Our
love for Cavies
Our
love for Cavies
Better known as Guinea Pigs all began in February of 1997. My sister Karri brought home two males Kalua Pig & Prince Kuhio from one of her friends at the Library. Mark & I baby sat them one weekend and we fell instantly in love. I called Karri’s friend to see if she had any others left. She had just taken the two remaining siblings to the pet store, so Mark & I hopped into Heidi with the dogs and drove to the pet store. We walked in and there was our precious Hapa Pig just sitting in his cage looking at the door like he was waiting for us. That’s how it all began thanks to three incredible little boy Guinea Pigs. A whole new world had opened up for us.
It's too bad more people haven't realize what wonderful pets these adorable little Cavies are. They do require a great deal of care and attention not to mention love and are not always suitable for children, especially small children. If you're considering getting one please contact your local S.P.C.A, Animal Shelter or a Cavy rescue first. Do a lot of research on their care and needs to make sure you willing to give them the proper care that's needed.
Hapa means half & half in Hawai'ian, and because he was black & white we thought it fit him perfectly. Hapa Pig had more personality then most people we know and boy what a temper! We lost sweet Hapa Pig on March 10th 2000, he passed away in my arms. We still miss him so much. We hope to someday open our own cavy rescue. It will be called "The Hapa Home Cavy Rescue". He will always have a special place in our hearts.
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Hapa loved to lay on his back |
Daddy & Hoppie kissing under the mistletoe |
Mommy getting a mistletoe kiss from Hapa |
Hapa looking for his Christmas gifts |
A sleeping little Christmas pig. |
Daddy & Hapa |
Hapa enjoys a Popsicle |
Hapa's 3rd birthday, he loved carrot cake! or anything mom was eating! |
A beautiful drawing of Hapa done by artist George Smith |
Hapa's Garden 2000 |
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This is our little Hapa-Tita. She is Hapa's, Kalua's & Prince Kuhio's sista from another litter. Tita is pidgin Hawai'ian for sister. When we first rescued her from the kindergarten class she was skinny, had lost most of her hair and was not very lovey. Within a few months, she had gained lots of weight, grown almost all of her hair back and was the sweetest little thing you ever met, well almost, she still had a little Hapa in her. It was amazing how much she acted like Hapa & talked all the time just like he did. Hapa-Tita joined her family on Oct. 2nd 2001. We are so grateful for the short time we had her in our lives.
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Hapa-Tita |
Hapa-Tita |
Hapa-Tita |
A lazy Hapa-Tita |
What a face! |
A sleeping angel |
Hapa-Tita |
Miss nose |
Takin' another nap |
Hapa-Tita & Kamaka |
Hapa, Hapa-Tita, Kalua & Kuhio's sister, mom & dad |
Prince Kuhio |
Prince Kuhio & Kalua Pig |
Prince & Kamaka |
Prince & Kamaka |
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Molly was a rescued piggie we got from a friend. She was about 5 1/2 years old when she passed away. Her hair use to be completely white but with age her it turned dark. She was a sweet, loving little girl who brought much love to us, Hapa Pig and Kamaka. |
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What a pretty face! Molly |
Molly drinking a Chi Chi |
Molly New Years Eve 1999 |
Molly on a camping trip |
Molly bunny |
 Kamaka & Molly on Valentine's Day |
What a handsome couple! |
Hoppie & Molly |
The Big Kahuna & his girl |
Molly & Kamaka |
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4 years old Better know as Maky or Makaraina came to live with us in March 2000. Kamaka has the sweetest little soul and loves to cuddle. He’s my little sweetheart. |
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My Navy Boy Kamaka |
My Easter Bunny "2003" |
Kamaka in the flower pot painted by Dr. Debbie, it says Hapa Pig in Kanji |
Our little pumpkin |
A baby Kamaka |
 Maka Kalikimaka 2003 |
 Maka Kalikimaka 2003 |
Maka Kalikimaka 2003
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 Hula Maka 2003 |
 My Hawai'ian boy 2003 |
 Patriotic Kamaka 2003 |
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1 year old
Lili came to live with us in January 2003. What a little doll! She's been so good for Kamaka, he was very sad after Molly was gone.
 Our baby Lili January 2003 |
 My Little Easter Lili |
 What a cutie-Pie |
Lili in Daddy's pocket |
5 ½ years old
They have been with us for four years. Our friends needed to find a home for them so we gladly took them. They have been a wonderful addition to our family
 Chubbs & Link |
The Twins |
Dr. Brick & Link |
Little Red I rescued from the animal shelter, we found him a wonderful new home |
Little Red |
A special poem written by my sister, Karri.
All Pigs go to Heaven,
God would have it no other way:
For their hearts are filled with only goodness.
But only a few know a heaven here on earth
Like your sweet ones surely knew with you.
