Adventures in Guinea Pigs

To My Dearest Cha Cha,

I want you to know that this letter is very hard for me to write.  You have been in our home approximately 2 months and I will admit that I was hesitant, OK scratch that it was more like reluctant, to bring you into our circle of trust.  I knew I would be the one to clean your cage.  I would provide your food.  I would be basically bringing another helpless being into our lives and I already care for 3 helpless beings.  I did not want to add another.

However, I am ready to admit that I was wrong.  Yes, you read that correctly.  I am saying that I was wrong.  Now, I do most of the cage cleaning, but it is really easy and I have one really good 5 year old helper.  I also do most of the feeding, but again very easy and only needs to be done once a week.  But the holding, I never have to do.  I also do not have to worry about you not getting love because we have two tiny people who love you lots.

Let's talk about that love a little bit, because seriously this is why I am glad you are here.  No matter how much love a certain 3 year old gives you, you never show your love back with your teeth.  I have heard this is not necessarily common for GP like you.  In fact my Internet research says that sometimes three year old human child love is not always received well.  I am sorry that she was convinced you liked heights...especially falling from heights a few days ago. Yet you take it in stride, that is why you fit in so well here at the Harlow house.

I have also been impressed with your dexterity and your ability to make your way through the mazes a certain 5 year old boy makes for you out of random objects.  You are so patient as he creates these exercises for you.  You never run away, although I am not sure if this is because you are more scared of the unknown or because your large belly will not allow you to move fast enough to get away, but either way I appreciate your willingness to cooperate with him.


On the subject of food, I can tell that you enjoy it, so as long as you continue to be the good guinea pig I know you to be you will  never have to worry about running out of treats!

Much love to you my furry friend!