So My Guinea pig had to be put to sleep yesterday?

Question

I am feeling very depressed after having to watch my beloved Elmo be put to sleep. She wasn't well for a while and unfortunately yesterday I had to have her put to sleep after 4 happy years together.

How can I cheer myself up??

Answer 1

Hey im very sorry to hear that hunni

I got a baby rabbit from a pet store he was 8 weeks old and ever since i was 5 i have allways wanted a rabbit and im now 18 and finally got him,

but i didnt have him for long he was with me for 2 weeks and i was soooo devastated, soo my dad buried him in my back garden and i sit there and thak him for fullfilling my dreams of having him but i wasnt feeling any better so i took the risk of getting myself a rescue rabbit, i knew that i had to be prepared but ive had him for a couple of months now and the pain and hurt has gone but my beloved domino still holds that special place in my heart, just coz u lost elmo dosent mean you cant get others to love, you will never forget her,

but dont get 1 thats the same colour and dont name it the same as elmo because it will not help you, try thanking your elmo on what a lovely 4 years she gave you, and tell her that what you did was best for her and that u will allways love her, if it helps have a little sayonce i know it hellped me, im realy sorry again babe but dont let the pain of loosing elmo destroy ur passion and love for other little Guineapigs

I know it hurts now but trust me it gets easier x x im sorry again sweety hope your feeling better soon x

Answer 2

So sorry for your lose. Wait awhile and decided on a new name for your next Guinea pig. And remember the good times you had with your Elmo.

Answer 3

AWW...

JUST THINK ABOUT ALL THE HAPPY TIMES YOU HAD WITH HER AND IF YOU HAVE ANY PICTURES THAT WOULD HELP. WAIT A WEEK OR SO AND YOU START TO FIND YOU MISS THE PATTER OF FOUR FEET THEN YOU COULD GET ANOTHER ONE TO MAKE SURE YOU DONT GRIEVE FOR SO LONG. =[

Answer 4

Get another! The best recipe for getting over the death of a pet is to get another pet immediately, in my experience. You won't be able to replace your beloved Elmo, for sure, but it will take your mind off her. Try a smile, OK?

Answer 5

I had a Guinea Pig. Her name was Amaya, and she was the greatest thing to me ever. (I was quite young) Anyways, after five years she was not acting like herself at all. She stopped eating and she started biting me a lot. I took her to a vet and they said that she was old and that she could either be dying of old age or could possibly have a tumor. I could not live to know she was in pain so we put her to sleep. I was depressed and had no clue what to do. My parents thought buying me another one would help but it made me feel worse. Take comfort in your family. Let them understand how you feel and they will more than likely help you a lot. It's a sad thing to put an animal to sleep but you did an amazing thing.

Your guinea pig is in no more pain and is probably in a way better place than before. If you have any other animals, spend lot's of time with them knowing that they are healthy and are living a good life. If not, than look forward to the future and all the animals you will encounter or have when you grow older. Things will get a lot better just right now is a tough time. Just cherish the good memories and learn to forget about yesterday. Have a better day.

Answer 6

well for starters you can realize that you did what was best for her,that is something that no one else on earth could have done,you put her needs in front of your own feelings,then you can remember all the good times,you might want to cry,then do it its all part of the healing process,it will get easier with time...

Answer 7

Oh i am so sorry

Get another one that will help, it always helps me.

Answer 8

I'M SO SORRY FOR YOU LOSS.

To cheer you up when you feel ready start visiting shelters or pet stores to find a new little friend.You sound like a very good  and caring animal person.

Answer 9

I am very sorry to hear about your pet. Pets bring so much beauty and happiness to our life and when they leave, they leave behind a void in our life. The best way to get over the depression is to get another guinea pig right away. Always remember the good times and the fun that you had with her. Try to compile a blog/diary with remembrances of all the fun you had with her along with a compilation of all her photos. Would definitely make you feel better. And remember, it was better for her to be put to sleep than to go through so much pain, so feel happy for her.

Answer 10

Aww.  I'm sorry.  I love guinea pigs.  I have two.  Elmo is such an adorable name.  He had a good life.  Four is a good life span for a guinea pig.  It is hard to lose a pet and it is really hard to have to put a pet down but you made the right decision because you didn't want him to suffer.  Guinea pigs are the greatest little pets.  It is hard to lose any pet.  Just know that you gave your Elmo a good life and that you made him happy and that you will always remember him.  Take time to mourn.  I lost my cat this winter and it was so hard.  I have so many great memories of him.  When I think of him I smile through tears.  I took so many photos of him that I love to look at.  I hope you took photos of your Elmo.  In time you may be ready to get another guinea pig.  It doesn't mean you are replacing Elmo because he can't be replaced.  I have gotten two cats since my precious Sylvester died.  As much as I love them they can never replace that pet that I lost.  I promise you that you will be okay in time but you will never forget Elmo.