Rip Pedro popcorn with my Edison Twix and Baby Murphy I lost this year all in 6 week period. Also they will have you meet my Gary Walle Skulle and Layla say hi to them all for.me sweet.boy.
NOOOOO! I didnt see this coming.💔 This is so tragic and my heart goes out to you guys. So sorry for your loss. Saskia you and your volunteers are amazing and do great work at the rescue❤ I pray your heart mends❤
I'm crushed to learn at the end that he died. how very sad. I hope that this wasn't human error because when it comes to all animals both wild and domestic we need to do better for them. They deserve nothing but the best treatment and respect by humans. I am a dog lover and the amount of dogs that are in distress shocks me, I have now come to know about these little guys and I feel the same way. We need to treat every one of these guys with care and love and most importantly routine medical
❤❤❤ I'm so happy he got the help he deserved 😭 precious little fella 💙 So sad he didn't make it through his surgery 😢 💔 but you guys showed him love and I know he felt that
@@pepapig1690 They have to change their way how they treat ANY animal they have. That's why almost nobody wants a bunny or some piggie form the Pet store. Because they're often sick. This makes me sad even more. Poor them
@@Daesma999 YES I AGREE 100%, I’m sorry, I didn’t say in the comment to “take care of every living animal” (cause I’m pretty shore by this video, that pet stores like, Petco, Petsmart Ext. that they don’t take care of the animals there.) But that comment specifically I wanted to focus on saying take of the Guinea pigs there, and give the guinea pigs a amazing home so that the piggies feel comfortable and so when the baby’s are born (and done properly) they have a nice and health home. So they can get adopted into a nice, loving home. Not trying bred any animal if they don’t know what there doing. Sorry.
He had his happy ending cause he found you, Saskia and friends. Life was cruel to him but he clearly trusted and loved you all. He never has to suffer again. I think he is either just gone or happy somewhere. But he does not suffer. And you all bettered his life so much. It is so sad but you did your best!
He DID get his happy ending - you beautiful souls gave him so much love. Thank you so much for giving him a new life. I'm crying, so I'm gonna go cuddle my own little boy, Peanut.
I had a Guinea pig with the same problem. We bought him from Petco. He was healthy at first then got bumble foot at an old age. They had to do surgery. Looking back on it I question if that was the right course of treatment at the time. It was in the 2000s when many things weren’t known about these pets. I took care of him for 4 days after surgery before he succumbed to it. I was a young girl and it devastated me. My responsibly bred Guinea pigs never had problem with this condition. Rest in peace to all the piggies bred into this life by terrible corporations. ♥️ They deserve better. Thank you for caring and helping this buddy. Poor bub! May he rest on in greener pastures.
In honor of Pedro I just purchased a space house, hay rack and bowls to help support the time and love you invest in all the piggies. will also purchase something on your wish list as well.
Aaahww how sad 😢 I have 2 piggies from Eva Stoffels, boars. Not neutered. It took almost a year to get them along. ❤ I think Eva welcomed Pedro in to heaven🪦 🌈 angel 👼 🐹
I wasn’t expecting the ending. It made me cry like he was one of my babies. At least his last days were filled with the feeling of love and comfort. Thank you for what you do.
Ikr.. I was like: "oh, okay, another story about my baby boy.. let's watch it! " And then.. the music.. when I realized what does this mean galons of tears showed up earlier that the lighting shows up at the sky. The only thing I'm really sorry about is the death of some animal. Especially this little buddy.. I never forget him 😔
Rest in peace PEDRO i will miss hearing of you. I fell in live with you. It huers me to think you are no longer with us. I love Pedro you will be in my prayers. You stole my heart. You are with God now playinf in the grass eating whatever you want. There will be no more pain and bad humans to negelect you. God bless the lady that was helping you she really cared about you and that was a lucky find God will punish the store owners or who ever let you get that sick in the first place. Rest in Peace my little love.
It's a hearbreaking story and i soon starded to cry. He was in lot of pain, but he really trusted you and it was wonderful to see that he felt better every day. This Pet Shop ...every Pet Shop has to close their doors asap and forever Here in Europe its not allowed anymore to selling pets, because they are suffering and nobody cares about their health and its against animal walfare . Thank you ...for spending your time du help this little buddies become healthy again.
I just recently lost my baby boy piggy from being bought sick. He fought hard but in the end didn't make it out. Spent 4 nights in the vets on a drip in oxygen and constant supervision, and tones of medicine . It makes my blood boil whenever i pet stores fulled with animals because 99.9% of the time they're neglected and sick. Ive never ever had a good experience with pet-stores and small animals. Most were sick and passed away. I have another piggy whole fortunately made it from the same store. Sick and abused by the store and her previous owners. Im thankful for at least her to still be here
You know, Pedro did have a happy ending. He was able to experience a a comfortable, loved, healthy, life. He was cared for, he was doted on, he was given a good life by the rescue. You all did amazing things for that sweet boy.
Im so sorry saskia it sucks how sometimes we just dont know when things will go wrong and it is not your fault. If anything you gave Pedro a happy home and relief from suffering - he might have not stayed around long but he was loved ❤
As sad as this story is Saskia, you gave Pedro the chance to live and be happy and well. When you go to sleep at night, remember all the days you had with him and joy he gave you and know how much he loved you. Thinking of you and your family and the staff at LAGPR x
@@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue May God bless your soul for giving this Guinea Pig a wonderful new start at life. I have two of them at home and their doing great, so I'd hate for anything to happen to them and do anything to prevent it if possible.
