Calendar piggies of the Month: Kimba and Teddy

Some of you (probably the ones who read the GPDD) will know that this months Piggies' of the Month owner is really busy trying to keep her piggie Kimba alive. As we don't want to disturb her too much, I asked her permission to tell you a bit about what I know of the piggies of the month Teddy and Kimba, who is having health problems.

Teddy

"I did have a piggy called Teddy, who died in 2005 from a twisted gut, on Boxing Day, and I was away for Christmas and my mother had to rush him to emergency, etc. The lady who is the Australian Sales representative for Oxbow Products knows me, from way back when I had Teddy, and she's seen Teddy's photo and has never forgotten him, or me. Teddy was a pure breed Coronet, and I have some of the most stunning photos of a piggy I've ever seen.

I would like to boast to my GPDD forever friends over my gorgeous boy. I loved him so much, I had him cremated, and he is with me and my best friend dog called Tess, who I had for 15 years. Tess was also cremated, and strange as it might seem, having their ashes with me gives me some comfort. When I die, Teddy and Tess will be joining me in the casket so we all cross the Rainbow Bridge together and meet with all my other piggies at the other side."

Kimba

"I am enclosing a photo of Kimba, and it's a very special photo because it shows him as he is getting over his ill health and just starting to eat again. As he is over 5 years old now, I would love to honour him so much for his love, his determination not to give in, for his cuddles, and for dealing with his grief at losing Snowdrop and transferring all his love and cuddles to me, his mummy"

Kimba developed dental problems at the beginning of this May month, despite visits to the vet no good cure has been found for him yet. Almost a month later Kimba is still with Julie (as far as I know), she is doing her very best to keep him alive. I hope you will all join in sending healing wheeks to Kimba and all our support to Julie!
"I’m still struggling to keep Kimba with me. He is the most adorable, loving, cheeky, determined, adventuresome, snuggly, cuddly, adorable, joyous piggy I’ve known. He loves me to bits, I love him to bits, so between us there is a huge lot of love.

I’ve been fighting God for Kimba’s life now for 27 days, and I’m starting to feel that God is going to win this one. I’m dead on my feet and have no brain anymore, and certainly sleep is very very elusive to me. I had a one-track mind, it’s all Kimba, Kimba, Kimba, yet I forget to check on Sooty & Treacle at times."

Keep up the good work, Julie and Kimba!
Mieke