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Dear fellow survivor pigs,
Joe is back at the vets. Both me and slave are very anxious and sad. Joe started to pick up pretty much as normal yesterday, he ate a bit by himself (cucumber, hay, melon, romain) and took about 20ml critical care during the evening. Everything went very slow, but hey - he was VERY wasted!

This morning he was lethargic, he didnt really want to move his forward left side and he didnt want to swallow his critical care (or taste his cucumber). Slave rushed him back to the vet and we're brutalt honest; if they dont truly believe in their suggestions, Joe deserves that shot of blessing right now. Its such a terrible decision to take but she cant see him suffer a minute.

Now we know Joe is a special needs pig. He is known to be very sensitive to everything, like opiods. And as we know gaba plays with your nervesystem and muscles (for us humans, but I guess its the same with pigs?). He even has a very special anus, the vet says (just for information. Nothing with my pig is by the book.) Lungs and heart sounded clear and good, but he was "panic breathing". Like he is in pain or still are very very high. So. Today he will get fluids, fluids, fluids and heat. Its said that slave will pick him up around three, and vet thought she will pick up a Joe that feels a bit better.

please send all your healing vibes to our little grumpy Grandpa Joe 💜 He IS a survivor, but sadly not even survivors lasts forever. And think about me, mister lonely

Slave is going home to take an extra gaba for herself and try to relax. She has to decide if it is proper to bring mini-wheener to pick Joe up this afternoon. Its not that he cant behave, she just dont trust her own emotional reactions right now IF Joe is passing the bridge. But she also wants mini-wheener to have the chance to say goodbye for real this time, if he wants to.

Love Kongo
 
Lovely Joe, please get better 🙏 We are praying for your recovery. Sending support to all piggies and their adoring people ❤️ I hope things come together and Joe is OK.
 
Okay so slave just realised she rushed to the vet in her pajamapants. And then she went by train home. With other people everywhere. And the pants are silky with lace and some critical care-spots. She also had her very big sunglasses on the whole ride because of very swollen eyes. Psycho much? 😂
 
Truffolo said:
Slave is very worried about Joe, she really loves him 😔
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She really does love her boys, and it hurts like hell when they suffer.

I think most of us here at the forum has a sixth sense about our pigs and just knows when its over. I knew very well with Pikachu and Chip. Bob was a shock, I didn't realise how sick he really was at all (lymphoma). Bob was very good at hiding how ill he was, unfortunately.
But right now my sixth sense is lost. I'm not sure about anything, and thats pretty scary. I'm supposed to pick Joe up at 15:15 and going to pick up mini-wiener before that. Time goes by very slow today....
 
exia said:
She really does love her boys, and it hurts like hell when they suffer.

I think most of us here at the forum has a sixth sense about our pigs and just knows when its over. I knew very well with Pikachu and Chip. Bob was a shock, I didn't realise how sick he really was at all (lymphoma). Bob was very good at hiding how ill he was, unfortunately.
But right now my sixth sense is lost. I'm not sure about anything, and thats pretty scary. I'm supposed to pick Joe up at 15:15 and going to pick up mini-wiener before that. Time goes by very slow today....
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Perhaps the fluids will get the gabapentin out of Joe's system and he will start to get better 🙏
 
How is Joe?

If it's any consolation, mom is degrading me with a new nickname, Crusty. It's because my chest is dirty and feels crusty. I don't like that nickname.

Holding Joe in my thoughts!
 
Ramia said:
How is Joe?

If it's any consolation, mom is degrading me with a new nickname, Crusty. It's because my chest is dirty and feels crusty. I don't like that nickname.

Holding Joe in my thoughts!
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Crusty? Poor Stripe, he is usually a neat boy. Is Chez teaching him something?
 
It really breaks my heart to write this. Joe crossed the bridge today.

Liver and kidneys we're shutting down, and I had to rush to vets again to say goodbye to my fighter. I'm happy I made it on time. Its never beautiful, but it was peaceful.

Joe is now with the love of his life Bob, his mistress Chip and his buddy Pikachu. its so empty already.

