The above picture is of Centennial School's youngest members, our 'therapy pigs' - Bert and Ernie. (Bert is also known as Herbert Harry Spice / Rocky, and Ernie is also known as Mr. Nibbles or Ernie the Golden Nugget). Bert and Ernie joined our school community in the Fall of 2019 and they love 'cuddle time' with the students and adults in the building almost as much as parsley, (one of their favourite treats).
With the help of a 'Pets in the Classroom' grant through Petland, (Whyte Ridge store in Winnipeg), I was able to find Bert and Ernie when they were only 8 months old. That means they celebrated their first birthday sometime in February 2020.
Each of the guinea pigs has their own personality. Bert is an Abyssinian breed and he has very soft long white hair with some whorls, and a bit of caramel and black colouring on his head. He is a bit bossy at times and eats like a hungry hippo! Bert is usually quite calm and more hesitant to leave the comfort of his home.
Ernie is an American short haired guinea pig with a caramel and white colouring. He is a young fella who will run up to you when hungry and squeak. When very excited Ernie will do something called 'pop-corning'. He has sometimes jumped in the air and completed a 180 degree turn. They are both so much fun to just watch!
Students at Centennial School can sign up for 'cuddle time' with Bert and Ernie. The two of them allow us to find some calm in our hectic days, to reduce our anxieties; and to have a chance to socialize and talk about our pets, guinea pigs, and animals in general. What a great way to spend a break!
With the help of a 'Pets in the Classroom' grant through Petland, (Whyte Ridge store in Winnipeg), I was able to find Bert and Ernie when they were only 8 months old. That means they celebrated their first birthday sometime in February 2020.
Each of the guinea pigs has their own personality. Bert is an Abyssinian breed and he has very soft long white hair with some whorls, and a bit of caramel and black colouring on his head. He is a bit bossy at times and eats like a hungry hippo! Bert is usually quite calm and more hesitant to leave the comfort of his home.
Ernie is an American short haired guinea pig with a caramel and white colouring. He is a young fella who will run up to you when hungry and squeak. When very excited Ernie will do something called 'pop-corning'. He has sometimes jumped in the air and completed a 180 degree turn. They are both so much fun to just watch!
Students at Centennial School can sign up for 'cuddle time' with Bert and Ernie. The two of them allow us to find some calm in our hectic days, to reduce our anxieties; and to have a chance to socialize and talk about our pets, guinea pigs, and animals in general. What a great way to spend a break!