Thursday 12 July 2012

Sad News

Our beloved hedgehog, Bruce Quillis, passed away. It appears to have been a combination of age and her weight (the vet said our hedgie was at a higher risk for fatty liver disease because she was not so into veggies but was very into mealworms, which is the hedgehog equivalent to a cheeseburger). Also, we bought an older hedgie that needed to be re-homed, not a young baby hedgie.

I talked to BQ every day, taking care of the daily needs and just generally checking in. I'm  in the habit of looking over at the cage every time I pass by, and it breaks my heart to look at the now empty space. Guy cleared away her cage, wheel and toys while I was sleeping to spare me the painful task. He also buried her in the garden under a tree. Oh yeah- turns out Bruce was a girl, not a boy. that was a news flash at the vet office a while back!

Goodbye, Bruce Quillis. You were much-loved.

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38 comments:

Biscuit said...

That's so sad! Pets are always like children to us. I'm sorry for your loss!

Unknown said...

I am so sorry, this is such sad news. (((HUG))) But I don't believe that I have ever seen a hedgie more loved and cared for! She was very much part of your family. You have happy memories to look back on, and Bruce Quillis will always be with you in your heart.

Vee said...

Sorry for your loss :(

Alyssa said...

Oh no! That's so sad, I remember the post that you did when you bought her. :( I'm sorry for your loss!

Anonymous said...

I'm so sorry. Losing a pet is always so sad.

Unknown said...

I'll miss seeing Bruce on the blog, she was such a cutie. She was a lucky girl to have you as a mom for the last year of her life!

Julie said...

I'm so sorry ! I have a hedgehog and I know how their little personalities just get into your heart.

It was so good of you to take in a hedgie that needed a new home, and I am sure she knew and appreciated it.

Carmel said...

I'm so sorry...It's always hard to say good-bye...

Jacey said...

Oh, I'm so sorry to hear that. I think Bruce Quillis was the best name ever.

Cassy said...

So sorry to hear about Bruce. :(

Sam said...

Oh no, I'm so sorry to hear this.

juniperjune said...

oh no! so sorry for you.

Teresa said...

I'm sorry to hear about Bruce Quillis. My condolences.

Susan said...

I am so sorry. I know how hard it is to loose a fur-baby.

Anonymous said...

Aww, losing a pet is miserable. I'm sorry.

Katie said...

I'm so sorry to hear this! Losing a pet is always hard.

Unknown said...

:( hugs. how sad. but so wonderful of you to give her a home and love.

Kathy in Michigan USA said...

It's so hard when our pets pass away, but I think life would be much harder without them in our lives.

Erica said...

Julie, I am sorry for your loss. However, I commend you greatly for adopting a pet that needed to be re-homed... you are an amazingly generous and kind person for doing so. I am sure that BQ had many more happy days with you than she would have had anywhere else and I am sure she knew that she was loved.

Kara said...

Sorry to hear about Bruce Quillis. :(

Susie said...

It's always hard to lose a friend. So sorry to hear about your sweet hedgie.

Silvia M. said...

Sorry to hear that. :(

Evelyn said...

When you first got Bruce Quillis, I had to share your blog post and photos with my kids who promptly fell in love with BQ, too. I'm so sad that she is now gone but like all our beloved pets, she was well-loved!

Kat said...

Oh Julie! I am so sorry.

kingshearte said...

Oh, I'm so sorry.

Monica said...

Julie, so sorry to hear that. It's always heartbreaking to lose a beloved pet.

eliza said...

oh julie, i'm so sorry! i'm sad that i never got to meet her!

A Girl Named Leney said...

Oh no:( I'm so sorry for your loss. Poor little guy.
I remember when you first got him and I commented about wanting a hedgie!
I'm sure he lived a happy life. He seemed much loved.

<3 Leney

Samantha (New Zealand) said...

I am so sorry for your loss - hedgies are such precious angels from heaven only lent to us on earth for too short a time. Rest in Peace, Bruce Quillis.

Peppermint Mocha Mama said...

Bless y'all - I know it's hard when those we love pass. Bruce Quillis was so very lucky to have found a forever home with your family - she was much loved and had a very happy life.

Hugs and comfort to you and yours.

binaryknits said...

many many hugs from a cat/hedgie lover. pets are members of your family, and you never forget them. <3

barb said...

You loved Bruce Quillis very much. You can tell by your words. I am so sorry for your loss.

karen alho said...

Thank goodness for the pets we have loved. All that unconditional love with no attached baggage. You'll miss this little one but, for what it's worth, she'll go down in history as having one of the all time great pet names!

Manda - Handmade with Love said...

We are so sorry to hear about Bruce Quillis' passing. I still remember how smitten my husband and I were when we heard about your adorable little hedgie as hedgehogs aren't common pets in Australia. Please know that he (she) had made an impact to people all over the world :) thanks again for sharing Julie!

Teresa said...

I'm so sorry. Another little and shiny star in the sky.

debbie said...

Aww, I'm so sorry for your loss. Rest in peace, Bruce Quillis.

Mimi F said...

Oh, so sorry. Our older dog just died last week, and it has been hard. Hope you are all getting through it.

Anonymous said...

Testing this out and hoping that blogger finally accepts my comments on your blog! Love this new look! Sorry BQ passed away, but I'm sure she had been a very happy hedgehog. Love that comic strip of Lila.. She has really big eyes! And apparently a sense of humor already. ;)