My Beloved Pedro the Pirate Chin

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Well it’s two months today that I lost my boy so time to say a proper goodbye. It’s taken a while as very hard to talk about if I’m honest! (Sorry a bit long!)

I adopted Pedro and his sister Poppy in Oct 2010, I visited them at four weeks old and fell in love so was incredibly excited when they moved in the following month. And from then on my evenings just involved chinchillas!
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Gorgeous Poppy and her bro enjoying one of his favourites 😍
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We very sadly lost Poppy after years of teeth trouble on 02.02.18, I was heartbroken but Pedro coped brilliantly and seemed to enjoy a cage to himself and getting spoilt!

On 29.10.18 my poor lad suffered a horrendous abscess, ended up losing his eye and from then on had a lot of medical care. Flushing out empty eye sockets, lots of meds and teeth issues but he powered on, staying a happy and strong little chap right to the end!
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He was the most fun guy to be around, absolutely gorgeous and a massive personality! He loved escaping and causing trouble, absolutely loved his sand baths and a chin and tummy rub and obviously using me a chair (but he could do what he wanted really, far too spoilt!).
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Lovely members on the forum also became rather artistic, with some brilliant pics I’ll treasure 😍 Thanks to everyone who supported us so much through it all x
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He really was my world and my life isn’t the same without him but think he’s up there causing mischief!
And I’m hoping lots of cuddles and treats from my amazing uncle who sadly lost his fight with cancer five days after I lost Ped.

Pederoni you’ll never, ever be forgotten and took half of my heart with you. Love you more than words could say xx
Pedro - 03.08.10 - 25.09.19 x
 
Pedro was a real Forum celebrity and I know I speak for others when I say we loved hearing about him. He was so brave and such a character. I’m so sorry for your loss. Hugs x
 
Oh gosh I am really so sorry to be reading this. He was definitely a forum celeb as Vicki says. It sounds like you have had a tough time but Pedro will be looking down on you and most likely has your uncle wrapped around his little paws already. Rest in peace Pedro
 
He was a great little character and a massive forum star. I din't know what a Chin was until I 'met' the gorgeous Pedro on the forum.
Shine bright in the sky Pedro. X
 
We had all grown quite fond of him and I was so sad to read of his passing on your other thread. Hugs
Rest in Peace Pedro
 
Thank you so much everyone :) He really was my life as lots of you know! And most definitely got my uncle running around after him and spoiling him rotten I can imagine @Lady Kelly :)) No one could resist that face!
It’s funny though really, with my incredibly naughty, escape artist chew-monster, silver fox Luigi and poor Jess recently losing her eye it’s like his spirit’s hanging around! :love: x
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Aw Becci what a lovely tribute to a very special little man x He was an amazing little character and a real fighter too. I used to sit and pray (I’m not religious) that one day he would get rid of that awful infection, like if he‘d been one of my own. You did an amazing job caring for him night and day and gave him all of your heart. You were so dedicated to Pedro you have my complete admiration x
Pedro and your dear uncle will be having fun over rainbow bridge together and watching down on you x
Sleep tight Pedro you gorgeous cheeky chin x
 
A beautiful and moving tribute to the gorgeous Pedro.
He was a forum celeb and we all loved hearing about him. He was so brave and your love for him just shone throughout every post.
Take care of yourself.
Sleep tight little Pedro.xx
 
It was a privilege to follow Pedro's story, I think lots of us miss him. I certainly do.💕
You have written such a wonderful tribute to your handsome boy. Big hugs to you.🤗
 
What a lovely tribute for your special pirate boy. He really was a forum celebrity and we loved hearing about him. I’m going to miss his antics for sure :(

But both him and Poppy have had an amazing life with you and you went above and beyond for them both.

Sleep tight Pedro. Reunited with Poppy and playing over the rainbow bridge together forever xx
 
What a lovely tribute to Pedro.
He was such a special boy and as others have said, a real forum celebrity.
We miss him.
Remember that grief takes time - be gentle with yourself
 
Awww Pedro, what a little beautiful star. I am so very sorry for your loss. He was such a huge character. Massive hugs, also I am so very sorry to read of your Uncles passing also. Please look after yourself x x

Sleep well little one

RIP Pedro
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Sorry my wonky epileptic brain decided to cause trouble like it does! :mal: But thanks so much for all your amazing and lovely words and all of your support and kindness this year:luv: It really has blown me away and know I wouldn’t have got through this year without you all! Ped was with me for nearly a third of my life so like I’ve said before, was like I lost a limb when I lost him! If not two!
I’m so glad you got to meet him @anyar.dris! I really wish everyone had! If you were having a bad day he’d always cheer you up, whether it was with a kiss and groom or just causing mayhem like he did! And he had to be the most famous chin in the UK :D
Thanks @sport_billy, my uncle was very close to me but he really suffered towards the end so I’m just glad him (and Pedro) are no longer in pain. The best two men in my life so to lose them both within a week was a huge blow😢 But my uncle’s definitely got a new sidekick, got to hide behind someone from Poppy now he’s annoying her again!:))
Thanks again everyone xx
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