Gosh Im so sorry to hear that. You guys worked so hard and nursed him back to health. I like to think that the last part of his little life was probably his healthiest and happiest. He loved your scratches, and it showed. RIP Pedro.🌈🙏🏻♥️🥲
@@meowsmakemusic718 Chances are, they did try to get help. She mentions in the video that they couldn't afford the treatment. Guinea Pigs are often classified as "exotic" in a lot of big name vet hospitals like VCA. I had Rats for example and while it was like 150 for a normal check up for a cat, we were paying 300 to 400 dollars just for a health check and screening for our Rats. And we got them from a big name pet store, sick with some raspatory issues. Add in the cost of antibiotics, and you can easily pay 600 just for routine treatments because small animals, especially rodents, aren't a priority to a lot of vet places. They probably shopped around trying to find a vet they could afford and then the little boy found these folks and surrendered him. They all did the right thing. If you can't afford to take care of a pet, you shouldn't have the pet. Especially one super sick like Pedro was right from the store. Special needs animals are not for the feint of heart, that's for sure.
@@myshmallow Not only are they classified as exotic and thus expensive, but in many areas you can't find a vet who will see rodents. I had to call every vet in a 30 mile radius before I finally found one that would see my pet rats. And then there's a whole treatment problem where vets might not know how to mix or administer medication for an animal that small. These are sadly problems you wouldn't even know to check into until there's already a need for a vet. Guinea pigs, hamsters and rats seem like good first time pets for kids because they're so cheap to get. Most people wouldn't imagine that getting them treatment would be so hard or so expensive.
Oh saskia thank heavens for people like you,what a beautiful but sad story.dear little pedro you gave him some happiness, bless all of you for that.xx💔💟💟
Nooooo!!!! 😭😭😭 And he was doing sooooooo well!!! What a brave, beautiful Piggie - such a lot of pain in his short life, but thank God you were there to give him a happy, caring home before his time came xxxx
I can't imagine the pain you all must have felt when he passed away from neutering. You put so much effort into healing him and improving his life. I'm thankful that he was able to live pain free for a while before he passed away. Thank you for all the good work that you do. May God bless you all.
I hope the young boy who brought him into you realises he saved his life out of love for him♥️and is blessed with a healthy piggy of his own at some stage🙏🏼🫶🏼♥️
Pedro was finally able to feel loved. He was able to feel what he should have felt at the beginning of his life. You and your team are angels. Thank you for caring for these sweet babies. Pedro's memory will live on!
The little boy obviously loved him but when your a kid and your parents make the money... I bet its hard. He did the right thing for him. He had to love him to give him up!
A very touching tribute. I take heart from the fact that he, at the very least, was able to enjoy some peace and happiness due to the great care you showed towards him. I think that means everything.
I can't stop. Crying, so sorry he died...I am glad he got to know love now he is resting. In Proverbs 12:10 it says the righteous man considered the care of his beast. saskia sure lives that with all animals whether they're hers are wild ones are once abandoned she loves them all, thank you
Too true ♡♡♡ THIS is what it means to have dominion and 'rule'. To care for and love even the lowest and most vulnerable of creatures. RIP Pedro, Im sorry to hear the loss of such a handsome and brave piggy.
A beautiful tribute to Pedro!❤️❤️ we ❤️with our whole heart!! Your team are an Amazing testimony to your gift of a vision to rescue the little piggies. May God Bless your mission with grace and love.
O my Pedro! I just wanted to hold him and kiss his face. Poor baby! I hate hearing them scream in pain. This made me cry. How could a baby piggie be in so much pain and have so much wrong with his health? He is now pain free. God bless you, Saskia for all you do.
I held it in until minute 10, then waterworks. Pedro, I love you so much... I watched you fight from day 1. You were a miracle and are so incredibly missed. You’ll be in our hearts forever.💕
When you exfoliated Pedros skin with the toothbrush he looked so relieved; you could tell how good if felt to be in the warm water soaking his skin and removing the crusties ❤️
dear Pedro I hope your having an amazing day with all your friends eating loads of nice food and treats,hopefully the owner of guinea pig land gives you your favourite treats!Pedro hope your having an amazing time in guinea pig land and telling all your friends about life in human world!
Awwwwww. I'm so sorry you lost Pedro 😪🐹💙🌈 What a beautiful boy he was. I'm so glad that he came to your rescue and recieved the love and care you all gave him to make him better. I think he will always be forever grateful xxx
He was handsome! Bless his lil heart! Pedro RIP baby ♥️ bless y'all's hearts for taking care and loving him. Y'all will see him again. Everyone will be well again!
Saskia, you preform miracles every day at the rescue. You were his coach and the LAGPR was his team, us his cheerleaders. It was so wonderful seeing Pedro headed for the finish line but then victory was taken away from us all. I hope that he is eating his heart's content of veggies and popcorning with all the piggies onthe other side of the rainbow Bridge. 🌈🌉💜❤💙
I had one of my boys neutered, never ever again, 6 months of trying to save his life after he developed an abscess in his scrotum and in the end enough was enough and I had to have the poor darling PTS. Heart breaking. RIP Pedro you little sweetheart ❤
I had my cats spayed but never my piggies. I only had males so I kept them in different cages (to keep them from fighting), there were no females around so I didn't see the point...piggies are so small that the idea of doing any kind of surgery that isn't absolutely necessary just didn't seem a risk worth taking. At the time, I didn't have access to a vet that specialized in small pets either so I greatly feared the outcome. If I had piggies now, it might be different.
