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What’s your name? Hello, my name is Lottie, and I am a guinea pig.
Where do you live? I have an air-conditioned apartment in my landlady’s garage and a manor house in the garden.
How old are you? Seven, which makes me a senior citizen.
Are you married? Sadly, I am a widow, having lost my husband, Bob, earlier this year.
Do you have any plans for a new husband? Unless they have been to the vet, I have found most suitors serial pests. These days, I love my own company.
What is your favourite food? I’m on a ‘seafood’ diet! If I see food, I eat it! I am fond of baby cucumbers, and I try to eat at least five types of vegetables every single day.
What’s your worst habit? I am not potty-trained. Oops.
What is your favourite local hangout? I like sunbaking in the gazebo of my manor house.
Who is your best friend? A regular butcherbird drops by most days for a quick chat. I am not a fan of the resident brush turkey, who I wouldn’t trust as far as I could kick!
What do people love most about you? I am not a great talker. I prefer to listen! I am also not averse to a daily tickle from my landlady, because I’m aware that I get a reward after the cuddle is finished.
Lottie’s charity of choice is Qld Guinea Pig Refuge Inc., and we have made a $50 donation on her behalf.



























































































































