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Post by jolovespiggies on Feb 25, 2017 13:43:56 GMT
Yesterday we said goodbye to Merley. He went in his sleep and although I am devastated, I know he has gone to The Bridge with our others. We did all we could for him but his age was against him. Paul found him lying on his side with his little eyes closed. I cried my eyes out and still feel very tearful. We did everything we could for him and I just hope he wasn't in any pain or discomfort. Another little star is born and will be much missed. Lots of love to you little one, you were loved very much. Hugs JO xx
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Post by bazookagoof on Feb 25, 2017 18:38:34 GMT
Jo, I am so sorry to hear this. You and Merley will be in my thoughts. (want to put a sad smiley here, but the only option doesn't really look sad to me)
I hope your other piggies are handling it well enough.
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Post by jolovespiggies on Feb 26, 2017 14:05:20 GMT
Thank you so much Baz love, he was a single piggy as he lost his wife a little while ago. I am now looking for a couple of bonded piggies.
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by bazookagoof on Feb 26, 2017 16:09:45 GMT
Thank you so much Baz love, he was a single piggy as he lost his wife a little while ago. (I'm hoping I'm wording this right)- at least Merley and Lacy-Jane went out instead of one of your other two piggies instead. It would have been worse if each piggie lost their spouse. I know there's not much else I can say to help, but if there's one bright spot it means you can rescue another two piggies. Lots of hugs from overseas.
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Post by Whimsy on Feb 26, 2017 23:49:58 GMT
Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear that. I was really rooting for the little guy 😢
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Post by jolovespiggies on Feb 27, 2017 9:07:11 GMT
Thank you so much Baz love for your kind words and your hugs are much appreciated. Thank you Whimsy hunni, I really hoped he was going to pull through.
Hugs JO xx
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Post by Bean on Feb 27, 2017 9:19:38 GMT
Oh Jo, I'm so sorry to read this. From what you described, it sounds like Merley had a very peaceful last week or so, even though you knew something wasn't right with him - he had lots of nice veg, lots of cuddles and extra treats. He knew he was loved and I'm so glad he got to spend the last chapter of his life with you, being adored and appreciated for who he was. It's so awful to lose them though, I'm sending lots of love your way.
Sleep tight Merley. xx
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Post by jolovespiggies on Feb 28, 2017 9:24:56 GMT
Thank you my sweetie, I miss him so much. I keep looking to where his little pen used to be and it really hurts. I am looking for two more and there is a lady locally who rescued a lady piggy who was pregnant and she has just given birth, I will have to wait until they are ready to leave mum but I think it will be worth it. Your kind words are much appreciated hunni.
Hugs JO xx
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Post by Bean on Feb 28, 2017 9:40:35 GMT
Aww they sound adorable and I know you will be so happy to have babies and to be able to handle them lots from being really young. You took Merley under your wing in his hour of need and have given him a wonderful life, and I know these babies are in for a treat too. It's so sad they can't stay with us, but I'm glad you will be sharing your love with some other furries soon too.
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Post by 3piggles on Mar 1, 2017 2:05:03 GMT
Oh, Jo I'm so sorry I don't know why this thread just popped up on my computer for the first time. I'm sorry I missed it Merle may not have seemed to be the friendliest piggy, but they totally know when they are loved, and really appreciate being allowed to be themselves, as you allowed him. He can join Lacy Jane over the bridge, where I'm sure they'll tell their friends all about you. Huge hugs
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Post by jolovespiggies on Mar 2, 2017 9:02:05 GMT
Thank you Bean darling, I don't think Merley had a very good life where he was especially after he lost his daddy with whom he lived. hope gave him love and happiness in the last two years of his life. It will be lovely to get two baby piggies and handle them knowing that they are going to love it. The lady who I am getting them from handles al her babies as soon as you can and so do her children. She has a reputation for having very friendly and cuddly animals.