@@Nocturnalux larger animals are completely different, I've had my dogs and cats neutered without issues. Boars should live together fine without being neutered as long as no sows are around. I've had lost of pairs of boars. Currently have 5 sows though so no boys allowed!
@@Villanelle3 That was my reasoning as well, that there was no point in neutering male piggies as I had no females. I just looked at their tiny, tiny bodies and worried sick that the surgery would just be too much for them. Piggies are already so fragile as it is- which is one of the reason why I no longer have them pets even though I will always love them to death- that any kind of medical intervention that isn't life-saving didn't seem viable. I knew a poor chinchilla who suffered a terrible paw injury that required surgery and he went into shock and didn't make it. In this case it was absolutely required but it goes to show how smaller animals are at a much greater risk when it comes to surgeries.
@@Nocturnalux You are spot on .I would never neuter a pig.Small animals struggle with anaesthesia. It's a simple truth. I feel sorry for the vets ,they often try their best.
Pedro touched so many hearts. he felt your love and caring. you brought him back to life. time heals the pain of loss. you did, what you could. you are angels. 🌸🤗🌸
Pedro you passed away same day my Swirly passed as I'm crying watching this video and how precious you were Pedro it brings some sort of happiness and sadness to know when my Swirly left you both left together to help and comfort each other as you left us. Rest in peace Pedro and my sweet Swirly momma misses you.😥😥
I seen this comment on another channel “Some angels take wings , others take fur” He was a little blessing I’m glad his reminder days were him getting better and happy. Thanks for all the work you do ! ❤️💜❤️
I'm watching this knowing I'm going to have to put my guinea pig down. She had a stroke. I rushed her to vet. They gave her fluids and food and antibiotics but the stroke took its toll. She isnt mobile but she is eating. She is such a fighter. She always was. I know this isn't a quality of life. I've had to do this once before with my rabbit. Now here i am again. But i gave her an abundance of love. She was best friends with my flemish rabbit Shelby. Although i cried for days like a baby. I have to love her by allowing her to go to heaven too.
I just came across this video and l watch it and l am crying. Padro is in Guinea pig heaven and probably pipcorning all over the place. He was a handsome pig. R.I.P Padro.
The most handsome, little guy I wish I had met ❤️ going through so much, and then being so close, only to be failed again! We really wanted your happy ending, sweetheart. Saskia, Ursula, everyone, you were amazing with him, and there was so much love from everybody. I believe he will visit you once in a while, like this coming Halloween. All our lost ones will ❤️
My heart goes out to you. I lost two of my boys very unexpectedly within a week of each other, two little 6 month old brothers. Broke my heart but I am thankful they got to spend their short life loved and out of a hell hole i rescued their mothers from. Pedro was even luckier to be loved by so many.
A few months ago we got a guinea pig from the pet store. Very young and no one knew it was sick because there were no signs but four days later she died in my arms. So I’m glad there are people out there helping and protecting
Awww...such a sweetie... At least his life had become much more painless and beautiful before he died. You had all done such a fantastic job with bringing him back! RIP Pedro...you will be greatly missed but now the sky has one more bright star shining in the sky 💕🐾🐹
Oh gosh, that is so sad! When it said that he never got his happy ending my heart dropped. I'm so sorry for your loss, may you rest in peace Pedro, we love you.
Such sad news to learn of Pedro’s passing! You all must be devastated! He was such a handsome man after all your hard work, love & dedication! When he was getting a head scratch at the end of this video & he closed his eyes you could see that he clearly felt the love! May he RIP, 🌻💕🙏
God bless you Saskia for all you do. I’m so sorry that your work sometimes comes with tragedy and heartbreak. I admire you for the sacrifices you make to help animals in need. Your work is so important. You will be in my thoughts. ❤️
When I first saw him I was thinking “OK not the worst I’ve ever seen” and then you flipped him over...... OH MY GOSH. This is what happens when you get a guinea pig from a pet store I don’t support PETA but I appreciate the awareness they have given me about where these animals they come from, huge horrible mills were guinea pigs are forced into breeding, living in wire bottomed cages And when mothers are useless to them they are killed in the most horrible ways I’ve seen, this is where pet store guinea pigs come from and every time some one gets a guinea pig from a pet store they support these animal mills, when quarantine is over I plan to organize a peaceful protest on the pet store to tell them to stop selling live animals because as long as they continue this the more pain and suffering they will cause. And I thank you so much for saving this guinea pig he was a warrior and a fighter stay strong up there little guy.
@@jaroslavbrummer619 the UK has better laws against animal care and abuse... over in the US idk... but isnt saskia in the US? Whoops I meant Europe and... obviously saskia is in the US 😅 well that's embarrassing...
Bless his little heart. He had such a will to live. You gave him love and a home in his last few months. He knew he had a home and a mommy. You are awesome with the love and care you give the little ones. His passing brought tears to my eyes. So sorry for the loss. 😓😓😓
Why.............s life so brutal some times?, he suffered day and night, finally started to recover, made some friends, but then Poof, no body deserves this, where ever he is now, He is sure having a great time and are probbaly telling all the other guinea pigs how great and kind you are... Pedro, wherever you are now, you will be missed, you are a fighter, never forgot that.
