[Gpdd] [Rainbow Bridge] Pearl has gone to the Bridge
Dr Kay Dudman
kay.dudman at londonmet.ac.uk
Thu Oct 26 10:35:15 EDT 2006
It is with great sadness that I have to report that my beloved Pearl piggy
left me for the Bridge yesterday. I took Pearl and her sister Bess in for
some treatment at the Vet yesterday, and they rang me at about 20 past 2
to say that my lovely little Pearl piggy had passed away. Pearl had
celebrated her 4th birthday on 4th October. She was so beautiful, I used
to call her "the Beauty Pig". When she called for her breakfast, her dear
little mouth opened so wide to whistle, I called it "squaring". As in the
song, "Pearl's a Singer", she certainly was.
It is very sad as my Vet used a different anaesthetic combination,
thinking it would be safe for them. My usual request was for Isoflurane,
and I would say to everybody that this is the better one to use wherever
possible. I was able to say goodbye when I collected Bess, and Bess
said goodbye to Pearl too, nudging her gently and making gentle piggy
sounds. Bess was very groggy, but has pulled through, although I was
up to 2am trying to get her to eat and drink. She was keen to have her
breakfast this morning.
I am so very, very sorry, my little Pearly pig, I love you and I always
will, and I will never forget you. Please forgive me, I did what I
thought was best for you. Take care, be safe and wait for Mummy.
On Saturday I welcomed a new rescue piggy to introduce to the Digest and
add to the roll call, but I am afraid I am too upset to give any more
details for now, other than her name is Emily.
Kay
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