Help? Friend's Guinea Pig Care.

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Hi! As you can see, I'm still very new. But my friend's Guinea pig, Maxxie, is in a very bad situation. I remember my friend being so excited about getting a guinea pig, and doing research. At first, she got one of those starter cages. Eventually, she got a bigger wire one. It was very spacious, (not from a big brand store, but a family owned one) so it was proper size, and Maxxie seemed to enjoy it. But then, my friend got her piggie an aquarium. I tried to tell her aquariums are for fish and not guinea pigs, but she didn't listen. I feel so, so, bad for Miss Maxxie. It is a 20 gallon tall, which I don't believe is even 2 feet long. It isn't even in the cage requirements for a hamster. She hardly ever cleans it, so there is so much ammonia and poop build up in there. She hardly ever feeds Maxxie, saying she's too fat. I have tried to explain to her that the reason she's fat is because she has no space to move around, but she doesn't believe me. Whenever I go over there is no food in her dish. No hay, either. Maxxie also is kept in a closet type area on a stool, which is also where her dogs sleep for the night. My friend also says Maxxie is mean and bites, but when I pet sitted for her for the week, I found Maxxie had a wonderful personality and never bit me. I had taken her outside to play in the warm weather, clipped her toes, (which looked like they hadn't been clipped in a long while,) and gave her many pets. I made sure she didn't spend very much time in that tank at all. Although when she was in the tank, I would reach in and give her veggies and pets, she would come right up to me. Whenever I try to tell my friend anything about piggie care, she shrugs it off and walks away. Any ideas on what to do? Kisses!:luv:
 
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Here's a picture of Maxxie enjoying the grass!

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Well to be blunt she sounds like a complete bitch that doesn't give two about the Maxxie. There is no point trying to educate people with that attitude. If your in the uk call the rspca. I'm sick of people abusing animals.
 
i agree with @Mark Harmon .. It sounds like you have tried already and she clearly is not listening. How old is your friend ? Its wrong what she is doing so as suggested above, call the RSPCA. Try and take some photos of the conditions poor Maxxie is living in. x
 
Presley Pie said:
Hi! As you can see, I'm still very new. But my friend's Guinea pig, Maxxie, is in a very bad situation. I remember my friend being so excited about getting a guinea pig, and doing research. At first, she got one of those starter cages. Eventually, she got a bigger wire one. It was very spacious, (not from a big brand store, but a family owned one) so it was proper size, and Maxxie seemed to enjoy it. But then, my friend got her piggie an aquarium. I tried to tell her aquariums are for fish and not guinea pigs, but she didn't listen. I feel so, so, bad for Miss Maxxie. It is a 20 gallon tall, which I don't believe is even 2 feet long. It isn't even in the cage requirements for a hamster. She hardly ever cleans it, so there is so much ammonia and poop build up in there. She hardly ever feeds Maxxie, saying she's too fat. I have tried to explain to her that the reason she's fat is because she has no space to move around, but she doesn't believe me. Whenever I go over there is no food in her dish. No hay, either. Maxxie also is kept in a closet type area on a stool, which is also where her dogs sleep for the night. My friend also says Maxxie is mean and bites, but when I pet sitted for her for the week, I found Maxxie had a wonderful personality and never bit me. I had taken her outside to play in the warm weather, clipped her toes, (which looked like they hadn't been clipped in a long while,) and gave her many pets. I made sure she didn't spend very much time in that tank at all. Although when she was in the tank, I would reach in and give her veggies and pets, she would come right up to me. Whenever I try to tell my friend anything about piggie care, she shrugs it off and walks away. Any ideas on what to do? Kisses!:luv:
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Would you not want a new piggy :) you could off maxxie a new home, it seems like your friend has lost all interest in her piggy.
 
Could you offer Maxxie a home or is your friend going to turn on you? She is clearly neglecting her guinea pig.
 
eileen said:
:agr: with wiebke.
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Wiebke said:
Could you offer Maxxie a home or is your friend going to turn on you? She is clearly neglecting her guinea pig.
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Demi said:
Would you not want a new piggy :) you could off maxxie a new home, it seems like your friend has lost all interest in her piggy.
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Beans&Toast said:
Spot on. Too many people get away with animal abuse and too many people do nothing about it.
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artcasper said:
i agree with @Mark Harmon .. It sounds like you have tried already and she clearly is not listening. How old is your friend ? Its wrong what she is doing so as suggested above, call the RSPCA. Try and take some photos of the conditions poor Maxxie is living in. x
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OTE="Mark Harmon, post: 1865769, member: 117917"]Well to be blunt she sounds like a complete bitch that doesn't give two about the Maxxie. There is no point trying to educate people with that attitude. If your in the uk call the rspca. I'm sick of people abusing animals.[/QUOTE]

I have tried talking to her about it and she just keeps turning away from me. Although she has lost all interest in Maxxie, I have a feeling she might be trying to give her to us. Although I am not sure about another piggie, (she wouldn't have a cage mate) accommodations can be made, (We have some C&C grids available). We had petsitted her for a week while my friend was at their cabin, which they have been going to for years, and this is the first time they have had someone petsit her. But, her parents keep dropping hints that they don't want Maxxie anymore. I'll have to see how that goes. As far as offering her a home, whenever I try to talk about Maxxie she drops the subject. Although, she has told me that she has been letting maxxie go outside in her old cage for playtime. She seems to be getting better, but I will try to talk about it to her tomorrow.
 
