[Gpdd] Rainbow Bridge: Peppermint

[dogcatpiggymom at yahoo.com]

Dear Corrinne & Michael:

My heart sank when I read that you lost Peppermint after trying so hard to find the right vet to treat her.  I am so very, very sorry that she is gone and your heart is hurting so much.

Sometimes, no matter how we try, we just can't save these precious little lives.  It's only natural to blame yourself, but please don't.  It is not your fault!  You did what you could for her and she knew that.  

My heart-pig was Annie and like you, I was devastated when I lost her.  I know how you feel.  Sometimes there is a special bond that we have with a particular pig even when we don't want to have favorites.  It hurts SO much to lose these babies and reading your email made me think of my own sadness over losing Annie.  I thought that after a week of hand feeding critical care, giving her medication and fluids, that she was perking up.  It was Christmas Eve and that was the only gift I wanted.  The next morning was Christmas and I ran into the pet room to see her (it was only a matter of hours since my last check in on her) and she was gone.  I just leaned over her cage and sobbed into my own arms.  I didn't know how I would get through the day having 10 people over for dinner and trying to have a good holiday.  

I'm telling you all of this to help you know that we here at gpdd truly know your pain.  Cry all you want.  Talk about Peppermint.  Know that we all care.

Rest in Peace, Sweet Peppermint.  You made your parents so happy during your special stay here on earth.   They were so lucky to have you as their own.  When you meet Annie, tell her I miss her everyday of my life.

Hugs to you,
Joanne
Spicy, Merri, Macie, Teddy, Baci, and Sweetie


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