Thanks so much everyone, I knew I could rely on you guys to help me out!

I was hoping it was just scared, and not a huge problem. He is getting a little better. I talk to him on my way into my room, and I'm pretty sure he knows who I am. I guess I have to be patient!

I forgot to mention something too:
He was the youngest male at the petstore, and they put him in a cage with 3 or 4 other older males. So, being territorial, they fought and Buster got the abuse. He has two spots on his back where he was attacked really bad-which I'm happy to say is healing nicely- so we be careful not to touch him there, although it seems to cause no pain to him. I guess that could REALLY be causing him some stress too. But, being mindless, I forgot to mention that before.

I have to tell you something scary!! Today, I had my mom buy Buster a itty bitty dog harness. I read on other websites that some people get harnesses or collars and walk there guinea pigs. I thought this was a kewl idea. So I put him in his new little harness, and before I took him in the backyard for a stroll, I took him in the bathroom and shut the door to make sure he couldnt get out of it. He promptly got his paw stuck in the little strap ring!(about the size of a penny, that holds the front strap to the back) I started screaming, because I thought he broke his leg. Buster was freaking out completely, and making sounds I didnt know he could! Finally, my mom heard my cries for help, and came to the rescue. We finally got Buster's leg out, and out of the harness. I still at this point though his leg was broken. I was crying my eyes out til I put him in his cage and saw him walking. What a relief!!! I'm so happy he's okay.

Well, thats my scary story. Like always, my post is a long one. (I just cant say everything I want too without being in a billion paragraphs!)

Thanks again to everyone's advice, and I'll keep the updates coming. And I think the digital camera is working, so maybe some pictures too!

Sam
And the boys: Buster the guinea piggy, and Brutus the 'monster' dog.