I got my first guinea pig a few years ago (Mints) and spoiled her silly . Later I bought her a companion (Penny), she was very young and little when I got her but her and Mint's go along great. I soon started bringing home rescued guinea pigs that were living poor conditions and were very old:sorry:. I bred Mints and she was pregnent. I didnt know better then but I put the rescued cavy's in the same room as my pets. I woke up one morning and found Penny unable to move, eat or drink. A very short time later she was gone:weepy:. I couldnt stop crying all day.:ashamed: I cant belive that happened. The guinea pigs were taken away from the room, Mints was by herself. I tried finding homes for the guinea pigs but no one wanted males that were so old. They soon started passing away. Each one that did opened new wounds for me, Mints's babies were sick too. I gave them fresh veggies, fruits, hay, blended food and water everyday but they still didnt live. Two years past and Mint's is still solo, but she's healthy and happy. I'm saving up for a bigger cage and an older but not too old cavy. I'll always miss Penny.......