For Norbert

Momma, Norbert, and Dagget.
~ Norbert 2006-2011 ~

My Norbert baby passed away during the night. He started having seizures a few weeks ago. There wasn't much I could do for him except try and make him feel as comfortable and safe as possible. I had him longer than I've had Lobo...

He had a crooked little neck that I always thought was adorable. When he was little, the tards at PetCo gave him way too much medication for an ear infection and it caused a permanent twist in his little neck. No one wanted him because of it. He was in a back room all alone, hadn't even been picked up or petted in months. When I heard about him, I rushed over as fast as I could. Because he'd been at the store so long without finding a home, he was going to be put down. Of course, I would have none of that and immediately adopted him. I used to be crooked too, pretty badly. My spine was fused when I was just 19, so I felt a special connection to the little guy. He was my very first rescue and my very first pet that was just mine. He'd run all over my room, "help" with homework, and perch on my shoulder to watch movies.

He spent the last 4 years being loved and spoiled rotten. Piggies can live up to twice that long... But I knew his neck would eventually cause problems... :( He had such a big personality though. Which may sound funny since I'm talking about a guinea pig, but he really did. He knew his name, he would play tug-of-war with carrots, and would "sing" with me nearly everyday.

I know he was just a silly guinea pig, but he was my very first rescue and I loved him dearly. I'm thankful he's not in pain anymore. And that he won't have any more scary seizures. But I'm going to miss his crooked little face singing to me everyday.

I love you my sweet little Norbie Porby. I'm so happy I got to be your Mommy for so long. xoxo, little man. Sleep well. ♥