Presley Pie said:
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OTE="Mark Harmon, post: 1865769, member: 117917"]Well to be blunt she sounds like a complete bitch that doesn't give two about the Maxxie. There is no point trying to educate people with that attitude. If your in the uk call the rspca. I'm sick of people abusing animals.
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I have tried talking to her about it and she just keeps turning away from me. Although she has lost all interest in Maxxie, I have a feeling she might be trying to give her to us. Although I am not sure about another piggie, (she wouldn't have a cage mate) accommodations can be made, (We have some C&C grids available). We had petsitted her for a week while my friend was at their cabin, which they have been going to for years, and this is the first time they have had someone petsit her. But, her parents keep dropping hints that they don't want Maxxie anymore. I'll have to see how that goes. As far as offering her a home, whenever I try to talk about Maxxie she drops the subject. Although, she has told me that she has been letting maxxie go outside in her old cage for playtime. She seems to be getting better, but I will try to talk about it to her tomorrow.[/QUOTE]

Fingers very firmly crossed for you and Maxxie!
 
Wiebke said:
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I have tried talking to her about it and she just keeps turning away from me. Although she has lost all interest in Maxxie, I have a feeling she might be trying to give her to us. Although I am not sure about another piggie, (she wouldn't have a cage mate) accommodations can be made, (We have some C&C grids available). We had petsitted her for a week while my friend was at their cabin, which they have been going to for years, and this is the first time they have had someone petsit her. But, her parents keep dropping hints that they don't want Maxxie anymore. I'll have to see how that goes. As far as offering her a home, whenever I try to talk about Maxxie she drops the subject. Although, she has told me that she has been letting maxxie go outside in her old cage for playtime. She seems to be getting better, but I will try to talk about it to her tomorrow.
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Fingers very firmly crossed for you and Maxxie![/QUOTE]
Presley Pie said:
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OTE="Mark Harmon, post: 1865769, member: 117917"]Well to be blunt she sounds like a complete bitch that doesn't give two about the Maxxie. There is no point trying to educate people with that attitude. If your in the uk call the rspca. I'm sick of people abusing animals.
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[you] [/you]
I have tried talking to her about it and she just keeps turning away from me. Although she has lost all interest in Maxxie, I have a feeling she might be trying to give her to us. Although I am not sure about another piggie, (she wouldn't have a cage mate) accommodations can be made, (We have some C&C grids available). We had petsitted her for a week while my friend was at their cabin, which they have been going to for years, and this is the first time they have had someone petsit her. But, her parents keep dropping hints that they don't want Maxxie anymore. I'll have to see how that goes. As far as offering her a home, whenever I try to talk about Maxxie she drops the subject. Although, she has told me that she has been letting maxxie go outside in her old cage for playtime. She seems to be getting better, but I will try to talk about it to her tomorrow.[/QUOTE]

If she does give her up and you don't have the room for her I'm sure another member could take her in or a rescue :)
 
Demi said:
Fingers very firmly crossed for you and Maxxie!
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[you] [/you]
I have tried talking to her about it and she just keeps turning away from me. Although she has lost all interest in Maxxie, I have a feeling she might be trying to give her to us. Although I am not sure about another piggie, (she wouldn't have a cage mate) accommodations can be made, (We have some C&C grids available). We had petsitted her for a week while my friend was at their cabin, which they have been going to for years, and this is the first time they have had someone petsit her. But, her parents keep dropping hints that they don't want Maxxie anymore. I'll have to see how that goes. As far as offering her a home, whenever I try to talk about Maxxie she drops the subject. Although, she has told me that she has been letting maxxie go outside in her old cage for playtime. She seems to be getting better, but I will try to talk about it to her tomorrow.[/QUOTE]

If she does give her up and you don't have the room for her I'm sure another member could take her in or a rescue :)[/QUOTE]

It is always very difficult in these situations, as they require lots of tact. All you can do is hang in there and see whether you can do something at some point. Your friend knows that her care is not enough but she is very likely feeling caught in between her parents and you, and perversely that is making her dig in her heels. :(
 
I agree with previous posts; this girl is neglecting this poor piggie and should give it another better home. But @Presley Pie, you will have to be care ful how you handle the situation. If you press her too much, she may tell you not to come visit any more and then you won't be able to help this poor pig. Lets hope they let you have her, before she dies of ammonia-poisoning.
 
If she agrees to give Maxxie away and you can't keep her, could you look after her while you look for a home for her?
 
Of course I would be able to provide a home for her, given the situation. She seems to be coming around to better care, although I am not quite sure
 
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