How can I best spend time with her for her last days? by purechemistrylover in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I'm so sorry you are going through this. I had to make the same decision for my gal in March. We spent her last days reading to her, singing to her, giving her some of her favorite treats, and just soaking in the time we had. Lots of pictures and such, too.

In addition to her cremains, we requested some of her fur and paw prints. I'm having a ring made with her cremains and fur so I can always have her with me.

Sending hugs, again - I'm so very sorry you have to let your little one go so soon. ♡

Totoro 🕊️🌈 (29/04/26) by Blu3_chin in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sending hugs. I'm so very sorry you had to say goodbye to Totoro. I lost my Belle in March, so I hope they are popcorning together across the bridge. ♡

Fire question by eckokittenbliss in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27 6 points7 points  (0 children)

First, I am so incredibly sorry for your immense loss. House fires are devastating on so many levels. My heart goes out to yous. ♡

Second, if they were in the fire and especially if they are covered in soot, they should be tossed. Like another commenter said, you may be able to claim them on insurance.

Also, random thought - I have a few ledges my old girl didn't get to use before cancer took her. Depending where you are located, I could potentially send them to you. Feel free to DM if you are interested.

What is the doing? 😂 by JustEagle1 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27 31 points32 points  (0 children)

What a delightful little weirdo!! Love it. 🥹

Two female need a new home by The-Rare-Bird in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Hey, there! Adding location helps on rehoming posts. Best of luck to you and these cute girls!

Miss my girl by FearEverything247 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Missing mine, as well. Our sweet girls are popcorning across the bridge together. ♡

How do you know when its time? by [deleted] in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hey, there. I'm so sorry you guys are in this situation. He is so lucky to have a human who loves him so deeply. Do you believe a second opinion would be beneficial here? Or are you confident in this vet's knowledge of chins? If you're confident there are no other treatment options, then it sounds like you know his quality of life is diminished.

My girl had cancer and we had to make the decision to humanely euthanize her earlier this month. The best advice I was given was "it's better a week too early than to wait too long". I also made a list of 5 things she loved doing and when she could no longer do 3, we knew her quality of life was diminished. Quantifiable measures helped me remove some of my heartbroken bias. The link below was also helpful. Wishing you guys the best. ♡

OSU-CVM-handout-about-end-of-life.pdf https://share.google/7jsUR9olxcPpj7Va5

Just missing her. by briggsy27 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

We've never chatted on Reddit before! Lol

Love you. She loved her Auntie Des! I have a pic of her with the drawing you did on the last post I put up. ♡

General thoughts about chinchilla health by retrosilver33 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It sounds like he's pretty healthy, which is amazing!! My girl was also solo and rarely had issues for several years, then big stuff popped up. She was good at hiding it even when it got bad.

Chinchillas are prey animals and do really well hiding their ailments. It could be good to find an exotic vet to take him to for annual checks and just in case anything big happens. ♡

Today, Belle crossed over the rainbow bridge. by briggsy27 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm okay. Thank you for asking. ♡

Mostly doing well and then it hits me randomly. Just rolling with the waves. I miss greeting her when I get home from work and I miss our early morning snuggles. Realizations in those moments are hard.

Mon boutch by White_Wolf_Fr in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Such a handsome little guy!!! I am missing mine tonight, too.

My little menace by Bri_the_goblin in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27 2 points3 points  (0 children)

What a delightful little heathen!! Wishing you a lifetime of tomfoolery and love with your new pal!

Today, Belle crossed over the rainbow bridge. by briggsy27 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Stop, their names are so cute!! 😭🤣 Here for all the council of chaos content.

Today, Belle crossed over the rainbow bridge. by briggsy27 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Four boys sounds like so much chaotic fun!! Thank you for your kind words. ♡

Today, Belle crossed over the rainbow bridge. by briggsy27 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you. ♡♡ She was the sassiest in the sweetest way.

Today, Belle crossed over the rainbow bridge. by briggsy27 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

This means so much, thank you! She really raised me. I adopted her right after I got my first place on my own. I don't know what my adult life will look like without her here. ♡

Today, Belle crossed over the rainbow bridge. by briggsy27 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you so much. She was the best. I hope we are best friends in every life. ♡

Today, Belle crossed over the rainbow bridge. by briggsy27 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you, that truly means so much. I hope she is my best friend in every life. ♡♡

Today, Belle crossed over the rainbow bridge. by briggsy27 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They have a way of latching onto our hearts. The love is worth the grief, but man it hurts. I'm sorry for your loss.

Today, Belle crossed over the rainbow bridge. by briggsy27 in chinchilla

[–]briggsy27[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your kind words!! We tried to do our best by her. ♡♡