Feeling sad and worried!

Correct thread this time... How is Freddie today? Do hope he's ok. No rush to reply 🙂
 
Sad times have continued! On Monday evening, little Nigel, who was a lethal gene piggy and blind/deaf, was helped over the Rainbow Bridge. Nigel had always been a very cheeky, full of life, little guy, but had started to lose weight, a number of months ago. Despite being checked by Simon, on a few occasions, no obvious problem had been found. Whilst Nigel continued to enjoy life, we were happy to let him get on with it! However, in recent days it became obvious that life was no longer good! He had stopped winding up his very dedicated mate, Kreacher and just wanted to cuddle up to him. He seemed very disorientated. What we do, here at TEAS, is to extend good quality life and we were no longer doing that, so the decision was made to let him go. Kreacher went with him on his final visit to Simon and was given time to say goodbye. It was heartbreaking to see how Kreacher just cuddled up to him, after he'd gone. It really highlighted the strong bond he had with his little mate.
Nigel first came to TEAS on 1st September 2016, with his brother Ted, who sadly passed away earlier this year. They were just under a year old (born 16th September, 2015), when they first arrived. After a little while they went to live with Jen, as they needed closer monitoring due to Ted having occasional bloating issues. After losing his brother, Nigel became poorly with cystitis, clearly caused by stress. We quickly bonded him with an elderly piggy, Patch and they were very happy together. After Patch crossed the Rainbow Bridge, Nigel returned here, so he could have a new friend. He was bonded with Kreacher, who has severe dental issues and had recently arrived from Ayr's Guinea Pig Rescue. Nigel seemed to enjoy having a younger mate and loved to wind him up, although their bond very quickly became extremely close. Kreacher seemed to know that Nigel was special and would really make allowances for him, never getting annoyed when Nigel would chase him and hump him! Jen and her partner, Joe, really missed Nigel, but sadly, due to Kreacher needing regular dental treatment, the boys had to stay local. I'm so glad that Jen got to have a cuddle with Nigel on Sunday, as I know he meant a lot to her!
Sleep tight little man! Reunited with your brother Ted and friend Patch!
 
So sorry to hear about the loss of Nigel, sending hugs for you and piggy kisses for poor Kreacher, he must miss his friend x
 
So sorry to hear you have had to say goodbye to sweet little Nigel! He had a wonderful life with you and his piggy friends despite being a lethal boy.
Poor little Kreacher, I have tears in my eyes right now reading about him and Nigel. I hope he is doing okay. Hugs to you and a special cuddle for Kreacher, popcorn free over Rainbow Bridge, Nigel x🌈
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furryfriends (TEAS) said:
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Sorry to hear about Nigel, at least he had a great life, as you say, it's all about giving them the quality and then when enough is enough, let them go.

That pig on the stool looks like Bernie...... Hang on a minute, you boreded bernie not long ago lol 😉

By the way, me, Emma her sister and husband are all coming to teas 👍 I would bring my nieces aswell, but my brother is trying to talk them out of getting hooked on the idea of having guinea pigs, they have a jack Russel, so not a good idea. They can stick with tropical fish for the time being 🙂
 
Such a sad time you are having. I am truly sorry to hear about Nigel, he was such a sweetheart. Big hugs to all at TEAS. :hug:
RIP handsome boy.💕🌈🐾
 
So sorry you have lost Nigel, you and his friends gave him a wonderful life
Sleep tight little man x 🌈
 
Nigel was loved and you gave him time to be so.
You are having a horried time but them piggies love you so much.
Rip little guy. . . meet lots Brill piggies in the world of love.. .
Kreacher will be looked after x
 
So sorry you have lost little Nigel.
You have him such a wonderful life full of love and friends.
Sending big hugs to you all at TEAS at this difficult time.
Sleep tight little Nigel.xx
 
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