Ooh ooh I know!!! We have the most adorable, friendly, sweet guinea pig/mini-dog. They can be picked up, never bite (mine anyways), love treats (raw veggies), aren't noisy (chirp very quietly), and can be bathed in the sink!

I really enjoy our guinea pig Ledgewood. They are kid-friendy, heck we even take ours outside for grazing. Loves fresh grass, I have a harness for him. Relatively inexpensive, and don't mind be loved on.

Hmmm, sounds like a personal ad (lol). Good luck in the decision process!