Guinea Pig Autobiography

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I knew I wanted guinea pigs for the longest time. They were the fluffiest and friendliest animals I had ever seen. I remember so vividly passing the tank they stayed in at our local pet store and longing for the day I could finally have one of my own. That day came several years later on a cold Tuesday morning during Winter Break. After asking my dad for what seemed like the billionth time, he caved. My excitement was immeasurable. I remember getting dressed as quickly as possible and begging my mom to take me to our local humane shelter. I was sure I wouldn't find a guinea pig, but it was the first place on my list to look.

Once I arrived, I was greeted by all kinds of different pets of all shapes, sizes, and species. There were birds, hamsters, cats, and guinea pigs. I brought myself up to the counter and asked the lady about the guinea pigs and which ones were adoptable. She went through the hall where the cages were lined up and told me about all of them and their names. There were so many in need of good homes. I was overwhelmed! My mom impatiently waited for me to figure out which one I wanted. I ended up finding myself focused on a pair. Their names were Mars and Poppy. …show more content…

They were elderly, which meant many people had looked over them when they were choosing a pet to adopt. I, however, couldn't look past them. Mars sported a fluffy brown coat and large doe eyes that melted my heart. Poppy was the eldest and was stark white. She had large red eyes and a long curly coat. They were the perfect pair. My heart was set on

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