Guinea pig fever

I am a guinea pig person.

My one and only guinea pig Olivia passed away back in 1999, but that doesn't change my identity as a guinea pig person. And ever since me and my boyfriend visited local pet store with 20 guinea pigs (I'm not kidding here), I have really badly wanted to own one again. I miss holding tiny little pet on my lap and hearing her voice demanding for food each time somebody opened the fridge door...

Guinea pigs are cute creatures. A lot smarter than what they seem. And I could always tell when Olivia was up to something naughty. She has this certain look on her face, kind of innocent look. But she was a lovely, lovely pet. I know I was fortunate: I saw her for the first time on the very same day she was born (she was born to my neighbours' guinea pigs) and she died to arms. How many can say that about their pets? I bet that not that many.

I took Olivia to the vet twice. On both accounts I was told that she would not survive her operations, but she did. I knew that she would, although I cried a bit before. And I cried a lot when she died. Olivia passed away on December 30, 1999. I told everyone that it was because she didn't want to face the Millennium fireworks... Although fiereworks didn't really bother her after she had seen the very first fireworks on my lap.

I have lots of great memories of my time with Olivia. They say that owners and pets are like each other. I suppose it is true. In that case it was no surprise, that I picked the smallest guinea pig, which had carrot red color fur. My red hair is dyed, but my shortness cannot be faked... Both Olivia and I have lot of guts. We're survivor type. And Olivia taught me a lot about life and loving. I will not forget her as long as I live.

Still I think I'm going to wait bit more before I'll get another guinea pig. Olivia II or Oliver... I'm kidding about Olivia part, though. But funny, ever since I've told my friends and closeones that I had a guinea pig, I've found out that lots of my friends have had them as well. Aguess it's another bond... The sacret bond of guinea pig persons.