Saturday, May 31, 2008

Finally, a pet for Bailey

As you all know our side of the family is not known to cohabitate with the lessor species. My big sister did once get a dog for her son. I forget his name but he was a fine animal. He always remained faithful and loyal through thick and thin. For about ten minutes until he was evicted. Bailey has long been asking for a kitten or a puppy. In deference to the numerous gold fish and betas who have entered our lives through the front door and gone out through the soil pipe we wonder as most parents do. Will Bailey stay true to her promise and care for, clean up after and not lose interest in a puppy or a kitten? So, we decided to test her out. And what better animal for this task than cavia porcellus. The stout bodied, short eared, tailless domestic rodent, native to South America and often kept as a pet. An unfortunate animal who's common name is listed as a noun in Webster's meaning "a subject of research, experimentation, or testing". So without further eloquence I give you Angel the guinea pig.

The guinea pig formerly known as Princess. Also known as Ginger, Gina and Popcorn. Bailey Jean Zimmerman reserves the right to rename the guinea pig at any time without prior notice. We've had her for a few hours now so some name changes are to be expected. She comes with the "Petco" thirty day guarantee. So should the unspeakable happen in the next month I simply have to return the carcass to the store and she will be immediately replaced with another stout bodied, short eared, tailless domestic rodent, native to South America and often kept as a pet. Good luck Angel and God's speed. We're all pullin' for ya.

3 comments:

Katie said...

Good luck to all!! :)

JP2E said...

That poor beast doesn't stand a chance.
Not the pig, your daughter...

Bill T said...

I never saw a rodent with an AKA. Is this part of the PETCO relocation program? "He went to live on a farm honey"