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Thank you guys ❤️
Right now it feels so strange without Joey, and the fact that he was the last one of our "pokemon starters" (and the first one to move in). Kongo is just a plus one. But now we have to figure out what to do with this plus one. The answer is really easy; Kongos not going anywhere, so that leaves us humans to guilt trip. I dont want another pig. I want MY boys! My heart is sore already and in this moment it feels like I'm betraying Joe just to have this thoughts. But the but is a big butt named Kongo and his well being. I dont think we will find someone he wants to share his space with, but ofc he needs another big butt close. Joe says it doesn't matter what piggy, that pig is ugly 😉

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Yes, I want things to stay exactly as they are ❤️ I haven't had a piggy die yet and am not sure how I will cope. They are dear to us, they have so much personality and love ❤️❤️ No piggy can ever be replaced ❤️❤️❤️
Somewhere there is a little pig hoping for a lovely home, waiting...
 
Truffolo said:
Yes, I want things to stay exactly as they are ❤️ I haven't had a piggy die yet and am not sure how I will cope. They are dear to us, they have so much personality and love ❤️❤️ No piggy can ever be replaced ❤️❤️❤️
Somewhere there is a little pig hoping for a lovely home, waiting...
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To be honest this is extra hard on me, Joe just was the king of my heart. We're so much alike, and all the drama with his toothies gave us a real tight bond. I could feel this little man in every way and it scared the out of me yesterday when it was just blank.
But, I know you learn how to cope. Its important to let yourself grieve your small friends when this terrible day hits you ❤️

Slave cleaned and re-arranged the cage a bit. Kongo is now king of a 2x6 c&c. He looks small in that big cage 😂 he's very quiet and very timid today. Strange day, I think. But he eats and walks around like normal and that makes me happy!
 
I'm very sorry that you had to say goodbye to your sweet boy Joe. 💔
It's always very hard while you're grieving to think about adopting a new piggy. But Kongo probably won't be happy on his own for very long.
Take care!
 
Hi, Stripe here. Let's all take a moment of silence to remember our brother Joe. He was a fellow survivor and friend.

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Just a month and a half till we get boarded for the first time for moms vacation. She's nervous about the cat but not us. I'll come home to a clean, vacuumed room and a brand new c&c. I'm actually popcorning right now and hay diving because I'm so excited.
 
Extremely sad goodbye. The fun was over so suddenly. Rest easy over the bridge much loved Joe 🌈
 
@Viennese Furbabies @Ramia & @fluffysal ♥️♥️♥️

Hello survivors,
slave thinks I'm a bit shocked and maybe a little sad. I'm not really as everywhere as I use to be, even though I got this "new" very big cage now. But I eat and I ran after slave back and forth when she teased me with some grass. I moved some furniture out of my way too.
But its strange. Slave thinks I really liked that little cottonball Joe. He was a nice neighbour, we used to have great chats and eat together multiple times a day.

I might need a bigger door soon. Slave says I already have the biggest house for small pets. Next step is cats and dogs.
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Truffolo said:
Take care of your slaves Kongo, I'm sure a big Kongo cuddle must be a wonderful thing to have ❤️
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Oh, it really is! He loves to sit on your chest and talk. Its like having a heavy weighted blanket on top of you.
Its so funny because Chip was a hardcore noselicker, after Chip went to the bridge mister Kongo started to lick noses. He kisses very soft. Chip was more attacking and ended the lick with a big bite. Kongo started to kiss noses after Chip passed, almost like Chip gave him the honors.
 
I'm scared of my new toy. Mom's going to give me a couple minutes to get used to it and then replace it with a pinecone if I'm too scared still. Chez likes his so when his is chewed he can have mine.

I'm up to 1026 grams give or take 5 because I was wiggling.
 
Dear Survivors,

slave went to the hooman-vets today and she has a severe URI. The hooman-vets gave her some antibiotics and told her she's not allowed to go to that place she calls work, preferably she stays at home all this week. Does this mean I have to syringe slave meds and critical care? I saw my chance to get my paws on some critical care until I took a deep dive in her pharmacy bag and didnt find any 🤔

What do hoomans eat? Can I soak some pellets in water? I know she has alot pellets hidden somwehere that she refuses to give me!

Help a brother out! Love Kongo
 
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