| Location | Teddington / Kingston / Reigate |
| Age | 5 years |
| Date of Death | 19/11/2008 |
| Visitors | 2,427 since 29/11/2008 |
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Tinker was my first (and to date, only) guinea pig. He had been in the pet shop 3 months we were
told, as people kept choosing the younger ones and passing him by, but to us, that made him even
more special.
He was a little character, and squeaked like mad, asking for food, when his daddy (my boyfriend)
said a certain word ("Hiya!"). Or if he heard a plastic bag rustling, he automatically associated
that with food, and stood on his hind legs, asking for treats. He had tantrums when he didn't get
his own way, jumping in the air and stamping his feet.
He passed away only earlier this month, and it just isn't the same without him, I miss the noises
that drove me crazy (when he used to make a racket on his water bottle!) and I miss his lovely brown
eyes.
(Update 12/12/08) Well, I have now finally managed to transfer my old video footage to the computer
my darling, and can update your page with your lovely face. Hope you are having fun with all your
cavie pals. xxxxxxx
Oh baby, I will never forget that night, you slipped away in my arms with Jan next to me. I hope I
didn't scare you too much with my crying, I just couldn't believe you were leaving me, you gave me
no sign it was your time baby. I love you so much.
♥♥♥♥♥ Beyond the Rainbow ♥♥♥♥♥
As much as I loved the life we had and all the times we played,
I was so very tired and knew my time on earth would fade.
I saw a wondrous image then of a place that's trouble-free
Where all of us can meet again to spend eternity.
I saw the most beautiful Rainbow, and on the other side
Were meadows rich and beautiful -- lush and green and wide!
And running through the meadows as far as the eye could see
Were animals of every sort as healthy as could be!
My own tired, failing body was fresh and healed and new
And I wanted to go run with them, but I had something left to do.
I needed to reach out to you, to tell you I'm alright
That this place is truly wonderful, then a bright Glow pierced the night.
'Twas the Glow of many Candles shining bright and strong and bold
And I knew then that it held your love in its brilliant shades of gold.
For although we may not be together in the way we used to be,
We are still connected by a cord no eye can see.
So whenever you need to find me, we're never far apart
If you look beyond the Rainbow and listen with your heart.
(Written by CG - 1995)
════╔══╗Gone But
════║══║Not Forgotten
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════║══║Put This On Your
════║══║Page If Your Pet
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════║══║Heaven's Garden
1 year ago.....
Well my darling, it was about now, as I walked up the stairs after watching the end of The One Show, that I heard Jan calling you gently and as I walked in the room I saw you laying there on the floor of your cage. You were looking at us both, but had collapsed as you walked towards the lettuce that we had put in your cage earlier. Jan lifted you out and we both cuddled you, I wanted to get an emergency vet but didn't have a clue how to contact one, and I started panicking and crying. Your eye had blown, so we thought you'd had a stroke, I kept massaging your heart area to try and keep you warm (you were so cold) and keep your heart beating. You held on for about 15 mins, but slowly slipped away, just recalling it now it makes me so sad, I'm sorry you had to go like that baby. I love you with all my heart. xxxxxxx
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Summerlands
Just the other side of death's curtain are the Summerlands. All the pets who have died go through this curtain and though they can still watch us, we can't see them. Sometimes the curtain is thin in places and we catch a glimpse of our lost companion waiting on the other side. Sometimes the curtain twitches as they look through at us and we can feel them or feel a sudden draft as the curtain falls back into place. The Summerlands exist in the long, lazy late afternoons of an eternal golden summer of remembered childhood; the time when everything seems most alive and sweetest smelling. Our animals are young again and turned to perfect health. There is always space and time to play and love, places to be with others and places to be alone together. When our time comes, the curtain is lifted from our eyes and we can see the Summerlands ourselves. Waiting there for us are the animals and people we loved in life and we can see them clearly at last. The time has come for us to move away from the curtain and renew these interrupted friendships. Sometimes we can't help but take a peek through the curtain just to see how our own loved ones are doing before they come to join us.
Author Unknown
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Loving an Angel
Little angel in heaven so high above,
Forever we think of you with affection and love.
Memories of you burning forever in our hearts,
In this world of love we are never apart.
Blessed to have known and loved you
Honoured to be loved back so true,
Know little man love is in your direction
You were nothing but perfection.
*** Sleep well, little man ***
© Emma Doe 19.11.2009
10.20am...19th Nov 2009
Oh sweetie, this time a year ago, you were sitting there, not showing me any signs of you leaving me, and I had no idea what was in store later that day.
If I had, I would have given you more attention that day...I don't feel like I spent any time with you that day, well, it was just a normal day wasn't it, and I had things to do, and you were going to be around for years to come...I would give you a hug a bit later...or so I thought.
