A sad few days......

[Dayjo]

Mia, really loved her two guinea pigs. Snowball, and Patch.
Had them several years. They spent most of their time eating. Getting bigger....

Here's Snowball, last year.  On her way to help me with a building project.... 




Mummy decided to take Snowball to the Vet's, while Mia was at school. Cos', her bum's looking a bit big.
The problem was bladder cancer, which had already spread! She had to be put to sleep....

Can you imagine.
Mia arriving home from school, and Snowball was in the pet carrier, wrapped in an old towel! She was totally devastated!
Poor kid!

After a little thought... Grandad will sort it!
Want to bury her, in your garden, Grandad.

What could I do, but dig a hole, next day.....



During the little ceremony. Storm Dudley broke over us. Everyone left Grandad, on his knees, working.
So, I partially filled the waterlogged hole, then ran inside to dry off. 

Today was dry. Managed to finish off......



Mia is glad she asked Grandad, to do a proper job...... 

[zoony]

Good for you Dave but how sad for little Mia but I suppose it'll help when the time comes for Patch to follow.  Always the problem with small pets..

[Michael Rolls]

always sad with any pet, large or small.
Mike

[Alex]

always sad with any pet, large or small.
Mike

That's so true Mike, good idea to put flowers on his grave, now Mia has a place she can remember Snowball. 

[Scrumpy]

Kisses and a big hug for Mia..
She will be able to watch the flower grow... Knowing that Snowball is working her magic.. xx

[Dayjo]

Thanks everyone! xx

Kisses and a big hug for Mia..
She will be able to watch the flower grow... Knowing that Snowball is working her magic.. xx

I've had the idea, of quietly planting a single snowdrop bulb.
Then, next spring. "Look what Snowball has sent you".... 

[GrannyMac]

That's a lovely idea 💖

[Dayjo]

Thanks, GM!

[zoony]

Great thought Dave..Give her a little something to ponder. 

[Scrumpy]

Do that Dayjo.. Children love magic..She will be so happy..

[Michael Rolls]

Thanks everyone! xx

I've had the idea, of quietly planting a single snowdrop bulb.
Then, next spring. "Look what Snowball has sent you".... 

what a lovely idea!
Mike

[crabbyob]

i am impressed, and if it is never mentioned and she 'spots' it first....what a moment...
i wish you were my grandad..... for good reasons, not because hes been dead for 72 years 

[Dayjo]

i am impressed, and if it is never mentioned and she 'spots' it first....what a moment...
i wish you were my grandad..... for good reasons, not because hes been dead for 72 years 

Thanks, everyone.... xx