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Two days ago I lost my guinea pig Archie. He got sick overnight and I took him to the vet to see if she could cure him. A few antibiotic shots later and with some critical care I went back home with Archie. With hope in my heart; I thought he was going to be okay. He died in my arms a few hours later.

The worst is when time has come for a pet to pass on. It's horrible to see them slip away and not being able to do something about it. You feel so powerless.

When a pet dies, people often say: ''just get a new one.'' As many people know, you don't just 'get a new one'. Our beloved pets touch our hearts and each and every animal is unique in their own way. They have their own personality and you love them so much for being silly, sweet or crazy. Even when they make a huge mess or when they pee on you.

Sometimes people think you are or should be over it after a few days or weeks. That's not the case. When animals touched your heart and were a part of your life, there is a high chance you will never get over losing one of your furry babies. You just learn to live without them.

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Sheila Nochenson
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Sorry for the loss of your "Guin". That's what I always called mine. His name was Oscar and he was also a ginger with a little white on him. Plus he had a little "tag" hanging off his ear, we believe he may have been bitten at the pet store where we "adopted" him. He was a "humper " so he was free, so yes it was an adoption. The funny thing was we set out to get a baby guinea pig but we got a 6 month old boar that we fell in love with instantly- the moment the pet store clerk put him into my arms! xoxo feel better

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thank you so much. That sounds so lovely, Oscar sounded like a great piggy too. I adopted Archie from a nearby shelter. It was love at first sight too.

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Liz Edwards
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sorry to hear about Archie. I have two piggies and I love them so I know how you feel. They are the sweetest and they have a big piece of your heart.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Ny condolences to you and everyone who adore the little cutie.Just remember she is beautiful and is in a great place now

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Jennie Antonelli
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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

So sorry for your loss he was beautiful I have a girl guinea pig named lovey but have lost several and it is hard.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He really was. Such a lovely personality too. It's really hard to lose a guinea pig or any other pet. :(

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Evie Grove
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

My guinea pig is 5 1/2. He’s developed a fast growing tumor next to his right leg. I don’t know how much longer he’s going to live, but I hope it’s around a year or at least a few more months.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Great pictures. I am so sorry for your loss. As someone who has many pets over the years (Including my son's very personable and sweet guinea named September), you never get over them, stop missing them or "replace" them, you just learn how to get by without them.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Archie was really cutie ,I see why you miss him ,He was special .Sorry for your loss.

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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6 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

A beautiful tribute. When we lost our little girls it was horrible and we miss them everyday.

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