You definitely made the right decision for Pedro. The pet stores should not be allowed to sell animals, if they are this irresponsible, end of discussion. Thank you for giving Pedro his best chance of being healthy and happy. I'm so sorry, Run In Paradise little shining soul 🌈🌠💖
God Bless Pedro may he Rest in Peace.There is always a risk when any little Animal gets surgery,but at least he was not in pain and was giving lots of love.
I don’t agree with “adopt don’t shop” but I agree with adopt OR shop responsibly. Adoption isn’t for everyone as most of the time adopted/rescue pets are more higher maintenance than healthy ones, some people are just not ready to take on the extra care and money those animals need and probably couldn’t handle the possibility of them dying any moment and living a much shorter life. If you want to buy a new pet, do a lot of research on various stores and breeders. Never ever buy from big chain pet stores as they source all their livestock from mass breeders/mills hence why many pets they sell no matter the species are always sick and die early, and especially don’t “rescue” them, you are still supporting the store’s abuse by giving them your money and letting them know there is a demand and more animals will take their place and suffer. Support smaller, ethical breeders that prioritise welfare over profit.
Sat down to eat dinner and watch some videos and this totally made me cry. I myself own 6 piggies and if I was to ever lose one I would crazy. This really hurt my heart :(
It was very kind of you Saskia to leave out the fact that the East Ventura hospital knowingly did not follow protocol on the discharge of Pedro. Lots of love to you, his life made me so happy ❤️
When he pushed sheepy off the space house 😂😢 bless you and everyone at the rescue ❤️❤️❤️ my heart is heavy but you remind me how life changing we can be to these animals. Pedro inspires us all to have the hope and strength he did, as well as his caretakers ❤️❤️❤️
What a beautiful memorial for Pedro. I loved watching his story. I’m so glad you were able to give him love & comfort, that was what he needed more than anything. 🥰
I am so sad and touched by your beautiful tribute to little Pedro - he went through so much, life is so not fair for some, he ran out of luck.... 🐹🐹❤️❤️ RIP sweet boy xxxx
Man Saskia Im balling watching this. I remember watching the day he came in and I was in shock, no piggie cdeserves the pain he was going through. All of you at the rescue helped him so much and showed him so much love, he was lucky to find his way to you. I say it all but thank you Saskia and all of you for everything you do for the piggies. Your amazing and do amazing work. Pedro is missed dearly I know!! Love you Saskia and Pedro who probably with tons of girlfriends.
As a veterinary nurse, it takes a lot to shock me, but those front paws when Pedro first came in... oh my gosh. You do amazing work.
Rip Pedro popcorn with my Edison Twix and Baby Murphy I lost this year all in 6 week period. Also they will have you meet my Gary Walle Skulle and Layla say hi to them all for.me sweet.boy.
@@reneevalenti7458 and my Suki pig, Yoshi pig, Sooty, Milky, Leo, Jellybean and Peanut pig ❤
And my childhood piggies Flossy and Licorice ❤
RIP Pedro ❤
@@reneevalenti7458
I'm so sorry for your losses 😢🐹
NOOOOO! I didnt see this coming.💔 This is so tragic and my heart goes out to you guys. So sorry for your loss. Saskia you and your volunteers are amazing and do great work at the rescue❤ I pray your heart mends❤
I'm crushed to learn at the end that he died. how very sad. I hope that this wasn't human error because when it comes to all animals both wild and domestic we need to do better for them. They deserve nothing but the best treatment and respect by humans. I am a dog lover and the amount of dogs that are in distress shocks me, I have now come to know about these little guys and I feel the same way. We need to treat every one of these guys with care and love and most importantly routine medical
❤❤❤ I'm so happy he got the help he deserved 😭 precious little fella 💙 So sad he didn't make it through his surgery 😢 💔 but you guys showed him love and I know he felt that
Pedro you’re the best baby 🌹♥️😞
I didn't even know about Pedro and this still made me cry. He seemed like such a special little guy, you guys did amazing with him.
I wish I could of met him
@@pepapig1690 yeah, me too.. I know about him from the beginning and this hits me so hard, oh my Gosh...
@@Daesma999 pet stores need to change there ways of how the take care of guinea pigs and hamsters ext.
@@pepapig1690 They have to change their way how they treat ANY animal they have. That's why almost nobody wants a bunny or some piggie form the Pet store. Because they're often sick. This makes me sad even more. Poor them
@@Daesma999 YES I AGREE 100%, I’m sorry, I didn’t say in the comment to “take care of every living animal” (cause I’m pretty shore by this video, that pet stores like, Petco, Petsmart Ext. that they don’t take care of the animals there.) But that comment specifically I wanted to focus on saying take of the Guinea pigs there, and give the guinea pigs a amazing home so that the piggies feel comfortable and so when the baby’s are born (and done properly) they have a nice and health home. So they can get adopted into a nice, loving home. Not trying bred any animal if they don’t know what there doing. Sorry.
He had his happy ending cause he found you, Saskia and friends. Life was cruel to him but he clearly trusted and loved you all. He never has to suffer again. I think he is either just gone or happy somewhere. But he does not suffer. And you all bettered his life so much. It is so sad but you did your best!
He DID get his happy ending - you beautiful souls gave him so much love. Thank you so much for giving him a new life. I'm crying, so I'm gonna go cuddle my own little boy, Peanut.
