Sad day for my guinea pigs

[Catherine]

Caramel's sister was with her and so was the father. He is being very sweet. Mama cleaned the first baby so they know what happened. I took the second one right away so I could try CPR. They still knew.  The male keeps lying beside her and putting his head against her.

I have seen guinea pigs do that with a herd member who is dying. They take turns lying with and comforting the one who is going. Then they spend time comforting each other afterwards. I think guinea pigs are very special animals. They have all the qualities of love and empathy and sympathy. Most people never really know their guinea pig and what a special creature it is.