Don't worry Piggles darling, I tend to miss posts sometimes too. Thank you for your very kind words, I gave Merley lots of love even if it just meant talking to him because he didn't like to be handled. Sometimes you could give him a little stroke but more often than not he ran away. Yes, I like to think he is with the others at the Bridge.
Hugs JO xx
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Post by 3piggles on Mar 2, 2017 16:41:47 GMT
Handling animals is a human need/want, not necessarily an animal one. I've had many piggies who liked a good conversation, a loving bonk on the nose, and being allowed to interact with me as they chose, but not really liking being handled. If I sat crosslegged on the floor, they would get up in my lap, but didn't wanted to be picked up. We have to respect their needs, which you did. I think Merle truly appreciated that you did, and would have been miserable with someone who wanted to handle him all the time, and teach him to do tricks
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Post by jolovespiggies on Mar 3, 2017 8:49:27 GMT
That is very true Piggles love and I did respect his wishes. One companion does not inflict something on the other knowing he is going to be distressed. It is lovely when they come to you because you know that they really want to.
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by 3piggles on Mar 3, 2017 20:05:10 GMT
Yes, it is, but we also never know their histories. Someone else may have spoiled that for them long before they came to us. Morty came to the cage door to be picked up, when I went to see him at the rescue. Had my heart right then, so obviously he was coming home with me Zippy snuggled down into the neck of my shirt and went to sleep. Another heart grabber Molly was such a sweetie, wanting to be held, wanting to sit in my lap. She got my heart, too. My beautiful Dallas came around to wanting to be held, but didn't start out that way. Dakota never liked being held. Grishy was so consumed with jealousy, he didn't enjoy being held as much as he enjoyed Zippy not being held. Harlequin was so, so about being held. Dallas, Momma, Momo and Harlequin much preferred being petted in the cage. Oodles and Noodles like being petted in the cage, too. I think it's something done on their terms, not on ours. They are a varied and interesting lot, and I love them all. I just accept them on their terms, and we get along fine I think Poor Merley was put off being held or even touched, before he came to you. Possibly a brutal child in his past
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Post by jolovespiggies on Mar 4, 2017 9:52:34 GMT
Yours all sound such little characters Piggles love and yes, I think you are right. I think it was too late to change Merley once he came to me. I am just waiting for notification that two little round faced piggies are ready to come home.
Hugs Jo xx
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Post by 3piggles on Mar 6, 2017 15:42:20 GMT
If my pets are all characters, I wonder what that says about me, Jo With the exception of Grishy, all my pigs were laid back and relaxed. They felt safe to show their personalities, and I'm glad they did
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Post by jolovespiggies on Mar 7, 2017 8:55:12 GMT
It says that you are a great person Piggles love and the piggies all wanted to show you their best side by letting their little personalities develop and grow.
Hugs JO xx
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Post by 3piggles on Mar 7, 2017 21:14:35 GMT
Thank you, Jo I never for through to Grishy, so he never calmed down. I don't know his history, as we rarely ever do, but he was so aggressive and jealous, and it finally stressed him out enough to kill him He should have enjoyed life more than that I'll have to settle for all of the others.
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Post by jolovespiggies on Mar 8, 2017 9:06:42 GMT
Like with some people honey, they never learn and end up being more harmful to themselves because of the way they are. I know you cannot help the way you are made which makes it all the more sad.
Hugs JO xx
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Post by 3piggles on Mar 8, 2017 20:53:08 GMT
Whenever I've had sick pigs or skittish pigs, I've known they didn't have a good live before they came to me, and if I'd just gotten them sooner, I might have made their lives a whole lot better. I see my girls enjoying life, being full of personality, and making demands, and I know that all domesticated guinea pigs could live lives that way, if they just had the right people in their lives, starting with the &^%$#@* breeders! Even if your babies don't relax the way many of mine have, doesn't mean you aren't doing a good job. It means you've gotten babies that had too long and strong a history of abuse, that they just can't accept a better life as being real
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