I had a Guinea pig with the same problem. We bought him from Petco. He was healthy at first then got bumble foot at an old age. They had to do surgery. Looking back on it I question if that was the right course of treatment at the time. It was in the 2000s when many things weren’t known about these pets. I took care of him for 4 days after surgery before he succumbed to it. I was a young girl and it devastated me. My responsibly bred Guinea pigs never had problem with this condition. Rest in peace to all the piggies bred into this life by terrible corporations. ♥️ They deserve better. Thank you for caring and helping this buddy. Poor bub! May he rest on in greener pastures.
In honor of Pedro I just purchased a space house, hay rack and bowls to help support the time and love you invest in all the piggies. will also purchase something on your wish list as well.
Thank you Tina!!
Aaahww how sad 😢 I have 2 piggies from Eva Stoffels, boars. Not neutered. It took almost a year to get them along. ❤ I think Eva welcomed Pedro in to heaven🪦 🌈 angel 👼 🐹
I wasn’t expecting the ending. It made me cry like he was one of my babies. At least his last days were filled with the feeling of love and comfort. Thank you for what you do.
Ikr.. I was like: "oh, okay, another story about my baby boy.. let's watch it! "
And then.. the music.. when I realized what does this mean galons of tears showed up earlier that the lighting shows up at the sky. The only thing I'm really sorry about is the death of some animal. Especially this little buddy..
I never forget him 😔
Ml n m. Ml MLK .
Rest in peace PEDRO i will miss hearing of you. I fell in live with you. It huers me to think you are no longer with us. I love Pedro you will be in my prayers. You stole my heart. You are with God now playinf in the grass eating whatever you want. There will be no more pain and bad humans to negelect you. God bless the lady that was helping you she really cared about you and that was a lucky find
God will punish the store owners or who ever let you get that sick in the first place. Rest in Peace my little love.
It's a hearbreaking story and i soon starded to cry. He was in lot of pain, but he really trusted you and it was wonderful to see that he felt better every day. This Pet Shop ...every Pet Shop has to close their doors asap and forever Here in Europe its not allowed anymore to selling pets, because they are suffering and nobody cares about their health and its against animal walfare . Thank you ...for spending your time du help this little buddies become healthy again.
I just recently lost my baby boy piggy from being bought sick. He fought hard but in the end didn't make it out. Spent 4 nights in the vets on a drip in oxygen and constant supervision, and tones of medicine . It makes my blood boil whenever i pet stores fulled with animals because 99.9% of the time they're neglected and sick. Ive never ever had a good experience with pet-stores and small animals. Most were sick and passed away. I have another piggy whole fortunately made it from the same store. Sick and abused by the store and her previous owners. Im thankful for at least her to still be here
You know, Pedro did have a happy ending. He was able to experience a a comfortable, loved, healthy, life. He was cared for, he was doted on, he was given a good life by the rescue. You all did amazing things for that sweet boy.
Im so sorry saskia it sucks how sometimes we just dont know when things will go wrong and it is not your fault. If anything you gave Pedro a happy home and relief from suffering - he might have not stayed around long but he was loved ❤
As sad as this story is Saskia, you gave Pedro the chance to live and be happy and well. When you go to sleep at night, remember all the days you had with him and joy he gave you and know how much he loved you. Thinking of you and your family and the staff at LAGPR x
Thank you ❤
@@LosAngelesGuineaPigRescue May God bless your soul for giving this Guinea Pig a wonderful new start at life.
I have two of them at home and their doing great, so I'd hate for anything to happen to them and do anything to prevent it if possible.
Gosh Im so sorry to hear that. You guys worked so hard and nursed him back to health. I like to think that the last part of his little life was probably his healthiest and happiest. He loved your scratches, and it showed. RIP Pedro.🌈🙏🏻♥️🥲
Bless the little boy who sought out a better life for his little friend. Rest In Peace Pedro
In all honesty though what the boy did was great, his family deserves no pity for letting it get so bad before seeking help
@@meowsmakemusic718 Chances are, they did try to get help. She mentions in the video that they couldn't afford the treatment. Guinea Pigs are often classified as "exotic" in a lot of big name vet hospitals like VCA. I had Rats for example and while it was like 150 for a normal check up for a cat, we were paying 300 to 400 dollars just for a health check and screening for our Rats.
And we got them from a big name pet store, sick with some raspatory issues. Add in the cost of antibiotics, and you can easily pay 600 just for routine treatments because small animals, especially rodents, aren't a priority to a lot of vet places.
They probably shopped around trying to find a vet they could afford and then the little boy found these folks and surrendered him. They all did the right thing. If you can't afford to take care of a pet, you shouldn't have the pet. Especially one super sick like Pedro was right from the store. Special needs animals are not for the feint of heart, that's for sure.
@@myshmallow Not only are they classified as exotic and thus expensive, but in many areas you can't find a vet who will see rodents. I had to call every vet in a 30 mile radius before I finally found one that would see my pet rats. And then there's a whole treatment problem where vets might not know how to mix or administer medication for an animal that small.
These are sadly problems you wouldn't even know to check into until there's already a need for a vet. Guinea pigs, hamsters and rats seem like good first time pets for kids because they're so cheap to get. Most people wouldn't imagine that getting them treatment would be so hard or so expensive.
Oh saskia thank heavens for people like you,what a beautiful but sad story.dear little pedro you gave him some happiness, bless all of you for that.xx💔💟💟
well Saskia Pedro will now have a play mate in heaven as sylvester, Little Adventures guinea pig passed on Thusday aged 8
it’s so sad that Sylvester died, though i’m very happy he lived a full and long life
I was so sad to hear about Sylvester! He was such a beautiful boy!
