An impossible decision to make

[Deleted member 139433]

I think a lot of you on here know about some of the health challenges I’ve faced over the last couple of years. Well I’ve not had the greatest news which means my life is going to be changing a lot over the coming months.

Which means I’m going to struggle to keep all of the guinea pigs. I’ve been dreading posting on here as I didn’t want you all to think of me as a bad person and I know it’s my fault for taking on an extra 2 from work. But life is going to have to change. I’ve had my older boys for years now and can’t bear to part with them. Plus with Banner being around 6 years old and the other boys 4 or 5, I don’t really want them moving on. I’ve considered rehoming my lovely younger boars to take some pressure off but it’s still heart breaking.

I have no idea what I’m going to do yet.
It’s my own fault for taking them in when they had no where else to go. But I know work would have just given them to just anyone.

They are such lovely boys and I’m still unsure of what to do. I feel terrible

 

[Spaghetti & Noodles]

I don't think anyone would think you are a bad person, from what I have seen from your posts there is nothing but love and the wanting the best for all of your fur family.
As heartbreaking as it is, at the core of what you are doing is looking out for their needs, putting them first.
I can only offer support, an ear or a shoulder and send virtual hugs

 

[Claire W]

I’m sorry that you’re having to make the decision to rehome your younger boys but nobody will think bad of you. You are putting their needs first which is the main thing (((hugs))) x

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Thank you both. It’s such a difficult time

 

[rp1993]

So sorry to hear that, you are a wonderful piggie Mum and only want the best, sometimes life throws this curve balls at us and we have to make difficult decisions

 

[Deleted member 139433]

So sorry to hear that, you are a wonderful piggie Mum and only want the best, sometimes life throws this curve balls at us and we have to make difficult decisions ❤

Thank you. It’s such a difficult decision

 

[Bill & Ted]

So sorry you are thinking of re-homing your two youngest boys, but life doesn’t always go to plan and we all know how much you think about your piggies, no one on here would think you a bad person. You took them on as they were in dire need, so don’t feel bad x
Wish I could have them but I am rammed in my little bungalow as it is.

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Thank you @Bill & Ted I really do hope I can find someone as wonderful as you for them

 

[Bill & Ted]

Thank you @Bill & Ted I really do hope I can find someone as wonderful as you for them

That‘s very kind of you say, I hope you can too x Have you thought of contacting a good rescue near you?

 

[Deleted member 139433]

That‘s very kind of you say, I hope you can too x Have you thought of contacting a good rescue near you?

I’ve contacted a few that I trust, I don’t mind travelling if it’s the right place for my boys. I’m just waiting to hear back. This is so so difficult

 

[Bill & Ted]

I’ve contacted a few that I trust, I don’t mind travelling if it’s the right place for my boys. I’m just waiting to hear back. This is so so difficult

I cam imagine, but you are doing it for their long term benefit and you also have to think of your needs too x

 

[David Piggie Lover]

@Bradshaw Piggies
I know you a fab piggie slave and what you are telling us . . Must be heart breaking.
Don't panic as I'm sure on here we can help.
Be great if you could follow their lives from the great start you given them.
Sorry to hear you having health probs and I offer my support 24/7 if you ever need it.
Me and 4 girlies piggies.

 

[Deleted member 139433]

@Bradshaw Piggies
I know you a fab piggie slave and what you are telling us . . Must be heart breaking.
Don't panic as I'm sure on here we can help.
Be great if you could follow their lives from the great start you given them.
Sorry to hear you having health probs and I offer my support 24/7 if you ever need it.
Me and 4 girlies piggies.

Thank you so much! Means a lot to have so much support

 

[Zanzan]

I'm so sorry you're in this position. I so wish I had enough room, I would take your beautiful boys in a heartbeat. Please don't blame yourself, you have always done the very best for them and everyone on here knows that. You have a huge amount of support on here, please make the most of us all, whatever you need. You are absolutely not alone, we are all with you

 

[Betsy]

I wish I had enough room for your beautiful boys too. I'm only sorry that I can't take them for you.

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Thank you all. I appreciate the support more than I can explain

 

[Piggies&buns]

Sending you lots of hugs and support.
Not an easy decision and we are all here for you

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Sending you lots of hugs and support.
Not an easy decision and we are all here for you

Thank you

 

[Hoppo79]

Do you work at pets at home? . I did and that’s how I came to take home loads of pets over the years. Just sounds a familiar story. It’s such a shame you have to rehome some but at least this way you get to vet the owners yourself. They won’t be going to just anywhere. I really hope you find some lovely homes for them. And definitely don’t feel bad. As long as they’re looked after and cared for that’s all they care about really.

