Good Night, Spinel Sun.

Spinel Sun passed from this life at 11 AM today. He passed in my arms among loved ones. He had been with us a little over a year. He passed due to complications from old age. He will be missed by family, friends and those who only got to know him on the web.

He will be missed very, very much by Shaggy and myself, his human parents. His ladies, Sakura, Tomoyo and Lina will miss his wit and love. Kerberos will miss his friend and rival. Shampoo and Ukyou, our cats will miss the only guinea pig in our home that didn't chase their tails. The fish will miss their neighbor.

Spinel Sun was a very friendly guinea pig. He loved to talk all the time, and always seemed to be happy about something. He loved to be petted and held. He was a very determined little guinea pig and managed to escape his cage several times.

Spinel Sun did not have the greatest start in life. He was brought into animal control as a stray. He then languished in animal control over the summer until we gave him a forever home.

He adapted quickly to home life. He was loved and cherished. He learned very quickly how to wrap us all around his little paw. He was very quick to let us know that carrots were his favorite treat. And he learned very quickly how to get more carrots out of Shaggy and I.

About this time last year, he fell very ill. We later found out that he had a heart problem. But top-notch medical care gave us borrowed time. Even after going blind around Imbolc, it did not get his spirits down. We had a year of smiles, laughter and carrots. Lots of carrots.

There are two threads where you can read about Spinel and all of his friends online. He has a thread on Guinea Lynx and a thread on Guinea Pig Cages You are welcome to leave comments there if you are a member.

Spinel Sun came into my life when I needed someone who loved me no matter what. No matter my mood and regardless of the fact that I could no longer function as I had months before. What did it matter to him that I could not lift heavy things or go skiing? I could pick up his little piggie bum to snuggle and that's all that mattered. I needed him and he needed me.

But now the Guinea Pig Gods need him more then I. But I am sure one day we will meet again over the Rainbow Bridge.

Here are some pictures of Spinel Sun. He was quite the handsome guinea pig:











A listing will go up next week on the Rainbow Bridge website and all are welcome to attend a cyber service for all the pets that have passed through the veil this week. He will be cremated this Friday.

Comments are welcomed and encouraged.

Good night my little man. You're always in our hearts.