(PIKES PEAK REGION) — The Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region (HSPPR) recently performed an amputation on a guinea pig, a surgery the shelter said is rare, though the little guy came out of surgery just fine and even found his forever home. HSPPR said Arnie the guinea pig came into the shelter with an unusual problem--one of his toes was significantly bigger than the rest. HSPPR said staff weren't quite sure what was wrong, so they consulted one of their veterinarians, Dr. Rose. After a thorough exam, HSPPR said Dr. Rose decided to take some X-rays of the troublesome toe, revealing some bone destruction. HSPPR said this could be from trauma, infection, or even cancer. The best course of action, Dr. Rose decided, was to amputate the toe. HSPPR said guinea pig toe amputations are not a very common procedure, but that Dr. Rose and her veterinary technician Olivia worked together seamlessly to make the surgery a success. Courtesy: Humane Society of the Pikes Peak RegionCourtesy: Humane Society of the Pikes Peak RegionCourtesy: Humane Society of the Pikes Peak RegionCourtesy: Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region Not only was Dr. Rose Arnie's surgeon, she was also his foster while he recovered. "She decided to take Arnie home with her and spent the next few weeks giving him the love and care he needed during his recovery," said HSPPR. "It wasn't long before Arnie healed up beautifully and started moving around like nothing had ever happened—just a normal, happy guinea pig again!" Then, at the start of the New Year, Arnie found a whole new life. His forever family fell in love with him just as he is, "A little short on toes, but never short on love!" HSPPR said.