I know they aren’t rabbits but they were still wonderful

[Dface]

Okay so I know they arent rabbits, but animal people actually understand why I’d be upset over this, whereas everyone around me at the moment has no clue why I’m so gutted …
yesterday my bearded dragon Puff was put to sleep, my mom and brother made the decision to put him out of his suffering, and sadly for me I missed the chance to say goodbye(not that he’d really care if I was there or not ! )
He was bought by my brother so was technically his pet,  but for the last 6-7 years I’ve been the person who spent time caring for him and engaging with him and had grown deeply fond of his bizarre little self.

This morning I got a call from my mom telling me that both my hedgehogs at home were unwell. One of them does not look like she’ll make it through the night, and if she does, my mam will be calling me to get my blessing to bring her to the vet in the morning  to put to sleep too. 
Im furious with myself for not listening to me gut and going home to be with her(as good as my mom is to her, she simple does not know her to the same degree as I do, and  I know I will regret not being there to do everything to make her last few hours here more comfortable) 

I have a 50% essay due for Friday and have been refused extenuating circumstances (I had hoped that I could go home tonight to care for her)

To say that Im devastated is an understatement. I had organised to go home Saturday as she did not seem that unwell this morning and it looked like she’d make a full recovery, but by tonight she’s barely responsive and has been moved into an incubation box for the night.

So I will have lost two of my darlings in the one week and never gotten to say goodbye to either of them.(It doesnt help that I lost my granda three weeks ago) 

And the other hedgehogs prospects are not fantastic either. 
My welcome home committee of furry little faces has become seriously depleted!!

[Alfreds minion]

So sorry for your losses, that is really rough.

[Azerane]

I’m very sorry for your loss. Wishing all the best for your little hedgehogs. No matter the type of animal, a pet to a pet person is always a much loved family member (I cried when my white cloud tetra passed that I’d had for 7 years). Thinking of you and your hedgies (hugs).

[Bam]

I’m so sorry, Dface. I so hope your hedgehogs will make it. As Azerane says, our pets are our family members.

(((((Puff))))) (((((Hedgehog)))))

[Dface]

Hey thanks for the replies guys! Been swamped with college work. My little Ditto passed away during the night so didnt have to go to a vet to be put down (Which I’m very grateful for-she was not a hedgehog that liked anyone, let alone strangers so at least her last hours were comfortable and safe in her own solitude)

Im planning on heading home tomorrow to see my other hedgie girl, just for a few hours and probably to bury Ditto (I know I know, burying an animal!-but it just helps with closure for me) before coming back up to the rabbits.
I really want to bring Cyndaquil back with me, but with her car sickness I know it’s not a good idea to make her travel. (The reason they were left at home in the first place)

[Gina.Jenny]

(Puff and Ditto)

[Azerane]

There is nothing wrong with burying an animal. I’ve buried all of my pets, including fish.

[jerseygirl]

Oh Dface, Im sorry for your losses. It doesn’t matter what animal it is, it is hard to lose them. It must be hard when you are away from them too. I know you were home recently and able to visit with them. It’s good your mum is able to care for them in your abscence.
Sleep tight, Puff and Ditto.
Sending some {{{vibes}}} for Cyndaquil.

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