Bereaved sow and the future.

Talulah

Talulah

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Yesterday we lost one of our 4.5yr old sows after a difficult 3 weeks of illness, dental issues and critical care.
We humans are devastated but I’m trying to support our other sow as much as possible. We’ve read all the guides on here (thank you) but I’m still unsure of a route to take.

Whilst we adore our pigs we don’t want to get into an endless cycle of replacing pigs for companionship but we know that she needs companionship. We’d end up falling in love with another and then it just goes on and on.
at the moment she seems ok, she is still eating and is enjoying cuddles with us and giving more licks than ever, she does seem a bit confused though.
we’ve got her in her “holiday home” in the living room whilst we’re in here so she has company.

She does have a large ovarian cyst too so this could also cause issues with bonding and side by side isn’t an option for us due to space.

If it’s the best option for her I’d give her back to the rescue we got her from (part of the adoption agreement and the only other place we trust with her) but would they rehome her or keep her as part of their elderly tribes? would she be able to bond into a tribe?

whats the likelihood of her successfully living alone with us?
 
I'm sorry for your loss, and this is a tricky decision for you. Why dont you call the rescue and ask them what they can offer, in terms of a long term home with them or maybe a foster home who is experienced in dealing with older piggies. I doubt she would be rehomed with a diagnosed ovarian cyst, unless there is anyone else who has a similar bereaved oldie looking for a friend. Or possibly the rescue could find you a foster piggy to bring home, to keep your old girl company, who could be returned to them later?
 
Talulah said:
Yesterday we lost one of our 4.5yr old sows after a difficult 3 weeks of illness, dental issues and critical care.
We humans are devastated but I’m trying to support our other sow as much as possible. We’ve read all the guides on here (thank you) but I’m still unsure of a route to take.

Whilst we adore our pigs we don’t want to get into an endless cycle of replacing pigs for companionship but we know that she needs companionship. We’d end up falling in love with another and then it just goes on and on.
at the moment she seems ok, she is still eating and is enjoying cuddles with us and giving more licks than ever, she does seem a bit confused though.
we’ve got her in her “holiday home” in the living room whilst we’re in here so she has company.

She does have a large ovarian cyst too so this could also cause issues with bonding and side by side isn’t an option for us due to space.

If it’s the best option for her I’d give her back to the rescue we got her from (part of the adoption agreement and the only other place we trust with her) but would they rehome her or keep her as part of their elderly tribes? would she be able to bond into a tribe?

whats the likelihood of her successfully living alone with us?
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Hi!

I would recommend that you contact both Milhaven Guinea Pig Rescue in Keighley and Cavy Corner in Doncaster to discuss a companionship option where the companion returns to the rescue after the death of your remaining girl. Both are good welfare standard rescues where you are in safe and experienced hands. Either rescue is well aware of the issue that comes with a squaring the needs of the last surviving piggy against the wish to not continue with the seesaw that any loving and responsible owner faces sooner or later in their life.
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Wiebke said:
Hi!

I would recommend that you contact both Milhaven Guinea Pig Rescue in Keighley and Cavy Corner in Doncaster to discuss a companionship option where the companion returns to the rescue after the death of your remaining girl. Both are good welfare standard rescues where you are in safe and experienced hands. Either rescue is well aware of the issue that comes with a squaring the needs of the last surviving piggy against the wish to not continue with the seesaw that any loving and responsible owner faces sooner or later in their life.
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our girls came from CC and both S&W have been supporting over the past couple of weeks. They are also regular holiday boarders. Ill speak to s in the next few days, they already know we’ve lost Noodle, I’m just conscious Sunday is a very busy day for them. Thank
 
Talulah said:
our girls came from CC and both S&W have been supporting over the past couple of weeks. They are also regular holiday boarders. Ill speak to s in the next few days, they already know we’ve lost Noodle, I’m just conscious Sunday is a very busy day for them. Thank
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I am sure that Sue will help you work out something. She is very good at finding practical solutions. :tu:
 
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