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I Recently Lost My Guinea Pig Archie And Here’s My Tribute To Him

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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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Elina Kuusisto 7 years ago

I'm so sorry for your loss. He is a beautiful piggy and was/is clearly very loved! What a wonderful life he had with you, and you with him! Rest in peace, sweet Archie <3

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Andy Lee 7 years ago

The beauty of your photo story is only eclipsed by the beauty of your loving heart.

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Hollie Salvino 7 years ago

Im sorry for your loss i just lost my guinea pig. The other day same thing happened to me he died in my arms i miss him so much nibbles was my little buddy

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Suzanne Wallace 7 years ago

I'm sorry for your loss.As a pet owner I have been in your shoes having lost my Bichon Max 2/10/2012.I know time helps and when you are ready to welcome a new pet they will make your life better.It took me 3 months to find my current Bichon.He IS NOT a replacement in any way,shape,or form.He's actually the complete opposite of Max. Qannik has made my life better and while I will always hold Max in my heart Qannik is my current loving Bichon. I know my life would be too empty without a fur baby in my life.

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Nancy E 7 years ago

Your pictures show how much you loved Archie, &, how well you cared for him. It hurts beyond belief when you lose a beloved pet. You may get a new guinea pig, but, the personality won't be the same. You just hope you can grow to love it in a different way for the good traits your new g.p. has.

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Valentina 7 years ago

Sorry for your painful loss.

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MagicalUnicorn 7 years ago

i am hardcore piggies lover for more than 15 years. they are such sweet and social pets. my baby boy (named Little man) passed last year and even though he's in cucumber heaver, i sometimes still dream of him or think i hear him squeaking sometimes. your boy was truly loved and very photogenic guy <3

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Kenri Basar 7 years ago

Rest in peace dear Archie.

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Thebearistrying 7 years ago

Love the pics of your sweet boy. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Cynthia Wang 7 years ago

So cute

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FabulousKilljoy 7 years ago

I'm so sorry! I hope you find him! These pictures are beautiful by the way!!!!:'(

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Leø 7 years ago

All photos r Beautiful and Sorry for Ur Loss...

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Mary Jaye 7 years ago

I AM SO SORRY. I LOST MY BABY CHER THIS MARCH!! I AM NOT OVER HER BY A MILE. I REALLY FEEL FOR YOU! GOD BLESS YOU!

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Dane Pearson 7 years ago

Seriously,...the feels! the feels! such incredible photography! you should think about how lucky that Guinea pig was to get you as an owner! I'm sure he had a great life!

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Jasmine 7 years ago

I think I've seen your photos before and loved them. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure your guinea pig had a wonderful life because of you.

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Matilda Tummarello 7 years ago

Sorry for your loss, How old was he? Our Mikey is 6 and a half now and still going strong. They do become a valued family member.

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Jessica Nussbaumer 7 years ago

So very sorry for your loss, he was lovely and will always be remembered. Xxxx

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Ja Legge 7 years ago

This is a beautiful memoir of ur loved furbaby.

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Janni Kaukonen 7 years ago

Rest in peace beatiful guinea pig

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Janni Kaukonen 7 years ago

Rest in peace lovley guinea pig so beatiful you will make heaven cry of happiness

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Isla Woods 7 years ago

I know what it feels like. I have had seven guineas which have gone and feel so sorry for you. Hope you are feeling ok. Love the photos, love guineas, although they live short lives, the are my fave animals. At the moment, age 13 we have 4 and chewbacca died recently, 4th of may. Hope you and any other guineas and family are alright. Always remember him.

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Kathleen Schmid 7 years ago

I'm so very sorry! These photos show how adorable, and how loved, your little piggy was. And so photogenic to boot. My guinea pig - Dexter the Wonder Pig - died suddenly, too. He got really sick, so I took him to an emergency vet. They keep him few days and then they said he was getting better and I could take him home. As I was getting ready to leave, I got a call that he had taken a drastic turn for the worst. It was a long time ago, but it still makes me sad thinking about it...

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Kira Thesloth 7 years ago

I am sorry for you loss. I've always wanted a cutie like Archie but they're so small I'm afraid I'd hug or squish one to death. (I like to squish my kittie's fat lumps, but he's big & doesn't care.) I'm glad you've been able to find a creative outlet to express your love for Archie, & to let us appreciate his cuteness.

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daLenaBear 7 years ago

Aww, I'm so sorry. Anyone can tell that he had a happy life by looking at this post and seeing how much you cared for him. He would thank you for it. Rest in peace

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Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago

Awwww, RIP

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Zori the degu 7 years ago

I recently lost my degu, so I know how you feel. It's really painful to lose a small but loving friend. However, remembering all funny and joyful moments you had with your pet somehow relieves the pain slightly. So, my advice is to stick to the happy, rather than the sad memories about Archie. It really helps coping with the loss easier. I hope your little guinea pig is happy where he is now.