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Do you work at pets at home? . I did and that’s how I came to take home loads of pets over the years. Just sounds a familiar story. It’s such a shame you have to rehome some but at least this way you get to vet the owners yourself. They won’t be going to just anywhere. I really hope you find some lovely homes for them. And definitely don’t feel bad. As long as they’re looked after and cared for that’s all they care about really. ❤

No lol. I’m an equine lecturer at a university and there happens to be an animal department too.
thank you for the support! Appreciated

 

[Merab]

I am so sorry that you have found yourself in such a situation.
Sometimes like throws us unexpected challenges.
You had no way of knowing that your circumstances would change when you took on the younger boys.
You give all your animals so much love and care.
I wish I had space for them.
We are here to support you whatever happens and with your own needs ❤

 

[Deleted member 139433]

I am so sorry that you have found yourself in such a situation.
Sometimes like throws us unexpected challenges.
You had no way of knowing that your circumstances would change when you took on the younger boys.
You give all your animals so much love and care.
I wish I had space for them.
We are here to support you whatever happens and with your own needs ❤

Thank you so very much for the support

 

[weepweeps]

Such a hard decision. But you’ve made it with their needs in mind. Life can be so tough and cruel. Take care of yourself. I’m sure you will find a great home for them both. At least you know you gave them a fantastic foster home and can now help them find their forever home.

 

[T-Rex]

Oh I’m so sorry to read this. Sending you love. I hope you are ok xx

 

[flowerfairy]

Best of luck finding them a lovely new home.

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Thank you all for the support, very much appreciated

 

[Lady Kelly]

Huge hugs to you. You are such a loving owner and that is shown in the way you are thinking about this before it becomes a problem for you, you are putting the piggies needs first so I don't believe anyone on this forum will think badly of you for your post.

As for the new boys, think about what you have done for them this far. You have saved them and shown them what love and a good home is. You will do right by all your piggies and if that means that these boys end up in rescue it will be again you ensuring that they continue to have the kind of lifestyle they have become accustomed to since moving in with you!

It's never an easy thing to think about. I posted similar recently about when to re-home mine but I can say I didn't receive any judgemental posts at all

 

[Deleted member 139433]

Huge hugs to you. You are such a loving owner and that is shown in the way you are thinking about this before it becomes a problem for you, you are putting the piggies needs first so I don't believe anyone on this forum will think badly of you for your post.

As for the new boys, think about what you have done for them this far. You have saved them and shown them what love and a good home is. You will do right by all your piggies and if that means that these boys end up in rescue it will be again you ensuring that they continue to have the kind of lifestyle they have become accustomed to since moving in with you!

It's never an easy thing to think about. I posted similar recently about when to re-home mine but I can say I didn't receive any judgemental posts at all

Thank you, your kind words are so reassuring for me. No one has been judgemental, only support on this amazing forum. I hope I can find a loving home for them, as it’s one of the most difficult things I’ve ever had to do. But they deserve time and love.
Thank you again for your comment and support

 

[RedLoredAmazon]

I am so sorry to hear that you are having health problems; I will keep you and your family in my prayers. Everyone here is rooting for you and we all know how much you love all of your pets.

Rehoming is really hard, but I appreciate it so much now after an experience I had. It is hard to do, but it will come from a place of great love and will lead them to a new home of great love. Twenty years ago, I was a teen that worked in a pet store. Someone returned a little male guinea pig because they didn't want him anymore. I took him in and named him Snoopy. Poor Snoopy required lots of vet visits as he was wasting away from overgrown teeth and not enough vitamin C from the poor care in his previous home. After I nursed him back to health, my dad said Snoopy couldn't stay. It broke my heart. My mom talked with our vet office for rehoming help and they were able to help us find an adopter. There was an older couple that had to put down their much loved and spoiled piggy. When they came to pick up Snoopy, they cried when they held him and I knew then that I was doing the right thing.

Snoopy was able to heal a hole in the heart of that couple; if I hadn't rehomed him, I would have never had that wonderful experience. Wherever those two boys go, they will fill a hole in someone else's heart.