Two wholesome and pure guinea pigs
They’re meant to be together
That is a long, long time for a piggie to live so you have taken such great care of him! Kudos and love to you.
Sylvester can take care of him now
Nooooo!!!! 😭😭😭
And he was doing sooooooo well!!!
What a brave, beautiful Piggie - such a lot of pain in his short life, but thank God you were there to give him a happy, caring home before his time came xxxx
rest in peac legend your honor and glory will live on for century's
I can't believe that after all that hard work he passed away after routine surgury. I'm dumbfounded..
7:30 is what I remember Pedro for, pushing Sheepie Baby off the space house
Omg lol.😂😂😂😂😂😂
@@KarenlovesLAGPR. Due to not having the ad free version of UA-cam, that is the timestamp I get
So so sorry.
I can't imagine the pain you all must have felt when he passed away from neutering. You put so much effort into healing him and improving his life. I'm thankful that he was able to live pain free for a while before he passed away. Thank you for all the good work that you do. May God bless you all.
I hope the young boy who brought him into you realises he saved his life out of love for him♥️and is blessed with a healthy piggy of his own at some stage🙏🏼🫶🏼♥️
Pedro was finally able to feel loved. He was able to feel what he should have felt at the beginning of his life. You and your team are angels. Thank you for caring for these sweet babies. Pedro's memory will live on!
Amen!
The little boy obviously loved him but when your a kid and your parents make the money... I bet its hard. He did the right thing for him. He had to love him to give him up!
Have fun in heaven pedro u will be missed u little furbaby
A very touching tribute. I take heart from the fact that he, at the very least, was able to enjoy some peace and happiness due to the great care you showed towards him. I think that means everything.
Beautifully well said, David Wingfield.
Oh Pedro. You were such a wonderful piggy. I hope you are enjoying running about it the clouds. RIP to a sweet little man.xxxxxxx
I can't stop. Crying, so sorry he died...I am glad he got to know love now he is resting. In Proverbs 12:10 it says the righteous man considered the care of his beast. saskia sure lives that with all animals whether they're hers are wild ones are once abandoned she loves them all, thank you
Too true ♡♡♡ THIS is what it means to have dominion and 'rule'. To care for and love even the lowest and most vulnerable of creatures.
RIP Pedro, Im sorry to hear the loss of such a handsome and brave piggy.
A beautiful tribute to Pedro!❤️❤️ we ❤️with our whole heart!! Your team are an Amazing testimony to your gift of a vision to rescue the little piggies. May God Bless your mission with grace and love.
Saskia, thank you for what you do
He was a beautiful little boy. You guys did such wonderful, amazing care for him. He knew what love was!!! ❤️😘
Saskia, you did well. Pedro had a chance to live a “normal” life thanks to you. Saskia, thank you for introducing us to Pedro.
Saskia, you and your Team are awesome people. Thank you for the Love and help, that you give the pigis..God are with you. 😢RIP Pedro.. 😭
Im crying so much he was a cute boy i hope he's having a good time in heaven he was loved very much RIP little boy
O my Pedro! I just wanted to hold him and kiss his face. Poor baby! I hate hearing them scream in pain. This made me cry. How could a baby piggie be in so much pain and have so much wrong with his health? He is now pain free. God bless you, Saskia for all you do.
My absolute pleasure
I held it in until minute 10, then waterworks. Pedro, I love you so much... I watched you fight from day 1. You were a miracle and are so incredibly missed. You’ll be in our hearts forever.💕
little pedro 💗😞❣️ bless his soul. and bless yours, saskia. you and your team gave him a chance for life.
When you exfoliated Pedros skin with the toothbrush he looked so relieved; you could tell how good if felt to be in the warm water soaking his skin and removing the crusties ❤️
dear Pedro I hope your having an amazing day with all your friends eating loads of nice food and treats,hopefully the owner of guinea pig land gives you your favourite treats!Pedro hope your having an amazing time in guinea pig land and telling all your friends about life in human world!
My heart breaks for this piggy!❤️😢
Same
Aw, I am so so sorry! At least he got to you guys, where he was loved and well taken care of ❤️
Awwwwww. I'm so sorry you lost Pedro 😪🐹💙🌈
What a beautiful boy he was.
I'm so glad that he came to your rescue and recieved the love and care you all gave him to make him better. I think he will always be forever grateful xxx
He was handsome! Bless his lil heart! Pedro RIP baby ♥️ bless y'all's hearts for taking care and loving him. Y'all will see him again. Everyone will be well again!
LAGPR, you did an amazing job, so sorry for your loss ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜
Saskia, you preform miracles every day at the rescue. You were his coach and the LAGPR was his team, us his cheerleaders. It was so wonderful seeing Pedro headed for the finish line but then victory was taken away from us all. I hope that he is eating his heart's content of veggies and popcorning with all the piggies onthe other side of the rainbow Bridge. 🌈🌉💜❤💙
I had one of my boys neutered, never ever again, 6 months of trying to save his life after he developed an abscess in his scrotum and in the end enough was enough and I had to have the poor darling PTS. Heart breaking.
RIP Pedro you little sweetheart ❤
I had my cats spayed but never my piggies. I only had males so I kept them in different cages (to keep them from fighting), there were no females around so I didn't see the point...piggies are so small that the idea of doing any kind of surgery that isn't absolutely necessary just didn't seem a risk worth taking.
