Have a safe journey Autumn

Engel

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I adopted Autumn as well as Blossom at the beginning of 2022. Unwanted pets with fungal issues and underweight. I adopted them for my lone boar Cyril, after he and his brother fell out. It was love at first sight.

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Autumn has always been a scardy pig but soon came out of her shell within a few weeks of being home. We did have a pregnancy which didn't end well but she bounced back and became a rather large, yet healthy, piggy.

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After Cyril was neutered and healed, he moved in with Autumn and Blossom and she became a more confident and active piggy. It was like her and Cyril were a match made in heaven.

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She enjoyed many things including comfy beds, naughty treats and free roam time which mostly consisted of her lay in the hay pile or by the radiator watching the world go by.

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We had a few near misses, suffering during heatwaves and nearly losing her twice and I wouldn't like to count the amount of times she had a hay poke! But she bounced back, unfazed and looking for her next meal. The only time I ever saw you try and run was when you had your nails clipped. All was forgiven with cuddles afterwards though, but maybe the carrots and strawberries helped. Who knows.

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I knew it was likely that in the near future I'd be adding your name to the rainbow bridge Autumn, I just didn't think it'd be so soon. I missed seeing your face this morning while handing out the veggies, I had to remind myself that you are no longer with us. Everyone seemed quieter today, like they all knew. It's strange. The sky was beautiful that night, the stars were out for you. The cuddle we had before your departure was so nice, I could tell how much it meant to you as it did to me, I just wished we could of had longer. I hope you are at peace now my darling Autumn. My chonker. My guinea pig brick.

This will always be my favourite picture of you
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I'm very sorry you had to say goodbye to sweet Autumn..may she rest in Peace..And it's easy to see why you like that picture so much, she looks so absolutely adorable in it.
 
Sorry for your loss. You gave Autumn a wonderful home and life full of love. Those are some lovely photos you have to remember her by. Sleep tight Autumn x
 
I’m so sorry Autumn had the call to the rainbow bridge. She was a beautiful piggy. ❤️
 
What a lovely tribute to your dear sweet Autumn. I’m so sorry you had to say goodbye. Sleep tight little one ❤️🌈
 
What a wonderful tribute to a much loved piggy who you have given the happiest of lives after a bad start and who was able to live that happy life right to the very end until the very last few hours.

It is never easy to adjust when the source of so much reflected joy and love is suddenly gone; it's like a heat lamp in your home and heart has gone and has left everybody and everypig in the dark and cold.

But Autumn has left you with lots of precious memories that you can warm the hands of your soul on whenever you feel lonely and down. It was a life truly well lived and a case of she being blessed with having found you and Cyril, and Cyril and you being blessed with having found her.
 
I am so sorry you had to say goodbye to Autumn. What a wonderful life full of love you gave her, she was so lucky to find you.
Sleep tight sweet Autumn. Xx
 
Your love for Autumn shines through this lovely tribute.
You gave her a second chance at life and filled it with so much love and care.
Be gentle with yourself as you grieve
 
Bless, what a lovely tribute to your special girl. Popcorn along the rainbow bridge Autumn. 🌈
 
Your beautiful tribute showed how much you love Autumn and brought a tear to my eyes. She certainly had a wonderful life with you. You will have many memories to treasure after the grief has subsided.
The bridge will look after you beautiful piggy 🌈
 
I am so sorry you lost Autumn, what a beauty. Take heart that you gave her a wonderful life filled with love and companionship x

Popcorn high little lady 🌈
 
I’m so sorry that you’ve lost Autumn. Your love for her shines through. Sleep tight beautiful girl 🌈
 
What a beautiful tribute to your special girl. Sleep tight little one. 🌈 ❤️
 
Thank you all for your kindness and support, it means a lot.

It's been a weird few days, I keep forgetting that she's not here. I keep looking and calling for her, especially at veg time. Cutting 7 portions instead of 8 feels alien. No doubt it will for a while yet.

Blossom and Cyril have lost their wheeks. They've become quite flighty and spook more easily. I'm wondering whether it'd be worth putting them nextdoor to the trio to see if that helps them. Although I don't know how I'll do it as they're in hutches but we'll come up with something if needed.
 
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