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Days Like These — True Stories

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  • The guinea pig years

The guinea pig years

Tuesday 2nd April 2024

Join Vanessa Bates in a captivating journey through the 'guinea pig years' as she shares the heartwarming and poignant story of her family on the 'Days Like These' podcast episode.
27 minutes
Hopeful
Heartwarming
Poignant
Memorable
Bittersweet

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The Unforgettable Guinea Pig Years: A Heartwarming Tale of Love and Loss

Episode Overview

  • Vanessa's family's journey with their guinea pigs, from Harriet to a growing herd
  • The emotional impact of Dolly's cancer diagnosis on the family dynamics
  • The transformation of the guinea pigs from pets to a wild herd
  • The bittersweet farewell to the family home and the end of an era
  • Kerry's unexpected return to guinea pig ownership and the hilarious revelation of identifying their sexes
They were kind of snuffling and eyeballing each other. They were friendly and then they were together. And we were happy because Harriet was happy.
In a heartwarming tale told on the podcast 'Days Like These', Vanessa Bates recounts the unforgettable 'guinea pig years' of her family. From the arrival of Harriet, the angelic guinea pig, to the unexpected growth of their herd, and the poignant moments that followed, this story is a rollercoaster of love, loss, and unexpected twists.