A Tiny Architect
His burrowing skills were unmatched. He built a three-story tunnel system with a designated 'snack storage' and 'nap room'.
M
May 2019
Pet Memorial
Public
Pippin
2018 – 2022
“A tiny heart that left the biggest paw prints on our souls.”
Life Timeline
Oct 12, 2017
Welcome Home
Oct 12, 2017
Welcome Home
Pippin arrived in a little wooden box and claimed the corner of the living room as his kingdom.
Oct 12, 2017
Welcome Home
Mar 17, 2019
First whistle mimic
Mar 17, 2019
First whistle mimic
He learned the kettle whistle and performed it every breakfast, perfectly in rhythm.
Mar 17, 2019
First whistle mimic
Apr 9, 2020
The sunflower seed heist
Apr 9, 2020
The sunflower seed heist
He managed to hide dozens of seeds in his cheeks and looked incredibly proud of himself.
Apr 9, 2020
The sunflower seed heist
Dec 20, 2021
Golden years
Dec 20, 2021
Golden years
Even in quiet days, he remained the gentle soul that made every evening feel softer.
Dec 20, 2021
Golden years
Aug 28, 2022
A peaceful goodbye
Aug 28, 2022
A peaceful goodbye
He fell asleep to a calm sunset while the family held him close and whispered goodbye.
Aug 28, 2022
A peaceful goodbye
Memory Collections
The small moments that stayed with us.
Tiny Night Shift
Every night around 11, he would rearrange his bedding with full determination, then pause to stare at us as if asking for approval.
N
Nov 2019
Cheek Pouch Champion
We once counted 17 sunflower seeds moved in a single trip. Pippin looked unstoppable and slightly offended we were watching.
M
Mar 2020
The Sunflower Seed Heist
Pippin once managed to stash 42 sunflower seeds in his cheeks. He looked like a fuzzy tennis ball and was very proud of his haul.
A
Aug 2020
Wheel Sprint Finals
He treated his wheel like an Olympic track. Five-minute sprints, one dramatic stop, then immediate encore.
J
Jan 2021
Morning Concert
He had a three-note intro before every song, like opening curtains for a tiny stage. He wouldn't start eating until he finished his solo.
D
Dec 2021
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