Guinea Pig put to sleep

[Mistletoewench]

Just that really. We had one of our lovely boys put to sleep yesterday and I am beyond upset. He was five years old and had developed a massive tumour under his belly.
He was such a character and a big part of our lives (two Guineas are our only pets)
He was one of a bonded boar pair and his friend is looking very sorry for himself.
Please tell me it gets easier, never thought I would be so upset over a flippin guinea pig, I was howling in the vets yesterday when the took him away. They wrapped him in a blanket and snuggled him up, but he was trying to get back to me 😞
Words of wisdom please to help me get over this. I’ve cried more in the last day than when my MIL died in January!

I’m so sorry. What a gorgeous boy he was!

One of mine had to be pts a few years ago and I was devastated. Still now I get tears when talking about him. He was like a grumpy old man even as a baby pig but he was so snuggly and clever. Smartest pig I’ve known!

5 years old is great innings for a piggy and I bet you spoiled him the whole time. Don’t let anyone rush you through your feelings or make you feel daft for feeling so upset. They really steal your heart and become part of your family.

We had to say goodbye to one of ours after five years this week and I'm much sadder then I thought I would be. I miss seeing him sprawled out in the cage snoozing and his brother looks so sad without him.

Ahh thank you for your kind messages. I feel a bit better this week. I think we are going to try to see how his friend goes without him, and then see if we can get him a friend ❤️