But I never did introduce myself. I'm Elizabeth. When I signed up I had only one guinea pig, Bean, who passed away last week (she was 7). Shortly after adopting her we got Mocha who passed away in the fall (he was 5). Now we have buttercup until we find another piggy to adopt. She lives in a 2x4 cage in the livingroom and despite her fear of all the things, endures daily cuddles.