Fluffy's New Crib

I still get a lot of judgey looks and comments when people find out I’ve banished our pet guinea pig to the garage.

But I know he’s happier out there. He’s a pretty happy-go-lucky little guy anyway. And he’s seemed even more laid back since we moved him from the constant contact of our house…where he was aggravating the iFarmer’s asthma…to the garage.

I wasn’t sure what could make him happier, until a few days ago. That’s when Fluffy’s new tricked-out home arrived, in dozens of pieces, from Cumfy Pets (which also has some nice looking backyard chicken houses, btw).

Thankfully, while I was doing garden maintenance and grocery shopping, Sim put the whole thing together. 

It’s amazing: Two levels, with an exercise ramp and a closed-off portion that’s like a luxury, darkened condo for our cavey.

Comfy Pets even threw in an exterior liner that will shield the whole apartment from the elements. I imagine I’ll put that on soon when it looks like rain.

When it starts to get really cold, I may have to come up with another solution, like adding a heating device so he won’t get too cold. (I know that’s what some people do for outdoor rabbits and to keep water from freezing in chicken hutches).

For now, Fluffy’s mansion is conveniently on the back porch, where we can get him out and play with him on the deck or let him run around in the grass.