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OT Princess Popcorn- I'm Heartbroken

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Submitted by PetSpoiler on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 10:05pm

We sadly lost our beautiful little fur princess yesterday.   I took her to have her cysts drained again and the vet was unable to get her to wake up.  She tried to revive her and she was able to bring her back very briefly, but sadly Princess Popcorn's poor little body just wouldn't allow her to stay.  We are devastated, including my husband.  The vet did a necropsy and has never seen anything like it.  There is still uncertainty of what it was.  She did take samples of the liver and the mass.  Hopefully we can get answers at some point.

Now I'm worried about Princess Chunky.  She's lost some weight and she may need to see the vet.  I don't know if she has something wrong with her or if she's grieving. She's not by herself, as she has the Stink eye Queen in there with her. The Queen seems to be taking the loss ok.  She let me hold her yesterday and get tears in her fur.  She was actually really sweet and was licking my face to wipe my tears away.  I figured the Stinkeye Queen would take it harder since they've been together since they were babies.  

I'm nowhere near ready to even think of getting another guinea pig.  I'm sure my daughter will most likely want another one once she's had some time.  This one hit us hard.  She was only 3. We lost Queen Squeaky and Queen Biter but we understood it because they were old. It hurt, but we understood.  Princess Popcorn was special.  She was beautiful inside and out. She was a brave little warrior.  She was a fighter.  She was no ordinary guinea pig.  Most of them are very shy creatures but not Popcorn.  She was more curious than afraid of anything.  She reminded us of a dog.  She loved getting petted.  She wasn't even scared of my husband even though he didn't spend a lot of time with them like we do.  He'd be petting one of the others and she'd get jealous and insist that he pet her.  She'd walk over and try to nudge her way to our hands.  She was so sweet. We love her and miss her so much!  It just doesn't seem real.  I kept forgetting and kept cutting vegetables for Princess Popcorn.  Then start crying when I realized what I did.  

The only good thing is that she didn't feel any pain and the vet said that she went peacefully.  I just wish that my daughter and I could have been there to hold her when she was leaving.  This is the worst part about owning a pet .....when they leave you.  

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Submitted by StepUltimate on Wed, 08/28/2024 - 11:10pm

I'm so sad you lost this precious little friend. I love your description of her special ways; sounds like a real character and I'm sure her sudden departure leaves a big hole in your heart. 

I hope that all your memories of Princess Popcorn will comfort you as you grieve and adjust to this loss. Sounds like her life with you was pretty wonderful, and you were there for her all the way.

I am so sorry; my condolences. ♡

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Submitted by Winterglow on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 3:14am

My heart hurts for you, PetSpoer. I know how much you loved her. You gave her a beautiful life and she was well aware of how lucky she was.

(((((HUGS)))))

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Submitted by AgedOut on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 6:36am

I'm so sorry. It is so difficult and painful to lose a member of the family. My heart going out to all of you. 

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Submitted by Harry on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 9:21am

It hurts so much 

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Submitted by Rumplestiltskin on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 1:40pm

Damn, losing a pet is so hard. I'm sorry. Just know you gave her the best life she could possibly have while she was alive. 

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Submitted by CajunMom on Thu, 08/29/2024 - 7:15pm

I am so so sorry. I personally know the loss of a beloved pet.  I pray you are comforted by the wonderful memories you have of your sweet Princess Popcorn. Sending a virtual hug to you.

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Submitted by PetSpoiler on Sat, 08/31/2024 - 1:10pm

Thank you all!  I haven't been in a good place in my mind the past few days.  My daughter and I are really devastated right now.  We both have been trying not to shut down.  She started college classes this week (she's doing online college, didn't want to make the drive or live on campus).  I think that's helped her keep going somewhat, having to force herself to focus on something else.  Of course we also have Princess Chunky and the Stinkeye Queen to love on, which has helped. 

They're both grieving their cage mate as well.  Princess Chunky lost some weight and I'm having to weigh her daily to make sure she doesn't keep losing.  She's slowly gaining weight now thank goodness, so hopefully I get to avoid another vet visit so soon after losing my little Princess Popcorn.  The Stinkeye Queen is doing ok weight wise but has gotten quiet.  She is the main spokes piggie who screams at me for food in the evening but sadly she hasn't been screaming, just talking a little.  Princess Popcorn used to do a lot of talking mixed in with some screaming, so the Queen is likely missing her duet partner in singing for their supper.  Chunky just sings backup.  The Stinkeye Queen also does not like being alone at all.  She never has but she seems worse now.  She whines if she's left alone for one minute.  

For my part I can't be left alone for too long or I cry.  I've had to push myself to get things done around here.  I did go to the high school football game with my daughter last night so we could see my son march in the halftime show.  She was my little buddy.  I nursed her back to health a few times and took care of her until the end, so she and I had a strong bond.  She was such a special little warrior and had a big part of my heart.   I'll never forget her. 

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Submitted by grannyd on Sat, 08/31/2024 - 10:01pm

Oh, Hon!

I'm just reading this today and feel so sad! Your little 'Popcorn' was such a character and so cherished by all of her human family! She deserves every tear. The devastation that comes with the loss of our furbabies sometimes makes their inclusion in our lives challenging, until we recall the pure joy that they bring. Your girl's antics will, someday, bring smiles of remembrance rather than those sorrowful tears.

I hope, dear lady, that it’s some small comfort to you, knowing that you gave your Princess a wonderful and caring life. Many (((((HUGS))))) to you and your family. ♥️

 

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Submitted by CLove on Thu, 09/05/2024 - 10:52am

Im so sorry for your loss of Princess Popcorn.

We had a few Piggies along the way, towards the beginning of our relationship. The very first piggy Ive ever had in the household, in personal space. Benny. She could count. You said her name and she'd squeal the exact number of times you said her name with 100% accuracy. She passed quickly one day. Very sad.

I hope you find comfort in the fact that she felt loved