Rescued from San Quentin

The beach at San Quentin village 

We visited the lady who runs a guinea-pig rescue service in San Quentin. She has a view overlooking the beach, where swimmers frolicked in San Francisco Bay.

(The beauty of San Quentin village stands in sharp contrast to the infamous prison, home to the largest death row in the United States.)

There were six potential companions for our female, who has been alone since December.

Five GPs mingle on the upper deck

A four-year-old long-hair named Pumpkin seemed suitable--they didn't fight after two hours together in close quarters.

Pumpkin is now ensconced in her own cage in the guinea pig room; as a precaution against infection or incompatible behavior, we will keep them separate for a week. It's early, but the results are promising.