Charlotte & Ruby

Charlotte

Sarah has long been wanting a pet of her own. It has been months and months since she first began asking for an animal that she alone could be responsible for. At first, I thought this was just a child's wish that would soon fade when the next "it" thing came around, but after time the hope did not subside for an animal of her own and I began to seriously contemplate the idea of a pet for Sarah. I wanted to make sure that it was small, but too small, and easy to care for. We talked about getting a turtle, hamster, kitten, rabbit, and then finally, a guinea pig. I talked to Bob about the idea at which he first balked, but when I explained the importance to Sarah to have something that depended on her for its care and how much that meant to her since she feels that she relies so much on everyone else to help care for her, he relented and agreed to get a guinea pig as long as he did not have to deal with the cost or care of the animal.

Ruby

After doing our research we found out that guinea pigs actually do better in pairs. They are very social animals and prefer to live with another of its own kind. After exploring a couple of pets stores in town we fell in love with these two gals whom now call Charlotte and Ruby. Rudy is Sarah's pet. Charlotte is for the rest of the kids, but Sarah takes care of Charlotte as well when the other kids are off doing other things.

These girls are very cute. Ruby is very active and constantly on the go. Charlotte is pretty calm and will just sit in your lap for as long as you are willing to have her there. Although we have only had them for a week they have been wonderful additions to our family, and more importantly have been instrumental in helping to build Sarah's fragile self esteem up again.

Welcome to this crazy family, Ruby and Charlotte!

Miss Charlotte

The girls getting into trouble.

The girls escaping trouble.

The girls snuggling between some pillows.