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Hi All,

I don't know what to do :S

I really love guinea pigs - well you probably know that !

I did have two up until about a month ago. They both lived outside in a 4 by 2ft hutch. And they did get spoilt- i couldnt walk into P@H without buying something for them.

Spice died about a month ago and left Honey on her own. Being on her own she's really come out of her shell. She wheeks when anyone walks at the hutch - even the dogs! Lol. And she loves having her nose rubbed xoxo

I told my mum (and my mum and nan told me) that i shouldnt get another one because I'm growing up and i have college soon and then probably uni after that and if i get another then i'll have to leave them here.
My nan really put me off getting another one.
But i've been going into pet shops recently - Pets at home and another one in town looking at the baby pigs. And i cannot resist. They are just adorable. It feels such a shame to leave Honey, A beautiful, friendly and happy pig on her own.

Ive seen some pigs on here, one in particular that ive fallen in love with! And now i dont know what to do.

By the way Honeys two :)
Its just i dont know how much time i'll have for them when i start college and i dont wanna get rid of Honey.

My mum will never agree to me getting one - my sister asked her whether she could get me one for my birthday and she said no :(

Help!

Sorry it's so long ;/
 
just try to spend as much time with her as possible if you can't get her a mate, it's going to be a long time for her to be a lone piggie with no furry piggy friends :-(
 
Thats what i thought :( She's got at least another 3-4 years. it breaks my heart cause she's outside too. There's no where for her inside :(

i sound like a awful owner :(
 
Hello Spice and Honey's Mum!

You need to think sensibly about this.

First of all - if you're not sure how you're going to devote time to Honey once you're in college/ Uni, is it really fair to her to have share what time you have with her, with another pig? It seems she's actually alright on her own and, although little piggies are irresistable, you need to think about what's in the interest of the pig rather than how cute and completely adorable they are.

Secondly, and possibly most importantly, they will live at your Mum's house - if you go off to Uni, its your Mum that will have to take care of them plus, its your Mum's house and you need to appreciate her rules. When you get your own place at Uni and you move out of your Mum's I think the situation could be looked at again but, in the meantime, I think Honey deserves all your attention.

I apologise if its not what you want to hear but, from an outsider's point of view, that's what I would suggest.

Hope you and Honey have a lovely time together!

EDIT: Just read your last post and I don't think you're a bad owner - lots of people have piggies outside (where did they live before we started taking them in to our homes? That's right, outside!) and you love Honey and only want the best for her - how does that make you a bad owner - as long as you do what is right by Honey (and your Mum!), you're doing the right thing
 
spice and honeys mummy said:
Thats what i thought :( She's got at least another 3-4 years. it breaks my heart cause she's outside too. There's no where for her inside :(

i sound like a awful owner :(
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You are not an awful owner at all. I'm sure you are a fantastic piggy mummy. I have to agree with Claire though that it is going to be a long time for her to be on her own. There are thousands of piggies in rescues that are looking for new homes. Could you not go to a rescue and get a female pig that is roughly the same age as Honey. That way, hopefully, they will live a happy life together and then hopefully you will not be left with another single piggy as hopefully they'll live to be around the same age? xx
 
As Honey is an outside pig I would get her a friend, its not fair for her to be on her own when you can't be with her. As Claire W says you could get one around Honey's age and that way they could grow old together with any luck! :)

(((Hugs))) and welcome back! Will speak to you soon just been mad busy with the weekend thanks for your message by the way. x
 
I agree with everyone's views.

Thanks btw.

I did think about rehoming a pig the same age. Rather than buying a baby. Ohh i dont know :( The phrase 'if its not broken dont fix it' or something like that, Lol. Comes to mind.

:)
 
I apologise for harping on about this point but you live at yor Mum's house and she has said she doesn't want anymore guinea pigs in the house. So, does no one think she should respect what her Mum has to say?

Does your Mum know that guinea pigs need company by the way? Perhaps your present her with factual information on guinea pigs and how they need to live, she might change her mind?

At the end of the day though, you need to respect what your Mum says as it is her house.
 
Well, Things have just changed abit.

I like Buster on the rehoming page - I showed my mum and she said she'll think about me having another pig after she's come back off holiday (she goes Saturday for two weeks).
Which is my birthday. She knows they need company; She's thinking about it.

I think if i do get another pig , it'll will definately be a rescue guinea pig :]

I'm thinking about Honey at the end of the day, I want her to have a happy and long life.
x
 
Of course I completely understand where Sarah is coming from and I do not suggest for one second that you just go out and get a guinea pig with out your mums permission. Of course, if you do go to a rescue, I doubt that they'll just hand a guinea pig over to you and your mum will probably need to be with there with you anyway.
When I suggested you get another piggy, I am just thinking from Honey's point of view :) xx
 
I know and thankyou both.

I'm going to think really carefully about this. My mum will be taking me to rescues and overall have the deciding vote/ be in charge.

If she says no, I'll agree completely. But i just want Honey to be a happy pig which she is, but i dont want her missing out!
:)


I need to think with my HEAD and not my HEART!
 
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spice and honeys mummy said:
I know and thankyou both.

I'm going to think really carefully about this. My mum will be taking me to rescues and overall have the deciding vote/ be in charge.

If she says no, I'll agree completely. But i just want Honey to be a happy pig which she is, but i dont want her missing out!
:)


I need to think with my HEAD and not my HEART!
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Thanks for not taking offense! Glad your Mum is thinking about getting Honey a little friend! And glad you want a rescue - there's so many in need of a loving home :)

And the last point is very sensible - well done! :)
 
good for you and good for your mum. Honey will need a friend. If you liaise with your local rescue they may be able to help you and reassure your mum. Rescues aren't just about rehoming piggies they are always happy to help with advice and problem solving. If you have strong links with a rescue they may be able to help you and your mum when it comes to college and uni time. I have recently helped someone who circumstances have changed and needed to get her piggies that she adores fostered for year until she can sort out what she needs too. Your local rescue may be able to do something similar if necessary later down the line.

I am really pleased that you have been able to resist the pets at home temptation and have chosen to go rescue. You are helping in a big way.
 
fi.cantillon said:
good for you and good for your mum. Honey will need a friend. If you liaise with your local rescue they may be able to help you and reassure your mum. Rescues aren't just about rehoming piggies they are always happy to help with advice and problem solving. If you have strong links with a rescue they may be able to help you and your mum when it comes to college and uni time. I have recently helped someone who circumstances have changed and needed to get her piggies that she adores fostered for year until she can sort out what she needs too. Your local rescue may be able to do something similar if necessary later down the line.

I am really pleased that you have been able to resist the pets at home temptation and have chosen to go rescue. You are helping in a big way.
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That's such a good idea!

I've been talking to Claire (Martha&Maud) and she's been really helpful!

A couple of years ago i didn't know there was guinea pig rescues.

I'm so happy i have one really close!

Just a update on Honey; I got her out for cuddles today. Omg she is the sweetest pig - i picked some grass and she got just a tad excited :)). Bless her! she just lay in my arms eating xoxo

Can't wait till mum comes home and decides :)

Thanks everyone - again!
 
i just thought id ask why you dont think you will have time for them?
iv been to college and am now at uni studying law which is a demanding course but i have lots more time for my piggys than i would off in school as you do not attend college or uni for whole day, you will proberbly only be in for a few hours a day and the same for uni as alot of your time is spent doing independent study.
also there is a good chance that you could take our pigs with you to uni if you dont go into halls of residence.

just a bit of info but I'm sure you will do what is right for you and your piggys whatever that is xx good luck
 
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