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Hi I'm new here,
I've been trying to convince my parents to let me have Guinea Pigs since I was 5 (8 and a half years of nagging!). Does anybody have any ideas on how I could convince them?, I've made power points of Piggie care; Piggie Nutrition; and Piggie behaviour. Plus, I've managed to save nearly £230in 9 months, and have taking on the looking after of our family cat to prove I'm responsible. Thanks for reading and for any suggestions :) x :))
 
You cannot have a pig living alone you must have atleast 2 as they love to live in pairs. Two females are best. Tell your parents you have all the expensea covered and you will rely on them for nothing. From what you have told us in your post your parents are being rather unfair. Have you asked why they will not allow you to own piggys? X
 
When i have asked them they always say it's that Pigs are pointless pets and a waste of time and money - just a bit harsh! thanks x
 
You seem very responsible, sounds like you would give 2 piggies a great home. It does seem a little unfair of your parents, but just keep on with what you're doing & prove to them you're ready for some guinea pigs. Good luck & I hope they come round soon! :)
 
Pointless pets?! Ooo dear. Well you could try showing them some YouTube videos of guinea pigs, hopefully they'll realise what fun adorable pets they make
 
Aww, it sounds like you're really intent on this, which is nice. I definitely believe you aren't just going to lose interest in ten minutes like some young people do.

However, if you're going to promise to "cover all costs" you have to be aware of what that means. If a pig gets sick, vet care is essential and can be expensive. You may be able to pay for their cage and food, but a couple of hundred pounds will go in no time if a pig gets really ill.

I'm not sure how you can convince them; my dad especially was always very stubborn and I could never get him to give in as we'd just butt heads! If I wanted anything or to go anywhere I knew my dad would say know to, I'd usually approach my mum and convince her. Once I had her on-side, I'd let her work on my dad. They've been together a long time and she knows how to convince him of things better than I ever did! If there's a softer parent, maybe you can try a 'divide and conquer' strategy.

Otherwise, I agree with Lil-Ninnibig. Ask WHY, or better yet, ask, "What can I do to convince you?" If they say nothing, chances are they've made up their minds and you may not be able to talk them into it. They've held out for over eight years after all! It's a shame they think they're pointless though -- they're such lovely and charming little creatures.
 
Pointless pets? Ouch! That is there opinion and just because you like them and they dont is very selfish on there part and unfair to you. Think of something they do like if they like a drink i think thats pointless or if they like a smoke that to is a pointless thing to me your paying good money out to kill yourself basically. Just tell them to come on here and speak to some forum members and i agree show them you tube videos etc. the fact they think pigs are pointless shouldnt stop you getting them just say i will be paying for them and caring for them you dont even have to go near them so why does it matter to you? I know there your parents and i apologose for this outburst but ignorant people really irrate me!
 
Do you have any friends with guinea pigs? Could you offer to look after them while they are on holiday?
Your parents might let you do that if they think it is only for a week or two. Then they will see how adorable the piggies are, and how responsible you are at looking after them.
Just an idea.....
 
I never really had much convincing to do.... With my old hamsters I did but not with my piggies.
I know that I want another hamster and my parents said once I get a job we'll talk, I'm not too sure if you're old enough for a job yet, but if you are maybe you could do the same I'm doing?
 
thelittlepiggielover said:
When i have asked them they always say it's that Pigs are pointless pets and a waste of time and money - just a bit harsh! thanks x
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To be honest I think that they are good for teaching responsibilities. I mean obviously you will look after them and everything but it will help teach you to budget, learn about what you really need and don't need, looking after a living creature which means being there to feed and water them and spend time with them, having to go to the vets if need be, bathing them, cutting their nails, cleaning up after them. It's good. Teaches you some things. And it gives you a good feeling. Knowing that your little pigs are looked after and happy.

You could apply all of those things later on in life. Like when you move out and stuff
 
Where are you located? Perhaps you can help at a rescue or help with fundraising for one to show your commitment.

Guinea pigs are full of character and personality; they interact with humans if said humans put some effort in. With good care, they can live 4-7 years. A pet is only pointless if their owners neglect it!
 
My mum wouldn't let me have guinea pigs, even when i produced the money for them from selling things, she still wasn't convinced :(

I managed to get around it by asking my boyfriends mum, and they now live at his house, but then she saw i was responsible and let me have some at my house too, have you tried offering to look after other peoples pets ?

Pigs are more work than most people think, and parents sometimes don't like the thought of 'rodents' in there house (although i think guinea pigs deserve to be known as rodents) theres also the point of when some people will get them and loose interest although you do seem pretty determined! Sometimes it's a good idea to take your parents to a rescue and let the guinea pigs looks win them over, thats how i ended up with mine, well what sealed the deal anyways ! Who can resist a gorgeous little piggy !
 
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Here's another side of things. Look at what you could be doing, like getting into trouble with the police, gangs etc. just lots of bad things. Don't they think this is more productive ? If it's a case of species of animal. What could be better? They can be kept indoors, big enough to cuddle, have personalities, live good lives...but hey you know all this.

Good luck.
 
thelittlepiggielover said:
When i have asked them they always say it's that Pigs are pointless pets and a waste of time and money - just a bit harsh! thanks x
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that's not a very nice thing to say :( tell your parents that guineas are very theraputic pets to have, for example, I just finished at University and I couldn't have done it without my piggies they always made me feel better when my work was hard. They bring a lot of joy and are defiately not pointless.

here's Archie helping me do my work

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I hope that they let you have a couple of pigs, you would be a great piggy mum I'm sure x
 
we had lots of guineas when we were younger but my mum had to sell them all , so a couple of years later i wanted a couple more guinea pigs, my parents said no which i couldnt understand why because my mum loves guinea pigs and loved having them before,so i decided just to annoy and nag my parents into letting me have some by saying 'guinea pigsss!' everytime i saw them :P in wich they finally gave in a let me have a couple!

my dad still says it to me as a joke now 'guinea pigsss!'

I hope they let you have some soon ! Theres no reason why they shouldn't let you :)
 
Pointless? Ouch! My parents said they were on the level of pet rocks! Try showing them this forum then asking them if they think they are pointless. Tell them you will pay for guinea pig costs. Build the cage. If it comes to the ABSOLUTE WORST POINT, put crazy color hair extendtions in your hair and wear what your family considers weird. Tell your parents you will dress like this until you get a couple of guinea pigs. The point isn't to embarrass your parents, it is to show them how much you want guinea pigs. But that is at the worst point. For now, try being polite and doing chores without being asked. Wait six to nine months before trying the extreme. 99% of the time you wont need to look like a freak to get guinea pigs. And don't try the "I'm not gonna bathe!" It is really unhealthy.
 
It took me 6-7 months of 24/7 persuasion for me to persuade my parents to let me have guinea pigs. I did a LOT of research, and then giving my mother a right earful, it persuaded her. Just keep at it, give them everything you know, and it'll work :)
 
dizzilizzi89 said:
that's not a very nice thing to say :( tell your parents that guineas are very theraputic pets to have, for example, I just finished at University and I couldn't have done it without my piggies they always made me feel better when my work was hard. They bring a lot of joy and are defiately not pointless.

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I hope that they let you have a couple of pigs, you would be a great piggy mum I'm sure x
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Hope my two help we do my work when i get back to uni :) i know when i get stressed i will be claiming lots of piggie hugs and kisses! (don't think the OH will be impressed lol)
 
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