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Carol McInnis 7 years ago

So sweet

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Elina Kuusisto 7 years ago

I'm so sorry for your loss. He is a beautiful piggy and was/is clearly very loved! What a wonderful life he had with you, and you with him! Rest in peace, sweet Archie <3

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Andy Lee 7 years ago

The beauty of your photo story is only eclipsed by the beauty of your loving heart.

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Hollie Salvino 7 years ago

Im sorry for your loss i just lost my guinea pig. The other day same thing happened to me he died in my arms i miss him so much nibbles was my little buddy

3points

Suzanne Wallace 7 years ago

I'm sorry for your loss.As a pet owner I have been in your shoes having lost my Bichon Max 2/10/2012.I know time helps and when you are ready to welcome a new pet they will make your life better.It took me 3 months to find my current Bichon.He IS NOT a replacement in any way,shape,or form.He's actually the complete opposite of Max. Qannik has made my life better and while I will always hold Max in my heart Qannik is my current loving Bichon. I know my life would be too empty without a fur baby in my life.

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Nancy E 7 years ago

Your pictures show how much you loved Archie, &, how well you cared for him. It hurts beyond belief when you lose a beloved pet. You may get a new guinea pig, but, the personality won't be the same. You just hope you can grow to love it in a different way for the good traits your new g.p. has.

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Valentina 7 years ago

Sorry for your painful loss.

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MagicalUnicorn 7 years ago

i am hardcore piggies lover for more than 15 years. they are such sweet and social pets. my baby boy (named Little man) passed last year and even though he's in cucumber heaver, i sometimes still dream of him or think i hear him squeaking sometimes. your boy was truly loved and very photogenic guy <3

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Kenri Basar 7 years ago

Rest in peace dear Archie.

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Thebearistrying 7 years ago

Love the pics of your sweet boy. I'm so sorry for your loss.

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Cynthia Wang 7 years ago

So cute

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FabulousKilljoy 7 years ago

I'm so sorry! I hope you find him! These pictures are beautiful by the way!!!!:'(

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Leø 7 years ago

All photos r Beautiful and Sorry for Ur Loss...

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Mary Jaye 7 years ago

I AM SO SORRY. I LOST MY BABY CHER THIS MARCH!! I AM NOT OVER HER BY A MILE. I REALLY FEEL FOR YOU! GOD BLESS YOU!

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Dane Pearson 7 years ago

Seriously,...the feels! the feels! such incredible photography! you should think about how lucky that Guinea pig was to get you as an owner! I'm sure he had a great life!

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Jasmine 7 years ago

I think I've seen your photos before and loved them. I'm sorry for your loss. I'm sure your guinea pig had a wonderful life because of you.

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Matilda Tummarello 7 years ago

Sorry for your loss, How old was he? Our Mikey is 6 and a half now and still going strong. They do become a valued family member.

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Jessica Nussbaumer 7 years ago

So very sorry for your loss, he was lovely and will always be remembered. Xxxx

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Ja Legge 7 years ago

This is a beautiful memoir of ur loved furbaby.

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Janni Kaukonen 7 years ago

Rest in peace beatiful guinea pig

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Janni Kaukonen 7 years ago

Rest in peace lovley guinea pig so beatiful you will make heaven cry of happiness

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Isla Woods 7 years ago

I know what it feels like. I have had seven guineas which have gone and feel so sorry for you. Hope you are feeling ok. Love the photos, love guineas, although they live short lives, the are my fave animals. At the moment, age 13 we have 4 and chewbacca died recently, 4th of may. Hope you and any other guineas and family are alright. Always remember him.

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Kathleen Schmid 7 years ago

I'm so very sorry! These photos show how adorable, and how loved, your little piggy was. And so photogenic to boot. My guinea pig - Dexter the Wonder Pig - died suddenly, too. He got really sick, so I took him to an emergency vet. They keep him few days and then they said he was getting better and I could take him home. As I was getting ready to leave, I got a call that he had taken a drastic turn for the worst. It was a long time ago, but it still makes me sad thinking about it...

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Kira Thesloth 7 years ago

I am sorry for you loss. I've always wanted a cutie like Archie but they're so small I'm afraid I'd hug or squish one to death. (I like to squish my kittie's fat lumps, but he's big & doesn't care.) I'm glad you've been able to find a creative outlet to express your love for Archie, & to let us appreciate his cuteness.

1point

daLenaBear 7 years ago

Aww, I'm so sorry. Anyone can tell that he had a happy life by looking at this post and seeing how much you cared for him. He would thank you for it. Rest in peace

1point

Melody Lanzatella 7 years ago

Awwww, RIP

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Zori the degu 7 years ago

I recently lost my degu, so I know how you feel. It's really painful to lose a small but loving friend. However, remembering all funny and joyful moments you had with your pet somehow relieves the pain slightly. So, my advice is to stick to the happy, rather than the sad memories about Archie. It really helps coping with the loss easier. I hope your little guinea pig is happy where he is now.

1point

Carol McInnis 7 years ago

So sweet

1point

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