If there’s a heaven, we’re fairly positive it’s populated primarily with canine.
A beloved Chihuahua, Mr. Piffles, featured in Flamingo’s comedy-magic “Piff the Magic Dragon” present, has died simply shy of his seventeenth birthday. Mr. Piffles handed on Nov. 8, 2024.
In honor of the pup, Flamingo will open “Mr. Piffles’ Magical Playground,” a dog-friendly house on the Strip resort.
Piff (nee John van der Put) has labored with Mr. Piffles for 15 years.
This quote from van der Put from the announcement of the passing of Mr. Piffles was candy, “For over 15 years I’ve had the privilege and the pleasure of being upstaged and outshone night time after night time by Mr. Piffles. He got here into my life after I had nothing, and set me on the trail to a profession I might solely dream of. At first, I’ll have rescued him, however ultimately, he rescued me.”
He meant “greater than 15 years,” not “over,” however he’s grieving.
We interviewed van der Put some time again for our annual podcast, and he stated, “Come for the canine, keep for the magic.”
One in all our favourite Mr. Piffles moments was when Donny Osmond sang “Pet Love” to the perpetually nonplussed pooch.
Completely happy fifteenth birthday to Mr. Piffles, trusty companion of @ThePiff. In honor of the event, @DonnyoOsmond sang “Pet Love. @FlamingoVegas pic.twitter.com/6VlXMhZF7G
— Important Vegas (@VitalVegas) November 15, 2022
Whereas Mr. Piffles has shaken off this mortal coil, planning for his retirement and inevitable finish has been within the works for a while.
Van der Put spent $60,000 cloning Mr. Piffles, so the clone (now two years outdated) will take Mr. Piffle’s spot within the present at Flamingo. Van der Put calls his new associate Mr. Piffles 2.0, but in addition “Fortune,” as a result of he price a lot to clone.
We don’t make this up. It was on TMZ, so it must be true.
Once we spoke with van der Put, he stated he had two back-up Mr. Piffles. Mark our phrases, sooner or later, there will likely be a cyborg Mr. Piffles.
This is among the Mr. Piffles stunt doubles again in 2021.
Unique picture of Mr. Piffles stunt double, and pet dragon. @thepiff pic.twitter.com/5D9nz2OgAm
— Important Vegas (@VitalVegas) Could 16, 2021
Anyway, Flamingo and Piff are profiting from this tragic loss by turning it right into a advertising and marketing alternative. It’s Las Vegas, in any case.
As talked about, “The Flamingo will maintain a particular ceremony on Wednesday, Nov. 13, 2024 at 5:00 p.m. celebrating the life and legacy of Mr. Piffles with the opening of ‘Mr. Piffles’ Magical Playground.’ In a heartfelt tribute, the resort will dedicate this dog-friendly house to the reminiscence of Mr. Piffles on what would have been his seventeenth birthday.”
Right here’s a sneak preview.
You possibly can come and sit with Mr Piffles within the new Mr Piffles Magical Playground. @VitalVegas @LasVegasLocally pic.twitter.com/xMZ0bWMxQc
— 🍒Whiskey Fever🍒 (@KerryBilicki) November 14, 2024
It’s value noting actually all the references to Mr. Piffles within the information launch are like a pregnant girlfriend. No intervals. Probably as a result of “Mr” was his authorized first title?
It’s additionally value noting Mr. Piffles was the primary and solely animal to have ever obtained the Key to the Las Vegas Strip, aside from David Copperfield.
Our honest condolences to van der Put and his spouse, showgirl-slash-sidekick Jade Simone, for his or her loss.
Within the phrases of Agnes Sligh Turnbull, whomever that could be, “Canine’ lives are too quick. Their solely fault, actually.”
Replace (11/19/24): We began feeling unhappy about Mr. Piffles, so we wrote a music (with the assistance of A.I.), naturally.
