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I'm suffering from a bit of a dilema at the moment. Basically, at the place that i work, people are very aware that i own piggies and love pets as I'm always talking about them and what ive brought them etc.

Well, a fellow colleague, one i must admit i have had a few run ins with approached me to say she was considering buying a guineapig for her children and that her husband was going to build a hutch. The first thing i said was to consider getting a pig from a rescue instead as they're as many abandoned that need new homes, (i always give this speech, no matter who the person). I also told her that it wouldnt be fair to just have a lone guineapig as they crave social interaction with other pigs, so to consider getting a bonded pair. She went on to say she only wanted one. I pushed it further and said to her that before she decided to get some, she should do her research, and think what would happen if the children lose interest, which happens so often. She wrote off what i was saying due to me not liking her. I assured her this wasnt the case and that it was due to so many people taking on animals they then realise they cant look after.

Anyway, this was a few weeks ago and she's now approached me asking for some rescue telephone numbers. I know what this woman is like and I'm pretty certain that the children and her will get bored of the pets, or that they will just exist rather than get the pampering that piggies deserve. I'm tempted to say that the rescues i know of are currently pigless, but at the same time i dont want to deny some piggies the chance of a new home?

Does anyone have any suggestions as to what i should do? Sorry for the long post.
 
Hiya,

I would give her the rescue numbers as when she goes there they will also educate her and won't let her have just the one pig. So she may learn from it and become educated. Sadly she could just say ok, walk away and go to a pet shop and get one pig but you have to try. It may be a learning curve for her.

Hope things work out.

Louise
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Thanks Louise for your ultra quick reply! I had thought of giving her the number, but the rescue i got my piggies from asked me no questions, didnt want to see their home, or anything.. so I'm worried this may happen with her and that she will get some piggies even though she knows nothing about them.
 
hi,
thats a tuff situation. I'm not very good at advice but since everyone on here helps me ill try. First of all telling her all the rescue centres are full will only make her buy one from the shops so will not stop her from getting one. Also why not print off some information about guinea pig care to show you want to help. Alot of people will not find the information but if given it will take a look. I have only one guinea pig, i wish i had got two bonded but at the moment he is very happy alone so hopefully it will be ok her only havin a single pig.
Sorry i cant be more help x
 
Mabe you could call the rescue up first and warn them that she might be going like give them her name and just warn them that se knows nothing bout piggies and mabe ask them to give her a pet talk whilst she is there?x
 
You could give her the numbers of rescues that you know carry out homechecks etc...they are experienced at knowing who will be good piggy parents and who wont :)
 
Thank you all for your help. I bet it seems a stupid thing to ask!

I'm going to do what you've all suggested. Does anyone know of any good rescues in the Nottingham area that do carry out a homecheck procedure? Thanks
 
If you dont think she should have the numbers then just tell her straight that you have a feeling you dont think she is willing to learn about the animal and for that reson no rescue numbers ! [if she is that desperste she'll look them up in the phone book !]
 
georgie-porgie said:
If you dont think she should have the numbers then just tell her straight that you have a feeling you dont think she is willing to learn about the animal and for that reson no rescue numbers ! [if she is that desperste she'll look them up in the phone book !]
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this in the work setting could be classed as bullying and BubbleSqueak could get in trouble!
I'd go with BubbleSqueak and get a number of rescues that do homechecks I'm surprised the rescue you went to didn't ask questions or homecheck! I do home check for my guys and gals as they should ge the same care if not more than what i give them!
God luck in your search BubbleSqueak!:)p
 
piggies for co worker

why not give her the number of the rspca as from what i have read on here they do home checks.
thing that worries me is what this lady will do if piggy/ies got sick who she take to vet?
it is a pity those baby dolls that cry and demand attention and help teenagers know how demanding a baby is, it is a shame they don't come in pets so people can learn how demanding a pet can be.
if only rescues or animal welfare places had these dolls of animals to loan to people to see if the toy gets treated properly.
anyway perhaps mention to her causally about big vet bills and does she have a piggy vet. and the cost of food etc maybe this will put her off and the kid/s too.
good luck with what ever you decide to do and sending big hugs to any piggy/ies this lady and family do/if get.xx>>>xx>>>xx>>> and special hugs for you and the predicament you are in:rose:rose:rose
 
At the end of the day if that lady really wants some piggies for her children ... she will get them, rescue or no rescue!
Let's just hope that with all your talking at work about them she has learned something and understands a little bit about the maintenance of the little critters.

I would hand out the rescue numbers....purely so she might be able to give a piggy a chance of a good live.
You might be pleasantly surprised and they might become really good piggy parents. There is always hope!
 
Thank you all for helping. I was pleasantly surprised when i got to work this morning that she'd brought my piggies a cabbage from home that she had grown. Apparently she and her husband grow a lot of their own veggies so this is great news for any future piggies they may get.
I have decided to give her rescue numbers that i know do a homecheck and will ensure that she is knowledgeable enough to take care of them. I dont currently know of any in my area so if anyone can help, id be grateful for some good rescues in Nottingham telephone numbers.
Ron got it in one, i was worried about appearing as a bully by not helping her out. Also, i didnt want it to create a grudge between us.
Thanks again for all help.
 
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