a few mls of Critical Care but he didn't swallow it. When I brought the salad up, I had to lift him from beneath the ramp. He just laid his head in his veggies and wouldn't eat. I called Vedra, took him in, with Tuppence in the carrier so she was with him on that final car journey, and said goodbye before Vedra took him away for his injection and to drift off to sleep.

Charlie, you meant the world to me. I know I did well by you for the latter part of your life, I owed it to you. And everything you've inspired, all the ideas you gave to me - it's all going to happen. You were sent to me to save me; I couldn't save you ultimately but I will do everything in my power to make sure your legacy lives on, and to make sure your story gets out there. You were one heck of a pig and I am so going to miss calling your name. Your girls miss you but we all know you are with us spiritually. Cleaning the cage was hard today but I know you wouldn't want your women, "Charlie's Angels", to be in a dirty cage.

I will never forget what you did for me.
Rest well my baby, Mummy will always love you. xxx

 

[RyanR]

Oh Laura I am so sorry. Charlie was a one of a kind pig and his passing is so sad. I know how it feels to have a guy like. I had that with Hercules and I know it's going to be hard with the days ahead but we're here for you.

 

[cavy-cool-crazy]

Thank you Ryan, your words mean a lot. I know so many people are losing such special pigs, pigs who are so close to their hearts.
I don't think I told you how sorry I was to hear of Hercules' passing. I'm sure he and Charlie are smiling down on us right now, and making sure we keep on looking after their friends!

Onto the latest news. As you'll have seen I have two new baby sows, Breanna and Saffron. Bree's second name is Charleyrose, in tribute to my special little guy. I think he'd be happy with that.

As promised, the pics of Charlie's keepsake box. Caskets didn't look right, too much of a reminder of the fact that he died, so I knew immediately I wanted the keepsake box. It was the perfect choice and is so beautiful.

And here 'he' is, all snug in his favourite blankie and Auntie Marsha's cuddlecup.

I put some hay on his box every few days. Just because.

 

[cavypaulita]

Hi,
I haven't posted here in ages, but my heart goes out to you :weepy:
I am so sorry.

I know how hard it is to lose a piggie that has given you so much. I lost my dear pig Coqui (the one in my avatar) at the beginning of the month and it was really, really hard. I spent days crying and crying and was unable to look at the cage without bursting into tears and wanting him here so badly. It's really hard...the new babies will help. I adopted a new piggie to be with his other friend that was left alone after Coqui's passing and that has brought me comfort.

I'm sure Charlie would have wanted you to adopt new piggies and give them love and care.

I've cried reading your news ,because i know how painful it truly is to lose a piggie that we've adored. The pain does get a little more "tolerable" when you think that he had the best life by your side and was a happy pig, thanks to you, and you were touched so deeply by his life.

I know words don't mean much when you are feeling this way and all you want to say is "yes, but I want him back!"...

just wanted to let you know I understand and I feel for you.

I am so sorry, I know how much you loved this little guy.

Pauli

 

[RyanR]

That keep sakes box is wonderful. My stepfather made one for my mom after our dog Jake died over a year ago.