At the time, I didn't have access to a vet that specialized in small pets either so I greatly feared the outcome. If I had piggies now, it might be different.
@@Nocturnalux larger animals are completely different, I've had my dogs and cats neutered without issues.
Boars should live together fine without being neutered as long as no sows are around. I've had lost of pairs of boars. Currently have 5 sows though so no boys allowed!
@@Villanelle3 That was my reasoning as well, that there was no point in neutering male piggies as I had no females.
I just looked at their tiny, tiny bodies and worried sick that the surgery would just be too much for them.
Piggies are already so fragile as it is- which is one of the reason why I no longer have them pets even though I will always love them to death- that any kind of medical intervention that isn't life-saving didn't seem viable.
I knew a poor chinchilla who suffered a terrible paw injury that required surgery and he went into shock and didn't make it. In this case it was absolutely required but it goes to show how smaller animals are at a much greater risk when it comes to surgeries.
@@Nocturnalux You are spot on .I would never neuter a pig.Small animals struggle with anaesthesia.
It's a simple truth.
I feel sorry for the vets ,they often try their best.
@@Villanelle3 Are they social animals that deeply need to be in a group, or do they do okay in individual cages?
Pedro touched so many hearts. he felt your love and caring. you brought him back to life. time heals the pain of loss. you did, what you could. you are angels. 🌸🤗🌸
That poor baby!! At least he knew what real love was like, he got it from you all!! ❤️❤️
Rest in animal paradise pedro, I hope your up there with my guinea pigs💝💛💔
Pedro you passed away same day my Swirly passed as I'm crying watching this video and how precious you were Pedro it brings some sort of happiness and sadness to know when my Swirly left you both left together to help and comfort each other as you left us. Rest in peace Pedro and my sweet Swirly momma misses you.😥😥
I am thankful for u guys and love u Pedro. Thank you guys.
I seen this comment on another channel
“Some angels take wings , others take fur”
He was a little blessing I’m glad his reminder days were him getting better and happy. Thanks for all the work you do ! ❤️💜❤️
BEST comment! 🧡🧡
Saskia u r wonderful...🙂
Some angels don't have wings but paws . Can't help crying watching this alot of guinea pig stars passing away in the last month on YT 😢 💔
Like syvester
@@MrCatLander1231 yes 😭& butter pecan and now this baby is so sad 😭😭😥
I'm watching this knowing I'm going to have to put my guinea pig down. She had a stroke. I rushed her to vet. They gave her fluids and food and antibiotics but the stroke took its toll. She isnt mobile but she is eating. She is such a fighter. She always was. I know this isn't a quality of life. I've had to do this once before with my rabbit. Now here i am again. But i gave her an abundance of love. She was best friends with my flemish rabbit Shelby. Although i cried for days like a baby. I have to love her by allowing her to go to heaven too.
I just came across this video and l watch it and l am crying. Padro is in Guinea pig heaven and probably pipcorning all over the place. He was a handsome pig. R.I.P Padro.
The most handsome, little guy I wish I had met ❤️ going through so much, and then being so close, only to be failed again! We really wanted your happy ending, sweetheart.
Saskia, Ursula, everyone, you were amazing with him, and there was so much love from everybody. I believe he will visit you once in a while, like this coming Halloween. All our lost ones will ❤️
Bless your sweet heart Pedro
🙏❤🌈
The ending made my eyes water 😞 rip little guy, you were so brave throughout your life 💕
My heart goes out to you. I lost two of my boys very unexpectedly within a week of each other, two little 6 month old brothers. Broke my heart but I am thankful they got to spend their short life loved and out of a hell hole i rescued their mothers from. Pedro was even luckier to be loved by so many.
A few months ago we got a guinea pig from the pet store. Very young and no one knew it was sick because there were no signs but four days later she died in my arms. So I’m glad there are people out there helping and protecting
I hope you end up in heaven, you are a very sweet woman, God Bless You 💖
Awww Pedro .. such an amazing little piggy xxx RIP darlin we love you more then words can say xxxx im sobbing ,, poor poor baby xxx
Awww...such a sweetie...
At least his life had become much more painless and beautiful before he died. You had all done such a fantastic job with bringing him back! RIP Pedro...you will be greatly missed but now the sky has one more bright star shining in the sky 💕🐾🐹
I’m so sorry Saskia. Don’t second guess the neuter. Sometimes that happens. I’m so happy you gave him a lovely life.
Oh no!!!! Pedro🌈🐹R.I.P.-bring Greetings to all of our loved ones you will meet where you are now. 🐹🍀🌈
Oh gosh, that is so sad! When it said that he never got his happy ending my heart dropped. I'm so sorry for your loss, may you rest in peace Pedro, we love you.
Such sad news to learn of Pedro’s passing! You all must be devastated! He was such a handsome man after all your hard work, love & dedication! When he was getting a head scratch at the end of this video & he closed his eyes you could see that he clearly felt the love! May he RIP, 🌻💕🙏
God bless you Saskia for all you do. I’m so sorry that your work sometimes comes with tragedy and heartbreak. I admire you for the sacrifices you make to help animals in need. Your work is so important. You will be in my thoughts. ❤️
Saskia, I cried looking at this video. You gave him the chance that no one would or could. RIP Pedro.
So sad ....😪
ahhhh such good things you did for this furbaby I know he is in Heaven thank you for caring as you do. May the Good Lord bless you each and every day
When I first saw him I was thinking “OK not the worst I’ve ever seen” and then you flipped him over......
