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One of our guinea pigs died today, he wasn’t very well and we had to have him out to sleep.
many dilemma is what to do with the remaining pig.
they are a pair of boats we got from a rescue. They were though to be about 2 years old when we got them and we have had them for nearly 3 years so they are most probably almost 5 years. They did use to fight every now and then and one of them took a chunk out of the others ear. Several times we have had to seperate them for a few days and try to re bond them which has also seemed successful.
we don’t want an endless cycle of having to replace pigs each time one dies and do it want more pigs after our remaining one dies .
I know that ideally pigs shouldn’t be alone but seeing as he’s getting old and has never been a fully bonded socialable pig plus is indoors so around the noise of the family, would it be cruel to not get him a new companion? I suppose we could revoke him but I would worry he wouldn’t be looked after properly especially if there are bonding issues which is likely.
 
Sorry your piggie has died. .
Your concern for remaining piggie .
Pls read the threads on here about a single piggie etc. I try and add a link.
Pls take your time and hope piggie is ok.
There are options ok.
 
Sorry for your loss .. hope you find a solution that suits you.
 
I'm so sorry for your loss 💕
Are you UK based or in a different country?
I know some rescues here will let you 'foster' a pig or two if you have room for a temporary second cage and 'through the bars' interaction is better than none. They may even have an older boar in the same situation as your boy. Are you anywhere near one of the forum's 'recommended rescues'? (see link at top - mainly UK I think) There's a chance your survivor will live a few years but it's more likely he'll go in the next year if the rescue was right and they were a similar age. Eventually we all have that 'last pig' dilemma...
 
MurphyBiscuits said:
One of our guinea pigs died today, he wasn’t very well and we had to have him out to sleep.
many dilemma is what to do with the remaining pig.
they are a pair of boats we got from a rescue. They were though to be about 2 years old when we got them and we have had them for nearly 3 years so they are most probably almost 5 years. They did use to fight every now and then and one of them took a chunk out of the others ear. Several times we have had to seperate them for a few days and try to re bond them which has also seemed successful.
we don’t want an endless cycle of having to replace pigs each time one dies and do it want more pigs after our remaining one dies .
I know that ideally pigs shouldn’t be alone but seeing as he’s getting old and has never been a fully bonded socialable pig plus is indoors so around the noise of the family, would it be cruel to not get him a new companion? I suppose we could revoke him but I would worry he wouldn’t be looked after properly especially if there are bonding issues which is likely.
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Hi!

I am very sorry about your loss.

Could you contact a local rescue about a possible solution? Quite a few rescues are aware of the 'last piggy' problem and offer solutions, which can vary individually.

You will find these links here helpful for thinking things through and doing your research:
Death, Dying, Terminal Illness, Grieving and Bereaved Companions: Information and Support for Owners and Their Children
Single Guinea Pigs - Challenges and Responsibilities
 
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