The Loss of a Companion Animal

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Dear SFBAVEG readers,

 

A friend of mine recently lost one of her companion animals.

If you have a moment, please send her a message of condolence at

blueiris2u

 

Below is an excerpt of her e-mail message to me:

 

" Dear Phil:

 

The following was taken from a Webpage that I wrote

this triibute to Chauncy. I thought you might like to

read it. Tonight I am feeling so many losses,

especially for my sweet little piggie.

 

 

Guinea Pigs Gone to the Rainbow Bridge Page 2

 

It is said that when we lose a friend,

there is a new star in the sky at night.

On these cold, bleak Winter nights I look up,

and through my tears I see the stars of a

constellation twinkling in the sky. I hope

your spirits run free, dashing and playing

in meadows of sweet timothy grass, with

cool waters to sip and sweet fruits to nibble

and play with. May you have places to explore,

treats beyond measure, and cardboard to nibble.

 

To all our gentle beloved piggies,

we will always love you.

 

Chauncy

 

This dawn of a new year, I lost one of

my most cherished friends, and family member of

4 years. My lovely Chauncy is now part

of all that beauty that surrounds us, and yet,

is so elusive to us.

 

Chauncy was special to my family in so

many ways. She was the first companion animal

my husband and I acquired when we first met.

She was brought back to a pet store after

having been dropped and no longer

wanted by the people who bought her. We saw her,

and instantly knew she wanted us, and we her.

Because of the misinformation from the

pet store personnel people, we were told

she was a male, (hence the name Chauncy!)

They were blessedly mistaken, and we were

able to watch HER pregnancy, delivery, and

4 cuddly daughters!

 

All but one of her daughters found

other homes, we kept the youngest, to stay with

" mommie " as she was aptly nicknamed. Of all the

things she taught us, we will always be struck

by her gentleness. She was the most gentle of

blessed little beings I have ever known. When

I see her daughter, Winter, now alone in her cage,

I hope for the courage to adopt another companion for

her, as she has never been without her very special

mother. Still, I know she will feel as we do,

no one will ever hold that special place in our

hearts and minds, as gentle Chauncy.

The universe has been so very good to us.

 

Debra "

 

Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your concern!

 

Phil Becker

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