Speedy passed away peacefully on Dec 2, 2020. He is missed already by adopted brother Roux and human friends Maddie, Debbie, Jeff, Miles, Liam, Cindy and John.
Speedy was born in late 2012 into a small-pet hoarding environment and was rescued by Petraits soon after. He, along with his birth brother Mr T., was adopted by Miles, Liam, Cindy and John on March 3, 2013. Bonded from birth, Speedy and Mr T were close companions who shared a cage and before they got too big would snuggle in one hut together. Speedy was named by Petraits, and it was explained that his speediness referred to how quickly he’d take cover when startled – a huge survival benefit for small animals in the wild! He was the shy pet who would hold back especially compared to his brother Mr T, who was more daring. Speedy loved cilantro, leafy celery greens and romaine lettuce, and was very brave when getting his nails trimmed. He made surprisingly loud chirping sounds when hungry!
Mr T passed away of a kidney stone in 2015, and Speedy missed him quite a bit and spent a lot of time in his hut. He welcomed the adoption of Roux in early 2016 and despite Speedy and Roux never bonding to the point that they could share an open enclosure, like good neighbors they enjoyed each other’s company from either side of a fence. Roux brought a love of carrots to their diet, and Speedy joined him in demanding a “carrot first” breakfast menu, enjoying his beloved greens as a second course.
Having lived a very long guinea pig life of 8 years, Speedy passed away peacefully on Dec 2, 2020, while on a winter stay in Naperville. In accordance with COVID protocols for funerals, he was memorialized with a very small service of only one household, attended by Maddie, Debbie and Jeff. He was buried near their pet, a much loved winter white dwarf hamster named Heart, who also passed away this year.
Rest in peace, Speedy. You’ll be missed!
We enjoyed Speedy’s company for his short time here. We hope he felt comfortable and loved during his last days. A day or two before the end, Speedy sat unafraid next to the center fence near Roux on the other side. and Roux sat on the other side. They peacefully and quietly hung out.
We are providing Roux comfort and care to help with his sadness, and he’s spending a little more time resting in his hut than normal. He is eating well, however, and seems to enjoy our gentle pets. We will miss you, Speedy.
Thanks for being there for both of them, Debbie & co!
We are glad to have visited Speedy and his close friend and neighbor, Roux, on numerous occasions. Throughout his life, Speedy placed a high value on caution. At the slightest hint of perceived danger, he was quick to seek shelter in his house.
Rest in peace, Speedy. You were a nice Guinea pig and brought joy to your people.
Thanks, mom and dad! Very kind words!
Lovely post and tribute to the great Speedy!
Lovely obituary for Speedy!