One pig, two pig, Red pig, new pig
Foster update!
Her name is Pippa and she does not cooperate with photo shoots. We got two good photos before she escaped and we had to chase her around the garden.
Edit: my photos aren't working. Link is here, I'll try again when I can host them on a different site.
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Her name is Pippa and she does not cooperate with photo shoots. We got two good photos before she escaped and we had to chase her around the garden.
Edit: my photos aren't working. Link is here, I'll try again when I can host them on a different site.
https://scontent.fakl2-1.fna.fbcdn.net/ ... e=59631AB6
This is not a happy update.
Charlotte has liver cancer. She has weeks to months left to live. She's doing well on pain management but is still losing weight. We're probably going to lose her sooner rather than later. She's 6, so she's done pretty well for a pet store pig.
Red has kidney failure. We're not entirely sure how bad it is - sediment in his urine messed with the test, but it's definitely not good. I don't know how long he has. There's nothing we can do. He's only 2.
That will leave us with Francis (4), Ginny (almost 1), and foster pig Pippa (5 months). So far, Ginny won't tolerate Pippa. I really need her to bond with Pippa because the age gap between her and Francis will leave her alone again if they're left as a pair. Charlotte won't tolerate anyone except Francis, so we can't start introducing Francis to anyone until Charlotte passes and she's had time to grieve. It's going to be messy. I'm confident I can get Ginny and Francis working, but if I can't add Pippa I'll have to find a third to adopt. I can't leave them with a three year age gap.
Charlotte has liver cancer. She has weeks to months left to live. She's doing well on pain management but is still losing weight. We're probably going to lose her sooner rather than later. She's 6, so she's done pretty well for a pet store pig.
Red has kidney failure. We're not entirely sure how bad it is - sediment in his urine messed with the test, but it's definitely not good. I don't know how long he has. There's nothing we can do. He's only 2.
That will leave us with Francis (4), Ginny (almost 1), and foster pig Pippa (5 months). So far, Ginny won't tolerate Pippa. I really need her to bond with Pippa because the age gap between her and Francis will leave her alone again if they're left as a pair. Charlotte won't tolerate anyone except Francis, so we can't start introducing Francis to anyone until Charlotte passes and she's had time to grieve. It's going to be messy. I'm confident I can get Ginny and Francis working, but if I can't add Pippa I'll have to find a third to adopt. I can't leave them with a three year age gap.
- daisymay
- Supporter 2016-2021
I am so sorry to hear about Red and Charlotte! I am hoping their passing's are pain free well as they possibly can and am sending you big hugs. Hoping you can also find a friend for Pippa, maybe a no nonsense piggy? A dominating female?
I know you are but treasure every minute you have with them am know you're doing your best! You love them and they love you! Our Jessie was a store bought piggy and she lived to 8. Our Choloe was store bought and passed at 2, it's genetics and the roll of the dice. Again big hugs to you all!
I know you are but treasure every minute you have with them am know you're doing your best! You love them and they love you! Our Jessie was a store bought piggy and she lived to 8. Our Choloe was store bought and passed at 2, it's genetics and the roll of the dice. Again big hugs to you all!
To everyone's surprise, Charlotte is still with us. She's walking awkwardly because of how big her cancer-bump got, but she was still managing to popcorn the other day. She's also loving her cuddles and stealing food out of her girlfriend's mouth, so she's very much still going. She likely doesn't have much longer, but it's looking like she'll go down hill fast when she goes and be ok until then, so that's a blessing.
To everyone's surprise, Charlotte is still doing well. She was given a week to live a week ago and is still stubbornly enjoying life. I made them a blanket fort today. She's definitely still zooming.