I found my little boy on Wednesday morning when I was giving my piggies hay, food, water and their veg. I opened the hutch and my little boy was just sitting there, not moving and shaking. He'd lost a lot of weight overnight. I stroked him and he opened his eyes. My heart sank as I knew something was wrong, I wrapped him in a towel and offered him parsley and water.. he had a little drink of water and attempted to eat the parsley but he couldn't.
I made a vet appointment for as soon as possible and I told my sister to go to school..
The vet thoroughly checked him over and said it was likely that he'd had a stroke or something else brain related. He was dehydrated and couldn't move his back legs. She said the kindest option was to have him put to sleep as it was unlikely he'd recover and we'd just be dragging it out. I held him for that last time, stroking him and holding him close. They took him away to the back and brought him back - all wrapped up. He looked so peaceful... I wish I could've done more.
I can't believe he's gone - I've had him since I was 11 - so he's always been there. I'm not allowed any more guinea pigs so I feel so bad for him.
I remember getting him - me and my sister were so excited. We'd tried rescue centres and pet shops the day before, yet there were no piggies available and so we were given details of a breeder. When we went up to her house, we were amazed by the gorgeous guinea pigs. There were about 10 guinea pigs to choose from, yet we were both drawn to Rolo. My sister chose him first, then I went on to choose Nibbles. He was a gorgeous tri-coloured boy.
There was nothing Rolo loved more than eating! It's just not going to be the same without him. When we had them in the run in summer, he'd lie in his pigloo and sleep - always so adorable to watch. He loved his cuddles too, although he had a tendency to try and jump/wriggle as you put him back in his cage.
I'm going to miss my little Rolobum so much, he always had a little bum wiggle as he walked/popcorned.
I love you Rolo. You were such a gorgeous little boy and I'm so sorry for everything. I was really hoping you could recover, but I knew you had to go..
R.I.P Rolo April 2003 - 16th April 2008 xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
We'll never forget you..
Nibbles really isn't taking it well and it's breaking my heart. He's making whiny noises (almost like a dog crying) and he looks up at me with big sad eyes, as if he's pleading me to bring back his brother and I feel so helpless. He's lost fur on the top of all his legs, I don't know if he's barbering himself or if he might have mites (brought on by stress of losing his brother?)
Thankfully he's still eating and drinking - I hope he doesn't give up on life without his brother. They were soooo close, they've never been apart for more than 5 minutes. Every time I put him back into the shed he runs around a few times, like he's looking for Rolo and it hurts so much. I tell him everything is going to be okay - but it's not. I can't lose him too.
I woke up in the early hours of Thursday morning and my first thought was "omg Rolo's dead" - it felt like it was all just a bad dream, like he'd just pop out the hutch and everything would be ok. I almost burst into tears when I went to feed Nibbles that morning... I'm ordering him an indoor cage so he can come inside, instead of staying in the shed. He needs me more than ever and I'm focusing on helping him through this..
Rolo, my guinea pig. (April 2003 - April 2008)
He was gorgeous, such striking markings. 
I am so very sorry for your loss of Rolo 
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