OH MY GOSH.
This is what happens when you get a guinea pig from a pet store I don’t support PETA but I appreciate the awareness they have given me about where these animals they come from, huge horrible mills were guinea pigs are forced into breeding, living in wire bottomed cages And when mothers are useless to them they are killed in the most horrible ways I’ve seen, this is where pet store guinea pigs come from and every time some one gets a guinea pig from a pet store they support these animal mills, when quarantine is over I plan to organize a peaceful protest on the pet store to tell them to stop selling live animals because as long as they continue this the more pain and suffering they will cause. And I thank you so much for saving this guinea pig he was a warrior and a fighter stay strong up there little guy.
Sign me up... 😔
How is this possible in the USA? For this, sellers in Europe would face heavy fines, if not imprisonment.
I'm game!!
@@jaroslavbrummer619 the UK has better laws against animal care and abuse... over in the US idk... but isnt saskia in the US?
Whoops I meant Europe and... obviously saskia is in the US 😅 well that's embarrassing...
I WILL PROTEST WITH U GIMME UR INFORMATION PLS
Bless his little heart. He had such a will to live. You gave him love and a home in his last few months. He knew he had a home and a mommy. You are awesome with the love and care you give the little ones. His passing brought tears to my eyes. So sorry for the loss. 😓😓😓
Why.............s life so brutal some times?, he suffered day and night, finally started to recover, made some friends, but then Poof, no body deserves this, where ever he is now, He is sure having a great time and are probbaly telling all the other guinea pigs how great and kind you are... Pedro, wherever you are now, you will be missed, you are a fighter, never forgot that.
Well said. I‘m so sad and thinking of you Saskia, your rescue and especially Pedro all the way from Switzerland. May he rest happily now in peace.
You definitely made the right decision for Pedro. The pet stores should not be allowed to sell animals, if they are this irresponsible, end of discussion. Thank you for giving Pedro his best chance of being healthy and happy. I'm so sorry, Run In Paradise little shining soul 🌈🌠💖
It breaks my heart to see this little fella adopt don't shop
God Bless Pedro may he Rest in Peace.There is always a risk when any little Animal gets surgery,but at least he was not in pain and was giving lots of love.
I don’t agree with “adopt don’t shop” but I agree with adopt OR shop responsibly. Adoption isn’t for everyone as most of the time adopted/rescue pets are more higher maintenance than healthy ones, some people are just not ready to take on the extra care and money those animals need and probably couldn’t handle the possibility of them dying any moment and living a much shorter life. If you want to buy a new pet, do a lot of research on various stores and breeders. Never ever buy from big chain pet stores as they source all their livestock from mass breeders/mills hence why many pets they sell no matter the species are always sick and die early, and especially don’t “rescue” them, you are still supporting the store’s abuse by giving them your money and letting them know there is a demand and more animals will take their place and suffer. Support smaller, ethical breeders that prioritise welfare over profit.
So adorable love your name Pedro 😁😁😁😁💝💝💝💝💝 get better baby boy ❤
Sat down to eat dinner and watch some videos and this totally made me cry. I myself own 6 piggies and if I was to ever lose one I would crazy. This really hurt my heart :(
It was very kind of you Saskia to leave out the fact that the East Ventura hospital knowingly did not follow protocol on the discharge of Pedro. Lots of love to you, his life made me so happy ❤️
When he pushed sheepy off the space house 😂😢 bless you and everyone at the rescue ❤️❤️❤️ my heart is heavy but you remind me how life changing we can be to these animals. Pedro inspires us all to have the hope and strength he did, as well as his caretakers ❤️❤️❤️
Beautiful,you are so beautiful,thank you 🙏❤️
What a beautiful memorial for Pedro. I loved watching his story. I’m so glad you were able to give him love & comfort, that was what he needed more than anything. 🥰
@Back_to_the_nineties 02 yes, unfortunately
Rest in Peace, little Pedro. 💗💗💗
Omg! Watching this just broke my heart💔😭 I’m so sorry! Rip sweet little guy
❤️❤️❤️you are the best Saskia - and so was sweet beautiful Pedro❤️❤️❤️
Pedro's will to fight is amazing
Thank God for wonderful caring people like you ❤️🙏
I am so sad and touched by your beautiful tribute to little Pedro - he went through so much, life is so not fair for some, he ran out of luck.... 🐹🐹❤️❤️ RIP sweet boy xxxx
Saskia I'm sorry. I'm glad that he got to experience love and care, thanks to you. God Bless You and your Babies...
Man Saskia Im balling watching this. I remember watching the day he came in and I was in shock, no piggie cdeserves the pain he was going through. All of you at the rescue helped him so much and showed him so much love, he was lucky to find his way to you. I say it all but thank you Saskia and all of you for everything you do for the piggies. Your amazing and do amazing work. Pedro is missed dearly I know!! Love you Saskia and Pedro who probably with tons of girlfriends.
Thank you Jackie
Pedro rest in peace with God. 💐 My heartfelt sympathies to you Saskia and team.
God bless! He had a moment of peace and love in his life before moving on.
So so sad... Pedro was just coming into his own. What a cute little man. Bless him he will not suffer anymore. ❤️💋
Rip Pedro, sorry for your loss. I understand I lost my little buddy a month ago. They are in a special place now.
Oh my goodness so sad. May Pedro rest in peace 🙏❤🙏
Such a beautiful boy..so sorry for your loss 💜
FYI this has brought me to tears 😭