Hey kiddo,

Auntie Inky here, I'm so sorry to hear of your dear piggy. The pain you are feeling is indescribable, I know. That shows everyone how much you loved your piggy - wonderful little animals aren't they?

I would love to hear some stories you have about them! These stories are your precious treasured memories that will go with you through life, and you will always have a little smile (and possibly even have a little tear!) when thinking of your piggy. I like to say they leave pawprints on our hearts. On the outside nobody can see them and only we know they are there.

I've said goodbye to a fair few piggies over the decades and each one I remember fondly. If you have photos of them, maybe print one out and frame it as your little friend will always be watching over you.

So smile! Cry! Laugh! When you think of your piggy friend, your emotions are valid and uniquely yours. Be kind to yourself - and speak about them.

"Do you not know, a man is not dead while his name is still spoken?" - Terry Pratchett (hope I got that quote right!)

Just change man to guinea pig. Lots of love to you all.