You were so jittery when we got you home from the pet shop, and I can understand why, after 3 months of people walking past, pointing and prodding, but not taking you home little man, it must have been so scary. But I know we gave you a good home, and I'm so glad we met you and spent 5 wonderful years with you.
I'm so sorry for the way you went. It was so quick, so sudden, and you died in my arms with me sobbing my heart out. Why didn't I hug you sooner that day? Why didn't I make more of my time with you that day? Why, why, why? I miss you baby, I just hope you are happy and eating lots of carrots at the Bridge. Til we meet again little man. xxxxx
I love you forever my little man
~Firsts~
(Tessa Wilkinson)
The journey of grief is one of 'firsts'
The first Birthday
The first Christmas
The first anniversary
The list is of endless firsts…
Each 'first' can loom ahead, huge, like a mountain to climb
A block on the way
But remember, once that 'first' is over it will never be a 'first' again
Next time we meet it, we will have met it before
We will know that that mountain can be climbed and we will start to believe that we will be able to climb the next,
and the next, and the next…
Anniversaries at Rainbow Bridge
(by Renee Hartman)
When there anniversaries are at Rainbow Bridge,
a special wave of joy and excitement flows
thru all of Rainbow Bridge and thru the Bridgekids.
For this is the times that all of the angels and the
Bridgekeeper himself visits the Rainbow Bridge.
Bogus, Cloud, and Bugsy dash to every last part of the Bridge. "Stop whatever you are doing and come
to the Great Gathering! Let's go, let's go. Hurry!"
Puppies, who are playing tag and chase, rolling
and tumbling over and over with giggles, all
stop and begain to gather together.
Kittens and cats, who are chasing mice(with
their consent of course), and who
are napping, climbing trees, watching the
shimmering aquatic fins in the rivers and streams,
yawn, stretch, and begain to gather in groups.
Even the ones who were abused, neglected,
starved, and lonely on Earth, start to gather
in groups and walk somberly but with great
joy to the great Rainbow Bridge entranceway.
A great hush of silence falls, as the time swiftly
grows near. All the Bridgekids watch with an-
ticipation as the air starts to sparkle and shimmer
with all the colors of Love. The first years and
very young ones have been placed at the head
of the pack. The older residents are right behind
them, waiting patiently, but with great joy.
Suddenly, the whole Rainbow Bridge lights up
as the angels can be seen proceeding down
the path. And finally, the BridgeKeeper himself!
Every Bridgekid quietly bows its head in love
and respect. The angels gently stroke the head
of the Bridgekids, as they whisper softly in their
ears how they were so loved on Earth, and to
continue to wait for their very special person to
join them when his or her time comes. They
tenderly caress the heads of the abandonded,
neglected, and abused ones, and whisper special unheard words of comfort and love.
Then the Bridgekeeper opens his arms and
envelopes all the Bridgekids. In a voice more
beautiful than the greatest music ever heard,
he quietly reminds the older residents to take
special care of the new residents and the ones
who were so mistreated when they were on
Earth. To pray for, and forgive humans
ignorance and abuse. And finally, to continue
to send special little messages to the humans
who are grieving for their most beloved fur
friends. To help them remember more of the
happy times they had with them and of the
very special day when they first met and
bonded with each other.
The angels and Bridgekeeper spend a long
time in comfort and peace with the Bridgekids,
but finally it is time to go. There are sick and
dying pets and humans on Earth to be tended
to, who will need to be guided on their way
when being sung across to the Rainbow Bridge.
In one voice, the Bridgekids, the angels, and
the Bridgekeeper send a last message to all
the animals and humans everywhere on Earth.
"I Love You I Love You I Love You"
Do you think?.............
Do you think that I am over it
Better than before
Maybe I've forgotten
Doesn't hurt me anymore?
♥
Do you think that I am doing fine
No tears are shed each day
Get up and just get going
Pain has all but gone away?
♥
Do you think that I am coping
Living life just as you do
If that's what you imagine...
You don't have a single clue.
♥
I cope, I cry, and I deny
I've learned how I must hide
Keep everything within me
Bottled up deep down inside.
♥
I can't be who I was before
I've changed I'm someone new
It happens when you have a loss
You would be different too.
♥
I'm so misunderstood each day
To tired to explain
Not over it, or better
Simply put... I'm not the same.
♥
And will never be because you left me.
Author Unknown
Some day there will be no tears,
For they will be wiped away.
I will hold on to that promise.
As I live each and everyday.
Someday we will meet again,
Though heaven keeps us apart.
For you will always be with me,
I shall carry you in my heart!
Someday we will share joy again,
When I join you in eternity.
But for now you will always be to me,
A precious memory.
Deborah J. Birdoes
★ I picked a star to wish upon,from all the stars above,I closed my eyes and made a wish,to send you lots of love.★
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