Thanks for all your good advice. Mr. Squeekers is still a little skittish. I'm worried because he doesn't seem to want to play and get the needed exercise. I take him out into a quiet, safe play and he mostly just sits and stares; maybe walking onto my lap. I found so many websites that have the sounds of piggies! I play them for him and he really responds. I may think seriously about getting him a friend. I feel he is lonely!! He doesn't mind being held, will eat from my hand and such! Would love to see him "popcorn" hop as the literature describes. What fun that must be. Maybe he'd be more playful with a friend. I'm so sorry about the loss of your brother's piggie "Owner of...". So sad for you guys! Thanks again.

[This message has been edited by tatsxxx11 (edited February 11, 2001).]