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Book Of Rememberance For Peter Gurney

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Peter, I never knew you were so ill.

I came to guineas only two years ago but they have enhanced my life unlike anything else. I read your books and website - you were an amazing man and you loved your guineas so much. They were lucky to live with you. I was planning to write to you but it was too late.

Sleep well, Peter, with all the guineas at the bridge. Look out for my darling Doctor Atkins at the bridge - he's the golden agouti with tiny ears and huge attitude.

xxxxx

Lucinda, Riff Raff, Scarbo, Rocket and Angel-Doctor
 
Peter up in the great guinea pig run in the sky, you had a natural ability with pigs and children as I have read both your books about GOS hospital and all that you did for them, I hope where you are now you are back with your passed guinea pigs including free range fred, you wrote some brilliant care books for the benefit of us guinea pig lovers, and dedicated your latter life to the care of guinea pigs, they say God only takes the best well he got it right this time, God bless
 
I was first introduced to the world of guineas six years ago when the lovely 'Ninnipig' came into my life. The very first guinea pig care book I bought was Peter's Collins care guide and I thought how thorough it was, really bringing guinea pigs to life with the section on piggie noises and bonding with your piggy. Since then I have been addicted to guinea pigs and since poor Ninny went to the rainbow bridge (Peter - she's the mad but cuddly ginger and black abby who will let you know she needs the loo by nibbling your neck!) I have adopted a further eight!

I just wanted to say that, although I never met Peter, his words of wisdom and funny anecdotes, and the sheer enthusiasm for guinea pigs that has bubbled out of his books really helped me understand the piggie species much better, and for that I am eternally grateful.

It is such sad news about Peter and a shock to the 'guinea pig world. I really hope he is enjoying his reunion with the many guineas he has spoken about in his books that have also sadly passed to the bridge.

With sympathy,

Alex R. and the piggies (Betty, Boris, Babs, Bertie, Beryl, Bailey, Bree and Baby B)
 
Peter, I am so sorry that you are no longer with us. You have helped so many thousands of guinea pigs in your life, with your personal care and with your so generous sharing of all your knowledge. There is no-one else like you, and I shall remember you as a really kind and concerned man, who could have made a fortune with your knowledge , but instead gave it all freely, so our guinea pigs would have the benefit of your intuition, experience and love.

We shall all miss you, and I know will follow your teaching as much in the future as we all do now.

I would like to send my sympathy and love to your family, who have lost an exceptional and caring man.

Do look out for our dear Dr. Atkins at Rainbow Bridge.

Caroline
 
REST IN PEACE PETER

HEAVEN IS A VERY LUCKY PLACE TO HAVE YOU.

LOOK AFTER ALL THOSE PIGGIES AT RAINBOW BRIDGE

MICHELE
 
REST IN PEACE, PETER. I WISH YOUR FAMILY, FRIENDS AND PIGGIES THE BEST.
 
Rest in peace my dear friend. We will all miss you. Heaven has another Angel

Kelly, Mike and piggies xx
 
Rest in peace Peter.

Look after all the lovely piggies at Rainbow Bridge.

Love
Claire and piggies
xx
 
Very sad news :'( I am very new to guinea pigs but found his books great Rest in peace....
 
I was very sad when I heard of this man's death back in July. What a sad loss for all in the guinea pig world. Known as 'The guinea pig guru' the exellent chapter on Breeding in the book "Family Pet guides--Guinea pig" was an example of Marble's successful birth. Two went to good homes and they were Sky and Molly.

We kept Poppy who is now six months old.

Peter you did a marvellous chapter on breeding but R.I.P. The guinea pig world misses you and all the help you give.

Diane
 
I'm sorry but who was he ? i knew he had a book on guinea pigs but is that all ? :-\
 
Rest in peace Peter, Your books have been great and given me the knowledge to make sure my piggies and my rescues all live happy healthy lives.

Tell Sid i love him and take care of him until i get there

Love,
Claire & The zoo
 
iloveanimals said:
I'm sorry but who was he ? i knew he had a book on guinea pigs but is that all ? :-\
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He wrote loads of books on care of guinea pigs, he is seen as a guinea pig guru and is very well repected and loved.
 
Clare said:
iloveanimals said:
I'm sorry but who was he ? i knew he had a book on guinea pigs but is that all ? :-\
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He wrote loads of books on care of guinea pigs, he is seen as a guinea pig guru and is very well repected and loved.
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Oh right thanks for that O0 And hes now dead ? ?
 
maisynpoppy said:
yup he died last year i think :(
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Oh right so why is people still going on about him now ? or is it this date he died or something :-\
 
i think people still like to leave him messages because he has helped alot of guinea pig owners and people think highly of him for all that he has done O0
 
maisynpoppy said:
i think people still like to leave him messages because he has helped alot of guinea pig owners and people think highly of him for all that he has done O0
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Is it the day he died around today or something as this thread has only just started hasnt it ? :-\
 
iloveanimals said:
maisynpoppy said:
i think people still like to leave him messages because he has helped alot of guinea pig owners and people think highly of him for all that he has done O0
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Is it the day he died around today or something as this thread has only just started hasnt it ? :-\
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the thread has been here since july and he died sometime around then.
 
Jane said:
iloveanimals said:
maisynpoppy said:
i think people still like to leave him messages because he has helped alot of guinea pig owners and people think highly of him for all that he has done O0
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Is it the day he died around today or something as this thread has only just started hasnt it ? :-\
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the thread has been here since july and he died sometime around then.
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Oh right thanks just wanted to know ;) i just realised why i seen it just now and its because someone posted and then it came up on my unread posts :)
 
Every now and then a few good men or women come along and change the world in their own little way wether that it in their country or globaly, Peter was one of these men he bravely faught Kidney cancer since 1992 and made sure his piggies gow a good home before he died when he was terminal, maybe we can leanr from this great man and follow his actions with all the animals of the world as God intended us to do, men like Peter open our eyes and make the next generation what it will become.

Liam

Have a good time in heaven, hope your 40 guinea pigs are ok ;)
 
Peter started to rehome his pigs when he knew he was terminal.I took nine of them,including the famous Iggy.They were all rehomed to people that Peter knew and trusted.

Peter put guinea pigs on the map and did a lot to raise vetinary awareness.He perfected the dental treatment without aneasthetic technique and taught it to other people.
 
Whenever I have a problem with my pigs he is the first person I look up for his expert advice. I know that we are always learning about Guineas but who is there now who is following on his work?
 
To be honest i had know idea who you were until about 3 weeks ago when my OH bought me 'All of Their Kind' i then realized that i owned a number of books written by you. I read All of Their Kind within a couple of days because i loved it so much, which is impressive for me as i don't read that much and when i do I'm very slow at it due to my dyslexia. I was deeply saddened to find out that you had passed away as i would have loved to have met you one day. The way you talked about guinea pigs with such love was wonderful. Heaven is a better place with you in it.
 
i am so sorry i had no idea poor peter had died, i have been reading his books again this past week in the hope of having a new piggy,and i am so shocked to read he had died the poor man,but he did a lot of good for piggys and wrote good books too, please look after my piggys that are over rainbow bridge. love angela
 
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